After months of speculation, Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker appear to have gone public with their relationship.
The two actors had tongues wagging after they were spotted holding hands at the New York premiere of their new thrilling series “Scarpetta”.
While the moment was brief, it quickly became the hot topic of the night, with fans reading into their chemistry both on and off the red carpet.
The pair star opposite each other in the crime drama, where Kidman plays forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta and Baker takes on the role of FBI profiler Benton Wesley.
Their on-screen relationship appears to have translated into a close off-screen bond, something that has only added fuel to the rumours.
Kidman has reportedly previously opened up about their long-standing connection, revealing that she personally pushed for Baker to join the project.
“We have known each other for a huge portion of our lives… I’ve always wanted to do something substantial with Simon,” she said. She added, “And so, it was me going, would you please, please, do this with me?”
Their history goes beyond just work, as the two have been close for years. Kidman has maintained a strong relationship with Baker’s ex-wife, Rebecca Rigg, and even became a godmother to their son.
That background has made the recent shift in their dynamic even more noticeable to fans. The timing has also drawn attention, coming shortly after Kidman’s split from Keith Urban in 2025 after nearly two decades together.
Reports suggest the situation with Kidman and Baker has not been easy for Urban, especially given his long-standing friendship with Baker. Sources claim the public display left him shaken.
“Keith is hoping they’re just hamming it up for headlines. But even then, it feels to him like it’s a betrayal,” said the source.
The couple, who met in 2005 and married a year later, share two daughters. The actress has two other children, Connor Cruise and Bella Kidman-Cruise, with ex-husband Tom Cruise.
Sources have said Kidman was blindsided by the split. However, she filed for divorce a day after the split was reported, citing “irreconcilable differences” and “marital difficulties”.
While she has kept details of the separation private, she previously described it as respectful and centred around family.
Their recent joint appearance has intensified speculation that the long-time friendship between Kidman and Baker may have blossomed into a romantic relationship, despite neither of them having verbally confirmed it.
