Ghosting: Definition and celebrity experiences

Ghosting, the sudden cessation of all communication with another person without warning or explanation, has become a common phenomenon in modern social interactions, particularly through social media and online dating. The term derives from the English word ‘ghost,’ describing how an individual seemingly vanishes from another person's life.

Several celebrities have shared personal experiences with this behavior. Nicole Kidman revealed that her husband, Keith Urban, did not call her for four months after they first met, though she attributed this to him being shy. Lily Collins noted that she has experienced ghosting multiple times following dates, expressing a preference for honesty over sudden silence.