‘Their chemistry is off the charts’: J.Lo and Keith Urban’s secret dates
With the one-year anniversary of his split with Nicole Kidman looming, he’s ready to move on.
She once called him “just so cute” and gushed about making music together – and Woman’s Day hears Jennifer Lopez could be dialling up the chemistry with Keith Urban once again, at least if their friends have anything to do with it!
According to insiders, in the months following their respective high-profile splits from exes Nicole Kidman and Ben Affleck, Keith, 58, and Jennifer, 57, laughed off rumours that they were “exploring a relationship in private”.
But the upside of celebrity gossip? It’s reignited the flirty friendship between the old friends and former American Idol co-judges!
Moving on
“Keith’s gone through his mourning phase and is moving on from his regrets at walking out on his marriage. It’s becoming clear he half hoped Nicole would beg him to come home – instead she called a divorce attorney,” a source confesses to Woman’s Day as the one-year anniversary of his split from Nicole looms in late September.
“But it wasn’t until he saw those pictures of her in Italy [with rumoured new boyfriend Michael Reinstein] that he finally accepted there was no going back. He poured it out on stage [Aug 21] in Atlantic City and now he’s ready to move on.”
In July, Nicole, 59, was pictured looking loved-up as she lounged poolside in Portofino, Italy, with millionaire beau Michael – pictures that are said to have broken Keith’s heart.
And while rumours are rife that Nicole’s romance might’ve gone south already, friends think falling into the arms of drop-dead gorgeous Jennifer could be the answer to all of Keith’s problems!
“His friends have been urging him to take Jen out on a date. They’ve never been out of contact at all since working together and she’s been checking in on him since the divorce,” says the source.
“Keith has always adored Jen – loved working with her, loves her talent and thinks she’s ridiculously gorgeous. She was the only one who got Nicole’s hackles up because their chemistry was off the charts.”
Ready to date
Meanwhile, Jen has been embracing single life since splitting from Ben in August 2024. “I’m good right now where I’m at,” she said on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
But she’s not ruling out finding love again.
“I’ll meet somebody somewhere one day if they’re good enough,” she told Jimmy.
And country crooner Keith could be that man.
Whispers of their chemistry first started circulating when they sat side by side as TV judges 13 years ago on American Idol.
Back then, Keith was married to Nicole, while Jen was finalising her divorce from singer ex Marc Anthony and dating dancer Casper Smart. But despite their love-lives going in different directions, Jen happily confessed it would be a “dream come true” if they recorded a duet together, and they sparked speculation of romance with their constant whispering in each other’s ears and were regularly seen touching each other’s hands.
Despite Nicole being a big fan of J.Lo – gushing about her being a “goddess” in interviews and even going to see her Las Vegas residency – behind the scenes she was said to be unsettled by their friendship.
“Keith knows Jen’s going through her own post-divorce blues so they have a lot in common. The good thing is they’ve been friends and colleagues first so they trust each other. Neither of them feel ready to dive into another romance, but testing the waters with someone they trust could work.
“He’s always had a soft spot for Jen, and at the very least it would be a ton of fun to wine and dine someone even more famous than his
ex – and if it annoys Nicole in the process, so be it!”
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Nicole Kidman was spotted enjoying a summer getaway in Portofino on Thursday.
The 59-year-old actress was seen boarding a luxury yacht with her family to spend a day taking in the idyllic views of the Italian Riviera for her younger sister Antonia’s 55th birthday.
They were joined by Antonia’s husband Craig Marran and their daughter Sybella Hawley as well as Dr. Rick Abramson, a close family friend.
Just days earlier, she was spotted in London, attending a Wimbledon match and mingling with the likes of Anna Wintour in the Royal Box on Sunday afternoon.
Her jet-setting summer comes amid rumors that Kidman has been dating a ‘high-profile businessman’ seven months after finalizing her divorce.
Kidman filed for divorce from country singer Keith Urban, 58, in September 2025 after 19 years of marriage. Their divorce was finalized in January earlier this year.
Nicole Kidman, 59, was spotted enjoying a yacht day with her family for her younger sister Antonia’s 55th birthday
The Oscar-winning actress looked laidback yet stylish in a pinstriped button-down paired with white shorts and sneakers
She showed off her chic, summer style as she strolled in sneakers and carried a woven designer bag during their family trip in Portofino
The former couple are parents to daughters Sunday Rose, 18, and Faith Margaret, 15.
For the Kidman family excursion ahead of the weekend, Kidman’s daughters did not appear to be present.
Her niece was on the trip, however, for Antonia’s birthday getaway.
The Oscar-winning actress showed off her casual-chic style with a button-down as her swimsuit coverup paired with white accessories.
For her summer outfit, she wore a pinstripe button-down paired with white, cutoff jean shorts.
She sported white sneakers paired with a matching baseball cap over her light blonde tresses that was tied up in a low ponytail.
Kidman also accessorized with a pair of slim sunglasses to shield her eyes from the sun.
The Babygirl star was also seen carrying a rattan-style, woven handbag for their day out on the water.
She also wore a white cap and sunglasses as she enjoyed a day of sun and sea with her sister and her sister’s family
Kidman was seen boarding a luxury yacht with her family in tow after her trip to London to attend Wimbledon
They were reportedly joined by Antonia’s husband, their daughter Sybella Hawley, and their close family friend Dr. Rick Abramson
The family was also joined by other friends and family members on the yacht before setting out to enjoy the Italian Riviera
When they boarded the boat, Kidman initially went looking for shade before going to sit by her sister
When they got on the boat, Kidman chose to sit by her sister, who wore a colorful outfit for her birthday yacht day.
The Australian journalist wore a tunic-style cover-up dress with a plunging neckline and carried a pink, chevron striped handbag with flowers on it.
Last month, Kidman was rumored to have been dallying in a secret romance for months.
According to online site DeuxMoi, Kidman was enjoying dating a ‘high-profile businessman’ though the pair were still reportedly taking things slow at the time.
‘We’re told the relationship has been quietly developing for the past few months and the pair have been keeping things extremely low-key and largely out of the public eye,’ an insider told the gossip site in mid-June.
And earlier this year, TMZ reported the Oscar winner was being romantically pursued by Paul Salem, 62, the Chairman of the Board of MGM Resorts International.
Prior to getting on the boat, Kidman and her family strolled through the idyllic streets of Portofino as they headed to the coast
She looked casual chic with her strawberry blonde hair pulled back into a low ponytail and paired with a baseball cap on top
During their brisk walk, she enjoyed chats with her family members
Then, she was one of the first aboard the boat with her sister following closely behind her
The publication reported Nicole and Paul share mutual friends, are acquaintances, and have met twice in group settings.
The outlet clarified that they were not dating at the time, however.
Salem and his ex-wife, Navyn Salem, divorced in 2021 and share four daughters.
He joined the MGM Board of Directors in 2018 and rose to Chairman in 2020
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‘Amazing, what a milestone. I remember running around the playground, I made friends I am still friends with now. It shows you how important school is. I’m so grateful that I went there.’
While many were thankful for Nicole’s kind words, several turned their attention to her appearance, questioning the Practical Magic star’s use of Botox – whether she has had too much, or has stopped using it altogether.
They also speculated that Nicole was sporting a new eyebrow colour.
Nicole Kidman thrilled students and faculty of Lane Cove Public School this week when she filmed a congratulatory video to celebrate its 150th anniversary
The Sydney-raised actress, 59, spoke highly of the school, which she attended in the Seventies, as she holidayed in Greece. (Pictured front row centre in 1970)
‘What’s with the eyebrows?’ one wrote, while another said, ‘Nicole … eyebrows too heavy.’
‘Whoa. Eyebrows,’ a third added, while another said: ‘Get rid of dark thick eyebrows, not the way God intended.’
Meanwhile, others complimented the stunning star with comments such as: ‘Nicole Kidman is the most beautiful woman alive on earth today.’
Nicole has been spending time in Greece with her Lioness co-star Zoe Saldaña after promoting season three of the hit Paramount+ series.
Before that she was spending time on the Italian Riviera with her family and her new lover, private equity businessman Michael Reinstein.
Last month, she was seen sipping Aperol Spritz poolside at a luxury hotel in Portofino with her new man, seven months after her separation from Keith Urban.
A source close to Nicole told the Daily Mail: ‘After everything she went through with Keith, she deserves to find happiness.
‘She never thought her marriage wouldn’t work out and she tried as best as she could to keep her family intact.
Nicole’s fans were more interested in her very slender appearance and high-arch eyebrows and took to the comments section to share their thoughts
Nicole has been spending time in Greece with her Lioness co-star Zoe Saldaña after promoting season three of the hit Paramount+ series
‘Her daughters are her best friends, and she seems really content in her life. She’s so easy to get along with and kind. She keeps her personal life extremely private.’.
Contrary to reports that Keith, 58, was ‘devastated’ by the new pairing, insiders have told the Daily Mail that he is somewhat relieved because although Nicole may have filed for divorce, he was the one who ended the marriage – and friends close to the couple weren’t surprised.
‘Keith’s been unhappy for a long time,’ one source told the Daily Mail.
‘He didn’t want to be on another red carpet or have a staff full of people and be forced to wear designer [clothes]. He doesn’t care about any of that. That’s not who he is, and he’s been dealing with it for a long time.
‘He just wants to make music and play music. The rest was all very complicated and outside of his comfort zone.’