Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek were at the center of attention during Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week show as a tense exchange unfolded between the two actors on the red carpet. The incident, captured in a viral clip that has since sparked debate, showed Kidman rejecting Hayek’s attempts to take a photo together.
The moment occurred as the two actors, along with singer Katy Perry, were posing for photographers. Hayek, 58, appeared to try and guide Kidman, who had her back to the cameras, by placing a hand on her side. However, Kidman seemed displeased as she pushed away Hayek’s hand and bluntly told her, “Don’t touch me.”
The situation was diffused by the photographer, who requested Kidman and Hayek to pose together. Despite this, Kidman chose not to comply and instead said farewell to Perry before abruptly leaving the area, with a brief exchange of tense words between her and Hayek as she departed.
Online reactions to the incident were mixed, with some questioning Kidman’s response and others empathising with her desire not to be photographed unwillingly. The video, captured at Balenciaga’s spring/summer 2025 show, showcased the brief but intense interaction between the two actors.
In a post shared by Hayek on Instagram following the event, a picture of the two actors together was uploaded, showing Kidman looking down with her face obscured by sunglasses. Kidman’s outfit for the occasion included a black turtleneck bodycon dress and matching Balenciaga sunglasses, while Hayek was dressed in a tight black dress with a plunging neckline and a sleek updo.
The Balenciaga show marked one of Kidman’s first public appearances since the passing of her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, in September. Kidman’s absence from the Venice Film Festival, where she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her role in “Babygirl,” was attributed to her mother’s passing.
As fans and onlookers continue to speculate about the incident between Kidman and Hayek, representatives for the actors have yet to comment on the situation. Stay tuned for more updates as the story unfolds.