Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez spark romance speculation after reconnecting post-divorce

Sources say Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez have grown closer through supportive messages

Sources close to Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez suggest the two entertainers may have developed a connection that goes beyond friendship. According to reporting from Complex, friends of the pair believe their renewed communication — which began after both experienced widely publicized divorces — has led to speculation about a potential romantic development.

Insiders say Lopez reached out to Urban shortly after his split from Nicole Kidman, offering emotional support during a period of intense public attention. Urban reportedly appreciated her consistent check-ins, especially as he dealt with online criticism and scrutiny.

Urban and Lopez previously worked together during their time as judges on American Idol in the mid-2010s. Friends recall their natural chemistry and easy rapport from that period and believe those dynamics have resurfaced as the two reconnect.

According to the report, their current communication mainly consists of supportive messages and lighthearted exchanges, but people close to them acknowledge that the shared vulnerability created by their recent separations could lay the groundwork for a deepening relationship.

Neither Urban nor Lopez has publicly confirmed anything beyond friendship. However, those familiar with the situation say their mutual empathy and ongoing private conversations have fueled ongoing rumors about what their bond may evolve into.