Nicole Kidman faces backlash over viral red carpet moment

Nicole Kidman’s performance in the steamy new film Babygirl, where she plays a CEO going through a forbidden office romance, has earned her critical praise.

However, the film’s premiere was overshadowed by a viral red carpet exchange that divided fans.

During a Q&A session, Kidman asked a reporter from Pop Crave to repeat their outlet’s name before shrugging, glancing off-camera, and letting out a hearty laugh.

According to Daily Mail, the moment, caught on camera, sparked mixed reactions online as some fans celebrated her reaction, dubbing her an “offline queen” for seeming unbothered by the mishap.

Meanwhile, others criticized the interaction as dismissive, with one follower commenting, “ would’ve been so embarrassed if I was Pop Crave and Nicole Kidman laughed at me like that.”

Moreover, another fan bluntly penned, “This is awful behavior.”

Additionally, despite the backlash, some viewers found the moment on-brand for the Oscar-winning actress, with one fan quipping, “She’s a legend!”

Furthermore, Kidman recently opened up about her preparation for the intimate scenes in Babygirl alongside co-star Harris Dickinson.

During an interview, she described the process as “delicate and intimate,” noting the freedom she felt working with an intimacy coordinator while tackling her emotionally vulnerable role.

It is worth mentioning that the A24 thriller, also starring Antonio Baderas and Sophie Wilde, continues to make waves both on and off screen.