Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker are making headlines after a recent public appearance sparked fresh romance speculation. Their easy chemistry and close bond have fans wondering if their connection has moved beyond friendship.
Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker fuel romance rumors amid recent outing
The buzz started at the New York premiere of Scarpetta. There, Kidman and Baker were seen holding hands on the red carpet. The two stood alongside co-stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and Ariana DeBose. But their interaction quickly became the moment everyone noticed. They were also spotted heading into the after-party together.
On-screen, the pair play a couple in the crime drama, with Kidman as forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta and Baker as FBI profiler Benton Wesley. Off-screen, their connection goes back decades. Kidman even revealed she personally pushed for Baker to join the project, saying, “We have known each other for a huge portion of our lives… I’ve always wanted to do something substantial with Simon.”
Kidman continued (via The Daily Telegraph), “And so, it was me going, would you please, please, do this with me? And he was at a time in his life when he could, when he could make decisions to be away from home and do things that took his fancy, and so it was kind of kismet.”
Nicole Kidman shares a long-standing bond with Simon Baker, which adds fire to the current buzz. She has remained close with his former wife, Rebecca Rigg, and even serves as godmother to their son. The two families have stayed tight over the years, so their recent interactions have caught fans’ attention.
The timing has also sparked more chatter. Kidman and Urban ended their marriage in early 2026 after nearly 20 years together. She has kept things low-key since the split. Still, she made it clear there is no bad blood. “What I’m grateful for is my family… we are a family,” signaling a respectful separation.
Meanwhile, insiders suggest the situation may be sensitive for Urban, with one source claiming even rumors of a romance could be difficult. “Keith is hoping they’re just hamming it up for headlines, but even then it feels to him like it’s a betrayal,” the source shared (via WHO).
