The drama around Nicole Kidman‘s connection with her “Scarpetta” co-star Simon Baker is heating up.
The two raised eyebrows when they arrived at the premiere of their latest project, holding hands, and further fueled speculation about their connection after reports revealed they attended an after-party together.
Now, reports have revealed alleged details of what Simon Baker’s ex-wife, Rebecca Rigg, thinks of the situation, especially as the duo has evaded questions about their status.
Nicole Kidman’s Co-Star’s Ex-Wife Was Reportedly Surprised By The Romance Rumors
Despite still being fresh off her divorce, Nicole Kidman has sparked rumors of a romance with Simon Baker, her friend of many years and co-star in the new sci-fi project “Scarpetta.”
At the premiere of the project, the two walked in with hands intertwined and looked very chummy as they posed for the cameras on the red carpet. They reportedly also spent the rest of the night at an after-party, where they appeared to be enjoying each other’s company.
While some have rooted for the connection blossoming into something more, Baker’s ex-wife, Rebecca Rigg, is said to be shocked that the duo is even being linked, as she was “totally in the dark.”
According to a source who spoke to New Idea, her surprise stems from how Rigg maintained a “transparent” relationship with her ex-husband over the past few years, as well as her own closeness to Kidman, who is the godmother of their son, Harry.
Rigg’s friends are also said to share her surprise, but also think any such romantic move is “pretty insensitive,” given Kidman is like family.
“For Nicole to act all coy is really breaking the girl code,” the insider further remarked.
The Actress’ Husband Felt Betrayed By Her Rumored Romance With Simon Baker
Just like Riggs, Kidman’s ex-husband, Keith Urban, was also reported to have had an intense reaction to the pictures of the actress and her male co-star from the premiere.
According to a Woman’s Day source, the singer was left feeling “betrayed” and hoped the public show of closeness between the duo was all a ploy to promote their new project.
However, the connection didn’t surprise him, as he had long since suspected they were getting closer since they began filming. Still, he remains deeply unhappy about the situation.
“He already suspected they were getting close while filming. This is his worst nightmare come true,” the insider shared.
“He hates that they’re giving interviews about how close they are,” the source added.
Nicole Kidman And Simon Baker Have Gushed About Themselves In Interviews
Amid the situation, it hasn’t helped that Kidman and Baker have been openly gushing about each other in interviews.
One moment that stood out was an interview in which the duo discussed kissing on the set of “Scarpetta.”
“Yeah, it’s kind of strange. I think the first time we did it, we both sort of went, ‘Okay, whatever,” Baker said of the kiss, per the Daily Telegraph.
To which Kidman responded with, “I didn’t find it weird.”
She added, “But we’ve kissed on the cheek before. We’ve hugged a lot. We’ve lived in the same house…”
The actress, who has been friends with Baker for years, also explained why they shared so much on-screen chemistry.
“I think because of our history together, that’s in-built, so we didn’t have to work for that, that just vibrates,” she said.
Nicole Kidman’s Friend Naomi Watts Allegedly Wants Her To Begin A Romance With Simon Baker
While neither Kidman nor Baker has addressed their romance rumors, a close friend, Naomi Watts, is reportedly rooting for the duo to step things up and become a couple.
“Simon’s always been a good friend of Nicole’s – she and Naomi are both godmothers to his kids – but it’s always been a strictly platonic friendship,” a source told Woman’s Day.
According to the insider, Watts knows that despite the initial platonic nature of his connection with Kidman, he would “drop everything and everyone to hook up with” the actress.
However, Kidman’s recent divorce from Urban remains an obstacle, as Watts is aware that her friend is still very much in the healing stage.
There is also the issue of Kidman allegedly being too hesitant to make a romantic move that could risk her long-term friendship with Baker.
The Actress And Her Ex-Husband No Longer Communicate
As part of Kidman and Urban’s divorce agreement, the duo reportedly agreed to co-parent their daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith.
However, according to the Daily Mail, the communication between the former couple has deteriorated significantly, which may impact their co-parenting.
“Nicole and Keith don’t really communicate,” a source said. “Things got really bad at the end of their relationship and haven’t rebounded.”
They added, “Keith seems to really want to live the single life, almost like a midlife crisis since the split. He’s turned into a totally different person. It’s like she doesn’t know him at all anymore.”