Nicole Kidman’s intimate scene with her best friend’s ex in “The Perfect Couple” has set social media ablaze. However, Kidman’s famous friend revealed how they had a conversation about it first.

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Netizens could hardly believe their eyes when they witnessed Hollywood icon Nicole Kidman getting steamy with the ex of her best friend and fellow acting legend Naomi Watts. Kidman and famous actor Liev Schreiber, who stars alongside her in the popular new Netflix series “The Perfect Couple,” had to perform an intimate scene, which caused quite a commotion online.

Netizen comment about Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, posted on September 16, 2024 | Source: X/@thefilmprincess

Netizen comment about Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, posted on September 16, 2024 | Source: X/@thefilmprincess

Those who have watched either episode one of the limited series or the show’s gripping teaser will be aware that at some point, Kidman and Schreiber, who play wealthy married couple Greer Garrison Windbury and Tag Winbury, get up close and personal with each other.

Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber posing for a picture at an event, posted on September 4, 2024 | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber posing for a picture at an event, posted on September 4, 2024 | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

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A scene that shows this moment, depicts the actors pressed up against a window in their grand home as they proceed to get intimate.

Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber as their characters in a scene from "The Perfect Couple," posted on July 11, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Rotten Tomatoes TV

Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber as their characters in a scene from “The Perfect Couple,” posted on July 11, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Rotten Tomatoes TV

When viewers saw this scene, many expressed their surprise to see Kidman and Schreiber behave this way given the fact that the “Ray Donovan” actor used to be in a relationship with Kidman’s bestie Watts.

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber at the premiere of "The Bleeder" during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2016 | Source: Getty Images

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber at the premiere of “The Bleeder” during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2016 | Source: Getty Images

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“[Watching] episode 1 of [‘The Perfect Couple’] and suddenly remembered that [Liev Schreiber], who plays [Nicole’s] husband in the show was in a relationship with [Naomi Watts], one of [Nicole’s] closest friends. [Like] whoaaaa,” marveled an observer on X.

Liev Schreiber and Nicole Kidman as their characters in "The Perfect Couple," posted on July 12, 2024 | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

Liev Schreiber and Nicole Kidman as their characters in “The Perfect Couple,” posted on July 12, 2024 | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

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A social media user who was intrigued by the aforementioned fact penned, “I need more discourse on what the vibe was between Nicole & Liev on set – given that he is split from her bestie Naomi…”

Not only is Watts okay with the scene her bestie had to shoot with Schreiber, but the “King Kong” star also gushed over how excited she had been to watch “The Perfect Couple.”

Liev Schreiber and Nicole Kidman at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Perfect Couple" in Los Angeles, California on September 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Liev Schreiber and Nicole Kidman at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Perfect Couple” in Los Angeles, California on September 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Liev Schreiber as his character in a scene from "The Perfect Couple," posted on September 4, 2024 | Source: Instagram/netflix and nicolekidman

Liev Schreiber as his character in a scene from “The Perfect Couple,” posted on September 4, 2024 | Source: Instagram/netflix and nicolekidman

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Nicole Kidman posing for a picture, posted on September 4, 2024 | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

Nicole Kidman posing for a picture, posted on September 4, 2024 | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

Someone else reiterated, “Starting [‘The Perfect Couple’] and just wondering [about] the dynamic between Liev [Schreiber] and Nicole Kidman since that is the [BFF] of his ex […] (Naomi Watts).”

Liev Schreiber and Nicole Kidman. | Source: Getty Images

Liev Schreiber and Nicole Kidman. | Source: Getty Images

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Nicole Kidman | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

Nicole Kidman | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

Given the intrigue embedded in the aforementioned shocked reactions to seeing Kidman and Schreiber’s love scene, netizens may be interested to know that the “Eyes Wide Shut” actress had a talk with Watts before working with her ex-partner of 11 years.

Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts at the Michael Kors Collection Spring 2018 Runway Show in New York City on September 13, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts at the Michael Kors Collection Spring 2018 Runway Show in New York City on September 13, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

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Nicole Kidman | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

Nicole Kidman | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

During a discussion Watts had with Entertainment Weekly about her new movie “The Friend,” she revealed, “We always check in, we’re besties. That was very kind of her to do that.”

Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Nicole Kidman event in Los Angeles, California on April 27, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Nicole Kidman event in Los Angeles, California on April 27, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

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Nicole Kidman | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

Nicole Kidman | Source: Instagram/nicolekidman

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She and Kidman share a long history as best friends after the two met as teenagers decades ago. At that time, they were both auditioning for a swimsuit commercial and became instant pals.

Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts. | Source: Getty Images

Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts. | Source: Getty Images

Not only is Watts okay with the scene her bestie had to shoot with Schreiber, but the “King Kong” star also gushed over how excited she had been to watch “The Perfect Couple.”

“I’m desperate to [watch] because everyone is raving about it. […] I’m very much looking forward to it. I have seen the trailer. It looks fantastic,” disclosed Watts.

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The “Mulholland Drive” actress, who began dating Schreiber in 2005 after meeting him at a Met Gala, also discussed the friendly relationship she has maintained with her ex since they parted ways in 2016.

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Watts, who co-parents the two kids she and Schreiber share with him, shared, “We’ve made it our absolute priority to be good and kind to each other and we’re absolutely committed to that.”

Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts at the screening of "Chuck" during the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on April 28, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts at the screening of “Chuck” during the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on April 28, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

Schreiber and Naomi Watts have also both moved on to find love, with each of them getting married in 2023 — Watts with famous actor Billy Crudup and Schreiber with former pageant queen Taylor Neisen.

Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California on September 15, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California on September 15, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

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Taylor Neisen and Liev Schreiber at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Perfect Couple" in Los Angeles, California on September 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Taylor Neisen and Liev Schreiber at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Perfect Couple” in Los Angeles, California on September 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Apart from the intrigue surrounding Nicole Kidman and Schreiber’s steamy scene, the “Spotlight” talent revealed how he feels about his character, Tag Winbury, garnering a lot of attention because of his handsome features.

Liev Schreiber as his character from "The Perfect Couple," posted on September 3, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Netflix

Liev Schreiber as his character from “The Perfect Couple,” posted on September 3, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Netflix

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After being asked what he thinks about how his character is described as “hot” in different ways from the very start of the series, Schreiber responded, “I really liked it. You know, unfortunately, if you’re as insecure as I am, it’s reason enough not to take a part because God forbid, you know, they go like, ‘Well, that doesn’t make sense,’ […] I enjoyed it.”

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“The Perfect Couple,” which was released at the beginning of this month (September), is a mystery and crime drama centered around the powerful, rich, and seemingly perfect Winbury family, who gathered in Nantucket for their son’s wedding.

The cast of "The Perfect Couple" in a scene from the limited series, posted on September 4, 2024 | Source: YouTube/netflix and nicolekidman

The cast of “The Perfect Couple” in a scene from the limited series, posted on September 4, 2024 | Source: YouTube/netflix and nicolekidman

Eve Hewson and Billy Howle as their characters from "The Perfect Couple," posted on September 4, 2024 | Source: YouTube/netflix and nicolekidman

Eve Hewson and Billy Howle as their characters from “The Perfect Couple,” posted on September 4, 2024 | Source: YouTube/netflix and nicolekidman

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However, things take a dark turn when a wedding guest winds up dead on the morning that the ceremony is set to take place. From that moment on, the show turns into a classic whodunit, where everyone is a suspect.

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