Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker they’ve been looking especially close lately, and people are wondering if there’s more going on than friendship. Not only do they play a married couple in the new show “Scarpetta,” their off-screen chemistry has everyone talking, especially since Nicole is newly single.So are they dating, or is it just a case of fans reading too much into a good partnership?Here’s what we really know.
Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker: What sparked all these rumors?
On page six, it all really began at the New York premiere of ‘Scarpetta’. Kidman and Baker appeared together, holding hands on the red carpet, and were later spotted hanging out at the party. People at the event noticed how comfortable they looked with each other: laughing, leaning in close, they seemed very comfortable.According to a source, “Nicole and Simon’s closeness is definitely the talk of the town right now. They are incredible together on screen, and when you see them together in real life, that chemistry was clearly not faked.” Timing added to the drama since Nicole’s divorce had just become official. So for many people this felt like the beginning of something new.Despite all the speculation, those close to Nicole and Simon say there is nothing romantic going on. The outlet quoted above quoted a source as saying, “This is completely false. They’ve known each other for years and are good friends. That’s it.” Others describe their relationship as purely platonic. Their comfort with each other comes from years of friendship and working together, not a new romance. Of course, some insiders admit that the chemistry is “hard to rule out,” so the rumors probably aren’t going away anytime soon.However, for now, neither Nicole nor Simon have said anything to confirm their romance.
Nicole Kidman’s relationships and her recent divorce
Nicole Kidman’s love life has always been in the spotlight. She married Tom Cruise in 1990, and they separated in 2001, sharing two children, Bella and Connor. Then she met Keith Urban, married in 2006, and they built a lifestyle together for almost twenty years, raising two daughters, Sunday and Faith.In September 2025, it was reported that Nicole filed for divorce from Keith, which was finalized by January 2026, ending their 19-year marriage. According to People , some sources called the split amicable, while others said things were shocking for a while. After the divorce, insiders said Nicole was focused on her children and her work, not jumping into a new romance.
Simon Baker’s Relationship History
Meanwhile, Simon Baker, ‘The Mentalist’, who we know in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, also has his own history. He was married to Rebecca Rigg from 1998 to 2020, and they share one child.Interestingly, Nicole has been close to Simon and his ex-wife for years, and is godmother to one of his children, Harry. Therefore, their connection is not a sudden thing. It goes back and builds on years of friendship and trust.
