Nicole Kidman Stirs Dating Rumors with Australian Actor Post-Keith Urban Divorce

Nicole Kidman was photographed holding hands with fellow Australian actor Simon Baker at a New York red-carpet event on March 3. The public moment has generated fresh dating rumors, coming months after her divorce was finalized.

Premiere appearance and reports

The pair attended the premiere for the Amazon Prime thriller Scarpetta. Kidman plays forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta, while Baker appears as FBI profiler Benton Wesley.

Some outlets reported the two remained close through the film’s afterparty. Another source close to the actors said the reports were false, calling them long-time friends.

Professional ties and personal history

Kidman and Baker have a lengthy connection that predates the new series. They previously played a married couple in the 2022 anthology Roar.

Kidman publicly said she wanted to work with Baker again and urged him to take the project. She is also godmother to Baker’s son from his marriage to Rebecca Rigg.

Background on Baker’s family links

Baker was married to Rebecca Rigg from 1998 until their split in 2020. Early in his career, he briefly lived with Kidman and then-husband Tom Cruise.

Those longtime ties help explain their close public rapport. Friends and colleagues describe their relationship as rooted in history.

Divorce timeline and family arrangements

Kidman filed for divorce from country star Keith Urban in September 2025. The split cited irreconcilable differences.

The divorce was finalized in January 2026, with both parties waiving spousal and child support. Their daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, primarily live with Kidman.

Urban spends time with the children on alternate weekends, according to reports.

Public reaction and social media

Online responses varied widely after the photograph surfaced. Some fans expressed support, while others questioned the timing after her post-Keith Urban divorce.

Comments ranged from praise for Kidman’s apparent happiness to skepticism about the handshake meaning more. Other users compared Baker and Urban in looks and chemistry.

Neither Kidman nor Baker has publicly commented on the matter. Filmogaz.com will update this story if either actor responds.