Nicole Kidman may have found her next favourite leading man, with insiders claiming the actress has taken a strong interest in fellow Australian star Jacob Elordi. According to RadarOnline.com, sources close to the situation say Kidman has been eager to work alongside a younger actor following an intense run of film and television projects, and Elordi has quickly emerged as her top choice.
Nicole Kidman is allegedly crushing on Jacob Elordi, per source
“Nicole has been on the lookout for a new, younger leading man,” one insider claimed. “After getting to know Jacob, it looks like her hunt is over.” Speculation surrounding the pair reportedly intensified after this year’s Academy Awards, where Kidman appeared as a presenter while Elordi earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance in Frankenstein. The two shared a warm moment during the ceremony that quickly caught attention online.
Cameras captured Elordi leaning across the front row to kiss Kidman’s hand in a playful, gentlemanly gesture before the two later crossed paths again at an Oscars after-party. While the interaction appeared friendly, insiders now claim the meeting left a strong impression on Kidman.
Sources say the actress admires not only Elordi’s rising Hollywood profile but also the similarities in their backgrounds, with both stars coming from Australia before building successful international acting careers.
According to insiders, Kidman’s interest may be more professional, at least for now. The actress, who continues producing and starring in multiple films and television projects, is reportedly looking for a script that could bring her and Elordi together onscreen. “She loves that they have similar backgrounds,” a source said, adding that she hopes Elordi would be open to collaborating with her in the future.
The insider also claimed Kidman’s daughters, Sunday and Faith, are especially excited about the possibility because they are fans of the Euphoria actor. “She also knows she’s going to have extra kudos from Sunny and Faith,” the source added.
“Like most teenage girls, they are huge fans of Jacob.” Despite online chatter surrounding the duo, insiders insist a romance is not currently on the table. “Jacob is in awe of Nicole,” another insider alleged. “He’s had a crush on her since he was 15.” Still, the source claimed Elordi would never risk damaging a potential working relationship with the Oscar-winning actress.
