Nicole Kidman’s Romantic History: A Look Back at Her High-Profile Relationships
Speculation is rife in Hollywood circles that acclaimed Australian actress Nicole Kidman might have a new man in her life. The 58-year-old star was recently photographed hand-in-hand with her Scarpetta co-star, Simon Baker, sparking whispers of a romance blossoming beyond the professional realm. The pair were spotted at a screening for their upcoming series, their smiles and tightly clasped hands suggesting a connection that has not gone unnoticed.
Sources close to the situation have observed a palpable chemistry between Kidman and Baker at various events. “At the after-party, they stayed close all night and were deep in conversation,” one insider revealed. Kidman herself has previously spoken about their on-screen kisses and their off-screen camaraderie, noting, “We’ve kissed on the cheek before. We’ve hugged a lot.” She also acknowledged Baker’s ex-partner, Rebecca Rigg, describing her as “the woman I grew up with, he was married to for a substantial part of his life… 29 years.” Kidman has maintained a long-standing friendship with Rigg and is even the godmother to their youngest son, Harry Friday Baker.
This potential new chapter comes after news broke last September that Kidman and her country music star husband, Keith Urban, had decided to end their 19-year marriage due to “irreconcilable differences.” Throughout her illustrious career, Kidman has been no stranger to high-profile relationships, many of which have captivated public attention.
A Look Back at Nicole Kidman’s Star-Studded Dating History:
Tom Burlinson
Early in her career, a teenage Kidman was reportedly in a relationship with her Windrider co-star, Tom Burlinson. The pair met on the set of the 1986 film. Burlinson, a Canadian-born Australian actor, is widely recognised for his role in The Man from Snowy River. Their reported romance lasted for approximately three years.
Tom Cruise
Perhaps Kidman’s most widely publicised relationship was her marriage to Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise. The couple first crossed paths as co-stars on the set of the 1990 film Days of Thunder. They married later that same year. Their union, which spanned over a decade, saw them adopt two children, Isabella Jane and Connor Anthony. However, in 2001, after 11 years of marriage, they announced their separation, with Cruise citing “irreconcilable differences” in his divorce filing. Reflecting on their relationship in a 2006 interview with Ladies’ Home Journal, Kidman shared, “He was huge; still is. To me, he was just Tom, but to everybody else, he is huge. But he was lovely to me. And I loved him. I still love him.” A widely circulated photograph that appeared to show Kidman celebrating their divorce was later clarified by the actress in a 2024 interview with British GQ, where she explained it was a scene from a film, not a genuine portrayal of her emotions. In a rare public comment in May 2025, Cruise recalled recommending Kidman to director Stanley Kubrick for Eyes Wide Shut, praising her as a “great actress.”
Lenny Kravitz
Kidman’s romantic life in the early 2000s included a relationship with musician Lenny Kravitz between 2003 and 2004. Cruise himself confirmed their relationship during a TV interview with Larry King on CNN in 2003. Rumours of an engagement between Kidman and Kravitz circulated before their eventual split in 2004. Years later, Kidman found herself working alongside Kravitz’s daughter, Zoë Kravitz, on the critically acclaimed series Big Little Lies. Zoë recounted their past connection, telling The Edit in 2017, “I hadn’t seen her in a long time before Big Little Lies, but there was a point where we were all kind of living together. I was about 13, and she would take me to see movies; she was so nice to me.” Kidman later confirmed their shared history in another interview with The Edit, stating, “I was engaged to her father.” She expressed her affection for Kravitz, calling him “a great guy.”
Keith Urban
The enduring love story of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban began in 2005 at the annual G’Day LA event. Despite an immediate spark, it took Urban four months to initiate contact. Kidman candidly shared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2017, “I remember thinking, ‘I had such a crush on him, and he wasn’t interested in me’.” Urban, in a 2018 interview, explained that he “wasn’t in a very healthy place” at the time and never expected Kidman to be interested in him. However, he eventually mustered the courage to call, and their connection proved effortless.
They married a year later at St. Patrick’s Estate in Manly, Sydney, with Urban serenading his bride with his song “Making Memories of Us.” Guests at the wedding received Tiffany desk clocks engraved with “A Moment in Time, June 2005, 2006, Nicole & Keith,” and the newlyweds honeymooned in French Polynesia.
Their marriage was not without its challenges, notably Urban’s stint in rehab in late 2006 for alcohol abuse, for which Kidman staged an intervention. By November 2007, the couple had relocated to Nashville. They welcomed their first daughter, Sunday Rose, on July 7, 2008, followed by their second daughter, Faith Margaret, on December 28, 2010. For nearly two decades, Kidman and Urban were celebrated as Australia’s golden couple.
Therefore, reports of their separation in September 2025, after almost 20 years of marriage, sent shockwaves around the globe. Sources indicated that Kidman was deeply committed to saving the marriage, with her sister Antonia and the entire Kidman family rallying to offer support. A day after the news broke, Kidman officially filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
The divorce was finalised in January, with court documents obtained by People revealing that both parties agreed to waive all child and spousal support rights. Each is responsible for their own legal fees. A comprehensive parenting plan was established, designating Kidman’s home as the primary residence for Sunday and Faith, with her having custody for 306 days a year. Urban was granted 59 days annually, with the daughters spending every other weekend with him. The agreement mandates that both parents “behave with each other and each child so as to provide a loving, stable, consistent and nurturing relationship with the child even though they are divorced” and explicitly states, “They will not speak badly of each other or the members of the family of the other parent.”
