Nicole Kidman’s performance in Babygirl has garnered critical acclaim, but a red carpet moment quickly overshadowed the film’s premiere. The Oscar-winning actress, who plays a CEO involved in a forbidden office romance, found herself at the center of controversy following a viral exchange with a reporter from Pop Crave.
During the Q&A, Kidman asked the reporter to repeat the name of their outlet, then shrugged, glanced off-camera, and laughed heartily, suggesting she still didn’t recognize it. The moment sparked backlash, with some fans labeling her response as “rude” and dismissive, overshadowing the attention that should have been focused on her role in the film.
Nicole Kidman’s reaction divided fans, with some praising her unbothered attitude as embodying “offline queen” energy, while others found it dismissive. One follower expressed embarrassment, saying, “I would’ve been so embarrassed if I was Pop Crave and Nicole Kidman laughed at me like that.” Another simply stated, “She’s rude.”
Others voiced similar sentiments, with one commenter calling her response “kinda bitchy,” while another declared, “Sorry but this is fkin awful behaviour.” The exchange sparked mixed reactions, overshadowing the attention that should have been on her performance in Babygirl.
The moment sparked further debate, with one fan writing, “Like lowkey the way she laughed so extremely too I’d be like nvm bitch I’m not asking you anything then,” while another added, “Yeah, I think it’s kind of rude on her part.”
However, not everyone shared the same sentiment. Some fans found the exchange in line with Kidman’s persona, appreciating her unapologetically cool attitude. One fan quipped, “HAHAHAHAA omfg she’s a legend,” while another called her, “So Queenie!”
Amid the red carpet drama, Nicole also recently discussed the intense sex scenes in Babygirl during an interview with Woman’s Day. The 57-year-old actress opened up about the preparation required for the “delicate and intimate” scenes with her 28-year-old co-star, Harris Dickinson. She shared that, despite working with an intimacy coordinator, there was still room for fluidity in their performances, allowing for movement and change.
Kidman also drew parallels between her character’s submissive dynamic with Dickinson’s intern and the “abusive” relationship her character experienced in Big Little Lies, highlighting the emotional depth and complexity of her roles.
