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Social media has erupted with unsubstantiated rumors following Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce announcement, with false claims and fabricated relationships dominating online discussions.
One particularly viral rumor circulating on TikTok and Instagram alleged a romantic relationship between Kidman and actor Daniel Elston, who is 15 years her junior and appeared in the 2023 film “To Catch a Killer.” A video shared by Instagram user @_talksberry claimed Urban was “shocked to tears” by the supposed relationship and provided three specific reasons why Elston allegedly won Kidman’s heart: understanding her busy schedule, financial stability, and familiarity with her personal life.
Media analysts have noted that no credible news outlets have reported this alleged relationship, suggesting the claims were likely fabricated or AI-generated content designed to capitalize on public interest in the high-profile split.
These rumors emerge amid separate unverified claims reported on DeuxMoi’s “Deux U” podcast that Kidman and Urban had a “mutually consented arrangement” in their marriage, allegedly living separate lives for years while pursuing other relationships.
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail has published reports from unnamed sources claiming Urban has been involved with “a younger woman in the music industry,” speculated to be his 25-year-old guitarist, Maggie Baugh. The tabloid pointed to potentially telling moments during recent performances where Urban was seen singing “I was born to love you” while looking at Baugh on stage.
In what some observers interpret as a deliberate slight toward Kidman, Urban reportedly modified lyrics in a song originally written for his ex-wife, transforming it into a tribute to Baugh during a recent concert. The guitarist joined Urban’s band shortly after performing with him at the CMT Music Awards in April 2024.
Sources reportedly close to Kidman told media outlets that Urban’s behavior appears designed to “publicly embarrass and hurt” the actress, describing his actions as “a total 180 from the Keith I know” and suggesting “a switch has gone off in his head.”
When questioned about the alleged relationship between Urban and his daughter, Baugh’s father neither confirmed nor denied the rumors, stating only that he “didn’t know anything about it” beyond her role as Urban’s guitarist, suggesting it was “more of a musician thing than a dating thing.”
Adding to the complex narrative, RadarOnline has claimed Urban was also seeing a different woman in Nashville over the summer after moving out of his home with Kidman.
Kidman’s romantic history prior to Urban includes several high-profile relationships. Her most notable was her 11-year marriage to Tom Cruise, which began after they met on the set of “Days of Thunder” in 1990. The couple, who adopted two children together, divorced in 2001, with Cruise filing for “irreconcilable differences.” Kidman later described being “totally smitten” and “madly, passionately in love,” making the split particularly devastating.
The Oscar-winning actress also dated musician Lenny Kravitz in 2003, later revealing they had been secretly engaged. She confirmed this relationship in 2018 while discussing her “Big Little Lies” co-star Zoë Kravitz, saying, “I knew Zoë because I was engaged to her father.” Before Cruise, Kidman had relationships with actors Tom Burlinson and Marcus Graham, and briefly dated rapper Q-Tip.
As the divorce proceedings continue, the proliferation of unverified claims and fabricated relationships underscores the intense public interest surrounding celebrity relationships and the challenges of separating fact from fiction in the digital age.
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7 Comments
The separate unverified claims about Kidman and Urban’s marriage arrangement are also concerning. Without concrete proof, I won’t speculate on the private lives of celebrities.
Fabricated relationship stories tend to gain traction online, especially for high-profile figures like Nicole Kidman. I’ll wait for reliable reporting before believing any of these rumors.
These rumors seem far-fetched. Without solid evidence, I’m skeptical of the claims about Nicole Kidman’s personal relationships. Celebrity gossip can be unreliable, so I’ll reserve judgment.
It’s best to be cautious about unverified celebrity relationship rumors. Unless major news sources confirm the details, I wouldn’t put much stock in these kinds of viral social media claims.
I appreciate the media analysts pointing out the lack of credible news coverage on this supposed Kidman-Elston relationship. Uncorroborated claims on social media should be viewed skeptically.
Tabloid-style rumors often distort the truth. Until there’s solid reporting from reputable sources, I’ll withhold judgment on Nicole Kidman’s personal relationships.
Interesting rumors, but unsubstantiated claims often spread like wildfire on social media. I’ll wait for credible news outlets to report any verified details before forming an opinion.