New Candidate for Nicole

Nicole Kidman ‘romantically pursued’ by MGM Chairman Paul Salem after Keith Urban divorce


Sources say the casino executive has made his interest known, though insiders stress the pair aren’t dating and have only met in group settings


Nicole Kidman attends the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 06, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)© Corbis via Getty Images
FEBRUARY 20, 2026 10:28 AM EST

Just one month after finalising her divorce from Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman is reportedly being “romantically pursued” by MGM Resorts boss Paul Salem. According to TMZ, the Babygirl actress, 58, has caught the attention of the 62-year-old Chairman after she and her ex-husband Urban, 58, divorced last month. 

Sources told the outlet that Salem has made it known within his circle that he is interested in dating the Hollywood star. However, insiders have stressed that the pair are not currently dating. Kidman and Salem are said to share mutual friends and have met twice in group settings, but have not spent any time together one-on-one. The Oscar-winning actress is reportedly single and not actively dating anyone at this stage.

Nicole Kidman was seen attending Chanel's Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week.© REX Features/Shutterstock /The Grosby Group
Nicole Kidman was seen attending Chanel's Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week.

Salem, a highly respected executive, joined the MGM board in 2018 and became chairman in 2020. He previously spent nearly three decades at Providence Equity, a major investment firm overseeing a multibillion-dollar portfolio. 

The businessman and Harvard Business School graduate is also among the owners of the Worcester Red Sox. He divorced his wife, Navyn, in 2021, and they have four daughters together.

Paul Salem, founder of Salem Capital Management, attends the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 9, 2025 in Sun Valley, Idaho. © Kevin Dietsch
Paul Salem, founder of Salem Capital Management, attends the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 9, 2025 in Sun Valley, Idaho.

The reported romantic interest comes 5 months after Kidman and Urban announced their separation following 19 years of marriage. The couple finalised their divorce in January 2026 in Nashville, after filing in September 2025, citing “marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences.” 

According to court documents obtained by the Daily Mail, the former couple reached an amicable settlement. They supposedly agreed to waive all claims to child and spousal support, despite both reporting monthly incomes exceeding $100,000.

Court documents from the divorce filing indicate that Kidman will serve as the primary residential parent, with 306 days with the girls compared to Urban’s 59. © Taylor Hill
Court documents from the divorce filing indicate that Kidman will serve as the primary residential parent, with 306 days with the girls compared to Urban’s 59.

Kidman is said to have primary custody of their daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15, for 306 days of the year, while Urban will have them for 59 days, including every other weekend. Both stars will reportedly retain assets already in their possession, suggesting a prenuptial agreement may have been in place.

Nicole Kidman and her daughters attend Chanel show in Paris after Keith Urban divorce news© Stephane Cardinale - Corbis
Nicole Kidman and her daughters attend Chanel show in Paris after Keith Urban divorce news

Sources previously told People that Kidman feels “refreshed and optimistic” as she moves forward. She spent the holidays in Australia before returning to Nashville, Tennessee, with her daughters and is said to be focused on family life and upcoming projects, including the long-awaited sequel to Practical Magic alongside Sandra Bullock.

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