Since her reported separation from Keith Urban, Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman has remained in strong professional form, continuing to take on a steady stream of film and television projects. Despite her demanding schedule, recent reports and fan speculation suggest she may have grown particularly close to one of her co-stars.
Kidman is rumored to share a close bond with her Scarpetta co-star and longtime friend Simon Baker. While their history of friendship might make such claims easy to dismiss, their recent public appearances together have drawn attention, fueling speculation about the nature of their relationship.
Afterparty Sighting Fuels Talk Around Nicole Kidman And Simon Baker
A report from Page Six previously claimed that Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker were seen holding hands during a red carpet premiere in New York City on March 3. Adding to the speculation, The Sun reported that the pair also spent time together at the event’s afterparty.
A source told the outlet, “They’re incredible together on screen, and when you see them together in real life, that chemistry clearly wasn’t faked”.
In the Scarpetta series, Kidman stars as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, while Baker portrays Benton Wesley, Scarpetta’s husband and an FBI profiler. However, a follow-up report from Page Six disputed the earlier claims, stating that the two share a long-standing friendship rather than a romantic relationship.
Kidman is also the godmother to Baker’s son from his previous marriage to Rebecca Rigg, further underscoring the closeness of their personal bond. Despite reports dismissing the rumors as false, their red carpet appearance continues to generate buzz, leaving fans to speculate. Whether there is more to their connection or simply a strong friendship, the pair has certainly captured public attention.
Nicole Kidman’s Previous Marriage To Keith Urban
This is not the first time Nicole Kidman’s personal life has drawn public attention. She previously married Tom Cruise in 1990, and the couple remained together until their separation in 2001. During their marriage, they adopted two children, Isabella Cruise and Connor Cruise.
Kidman later found love with country music star Keith Urban, and the pair married in 2006. They share two daughters, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban and Faith Margaret Kidman Urban.
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Despite their long-standing relationship, reports indicate that Kidman filed for divorce after 19 years of marriage, with the couple said to have been living apart since early summer 2025.
Their divorce was finalized in January 2026. In the months following their separation, Urban was also linked to his guitarist Maggie Baugh, though those rumors were later dismissed as unfounded.
