Flirty On-Set Clip Reignites Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker Romance Speculation
As persistent romance rumours continue to circulate around Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker, a revealing new video clip has emerged that is sure to intensify speculation about their relationship status. The Australian actors appeared together in a promotional video uploaded by Amazon MGM Studios, featuring their Scarpetta co-stars Jamie-Lee Curtis and Bobby Cannavale.
Intimate On-Set Moments Captured in New Video
The video provides multiple moments that have captured the attention of fans and gossip columnists alike. During the recording, Nicole Kidman, 58, stood exceptionally close to Simon Baker, 56, with her hand resting flirtatiously on his shoulder in a gesture that suggested significant familiarity and comfort between the two actors.
When Jamie-Lee Curtis announced that the cast was hard at work on the second season of Scarpetta, Kidman responded with an excited "woo" and performed a little celebratory dance, turning directly to face Baker as she expressed her enthusiasm. Baker, known for his role in The Mentalist, responded with a cheeky smile and a sly raised eyebrow as Kidman continued to show her excitement about the upcoming season.
Ex-Wife's Confusion and Hurt Over Rumours
The emerging video comes amid reports that Baker's ex-wife, actress Rebecca Rigg, is experiencing significant distress over the ongoing romance rumours surrounding her former husband and her close childhood friend. Rigg, 58, was married to Baker from 1998 until their divorce in 2020 and shares a decades-long friendship with Kidman that dates back to their childhood in Sydney.
"She loves Nicole like a sister, they've been through so much over the years so it's extremely shocking for her to get her head round this," an insider revealed to New Idea magazine. The source added that Rigg was particularly unhappy that neither Kidman nor Baker had reached out to her regarding the intense speculation that began after the pair held hands on the red carpet at the Scarpetta premiere in New York earlier this month.
"Rebecca is totally in the dark about Nicole and Simon's current status," the insider continued. "A lot of their mutual friends assume their hand-holding was a cheesy stunt for the show, but the way they're evading questions about their status and then spending all this cosy time together is giving a lot more validity to the rumours."
Complex History and Current Dynamics
The relationship between the three individuals is particularly complex given their intertwined histories. Kidman and Rigg have maintained a close friendship for over forty years, with Kidman serving as godmother to Rigg and Baker's daughter, Stella Baker, 31, who is an actress on The Republic of Sarah. Rigg herself has enjoyed a successful acting career with roles in both Australian and Hollywood productions, including a small part in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire alongside Kidman's ex-husband Tom Cruise.
"They split many years ago," the source explained regarding Baker and Rigg's divorce. "They're still co-raising their kids and pride themselves on having a totally transparent relationship. For Nicole to act all coy is really breaking the girl code."
Premiere Chemistry and Ex-Husband's Reaction
At the Scarpetta premiere in New York, where Kidman and Baker were photographed holding hands and beaming together, Kidman openly acknowledged their on-screen chemistry, stating that it "just vibrates." Baker added to the intrigue with his cheeky comment: "I don't kiss and tell."
Meanwhile, Kidman's ex-husband Keith Urban is reportedly devastated by the rumoured romance, particularly given how quickly she appears to be moving on from their separation last year. "Seeing Nicole and Simon holding hands was the equivalent of seeing his best mate with his missus, and it did a number on him," an insider told Woman's Day magazine.
The source added that Urban had suspected the pair were growing close during filming and that the current situation has become "his worst nightmare." Urban is reportedly hoping that the public displays of affection are merely promotional tactics for their show rather than evidence of a genuine romantic relationship.
The combination of the newly emerged intimate video, the premiere hand-holding incident, and the complex web of relationships between the involved parties has created a perfect storm of Hollywood gossip that shows no signs of abating as production continues on the second season of Scarpetta.
