Russell Crowe's Advice to Nicole Kidman Post-Split

Russell Crowe has reportedly offered blunt advice to his long-time friend Nicole Kidman in the wake of her January divorce from Keith Urban. Drawing from his own post-divorce struggles, the Oscar-winner has advised Kidman against rushing into a new romance. Crowe emphasized the importance of personal growth during single-parenting phases.

This advice comes as Kidman has been romantically linked to Australian actor Simon Baker, her co-star in the new Amazon Prime series "Scarpetta." The pair were seen holding hands at the show's premiere, with Kidman commenting on their "vibrating" chemistry.

Reports suggest Keith Urban is devastated by the speed of Kidman's rumored new relationship, especially seeing her with Baker. Adding to Urban's distress, his eldest daughter, Sunday Rose, reportedly failed to mention him in a recent Elle Australia interview, instead crediting her mother, Nicole Kidman, as her primary inspiration. The divorce finalized in January granted Kidman primary custody of their daughters.