Simon Baker’s ex-wife left ‘shocked and confused’ by rumours he is ‘enjoying a romance’ with Nicole Kidman after being friends with the Hollywood star for 40 years

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Rebecca Rigg, Simon Baker’s former wife, is said to be surprised and upset by the continuing speculation that he is dating his ‘Scarpetta’ colleague, Nicole Kidman.

Rebecca, age 58, and the star of The Mentalist were married for 22 years, from 1998 to 2020. She’s also been friends with Nicole since childhood, as they both grew up in the same part of Sydney.

A source told New Idea that she and Nicole have a very close, sisterly bond after years of friendship, so the news came as a huge shock.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m hearing that Rebecca is feeling hurt because Nicole and Simon haven’t personally checked in with her. You know, after those photos of them holding hands at the Scarpetta premiere sparked a lot of rumors, she was hoping they’d reach out. It’s tough when speculation runs wild and your closest friends don’t offer support!

Rebecca has no idea what’s going on between Nicole and Simon. Many of their friends think the recent hand-holding was just a fake for the cameras.

Their attempts to avoid answering questions about their relationship, combined with how much time they’re spending together, is making people believe the rumors are true.

Simon and Rebecca separated a long time ago, but they continue to co-parent their children and maintain an open and honest relationship. Nicole’s secretive behavior is a clear violation of girl code.

Rebecca is a successful actress who has worked in films both in Australia and the United States, including a brief appearance in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire with Tom Cruise, who was previously married to Nicole.

Nicole and Rebecca have been close friends for more than 40 years. Nicole is also godmother to one of Rebecca’s daughters, Stella Baker, the 31-year-old actress known for her role in “The Republic of Sarah.”

Rebecca isn’t the only one surprised by the dating rumors – sources say Nicole’s ex-husband, Keith Urban, was also caught off guard.

Nicole and Simon, the stars of the new Amazon Prime series Scarpetta, looked happy and connected while holding hands at the show’s premiere in New York earlier this month. They play a married couple on the show.

Nicole revealed that she and Simon have a strong connection, describing their chemistry as palpable. Simon, 56, playfully responded by saying he wouldn’t share any details about their personal life.

Oh my god, I just heard that Keith is totally heartbroken! Can you believe it? It’s only been a year since he and Nicole separated, and she’s already supposedly with someone new. It’s just… too fast! Poor Keith, he must be absolutely devastated. I feel so bad for him, honestly. It’s just not fair!

An insider told Woman’s Day that seeing Nicole and Simon holding hands felt like watching his best friend with his girlfriend, and it really upset him.

It was understandable that she was seeking support from Simon, as he had also been there for Naomi Watts when she and Liev Schreiber separated.

According to a source, Keith really wants to believe that Nicole and Simon are only pretending to be a couple for the show, because a real relationship between them would be incredibly upsetting for him.

Nicole and Simon looked delighted as they went to the New York premiere of Scarpetta on March 3rd, and they stayed together all night.

The actress, known for her role in Babygirl, has been friends with Simon for many years. She’s also close to Simon’s former wife, Rebecca Rigg, who he split from in 2020.

In January, sources said Nicole’s celebrity friends were urging her to start dating again after her divorce.

Woman’s Day reports that Nicole Kidman’s friend, Naomi Watts, thought she should date Australian actor Simon Baker.

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2026-03-30 04:03