Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek were caught in what looked like a heated exchange at Paris Fashion Week, during Balenciaga’s show, sparking a frenzy of social media chatter.
As reported by The Daily Mail, Kidman, 57, and Hayek, 58, were posing for photographers with their mutual friend Katy Perry when things took a tense turn. The confrontation reportedly began when Hayek, whose husband, François-Henri Pinault, owns Balenciaga, tried to guide Kidman toward the cameras. Kidman, however, wasn’t having it.
In the video footage that surfaced online, Kidman can be seen swatting Hayek’s hand away and reportedly telling her, “Don’t touch me.” This didn’t go unnoticed by Perry, who appeared visibly embarrassed by the situation. Social media erupted with mixed reactions.
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One observer remarked, “Oh god, you could cut the tension with a knife.” As the exchange continued, Kidman kissed Perry goodbye and walked away, leaving Hayek looking visibly concerned.
Kidman’s history with Hayek goes back to 2003, when the two actresses were both nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars—Kidman won for The Hours, while Hayek was nominated for Frida. That old rivalry may have resurfaced in this latest confrontation, with some fans even speculating that tensions have been brewing beneath the surface for years.
In the days following the incident, Hayek posted a series of pictures on Instagram from the Balenciaga show, including a rather awkward shot with Kidman. Fans noticed the stiff body language between the two, adding fuel to the rumors of an ongoing feud.
In one photo, Hayek didn’t smile while Kidman avoided eye contact altogether. Despite the uncomfortable moment, Hayek tried to play it off, captioning the post with: “Finally last night the grand finale of my Paris Fashion Week… [applauds] Balenciaga and Demna for a terrific show.”
While Kidman has remained mostly silent about the encounter, fans have flooded her social media with comments, calling out the awkward moment with Hayek. The timing couldn’t be worse for Kidman, who was already grieving the loss of her mother.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Kidman thanked her followers for their support during the difficult time, sharing never-before-seen photos of her mother and expressing gratitude for the “outpouring of love and kindness.”
Meanwhile, some online rumors suggest that this tense interaction might impact Kidman’s brand ambassador deal with Balenciaga, given that Hayek’s husband controls the luxury fashion house. Whether this red carpet drama will have any lasting consequences for Kidman remains to be seen.
As reported by multiple sources, this incident continues to generate a lot of buzz, with fans picking sides and offering their own takes on what went down. Kidman’s future with Balenciaga and her relationship with Hayek could be in for a bumpy ride.
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