Despite feud rumors sparked by a viral video, a source insists there is no bad blood between Salma Hayek and Nicole Kidman following their awkward encounter at the Balenciaga show.
- Oct 15, 2024
AceShowbiz - A video clip that went viral this week captured a moment between actresses Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek at the Balenciaga show during Paris Fashion Week. In the video, Kidman is seen pushing Hayek before hugging Katy Perry. This footage sparked speculation of tension, but a source has clarified that the incident has been misconstrued.
According to the source, the actresses were "in the middle of a conversation" while being "bombarded by cameras" at the end of the show. The source emphasized that "nothing happened" and that people "are looking at clips and making a story out of nothing."
Another source close to the women stated, "This whole situation is silly. Salma and Nicole love and respect each other." Hayek even shared a carousel of photos from the event on Instagram, including one with Kidman.
Despite not being best friends, Kidman and Hayek have several connections. Kidman serves as the brand ambassador for Balenciaga, which is owned by Kering, the luxury group of Hayek's husband, François-Henri Pinault. Additionally, Hayek has maintained a close friendship with Kidman's ex-husband, Tom Cruise, for over a decade.
The video footage in question has been widely circulated, prompting forensic lip reader Jeremy Freeman to interpret the exchange between Hayek and Kidman. According to Freeman, Hayek suggested turning towards a specific direction while Kidman responded that she was comfortable with her current position and body language.