Nicole Kidman Reportedly Wooed by MGM Chairman Paul Salem Following Divorce
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, 58, is reportedly being romantically pursued by prominent businessman Paul Salem, 62, the Chairman of the Board of MGM Resorts International, according to sources cited by TMZ. This development comes just five months after Kidman's divorce from country singer Keith Urban, 58, was finalized in January following a 19-year marriage.
Mutual Connections and Early Encounters
Multiple insiders have revealed that Salem has allegedly made his romantic interest in Kidman known to those within his close circle. The two high-profile figures share mutual friends and have reportedly met twice in group settings. However, sources emphasize that they have not spent any time together one-on-one and are not currently dating. Kidman remains single and is not actively pursuing any romantic relationships at this stage.
Representatives for both Nicole Kidman and Paul Salem have been approached by the Daily Mail for comment, but no official statements have been released regarding these reports.
Background of Business Executive Paul Salem
Paul Salem, a distinguished American business executive, joined the MGM Board of Directors in 2018 and ascended to the role of Chairman in 2020. Prior to this, he spent nearly three decades as a top executive at Providence Equity, a powerhouse firm managing an impressive portfolio valued at approximately $50 billion.
Salem holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is also one of the owners of the Worcester Red Sox baseball team. On the personal front, Salem divorced his ex-wife, Navyn Salem, in 2021, and they share four daughters together.
Details of Kidman's Recent Divorce Settlement
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban separated in September of last year after 19 years of marriage, with Kidman filing for divorce later that month. The divorce was finalized in January, and the couple reached a settlement last month. Court documents obtained by the Daily Mail outline the terms of their amicable agreement.
Key elements of the divorce decree include:
- Both parties have waived all rights to child support and spousal support.
- Each parent is responsible for their own legal fees and expenses.
- All property, including household items, vehicles, bank accounts, investments, and personal belongings, has been divided to mutual satisfaction, with each retaining what is already in their possession.
- A parenting plan allocates 306 days per year with the children to Kidman and 59 days to Urban, scheduled as 'every other weekend.'
- Despite both reporting monthly incomes exceeding $100,000, the court has ordered zero dollars in child support, as agreed by both parties.
- All alimony and spousal support claims are permanently waived, and any remaining court costs will be split equally.
It remains unconfirmed whether the couple had a prenuptial agreement, though speculation has arisen. The documents suggest that Kidman and Urban negotiated all details amicably with their attorneys, avoiding formal discovery or interrogation processes.
Emotional Aftermath and Previous Marriage
Following the divorce, reports indicate that reality has begun to set in for Keith Urban, with sources suggesting he may be questioning his decision. An insider told Woman's Day magazine, 'He's got to pay the bills - and divorce lawyers don't come cheap. It's a lonely existence for Keith right now - he's exhausted, isolated and looking at a future he never imagined.'
Before her marriage to Urban, Nicole Kidman was married to actor Tom Cruise, 63, from 1990 to 2001. During their 11-year marriage, the couple adopted two children: Isabella Jane, born in 1992, and Connor Anthony, born in 1995. Their marriage ended in divorce, marking another high-profile split in Kidman's personal history.
As news of Paul Salem's romantic interest surfaces, the public and media alike are watching closely to see if this potential connection will develop into a new chapter for the acclaimed actress.
