Sophia Michaels
The awkward moment between Salma Hayek and Nicole Kidman at a Balenciaga fashion show has taken social media by storm! A video showcases Hayek trying to get Kidman’s attention for a photo with singer Katy Perry. Kidman, however, appears uninterested, leading to a somewhat uncomfortable exchange. She ultimately walks away, leaving Hayek visibly frustrated. Hayek then converses with Perry while the paparazzi snap away.
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Nicki Swift consulted with lip reader Nicola Hickling, who interpreted the interaction and revealed it was more pointed than it appeared. The video starts with Hayek asking Kidman, “Turn this way, I’ll help you,” but Kidman responds, “I want you to get off my back.” When Hayek mentions to the paparazzi, “She doesn’t want to,” it likely referred to them wanting the three women to pose together.
Kidman then seems to have a change of heart when Katy Perry enters the scene, but the moment doesn’t last. She exchanges words with Hayek, which leads Hayek to remark, “You don’t have to defend yourself, you’re a woman.” Afterward, as Kidman walks away, Hayek notes how rude it was. Perry, in agreement, tries to lift Hayek’s spirits, but Hayek expresses her hurt feelings in the end, saying, “I know, but I’m hurt, you know.”
Salma Hayek and Nicole Kidman are connected to Balenciaga
Even though the incident occurred in late September, it has recently gained traction on social media, sparking debates over who was at fault in this awkward exchange. However, without understanding the background, it’s challenging to determine who might have initiated the conflict.
Hayek and Kidman both had reasons to want the Balenciaga show to be free of drama. Hayek is married to François-Henri Pinault, the CEO of Kering, the parent company of Balenciaga, so her intention may have been to secure favorable publicity alongside Perry and Kidman. Meanwhile, Kidman serves as a brand ambassador for Balenciaga, highlighting her longstanding association with the brand, including wearing it on significant occasions like her wedding. This makes the tension between her and Hayek all the more puzzling!
