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Salma Hayek and Nicole Kidman apparently get along well, despite a video that went viral this week showing the couple's awkward interaction at Paris Fashion Week.
In the clip, which has sparked a frenzy of debate, the two actors stood in front of a crowd of photographers alongside singer Katy Perry before Hayek, 58, appeared to try to guide Kidman, who had her back to the cameras. , placing a hand on his side.
Kidman seemed unimpressed as she pushed Hayek's hand away and pointed at the actor before appearing to tell him: “Don't touch me.”
A source close to Hayek tells it the independent that the video has been taken “completely out of context.”
“Salma and Nicole love and respect each other. There is no resentment,” they add.
The video, taken at Balenciaga's spring/summer 2025 show on September 30, also drew attention because the photographer behind the camera said, “Ladies, please,” before asking Kidman and Hayek to pose together.
Kidman, on the other hand, kissed Katy Perry goodbye and walked away from the group.
When the video initially resurfaced, fans were quick to criticize Kidman, claiming she was being “rude” and “passive-aggressive” toward Hayek.
However, a day after the interaction with Kidman, Hayek posted a photo of them together on Instagram. In the image, which appeared in the photo carousel, the American The star was seen smiling at the camera while Kidman looked down and smiled next to her.
“Finally last night the grand finale of my Paris Fashion Week 2025 took place…” Hayek wrote in the caption. “Balenciaga and Demna for a fantastic show”.
For the occasion, both surprised with completely black suits, with the House of Gucci star wearing a dress with a plunging neckline. Her hair was also slicked back and she had a big bow on her head. Meanwhile, Kidman rocked a tight black turtleneck dress and a pair of matching Balenciaga sunglasses.
the independent representatives for Kidman and Hayek have been contacted for comment.
The Balenciaga show marked one of Kidman's first public appearances since the death of her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, who died in September at age 84. Kidman missed out on the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival, as a result of her role in Halina Reijn's erotic thriller, little girldue to the death of his mother.
At the event, Reijn read a statement on Kidman's behalf, saying she had flown to Venice, only to discover “shortly afterward that my beautiful and brave mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, has just passed away.”
“I'm shocked and I have to go to my family, but this award is for her. She formed me, guided me and made me. “I am beyond grateful to be able to tell all of you her name through Halina,” the statement continued. “The collision between life and art is heartbreaking and my heart is broken.”
Days later, she took to Instagram to express her gratitude to fans who sent her sweet messages following her mother's passing.
“My sister and I, along with our family, want to thank you for the love and kindness we have felt this week,” she wrote in the caption of the post, which included an old photo of her mother. “Every message we have received from those who loved and admired our Mother has meant more to us than we will ever be able to express. Thank you from our entire family for respecting our privacy while we take care of each other.”
