'I’m always going to be moving toward what’s good.'
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Nicole Kidman Sparks Romance on Italian Getaway
'I’m always going to be moving toward what’s good.'Those were the words of a newly single Nicole Kidman back in March in her first public remarks about her sepa...
Those were the words of a newly single back in March in her first public remarks about her separation from husband , 58, since their divorce.
It was a succinct summary of a 19-year union... now ruined.
But, seven on from their shock separation, it seems Kidman has moved towards something very good indeed.
The 59-year-old Australian actress has spent the last week in the Italian riviera with a wealthy silver fox.
The two were seen sipping Aperol Spritz under the shade of poolside umbrellas at the Belmond Splendido hotel in Portofino his week, luxuriating in the afternoon heat in plain view of other hotel guests.
Exclusive photographs obtained by the Daily Mail show the grey-haired hunk - understood to be private equity businessman Michael Reinstein - giggling with Kidman before playfully lifting up her hat, which shielded her porcelain skin from the Italian sun.
Nicole Kidman was seen soaking up the sun poolside at the luxurious Belmond Splendido hotel in Italy this week alongside a wealthy businessman identified as Michael Reinstein
The pair were seen sipping Aperol Spritz under the shade of poolside umbrellas
At one point, Reinstein listened intently to what Kidman was saying, leaning in close as he lay on his sun lounger
Kidman appears to be in high spirits, bouncing back following her shock separation from Keith Urban, to whom she was married for almost 20 years
Kidman gave Reinstein a high-five as they giggled and talked in the sun
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The pair appeared to touch their toes together as Kidman covered her face from the sun
Reinstein gave Kidman a smile as he lifted up her white sunhat
The pair packed up their items after enjoying their afternoon outing, which took place in front of numerous other hotel guests
The twosome are seen leaving the pool, with Kidman leading the way. Earlier this week, the actress was seen celebrating her younger sister's birthday
Neither Kidman nor Reinstein has commented publicly on their poolside outing.
While Urban is recognizable around the world, Reinstein is a virtual unknown, blending into the background with his world-famous travel companion.
However, the pair didn't appear concerned about being spotted together by other hotel guests.
Reinstein seemed delighted to join Kidman on the summer trip, walking behind her as they made their way back into the Portofino hotel after their aperitivos.
A source close to Kidman tells the Daily Mail: 'After everything she went through with Keith, she deserves to find happiness. She never thought her marriage wouldn't work out and she tried as best as she could to keep her family intact. Her daughters are her best friends, and she seems really content in her life. She's so easy to get along with and kind. She keeps her personal life extremely private.'
The star filed for divorce from country star Keith Urban, 58, in September 2025 after 19 years of marriage. Their divorce was finalized in January earlier this year; Seen together in 2023
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A source told the Daily Mail in April that the former couple's daughters Sunday Rose, 18, and Faith Margaret, 15, 'are completely team Nicole' following their parents' divorce. Above, in October 2025
Kidman also sparked romance rumors with Simon Baker , 56, earlier this year, following their flirtatious promotion of their thriller series Scarpetta - pictured in the show
The source added that Urban was seriously hoping that Kidman and Baker were just having fun for the cameras, as a genuine romance between them would devastate him.
The actress has been close to Baker for decades, and is also good friends with his ex-wife Rebecca Rigg, from whom he separated in 2020.
Amid all the speculation, a source insisted to Page Six that the romance claims are 'absolutely false,' noting the two have simply 'known each other for years and are good friends.'
Kidman filed for divorce from Urban in September last year after almost two decades of marriage. Their divorce was finalized in January.
Under their settlement, Kidman retained primary custody of the couple's daughters.
She has the girls for 306 days of the year, while Urban is allocated 59, including Thanksgiving.
Kidman was previously married to Top Gun star Tom Cruise, 64, from 1990 to 2001, with the former couple sharing adopted children Isabella, 33, and Connor, 31.
Last year, it was initially reported that , leaving Kidman 'blindsided'.
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But, a source told the Daily Mail in April: 'Keith and Nicole always had an interesting marriage.
'They both worked a ton and were gone a lot, especially Keith, so the girls didn't spend nearly as much time with him. He was always touring.
'Nicole always juggled a bunch of projects, but she was around them more. There wasn't a ton of family time together, so it makes total sense that they are closer to their mother through all of this. They were never as close with their dad to begin with.'
Indeed, Sunday Rose has since publicly praised her mother.
In a March cover interview with magazine, she dubbed Kidman her 'biggest inspiration in life' and credited the actress for her burgeoning career as a model.
She added that her mother's influence extended beyond work, gushing that Kidman was 'a key part of everything I do'.
Kidman said of her daughters in a live speaking event in Philadelphia the following month: 'We're so close, the three of us, we talk about everything.'
Sunday dubbed Kidman her 'biggest inspiration in life' and credited the actress for her burgeoning career as a model in a cover story for Elle Australia's March issue
Kidman recently told a panel that she is 'so close' with her daughters and they 'talk about everything.' Above, with Faith last month
An insider told the Daily Mail that Urban does not have a bad word to say about his ex's tight-knit relationship with their daughters.
'Keith has said that Nicole has been great during all of this,' the insider said.
'But the girls are young, they're hurt, and they have to choose sides in their minds. So, they have chosen Mom.
'Obviously, Keith is not a perfect man - nobody is. But whatever his issues between him and Nicole are, he still loves his daughters very much. For them to cut him out is really hurtful.'
