Nicole Kidman, 58, is reportedly stepping back into the dating ring with purpose and a splash of vengeance. A source tells Globe the Oscar winner is eyeing someone “young and hot” as rumors swirl that estranged husband Keith Urban, 57, has struck a chord with 25-year-old guitarist Maggie Baugh.
“Keith is refusing to come clean about what’s really going on,” the insider alleges, “but everyone is saying that there’s another woman, and all signs are pointing to it being this 25-year-old guitar player.” The betrayal cuts deep.
It’s completely devastating for Nicole that he would abandon her and their marriage like this, but then, when you add in this element of it being for a woman less than half her age, the knife twists deeper.
Though Baugh’s father, Chuck, slammed the rumors with a sharp “No. Just no,” after a TikTok video claiming Urban was secretly dating his daughter, Kidman’s inner circle isn’t taking chances.
Her friends are hoping that once she actually does get with another man, it will take her mind off Keith and help her get past this betrayal.
But Kidman’s intentions, at least for now, aren’t entirely pure of heart. The source dishes: “The motivation right now is to make Keith jealous and make him regret letting her go.” This dramatic turn comes shortly after Kidman officially filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
That same day, TMZ reported that “all the signs point to the fact Keith is with another woman,” and while Kidman “doesn’t dispute that,” she’s still “shocked over it.”
Nicole Kidman Thrives in Career Comeback Amid Split from Keith Urban
While Keith Urban tours stadiums, Nicole Kidman is staging a different kind of tour, one across film sets, production rooms, and awards circuits. A source close to the family told PEOPLE that while the couple’s paths initially aligned, their priorities started to clash.
Kidman, once laser-focused on motherhood, is now reveling in her professional renaissance. “She’s been feeling amazing and very happy about having a career again,” the source shared, adding that daughters Sunday, 17, and Faith, 14, are “very supportive of their mom.” Urban, however, didn’t exactly mirror that enthusiasm.
Keith was used to her being supportive of his career. He’s not been as supportive as she hoped.
Kidman, who just wrapped Practical Magic 2 with Sandra Bullock, has four TV projects in the pipeline and is returning for Season 3 of Big Little Lies. Meanwhile, Urban remains entrenched in his High and Alive World Tour, with dates stretching through August 2026. Their contrasting energies seem to have pulled them apart and Kidman’s inner circle knew something was amiss. “She didn’t want this,” another source admitted.
She has been fighting to save the marriage.
Their once “simple” life in Nashville, as described by Kidman herself in Harper’s Bazaar, now feels like a distant memory, replaced by court filings, tour buses, and emotional distance.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Divorce Could Expose ‘Entire Private Lives,’ Says Legal Expert
Behind closed doors, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce has already started, but whether it remains behind those doors is uncertain. According to certified family law specialist David Glass, if their split proceeds to trial, it could become a media minefield. “Their entire private lives could get exposed in a way that probably isn’t gonna be good for either of their careers,” he warned in an interview with PEOPLE.
Glass stressed that “a confidential divorce settlement” would be the “best possible result,” one that avoids airing financial details, personal disagreements, or custody arrangements. However, if negotiations stall, everything, including assets, finances, and even their parenting dynamics, could become public.
Glass added that most celebrities aim to settle privately.
Once something is filed in the courthouse as part of a divorce, it’s an open record for the public; anyone can look at it.
Nicole Kidman is hurt, but not hiding. Whether she finds solace in a younger flame or simply lets the spark of jealousy do its job, she’s reportedly not letting Keith Urban’s rumored dalliance with Maggie Baugh keep her down.
Is Kidman’s next beau going to heal the heartbreak or just be a beautiful distraction? What do you think, is this her glow-up era or just a high-profile heartbreak rebound? Drop your hottest takes in the comments below.
