Nicole Kidman's Strict Dating 'Manifesto' Revealed As She Takes On Single Life After Keith Urban Divorce
By Favour Adegoke on March 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM EDT

Following her split from Keith Urban, movie star Nicole Kidman is reportedly approaching the dating scene with a clear set of standards.
According to insiders, the Oscar-winning actress has developed a strict dating manifesto and isn't interested in wasting time on unsuitable matches.
This comes after it was revealed that the chairman of MGM Resorts International has his eyes set on Nicole Kidman after her divorce.
Nicole Kidman Approaches Dating With A 'Manifesto' Following Keith Urban Breakup

Kidman may be single again, but anyone hoping to see the Oscar-winning actress searching for love on dating apps might be disappointed.
According to a report by Woman's Day, the 58-year-old star is approaching the idea of dating again with a very clear set of expectations.
Sources claim Kidman has developed a personal dating "manifesto," and she's not interested in entertaining anyone who doesn't meet her standards.
An insider said the actress now has a strong sense of what she wants from a partner and isn't willing to waste time on the wrong matches.
"She knows what she likes now, and she's not afraid to only aim for what she believes she is worth," the source explained, per the Daily Mail.
One of her firm boundaries reportedly includes avoiding relationships with fellow actors. However, the insider suggested she wouldn't rule out someone from the music world, as she enjoyed being close to that scene during her marriage to Urban.
The Oscar Winner Is Said To Be Seeking A 'Kind, Sober And Successful' Partner

Kindness is reportedly the quality Kidman values most in a potential partner after her divorce.
Beyond that, the "Babygirl" star is also said to be drawn to a "kind guy who is clean, sober, successful, and won't turn into a broke beta-male cling-on," while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The source added that she wouldn't mind dating someone who has children, as long as they are close in age to her daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15.
Another trait reportedly high on her list is "virility," suggesting she hopes to meet someone with strong energy and confidence.
Nicole Kidman's Next Partner Would Need Approval From Her Close Circle Of Pals, Source Says

Even if someone seems like a promising match for Kidman, they may still have to pass an additional test: approval from the movie star's trusted inner circle.
According to the insider, "Nicole's leaving the bulk of the vetting to her circle of friends."
The further noted that "she refuses to even have coffee with someone unless they've been personally recommended to her by a friend she implicitly trusts."
It's no surprise that Kidman would trust her close circle to vet a potential partner, as she reportedly relied heavily on them after her split from Urban.
MGM Chairman Has Reportedly Shown Interest In The Hollywood Star

With Kidman back on the market, several suitors are certainly lining up to woo the movie star, and one such person is said to be the chairman of MGM Resorts International, Paul Salem.
In February, a source revealed to TMZ that while neither party is romantically involved at the moment, Salem's interest in the actress is no secret to those close to him.
Salem and Kidman have also met twice in group settings, and share mutual friends and acquaintances.
It's unclear how ready the "Aquaman" star is for a new relationship, as an insider stressed to Page Six that she is "not dating anyone" and is "focused on her kids."
Nicole Kidman Stuns Jimmy Fallon By Admitting She Can Perform An Autopsy

Meanwhile, during a recent appearance on "The Tonight Show" Starring Jimmy Fallon, Kidman revealed she took her preparation for playing a medical examiner very seriously while preparing for her latest role, so much so that she actually learned how to perform an autopsy.
When Fallon jokingly asked if she considers herself a "method" actor, Kidman responded with a grin that she's capable of doing the real thing.
"I can do an autopsy," she said, per Fox News Digital. "If I needed to, I could do the autopsy. I can remove all the organs. I can name them all."
The admission surprised Fallon even more when Kidman explained that the team behind the thriller series, "Scarpetta," had apparently considered having her demonstrate the procedure during the interview.
"Maybe it was on a dummy or something, but either way, I don't think that would have been a very … I don't think you would have liked that, right?" she asked. "But I can remove the lungs, the liver, the gallbladder, and the intestines."
Kidman described the unusual training as simply another part of fully committing to a role. While preparing for the upcoming project, she said she worked closely with a real medical examiner to understand the process firsthand.