Hollywood Romance Rumours Swirl Around Newly Single Stars
Fresh from their recent high-profile separations, Hollywood stars Orlando Bloom and Nicole Kidman are at the centre of new dating speculation. According to reports, the English-born actor has expressed particular interest in the Australian Oscar winner following both stars becoming single again.
Dream Date Wish List Revealed
An unconfirmed report suggests that Bloom, 48, has placed Kidman "at the top" of his dating wish list after his split from pop star Katy Perry earlier this year. This development comes shortly after Kidman's separation from country singer Keith Urban, which was confirmed in September.
"Orlando has Nicole at the top of his dream date wish list, and not just because of her A-list status," an insider revealed to New Idea magazine this week. The source elaborated that Bloom's interest isn't new, explaining that "he's always had a thing for Nicole, for a very simple reason - they have history together."
Previous Chemistry and Current Determination
Although the pair have never publicly dated, they displayed noticeable chemistry at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party back in March 2002. This encounter occurred just one year after Kidman's separation from her former husband, Tom Cruise.
"There was chemistry between them, all night," the source added. "Orlando was clearly entranced by Nicole and she loved his attention. But the truth is she didn't take him seriously. He was devastated."
Another source suggested Bloom is now more determined than ever to capture Kidman's attention, especially following recent developments in his ex's love life. Katy Perry has reportedly begun dating former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month.
"Orlando wears his heart on his sleeve. He's determined to land a date with Nicole," they claimed. The insider also suggested that "Nicole has been lonely for a while. Having a charming dinner with a fun Brit like Orlando could be just what she needs."
Family Dynamics and Moving Forward
Kidman shares two daughters with her ex-husband Keith Urban - Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. According to sources close to the situation, the Oscar winner is in a "good headspace" as she navigates this new chapter in her life.
"The hardest part is navigating the dynamic with their daughters," a source told Us Weekly. "The last thing Nicole wanted was a broken family," the insider added, noting that she "raised her daughters to be strong and is leading by example for them."
Interestingly, the separation doesn't appear to be a sudden shock to the system. The insider revealed that Kidman "isn't necessarily trying to find her new normal throughout all of this, because they had been quietly separated for a while now. This next chapter feels more like a transition than a shock."
According to divorce documents obtained by the Daily Mail, Kidman will become the primary residential parent of their teenage daughters. The former couple have agreed to an unusual parenting arrangement that will see Nicole spending 306 days with their children, while Keith receives 59 days.
