Nicole Kidman was seen holding hands with Australian actor Simon Baker at the premiere of the thriller Scarpetta. This sparked dating rumors just after her divorce from Keith Urban. The two actors, who play Dr. Kay Scarpetta and FBI profiler Benton Wesley on screen, looked like they couldn’t be separated at the afterparty. In fact, sources say their chemistry was just as strong off-screen. This news comes months after Kidman and Urban ended their 19-year marriage in January 2026.
People in Hollywood are talking about how close Kidman and Baker are, saying that their real-life interactions are just like their steamy on-screen ones. People who saw them said they were talking a lot all night. This led to rumors of a budding romance. However, a source close to the two told Page Six that the rumors are not true. They have been friends for a long time without being romantically involved.
In late 2025, Kidman filed for divorce from Keith Urban. She said that their differences were too great to work out after almost 20 years together. They have two daughters and agreed on custody arrangements. Urban is said to have moved on. Meanwhile, Kidman has been spending time with her family in Australia after being linked to a businessman. The Scarpetta co-stars have been friends for years, which helps explain the friendly premiere optics.
