See incredibly awkward moment Nicole Kidman clashes with Salma Hayek in public at Fashion Week
An uncomfortable encounter between Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek at Paris Fashion Week has set tongues wagging about a possible behind-the-scenes rivalry. Nicole, the 57 year old Australian icon, reportedly rebuffed Salma Hayek, 58, with a sharp "don't touch me". The tension was palpable as Nicole, who is associated with Balenciaga through Salma's husband François-Henri Pinault, appeared to take issue with Salma in full view of the paparazzi. They were supposedly asked to strike a pose together alongside pop sensation Katy Perry. When Salma attempted to usher Nicole towards the photographers, she was met with resistance from the Netflix celebrity.
An onlooker alleged that Nicole snapped, "Don't touch me" and raised her hand to maintain distance from Salma. Witnesses said the atmosphere was so charged that "you could cut the tension with a knife", leaving an "embarrassed" Katy as a spectator. After bidding farewell to Katy with a kiss, Nicole engaged in a further heated exchange with a visibly shocked Salma. The two actresses have been acquaintances for years, having both been in contention at the 2003 Oscars, where Nicole emerged victorious with the Best Actress award for The Hours, while Salma's performance in Frida did not secure her the win.
A TikTok video of the incident from two years ago has recently resurfaced, causing fans to take sides.
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One fan noted, "Salma, whose fashion mogul husband François-Henri Pinault owns Balenciaga," while another questioned, "Why is Nicole being so rude? " Another comment suggested understanding for Nicole's reaction: "I get that Salma was probably trying to direct her to pose for the cameras, but some people don't like to be touched regardless of the situation, and you just gotta respect that."
Nicole's recent series left fans spellbound with A24's sizzling new thriller, Babygirl, which scooped a seven-minute standing ovation at the prestigious Venice Film Festival. And the hype only seems to have escalated since the steamy trailer dropped.
Released on Tuesday, October 1, the two-minute sneak peek gives a tantalising glimpse into the world of a high-flying CEO, played by Nicole, who finds herself irresistibly captivated by a charming young intern. Harris Dickinson, who plays him, is no stranger to accolades himself, earning a spot on IMDB's coveted Hottest 100: Young Male and Teen Actors of 2024 list.
In the film, Nicole - who had to leave her Venice premiere abruptly following the death of her mother - embodies the essence of power as she leads a life that, on the surface, seems perfectly tranquil alongside her on-screen husband Antonio Banderas and their children. But it all begins to unravel at her very first encounter with Dickinson's character. The tension escalates as a voiceover teases the suspense, revealing: "Everyone is just waiting for me to buckle under the pressure."
While the trailer has received major love from fans, some have raised eyebrows at the recurring trend of age-gap romances in films, especially when the woman is the older party. Several pointed out recent flicks like Netflix's A Family Affair with Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron heating up the screen, and 'The Idea of You' where Anne Hathaway charms Nicholas Galitzine. One viewer posted: "God! ! ! All these movies are so similar. It's starting to get boring."
