Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker have been spotted looking especially close lately, and people are wondering if there’s more going on than just friendship. It’s not just the fact that they play a married couple in their new show, ‘Scarpetta’, their chemistry off-screen has everyone talking, especially since Nicole is newly single.So, are they dating, or is this just a case of fans reading too much into a good partnership?Here’s what we actually know.
Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker: What started all these rumors?
Per Page Six, everything really kicked off at the New York premiere of ‘Scarpetta’. Kidman and Baker showed up together, holding hands on the red carpet, and later were seen hanging out at the afterparty. People at the event noticed how comfortable they looked with each other: laughing, leaning in close, just seeming very at ease.According to one source, “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 timing only added to the drama since Nicole’s divorce had just become official. So, for a lot of people, this felt like the start of something new for her.Despite all the speculation, people close to Nicole and Simon insist there’s nothing romantic going on. The above-stated outlet also reported a source saying, “This is absolutely false. They’ve known each other for years and are good friends. That is it.” Others describe their relationship as purely platonic. Their comfort together comes from years of friendship and working together, not a new romance. Of course, some insiders admit the chemistry is “hard to ignore,” so the rumors probably won’t go away anytime soon.However, for now, neither Nicole nor Simon has said anything to confirm a romance.
Nicole Kidman’s relationships and her recent divorce
Nicole Kidman’s love life has always been in the spotlight. She married Tom Cruise back in 1990, and they split in 2001, sharing two kids, Bella and Connor. Then she met Keith Urban, married him in 2006, and they built a life together for nearly twenty years, raising two daughters, Sunday and Faith.By September 2025, reports came out that Nicole had filed for divorce from Keith, and by January 2026, it was finalized, ending their 19-year marriage. Per People, some sources called the split respectful, while others hinted that things had been rocky for a while. After the divorce, insiders said Nicole was focused on her kids and her work, not jumping into any new romance.
Simon Baker’s relationship history
Meanwhile, Simon Baker, who we know from ‘The Mentalist’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, also has his own history. He was married to Rebecca Rigg from 1998 until 2020, and they share children.What’s interesting is that Nicole’s been close to Simon and his ex-wife for years, and she’s actually the godmother to one of his kids, Harry. So, their bond isn’t a sudden thing. It goes way back and is built on years of friendship and trust.
