Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, 58, and Australian actor Simon Baker, 56, have sparked public romance rumors following a joint appearance in New York. The two co-stars were observed holding hands on the red carpet during the March 2026 premiere of their new Prime Video crime thriller series, Scarpetta.
According to unconfirmed reports circulating within the entertainment industry, the pair displayed affectionate behavior at the event’s after-party at The Twenty Two hotel. The speculation emerges just months after Kidman finalized her highly publicized divorce from country music artist Keith Urban.
The public scrutiny surrounding Kidman and Baker centers heavily on their recent transition from a decades-long platonic friendship to on-screen spouses. In Scarpetta, Kidman portrays Dr. Kay Scarpetta alongside Baker as FBI profiler Benton Wesley. During promotional interviews for the series, Baker described an on-screen kiss between the two as strange, a comment Kidman attributed to their extensive shared history in the Australian film sector.
The professional collaboration follows a significant shift in Kidman’s personal life. After a 19-year marriage, Kidman filed for divorce from Urban in September 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. The dissolution of the marriage was finalized on January 6, 2026. Legal filings indicate Kidman retains primary custody of their two teenage daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15, for 306 days a year at their Nashville residence, while Urban holds custody for the remaining 59 days.
The emerging narrative involving Baker reportedly carries emotional weight for Urban. Entertainment outlets indicate the country singer feels threatened by the recent public displays of affection and views the situation as a betrayal. Baker has historically maintained a mutual friendship with both Kidman and Urban.
The ties between Kidman and Baker run deep beyond their current television project. Kidman maintains a close friendship with Baker’s ex-wife of 29 years, Rebecca Rigg. Additionally, Kidman serves as the godmother to Baker’s 24-year-old son, Harry. Neither Kidman nor Baker has issued a formal statement confirming a romantic relationship outside of their promotional duties for the Prime Video release.