Simon Baker Claims He Would 'Drop Everything' to Date Newly Single Nicole Kidman

Insiders claim that Simon Baker would not think twice about pursuing a romantic relationship with Nicole Kidman, despite their close friendship. (Credit: Martin Kraft, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Fresh from her split with Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman is once again at the centre of romantic speculation.

According to a report, Australian star Simon Baker is privately considering pursuing a romantic relationship with the actress. According to insiders, the star, who recently reunited with Kidman on the set of the new television series Scarpetta, is willing to explore a flame that has long simmered underneath their platonic friendship.