It’s safe to say Nicole Kidman knows how to make an entrance—and apparently, how to handle a playful “arrest.”
A Surprise on Stage
During Sabrina Carpenter’s sold-out concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 4, fans were treated to an unexpected moment when the pop star “arrested” none other than Nicole Kidman.
The 58-year-old actress, radiant in a red T-shirt and jeans, was called out from the audience and found herself in a pair of pink, fluffy handcuffs—part of Carpenter’s now-famous concert bit where she detains audience members for being “too hot.”
A Playful Moment Shared
Carpenter, 26, clearly had fun with the moment, later sharing a clip and photo on Instagram for her 49 million followers.
“Two sold-out nights in Nashville couldn’t have been sweeter,” she captioned.
“Thank you for coming and singing louder than I could ever imagine + thank you @nicolekidman for letting me flirt with you in front of so many people.”
The lighthearted interaction showed Kidman smiling and laughing along—proof that the star knows how to have fun, even in the midst of personal changes.
Sabrina’s Celebrity “Arrests” Continue
Carpenter has turned her onstage “arrest” skit into a signature move, previously roping in big names like Anne Hathaway, Gigi Hadid, and Margaret Qualley.
Each time, the singer playfully asks her “suspects” their name and where they’re from.
When Kidman replied that she lived in Nashville, Carpenter teased, “If things work out between us, I guess I’m moving to Nashville.”
She even slipped in a reference to Kidman’s recent movie role, telling her, “You’re so Babygirl, I don’t know what to do,” before dubbing her the newest honorary “Juno girl,” a nod to a song from Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet album.
Life After Love
Kidman’s Nashville appearance comes just weeks after confirming her split from country star Keith Urban in late September.
The couple—who share daughters Sunday Rose, 14, and Faith Margaret, 14—had quietly separated before the actress filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences.”
Sources say the Big Little Lies star is taking the transition in stride.
“Nicole is in a good headspace,” an insider told Us Weekly.
“She’s focusing on creating new traditions with her daughters and keeping their home life steady and loving.”
A New Chapter Ahead
While the split has brought its share of adjustments, Kidman’s inner circle describes her as grounded and forward-looking. “This next chapter feels more like a transition than a shock,” the source explained. “She’s showing her daughters what strength looks like and handling everything with grace.”
If her Nashville night out is any indication, Nicole Kidman isn’t letting heartbreak slow her down—she’s laughing, living, and quite literally owning the stage, pink cuffs and all.