Nicole Kidman Sparks Dating Rumours With Simon Baker After They Were Seen Holding Hands

In early March 2026, Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker were photographed holding hands at a red carpet event in New York, prompting fresh dating rumours involving the two actors.

The sighting, which took place during the premiere of their series Scarpetta, quickly drew attention online. However, any suggestion of a romantic relationship remains unconfirmed and largely based on reports and speculation.

Kidman's divorce from Keith Urban was finalised in January 2026, ending a 19-year marriage. According to earlier reports, the pair had been living separately since mid-2025. While neither Kidman nor Urban publicly detailed the reasons behind the split, sources at the time suggested the separation was difficult, with claims that she had hoped to repair the relationship.

Nicole Kidman's Rumoured New Beau

The recent attention stems largely from their public appearance together.

During the Scarpetta premiere, Kidman and Baker were seen holding hands and later spending time together at an afterparty, where they were reportedly in close conversation throughout the evening. The two actors, who play a married couple in the Prime series, appeared comfortable and familiar with one another—something that did not go unnoticed by fans and media observers.

Page Six quoted a source saying, 'Nicole and Simon's closeness is definitely the talk of the town right now. They're incredible together on screen and when you see them together in real life, that chemistry clearly wasn't faked.' That framing, however, has not gone unchallenged.

A separate source pushed back strongly on the idea of a romantic connection, stating: 'This is absolutely false. They've known each other for years and are good friends. That is it.' Representatives for both actors have not issued formal statements addressing the speculation, leaving much of the narrative driven by unnamed sources and public interpretation of a single moment.

It is also worth noting that Kidman and Baker share a long-standing personal connection beyond their current project. She is the godmother to Baker's son from his previous marriage to Rebecca Rigg, and the pair have appeared together professionally in the past, including roles as a couple in Roar.

Their familiarity, then, is not new, even if the current spotlight suggests otherwise.

Who is Simon Baker?

Simon Baker is an Australian actor and director best known globally for his long-running role as Patrick Jane in the TV series The Mentalist, which helped establish him as a leading television star. Born in Tasmania in 1969, he has worked steadily in both film and television, with earlier appearances in The Devil Wears Prada and Margin Call.

In his personal life, Baker was married to actress Rebecca Rigg from 1998 until their separation in 2020, and they share three children. He has largely kept his relationships private since their split, with no confirmed public partner in recent years.

More recently, his career has picked up again with several high-profile projects. He stars alongside Nicole Kidman in the 2026 crime drama Scarpetta, plays roles in Boy Swallows Universe (2024) and The Narrow Road to the Deep North (2025), and has also worked on film projects like Limbo.

Pushback From Fans

Reactions from fans has been notably mixed, with some embracing the possibility of a new relationship while others dismiss it entirely. A number of social media users have pointed out that physical gestures such as hand-holding do not necessarily indicate romance, especially between long-time friends.

One widely shared comment summed up that scepticism in blunt terms: 'he's just a guy who likes holding his friends' hands'.

Representatives from Kidman and Baker has yet to respond to speculations.