Sources beforehand claimed that Paul Salem, the chairman of the board of MGM Resorts Worldwide, is making an attempt to pursue Kidman.
Alternatively, one insider informed Radar the pair had not gone on a date.
“Nicole is aware of that Paul has made no secret of the truth that he admires her, and she or he’s flattered in a common sense, however there isn’t a romantic relationship there,” the tipster stated.
“They don’t seem to be seeing one another privately, and she or he is not entertaining the concept of courting anybody at this level. Her power is firmly directed towards her daughters and the skilled commitments she has lined up,” the supply famous. “Popping out of a 19-year marriage is a significant life shift, and she or he’s being intentional about giving herself area to recalibrate earlier than even fascinated about one other relationship.”
One other supply stated Kidman is presently “single.”
Whereas neither Kidman nor Salem has commented on the thrill, one other insider claimed the Aquaman star’s pals are urging her to discover a possible romance with the enterprise mogul.
“The sensation is that somebody like Paul represents a refreshing various to the form of relationships she’s had prior to now, and that distinction is being seen as an actual benefit,” a supply stated.
“These closest to Nic genuinely consider there’s worth in stepping past the acquainted patterns she’s identified for years,” they acknowledged. “They’ve seen, each in their very own lives and inside their wider circle, how partnerships with folks outdoors the leisure trade can provide a unique form of stability and grounding. That is one thing they really feel could possibly be significantly helpful for Nicole Kidman at this stage in her life.”
Reese Witherspoon “has been one of the crucial outspoken voices in Nicole’s circle in the case of encouraging her to maintain an open thoughts.”
The supply continued, “She’s actually championing the concept that this could possibly be a second for Nicole to step outdoors her ordinary expectations and discover a unique form of connection. Reese has been drawing from her personal expertise, reassuring Nicole {that a} sturdy, fulfilling relationship does not need to be constructed on shared careers or the identical trade background. She’s been emphasizing that compatibility can come from utterly completely different worlds, and that generally these contrasts can really create one thing extra balanced and lasting.”
Regardless of that, Kidman is alleged to be transferring ahead cautiously.
“Nicole is actually conscious of the eye she’s receiving and appreciates it, however there isn’t any sense of strain on her to behave on it,” one supply clarified. “She’s not approaching this with urgency or a have to fill a spot – if something, she’s intentionally slowing issues down to ensure she’s in the proper headspace.”
“Proper now, her focus is on getting readability about what actually issues to her in a relationship and the place her boundaries lie. She’s being very intentional about figuring out what she’s keen to simply accept and what she is not, and that self-reflection is shaping each resolution she makes as she steps again into courting,” the insider added, noting the realities at Kidman’s stage of fame formed how she navigates relationships.
For now, Kidman’s precedence stays her household, per the supply.