Whoa, talk about drama on the red carpet! Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek, two Hollywood powerhouses, found themselves at the center of a viral spat at the Balenciaga show during Paris Fashion Week. With cameras flashing and friend Katy Perry standing by, it seems things got a little heated, and the internet hasn’t stopped buzzing since.
Here’s the scoop: Nicole, 57, and Salma, 58, were posing together when a seemingly innocent moment turned tense. Salma, whose husband François-Henri Pinault owns Balenciaga, appeared to touch Nicole’s waist, possibly to adjust her positioning for the cameras. But Nicole wasn’t feeling it. The “Big Little Lies” star swatted Salma’s hand away, and reportedly even said, “Don’t touch me.” Yikes! All of this unfolded right in front of photographers, leaving Katy Perry, 39, caught in the middle, looking a bit stunned.
Footage of the altercation has now made its way online, and social media users are divided over what really went down. Some have taken Nicole’s side, noting that people have boundaries, and Salma might have crossed one by touching her. As one commenter put it, “Some people don’t like to be touched, and you just gotta respect that.” Others, however, have criticized Nicole, calling her reaction rude, especially in such a public setting.
After the hand-swapping moment, things didn’t exactly cool off. Nicole turned her back on Salma, only to turn back and gesture at her, using what appeared to be a hand signal for “stop.” Tension still thick in the air, Nicole kissed Katy goodbye and made her exit, leaving the crowd—and the cameras—wondering what had just happened. Salma, looking a little worried, stayed behind, and the pair reportedly exchanged more words off-camera.
#ICYMI, Things got tense between #SalmaHayek and #NicoleKidman on a red carpet with #KatyPerry earlier this month, with Nicole seen removing Salma’s hands from her arm and the two exchanging shady remarks pic.twitter.com/k7CKUyzRt6
— All Tea All Shade (@TeaTimeTips2) October 12, 2024
This public tiff has fueled speculation that there might be more behind the friction. Some fans have pointed to a history of competition between the two actresses, dating back to 2003 when Nicole won the Oscar for “The Hours”, while Salma was nominated for “Frida”. Adding to the intrigue is the fact that Salma is now married to the CEO of Kering, the parent company of Balenciaga, while Nicole is currently a brand ambassador for the luxury label. Could their respective ties to the brand be adding more pressure to the mix?
Salma later posted a series of images on Instagram, including one with Nicole, but the awkward body language between them was hard to miss. Both stars were dressed in black, seated front row at the event, but neither looked too thrilled about posing together after the incident. Fans quickly noticed the icy vibes, with one commenter summing it up: “You could cut the tension with a knife.”
As if the timing wasn’t tricky enough, this was Nicole’s first major public appearance since the death of her mother, Janelle, which might explain some of the underlying tension. The actress recently shared a heartfelt tribute to her mother on social media, thanking her fans for their support during this difficult time.
Nicole Kidman pushes Salma Hayek away and Says:-“Don’t Touch me” which left Katy Perry embarrassed 😳🫢🤫
All Happened at Balenciaga Paris Fashion Week, When Nicole and Hayek posing for photos with katy perry.
After few photos, the photographer requested for an additional… pic.twitter.com/a37WJE33rK
— Pop Contra (@Popcontra1) October 14, 2024
While it’s still unclear whether this red carpet spat was just a fleeting misunderstanding or something deeper, the online chatter has shown no signs of slowing down. Fans are eagerly weighing in on who was in the right, and whether this will have any lasting impact on Nicole’s relationship with Balenciaga, given Salma’s deep ties to the brand.
