The truth behind Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek's viral Paris Fashion Week moment

PARIS, FRANCE: A brief interaction between Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek at Paris Fashion Week has set off a whirlwind of speculation, with fans and media buzzing about a potential rift between the two Hollywood icons.

The moment, captured during the Balenciaga show, showed Kidman walking away from Hayek, fueling rumors of tension. However, insiders have now cleared the air, explaining that the incident was a misunderstanding fueled by intense media pressure, as reported by The Daily Mail.

Inside the viral moment of Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek

The video in question shows Nicole Kidman, 57, seemingly swatting Hayek’s hand away as they, alongside Katy Perry, posed for photos. Many interpreted the gesture as a sign of animosity.

However, according to an insider, the clip only captured a small part of a much larger scene, with no conflict between the two actresses. “There is no issue. This was just a snippet that doesn't represent reality. There is a photo of them posing together. Nothing happened."

"They were talking about something concerning advice and having a pow-wow – while being bombarded and yelled at and surrounded from all angles by cameras. They just wanted to go."

"They are friends and are fine despite what anyone thinks," the source shared.

The real culprit, it seems, was the overwhelming presence of photographers. Kidman, reportedly exhausted by the endless calls for more poses, decided to step away.

"Nicole is not rude. At all. She may be awkward at times, but she is not rude."

Kidman and Hayek, 58, whose husband Francois-Henri Pinault owns Balenciaga, seemed to have a tense moment when they were asked to pose for a photo with Perry, 39.

Kidman, sporting oversized black sunglasses, appeared to brush off Hayek’s hand as she gestured for them to take a picture, before walking off.

Video of the encounter, which occurred two weeks ago, began making the rounds on Sunday night, sparking a wave of comments on Kidman’s Instagram, with fans questioning her actions and teasing her over the incident.

Adding to the explanation, a forensic lip-reading expert analyzed the footage, revealing that Hayek had been trying to direct Kidman and Perry to face the cameras. Kidman’s response? “Hey, I’m fine, I’m good,” followed by “It’s enough, it’s OK,” as she kissed Perry and walked away. Body language expert Judi James also chimed in, suggesting that Kidman’s gesture was more about maintaining her personal boundaries in a chaotic setting.

Body language expert Judi James suggested that the uncomfortable moment arose from an "etiquette misunderstanding."

Speaking to the Daily Mail, James noted, "We can see Salma apparently trying to steer Nicole around and away from her using an arm and a hand that could, although possibly not touching, be seen or felt as directive and a little superior."

"Nicole appears to push the hand away, suggesting the mimed touch breached some kind of silent etiquette, as in a possible 'I'll choose when I go or where I move to'."

Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek’s Paris Fashion Week interaction sparks heated online debate

A brief yet buzzworthy moment between Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek at Paris Fashion Week has ignited social media discussions, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the actresses' interaction.

The viral clip shows Kidman walking away from Hayek after what some interpreted as an awkward exchange, leading to a flurry of speculation about the stars' relationship.

One Twitter user commented, "Salma needed to keep her hands to herself. She is so thirsty for attention and wanted her photo with Nicole Kidman." Another added, "Salma Hayek manhandling true legend Nicole Kidman."

 

Tensions appeared to run high among fans, with another post claiming, "Salma thinks because her husband is rich, she’s the boss. She’s an actress. She gets paid to get undressed on TV. Sit back down."

Confusion also played a role, as one user observed, "Why it look like Salma dismissing my girl Nicole? And why it look like Katy [Perry] don’t want no problem? Confusion. What’s the tea, sis?"

"Um, Nicole was annoyed at Salma. Read the body language," said another user.

"Is it me or does it seem like Nicole and Salma were fighting?, a user said.

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