The drama round Nicole Kidman‘s connection together with her “Scarpetta” co-star Simon Baker is heating up.
The 2 raised eyebrows once they arrived on the premiere of their newest undertaking, holding arms, and additional fueled hypothesis about their connection after stories revealed they attended an after-party collectively.
Now, stories have revealed alleged particulars of what Simon Baker’s ex-wife, Rebecca Rigg, thinks of the state of affairs, particularly because the duo has evaded questions on their standing.
Nicole Kidman’s Co-Star’s Ex-Spouse Was Reportedly Stunned By The Romance Rumors
Regardless of nonetheless being contemporary off her divorce, Nicole Kidman has sparked rumors of a romance with Simon Baker, her good friend of a few years and co-star within the new sci-fi undertaking “Scarpetta.”
On the premiere of the undertaking, the 2 walked in with arms intertwined and appeared very chummy as they posed for the cameras on the purple carpet. They reportedly additionally spent the remainder of the evening at an after-party, the place they seemed to be having fun with one another’s firm.
Whereas some have rooted for the connection blossoming into one thing extra, Baker’s ex-wife, Rebecca Rigg, is alleged to be shocked that the duo is even being linked, as she was “completely at midnight.”
In accordance with a supply who spoke to New Thought, her shock stems from how Rigg maintained a “clear” relationship together with her ex-husband over the previous few years, in addition to her personal closeness to Kidman, who’s the godmother of their son, Harry.
Rigg’s buddies are additionally stated to share her shock, but in addition suppose any such romantic transfer is “fairly insensitive,” given Kidman is like household.
“For Nicole to behave all coy is admittedly breaking the woman code,” the insider additional remarked.
The Actress’ Husband Felt Betrayed By Her Rumored Romance With Simon Baker
Similar to Riggs, Kidman’s ex-husband, Keith City, was additionally reported to have had an intense response to the photographs of the actress and her male co-star from the premiere.
In accordance with a Girl’s Day supply, the singer was left feeling “betrayed” and hoped the general public present of closeness between the duo was all a ploy to advertise their new undertaking.
Nevertheless, the connection didn’t shock him, as he had lengthy since suspected they had been getting nearer since they started filming. Nonetheless, he stays deeply sad in regards to the state of affairs.
“He already suspected they had been getting shut whereas filming. That is his worst nightmare come true,” the insider shared.
“He hates that they’re giving interviews about how shut they’re,” the supply added.
Nicole Kidman And Simon Baker Have Gushed About Themselves In Interviews
Amid the state of affairs, it hasn’t helped that Kidman and Baker have been overtly gushing about one another in interviews.
One second that stood out was an interview wherein the duo mentioned kissing on the set of “Scarpetta.”
“Yeah, it’s form of unusual. I believe the primary time we did it, we each kind of went, ‘Okay, no matter,” Baker stated of the kiss, per the Each day Telegraph.
To which Kidman responded with, “I didn’t discover it bizarre.”
She added, “However we’ve kissed on the cheek earlier than. We’ve hugged lots. We’ve lived in the identical home…”
The actress, who has been buddies with Baker for years, additionally defined why they shared a lot on-screen chemistry.
“I believe due to our historical past collectively, that’s in-built, so we didn’t must work for that, that simply vibrates,” she stated.
Nicole Kidman’s Good friend Naomi Watts Allegedly Needs Her To Start A Romance With Simon Baker
Whereas neither Kidman nor Baker has addressed their romance rumors, an in depth good friend, Naomi Watts, is reportedly rooting for the duo to step issues up and turn out to be a pair.
“Simon’s all the time been a very good good friend of Nicole’s – she and Naomi are each godmothers to his youngsters – however it’s all the time been a strictly platonic friendship,” a supply advised Girl’s Day.
In accordance with the insider, Watts is aware of that regardless of the preliminary platonic nature of his reference to Kidman, he would “drop all the things and everybody to hook up with” the actress.
Nevertheless, Kidman’s latest divorce from City stays an impediment, as Watts is conscious that her good friend continues to be very a lot within the therapeutic stage.
There’s additionally the difficulty of Kidman allegedly being too hesitant to make a romantic transfer that would danger her long-term friendship with Baker.
The Actress And Her Ex-Husband No Longer Talk
As a part of Kidman and City’s divorce settlement, the duo reportedly agreed to co-parent their daughters, Sunday Rose and Religion.
Nevertheless, based on the Daily Mail, the communication between the previous couple has deteriorated considerably, which can influence their co-parenting.
“Nicole and Keith don’t actually talk,” a supply stated. “Issues acquired actually dangerous on the finish of their relationship and haven’t rebounded.”
They added, “Keith appears to essentially wish to dwell the one life, virtually like a midlife disaster for the reason that break up. He’s become a completely completely different particular person. It’s like she doesn’t know him in any respect anymore.”
