Nicole Kidman seems to be rising near her Scarpetta co-star Simon Baker, leaving her estranged husband Keith City deeply affected.
Crimson Carpet Chemistry at New York Premiere
The duo, who painting a married couple within the upcoming Amazon Prime sequence Scarpetta, drew consideration on the present’s New York premiere on March 3. They held arms and smiled brightly all through the occasion, alongside co-star Jamie Lee Curtis.
Nicole, 58, described their on-screen chemistry as one thing that “simply vibrates.” Simon, 56, responded playfully: “I do not kiss and inform.”
Keith City’s Emotional Turmoil
Sources near Keith, additionally 58, reveal he feels devastated by the general public shows. “Seeing Nicole and Simon holding arms felt like watching his greatest pal along with his associate—it hit him onerous,” one insider shared.
Keith had anticipated Nicole would possibly depend on Simon throughout filming, noting Simon’s assist for Naomi Watts after her break up from Liev Schreiber. Nevertheless, he hopes the interactions are merely for publicity. “Even then, it stings as a betrayal, realizing how rumors like this harm him,” the supply added. “This has became his worst nightmare.”
Keith stays shocked by the timing, shortly after their separation final summer time. The couple parted methods amid work commitments, with the break up confirmed on September 29, 2025, and Nicole submitting for divorce the following day citing irreconcilable variations. Sources emphasize the settlement prioritized their daughters’ well-being.
Longstanding Friendship Complicates Rumors
Nicole and Simon have shared a platonic friendship for many years. Each she and Naomi Watts function godmothers to his youngsters. Naomi reportedly inspired casting Simon as Nicole’s on-screen lover within the Patricia Cornwell adaptation.
Regardless of Simon’s flirty public feedback, insiders say Nicole hesitates to jeopardize their bond or her friendship with Simon’s ex-wife, Rebecca Rigg, from whom he separated in 2020. “She’s too cautious to threat it,” a supply famous.
