Russell Crowe offers straightforward advice to Nicole Kidman following her divorce from Keith Urban. The 62-year-old actor encourages the actress to pause before entering a new relationship after nearly two decades of marriage ended in January.
Crowe’s Personal Experience Shapes His Counsel
Crowe draws from his own divorce from Danielle Spencer in 2012, during which he raised their two sons, Charles, 22, and Tennyson, 19, as a single parent. Sources close to Crowe note that he underwent significant personal growth in those years without a partner. He advises Kidman against rushing into romance to fill the void left by Urban.
“He spent years as a single parent without a partner and experienced substantial growth,” those familiar with the matter explain. This guidance stems from their deep friendship, forged when they co-starred in the 1991 Australian film Flirting. Crowe currently enjoys a long-term relationship with model Britney Theriot.
Rumors Link Kidman to Simon Baker
The timing of Crowe’s words aligns with reports linking Kidman to Australian actor Simon Baker. The pair portray a married couple in the Amazon Prime series Scarpetta and appeared affectionate at the New York premiere last month, holding hands and smiling together.
Kidman describes their on-screen chemistry as one that “just vibrates.” Baker, 56, responds playfully: “I don’t kiss and tell.”
Urban’s Reaction to the Developments
Urban feels deeply affected by Kidman’s apparent quick move forward, especially seeing her with Baker. Insiders describe it as a painful blow, akin to a close friend with an ex-partner. Baker had supported Naomi Watts after her separation from Liev Schreiber.
Daughter’s Interview Adds to Family Strain
Urban faces further emotional challenges after his 17-year-old daughter, Sunday Rose, omitted mention of him in a recent magazine profile. She highlights her mother as her primary creative influence and credits Kidman for igniting her modeling passion by bringing her to photo shoots as a child.
“My mum is someone who has always been so creative and my biggest inspiration in life,” Sunday Rose states. “She is a key part of everything I do.”
The omission leaves Urban stunned and numb, though he maintains a brave facade. Sources indicate he remains patient amid the public slight. Urban has not appeared publicly with Sunday Rose or her 15-year-old sister, Faith Margaret, since the couple announced their separation last September. Kidman holds primary custody following the finalized divorce.
