Russell Crowe offered straightforward guidance to Nicole Kidman following her divorce from Keith Urban. The Oscar-winning actor, 62, encouraged the actress to proceed slowly before entering another relationship after 19 years of marriage ended in January.
Crowe’s Personal Experience Shapes His Counsel
Crowe draws from his own challenges after parting from Danielle Spencer in 2012. He spent years as a single parent to sons Charles, 22, and Tennyson, 19, experiencing significant personal growth without a partner. Insiders note that this period inspires his message to Kidman: avoid rushing into romance to replace the void left by Urban.
“This advice stems from deep friendship and respect,” sources close to the pair confirm. Crowe and Kidman have maintained a close bond since starring together in the 1991 Australian film Flirting. Crowe currently enjoys a long-term relationship with model Britney Theriot.
Timing Aligns with Romance Rumors Involving Simon Baker
The counsel arrives amid reports linking Kidman romantically with Australian actor Simon Baker, 56. The duo portrays a married couple in the Amazon Prime series Scarpetta and appeared affectionate at its New York premiere last month, holding hands and smiling.
Kidman described their on-screen chemistry as one that “just vibrates.” Baker responded playfully: “I don’t kiss and tell.”
Urban’s Emotional Response to the Developments
Urban reportedly feels deeply hurt by the quick progression of these rumors. Sources indicate seeing Kidman and Baker together hit him hard, likening it to a close friend involved with an ex-partner. Urban had previously supported Baker during his separation from Naomi Watts.
Family Strain Evident in Recent Interview
Adding to Urban’s distress, his 17-year-old daughter Sunday Rose omitted mention of her father in a recent profile. Instead, she highlighted her mother as her primary creative influence and key figure in her modeling career.
“My mum is someone who has always been so creative and my biggest inspiration in life,” Sunday Rose stated. “She is a key part of everything I do.”
The apparent oversight has left Urban feeling numb, though he maintains a brave facade. Insiders say he recognizes the need for patience amid these public tensions.
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.
