They’ve shared the stage, shared laughs—and now, after a decade of friendship, Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban may be sharing something more.
The pair’s chemistry has been undeniable ever since their American Idol days in 2014, when J.Lo called Keith “so cute” and gushed about her dream of recording a duet with him. At the time, both were happily attached—Keith to Nicole Kidman, and Lopez to then-boyfriend Casper Smart—but that didn’t stop fans from whispering about the flirty energy between them.
Now, more than ten years later, both J.Lo, 56, and Keith, 58, are newly single—and according to insiders, they’ve quietly rekindled their close bond in recent months.
“Jennifer reached out to Keith after hearing about his split from Nicole,” an insider revealed. “She knows exactly what that kind of heartbreak feels like. She wanted to check in, offer support, and just be there for him.”
Both have had an undeniably tough year—J.Lo’s high-profile divorce from Ben Affleck finalized in January, and Keith and Nicole’s shocking divorce ending a 19-year marriage.
Friends say that J.Lo and Keith have been “lifting each other’s spirits” since reconnecting.
“Keith’s been through a lot,” says one source. “After the rumors about him and his young opening act, he was feeling really low. A lot of people in Hollywood took Nicole’s side. Jennifer’s been one of the few who reached out—and he’s incredibly grateful.”
The pair’s renewed closeness has not gone unnoticed. “They’ve always had amazing chemistry and a natural connection,” another insider said. “People are wondering if there’s something more there now that they’re both single.”
Lopez has kept busy with her “revenge tour” and a string of attention-grabbing performances, but insiders say she’s still reeling from her whirlwind marriage to Ben Affleck.
“She’s having trouble accepting it’s really over,” a friend confides. “Ben came on strong, said everything she wanted to hear, and then walked away. It left her emotionally exhausted.”
Meanwhile, Keith has faced backlash amid whispers that he’s dating Maggie Baugh, his 25-year-old tour opener—a rumor both have denied. The scrutiny has taken its toll. “He feels misunderstood and lonely,” says an insider. “Jennifer’s empathy has been a lifeline.”
Those close to the pair say their reconnection feels natural. “They were always laughing and teasing each other on Idol,” one source recalled. “Nicole used to get a little uncomfortable with how flirty they seemed, and now that they’re both single, people think that chemistry could finally turn into something real.”
Both camps are reportedly encouraging a duet collaboration, seeing it as the perfect way to reignite their energy—and maybe something more.
“The studio has always been foreplay for J.Lo,” the insider teased. “If they record a romantic track together, it could absolutely spark something.”
Whether it’s a PR dream or a genuine connection, Hollywood insiders say a J.Lo–Keith Urban romance would send shockwaves through both fanbases.
“For both of them, a fun fling or fresh start could be just what they need,” a source says. “It might not thrill Nicole—but Keith’s single now, and so is Jennifer. No one would be surprised if this friendship starts to sizzle.”
