Mon Dec 15 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Russell Crowe Steps Up as Support for Nicole Kidman Amid Divorce

Hollywood, CA – As Nicole Kidman navigates her recent divorce from Keith Urban, fellow Australian actor Russell Crowe has emerged as a key source of support and advice, sources close to the pair reveal.

Kidman, 58, confirmed her separation from Urban, also 58, in September after 19 years of marriage. The divorce comes during a busy period for Kidman, whose recent projects like the thriller “Babygirl” have garnered critical acclaim. The couple’s daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, are reportedly adjusting to the changes privately.

Sources say Crowe, 61, a long-time friend and colleague of Kidman’s, has stepped in to offer a steadying presence and honest advice. “He understands exactly how devastating it is when a long marriage ends,” one industry insider said. “He’s lived through that heartbreak himself, so when Nicole leaned on him, he didn’t hesitate.”

Another source who has worked with Crowe noted, “He’s been touching base with Nicole nearly every day, making sure she isn’t retreating into herself. He’s hardly the warm and fuzzy type, but he’s fiercely loyal to the people he considers his own.”

Kidman and Crowe’s friendship dates back decades, forged in the Australian film industry. They co-starred in the 2018 film “Boy Erased” and served as President and Vice President, respectively, of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts.

Crowe, who went through his own public divorce from Danielle Spencer in 2012, is reportedly urging Kidman to focus on her work. “He’s convinced that staying occupied is what got him through his own lowest points, so he’s been urging her to keep moving. He’s even been passing along scripts he thinks might spark something for her,” a source revealed.

Sources emphasize that the relationship between Kidman and Crowe is purely platonic. Crowe has been in a relationship with actress Britney Theriot since 2020. “There’s nothing romantic in this whatsoever. He’s simply helping an old friend steady herself,” a friend of both actors said. “Nicole values his blunt honesty – he gives it to her straight, no softening, and that’s exactly what she needs right now.”

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