Lip reader decodes what Nicole Kidman told Salma Hayek as she seemed to bat her hand away in viral video

PARIS, FRANCE: Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek recently made headlines after a viral video from last month sparked controversy.

The footage shows Kidman pushing Hayek's hand away during a photoshoot, raising concerns among viewers who interpreted Kidman’s expression as a sign of disagreement, with some alleging she said, "Don't touch me." 

In the wake of this online frenzy, lip readers have weighed in, speculating about what Kidman might have actually said during this seemingly tense moment at Balenciaga's recent show at the Paris Fashion Week.

Lip reader comments on Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek’s viral moment at Paris Fashion Week

At the event, Nicole Kidman was joined by several celebrities, including Anna Wintour, Kyle MacLachlan, and Bill Skarsgård, seated in the front row alongside Salma Hayek and her husband, François-Henri Pinault.

Pinault, the CEO of Kering, which owns luxury brands like Balenciaga, Gucci, and Saint Laurent, was there to support his wife’s efforts to promote their brands. 

However, a moment during the event went viral when the 'Big Little Lies' star appeared to push Hayek away.

In the video, Hayek attempted to turn Kidman toward the photographers.

UK based expert lip reader Jeremy Freeman analyzed their interaction and shared insights with UNILAD, clarifying that Hayek said, "Let's turn there. OK, here," while trying to reposition Kidman for the cameras. 

Kidman reportedly responded, "Hey, I'm fine, I'm good," before leaning in to kiss Katy Perry, who was also present there.

As she stepped away from what seemed like a tense moment, Kidman remarked, "There, that's enough, it's OK."

Hayek seemed a little taken aback after being dismissed by Kidman. While walking away, Kidman then seemed to say, "You don't need it", and Hayek said "I do", but the exact context of their exchange remains unclear.

As of October 15, neither actress has publicly addressed the incident.

Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek’s video showing awkward moment goes viral

The viral video of Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek has sparked widespread speculation among fans who believe the two shared a tense moment.

Many interpreted their comments as signs of stress, especially given that this was Kidman's first public appearance since her mother's passing. 

Fans speculated that what appeared to be a fiery exchange might stem from Kidman's recent emotional challenges. Social media users also noted other instances from the evening where Kidman and Hayek seemed to be interacting well. 

Hayek even took to Instagram on October 1 to share a photo of herself with Kidman, showcasing what appeared to be awkward body language.

In her post, she captioned, "Finally, last night the grand finale of my Paris Fashion Week 2025… [applauds] Balenciaga and Demna for a terrific show."

The post consisted of several photos of Hayek, a video of Katy Perry, a clip of Hayek saying hello to Lindsay Lohan, and a photo of her with Kidman where 'The Perfect Couple' star is looking down.