On multiple occasions, Nicole Kidman and her longtime friend and co-star, Simon Baker, have been seen looking happy and enjoying each other’s company, fueling intense speculation about their relationship.
The pair was caught on camera holding hands at the New York City red carpet premiere of their new Prime thriller, Scarpetta, on March 3. Later that evening, they were seen “cozying up” to one another at the afterparty, according to The Sun.
Following her stunning and devastating divorce from Keith Urban, rumors have been running wild that Kidman would love to find love and companionship again. A close source explained the actress’s current state of mind quite simply: “Nicole Kidman has her heart wide open.”
Simon Baker is also navigating a new chapter of single life; he was married to Rebecca Rigg for 22 years before they announced their separation in 2020 and finalized their divorce the following year.
An insider told The Sun that the two are very close, and with both now being single, many believe Kidman and Baker could certainly see their relationship evolve.
“Nicole and Simon’s closeness is definitely the talk of the town right now. They’re incredible together on screen, and when you see them together in real life, that chemistry clearly wasn’t faked,” the source claimed.
However, not everyone is convinced that a romance is brewing. A source close to the pair told Page Six that they are merely best friends and that there is nothing more to the story.
“This is absolutely false. They’ve known each other for years and are good friends. That is it,” the source insisted. This person noted that the two remain incredibly close and speak often as they navigate these “new muddy waters” in life. Despite the denial, observers at the Scarpetta afterparty noted the duo “stayed close all night and were deep in conversation.”
Kidman is coming back from a high-profile, devastating divorce from country star and TV personality Keith Urban. The exes had many convinced that they had the perfect romance that lasted almost two decades.
The celebrities share two daughters, Sunday and Faith, and have built a massive real estate portfolio.
The divorce was announced in September 2025, and reports claimed the actress was blindsided; it is believed the musician has moved on with another woman.
Regarding the divorce, a source close to the actress via Page Six noted that “sometimes relationships just run their course,” while another person in the know opted to shed light on Kidman’s post-divorce perspective, explaining that she “did not want the separation and was trying to save things.”
Ultimately, some fans are disappointed and even a bit sad by the swift denials of the romance between Baker and Kidman because they had finally found a new man who would be the companion she truly deserves.
Whether they are just friends supporting each other through life’s transitions or something more, the world remains captivated by Kidman’s next chapter.
