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Hollywood heavyweights Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek found themselves at the center of a viral moment during Paris Fashion Week, after an awkward exchange between the two at the Balenciaga Summer 2025 show on September 30. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, has sparked a flurry of online discussions, with fans divided over what exactly transpired.
Akward moment between Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek
The tense interaction occurred as Kidman and Hayek stood alongside fellow celebrity guest Katy Perry, posing for photographs after the show. As Hayek, the Frida star, adjusted her stance to seemingly pose with Kidman, the Big Little Lies actress appeared displeased, pushing Hayek’s hand away and reportedly telling her, “Don’t touch me.” Kidman then turned her attention to Perry, giving her a kiss on the cheek, while Hayek appeared momentarily taken aback.
The brief but telling moment quickly gained traction online, with fans dissecting the body language between the two stars. Comments ranged from calling the interaction “awkward” to speculating about possible tension between the actresses. “Oh god, you could cut the tension with a knife. Why is Nicole being so rude?” one fan commented. Another added, “That was so awkward.”
However, some fans leaped to Kidman’s defense, suggesting her reaction might have been misinterpreted. One Reddit user remarked, supporting Salma that she was trying to direct Nicole to pose for the cameras, but some people don’t like to be touched regardless of the situation and one needs to respect that.
Kidman, who has long been a prominent ambassador for Balenciaga, was seated in the front row at the event alongside Hayek’s husband, French billionaire François-Henri Pinault, whose luxury conglomerate Kering owns the fashion house as well as other prestigious brands such as Gucci and Saint Laurent.
Neither Kidman nor Hayek has commented publicly on the incident, leaving fans to speculate whether the exchange was a simple misunderstanding or indicative of a deeper tension. Despite the viral buzz, both stars remained composed during the remainder of the event, which drew many of fashion’s elite to the City of Light.
Paris Fashion Week is known for its glamorous star-studded shows, but this unexpected interaction between Kidman and Hayek has proven that even in the world of haute couture, not every moment goes off without a hitch.