A look into Nicole Kidman’s high-profile dating history
Sources earlier claimed that Paul Salem, the chairman of the board of directors of MGM Resorts International, is trying to pursue Kidman.
On the other hand, an insider said Radar the couple had not been on a date.
“Nicole knows that Paul has made no secret of the fact that he admires her, and that she is generally flattered, but there is no romantic relationship,” the tipster said.
“They don’t see each other privately, and she has no plans to date anyone at the moment. Her energy is firmly focused on her daughters and the professional commitments she has lined up,” the source said. “Leaving a 19-year marriage is a big change in her life, and she is intentionally giving herself space to recalibrate before even thinking about another relationship.”
Another source said Kidman is currently “single.”
While neither Kidman nor Salem have commented on the rumors, another insider claimed so Aquaman The star’s friends are urging her to explore a possible romance with the business mogul.
“The feeling is that someone like Paul represents a refreshing alternative to the type of relationships she has had in the past, and that contrast is seen as a real advantage,” the source said.
“Those closest to Nic sincerely believe there is value in moving beyond the familiar patterns she has known for years,” they stated. “They’ve seen, both in their own lives and within their broader circles, how partnerships with people outside the entertainment industry can provide a different kind of stability and support. That’s something they think could be particularly helpful for Nicole Kidman at this stage of her life.”
Reese Witherspoon “is one of the most outspoken voices in Nicole’s circle when it comes to encouraging her to keep an open mind.”
The source continued, “She really embraces the idea that this can be a moment for Nicole to step outside her usual expectations and explore a different kind of connection. Drawing from her own experience, Reese reassured Nicole that a strong, fulfilling relationship doesn’t have to be built on shared careers or the same industry background. She emphasized that compatibility can come from completely different worlds, and that sometimes those contrasts can even create something more balanced and lasting.”
Despite this, Kidman would move forward cautiously.
“Nicole is certainly aware of the attention she is receiving and appreciates it, but there is no pressure on her to act on it,” a source clarified. “She’s not approaching this with urgency or a need to fill a gap. She’s deliberately slowing things down to make sure she’s in the right head space.”
“Right now, her focus is on gaining clarity about what’s really important to her in a relationship and where her boundaries are. She’s being very intentional about identifying what she’s willing to accept and what she’s not, and that self-reflection informs every decision she makes as she steps back into dating,” the insider added, noting that the reality at Kidman’s level of fame shaped how she navigates relationships.
For now, Kidman’s priority remains her family, the source said.
