Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban may be the surprising celebrity couple of 2026 that we didn’t have on our bingo cards! But stranger things have happened in the celebrity dating world, just look at Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau…
The 57-year-old Marry Me actress and the 58-year-old “Blue Ain’t Your Color” singer have suddenly found themselves at the center of dating rumors, following their respective divorces from Ben Affleck and Nicole Kidman.
For what it’s worth, Lopez insisted she was single during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel back in May, while Urban has actually been romantically linked to a 26-year-old country singer for the past few months. However, the latest rumors suggest that he and J-Lo could be growing closer, and there may be more to their friendship than meets the eye. Keep reading for everything we know so far…
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Jennifer Lopez And Keith Urban Spark Dating Rumors Following Their Respective Divorces
Lopez was previously romantically linked to her Office Romance co-star Brett Goldstein, although neither confirmed they were dating.
Insiders claimed that the romance never became serious because the Ted Lasso actor wasn't quite famous enough for her, and he didn't match the "long-term vision" she had for herself. This seems to coincide with what she said to Kimmel, as she told the comedian she would only date someone new if she felt they were "good enough." So could the "Somebody Like You" singer fit the bill? According to the latest reports, he certainly could!
A source told RadarOnline that the two stars have been in frequent contact and have been confiding in each other following their respective divorces. And they already know each other quite well, having worked together as judges on the 13th season of American Idol back in 2014... "They've confided in one another because they're so private and guarded around other people," the source claimed to RadarOnline. "There's a lot of talk that Keith is thinking of taking things up a notch," they added.
Jennifer Lopez Reportedly Likes Keith Urban's 'Megastar' Status And 'Laid-Back' Personality
And it seems Urban's fame could be one of the things working in his favor! Previous reports suggested that the Hustlers alum wanted someone who could match her level of fame and success following her rumored romance with Goldstein, and Urban certainly has an impressive career of his own!
"He's a megastar in his own right," the insider said, in reference to the country musician. But his star power reportedly isn't the only thing that makes him a potential match for Lopez. According to the source, his laid-back personality could also be a welcome change from the "alpha male" partners she has been linked to in the past…
"Keith, in contrast, is much more laid-back and more than happy to let the woman he's with have her own spotlight without ever feeling threatened," the insider claimed.
Could this mean that we might see a very different dynamic from the one we saw during Lopez's marriage to Affleck, which was often overshadowed by rumors of tension and some very public disagreements? Only time will tell!
