Nicole Kidman’s reported separation from husband Keith Urban has fuelled fresh speculation about her long-standing friendship with Russell Crowe, after tabloid outlets claimed the pair have been speaking on the phone daily. According to those reports, the increased communication has reportedly left Crowe’s girlfriend feeling «blindsided.»
Sources quoted by entertainment media say Kidman has been leaning on Crowe for emotional support during a difficult period, though insiders insist the calls are strictly platonic. Neither Kidman nor Crowe has publicly commented.
Crowe’s girlfriend was allegedly surprised by the «intimacy» of their day-to-day conversations, though people close to the actor emphasise that he and Kidman have been close friends for decades, united by their Australian roots and shared Hollywood history. The pair starred as husband and wife in the 2018 film Boy Erased, but have never been romantically linked.
The rumours come as Kidman reportedly navigates a high-profile divorce, while Crowe is said to have told his current partner he has no plans to remarry — a revelation that insiders claim has caused disappointment.
Online reactions have been divided, with some fans viewing Crowe’s support as normal between longtime friends and others speculating about deeper feelings. Industry observers note that the pair’s bond has always been rooted in mutual respect and trust, making them frequent subjects of media scrutiny.
The renewed attention highlights how celebrity friendships can quickly become the subject of public suspicion — especially when personal upheaval and private support collide under the spotlight.
