Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek have recently captured attention online following a moment at the Balenciaga Fall/Winter show on September 30, which some viewers interpreted as tense. However, an insider has since clarified that the situation has been misrepresented.
In a video circulating on social media, Nicole and Salma were seen posing for photos alongside singer-songwriter Katy Perry. During this interaction, Salma placed her hand on Nicole’s arm, seemingly attempting to adjust her position for the cameras. Nicole then gently removed Salma’s hand and turned to embrace Katy, exchanging a few words with Salma before stepping away. This brief exchange led to speculation about a possible rift between the two actresses.
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An insider shared with People, “They were being bombarded by cameras at the end of the show while in the middle of a conversation. People are looking at clips and making a story out of nothing.” This sentiment underscores the tendency for moments captured under the public eye to be exaggerated or misconstrued.
Previous reports had enlisted the help of lip readers and body language experts to decode the conversation between Kidman and Hayek. According to a Page Six article and insights from Jeremy Freeman, a UK-based lip-reading expert, Salma was heard saying, “Let’s turn there, OK, here,” to Nicole. Kidman responded with, “Hey, I’m fine, I’m good. There, it’s enough, it’s OK.” Salma then added, “We have to,” while directing Katy to look at the photographers, saying, “That’s fine, that’s fine.”
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While some observers interpreted this interaction as icy, many have pointed out that such moments are often exaggerated under the scrutiny of public attention. The high-pressure environment of a fashion show can lead to misinterpretations, especially when brief interactions are captured in clips.
Although Kidman and Hayek may not be the closest of friends, they share notable connections. Kidman recently became the face of Balenciaga, which is part of Kering, the luxury group led by Hayek’s husband, François-Henri Pinault. Furthermore, Hayek has a long-standing friendship with Kidman’s ex-husband, Tom Cruise, from their collaboration on the 2006 film *Ask the Dust*.
A source close to both actresses remarked, “This whole situation is silly. Salma and Nicole love and respect each other,” emphasizing that the speculation surrounding their interaction is unfounded.
