Oscar-winning actresses Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis made a stylish joint appearance in Manhattan on Monday, coordinating in leopard-print outfits to promote their upcoming Amazon Prime Video series, Scarpetta. The duo reunited with showrunner Liz Sarnoff and author Patricia Cornwell for a special event at the 92nd Street Y in the Carnegie Hill neighborhood, which also featured the Prime series Cross.
Fashion Statements and Behind-the-Scenes Details
Kidman, 58, showcased her statuesque 5ft11in frame in a sleek black pantsuit chosen by stylist Jason Bolden. Her signature golden mane was expertly coiffed by hairstylist Serge Normant, while make-up artist Gucci Westman contoured her complexion. The actress added a bold touch with a leopard-print coat and eccentric golden slingback pumps featuring black toes and red balls on the stiletto heels.
Curtis, 67, mirrored the chic aesthetic in her own slim black pantsuit, paired with a leopard-print blouse and classic black pumps. Hairstylist Sean James styled her natural white pixie cut, and make-up artist Grace Ahn ensured she was camera-ready for the event, which was moderated by Anne Marie Green.
From Panel to After-Party
Following the initial engagement, Kidman and Curtis headed to Bibliotheque in SoHo for another Scarpetta Q&A session. Fans captured the evening on Instagram, sharing footage from inside the wine bar, cafe, and bookstore, describing it as a "wonderful evening" with the Hollywood veterans.
Insights into the Series and On-Screen Chemistry
In the eight-episode serial killer thriller, premiering March 11 on Prime Video, Kidman and Curtis not only star but also serve as producers. Kidman portrays forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta, while Curtis plays her "man-eater" older sister, Dorothy Farinelli.
Earlier on Monday, Curtis appeared on TODAY, revealing that their characters engage in a physical altercation in the very first episode. "She's on the thinner side, but that woman, you cannot flick her!" Curtis exclaimed. "She is formidable. She is fantastic. She's just Nicole Kidman."
The Los Angeles native admitted she initially "barely knew" Kidman but quickly discovered they share a "fantastic dynamic" both on and off screen. The adaptation of Cornwell's bestselling book series also features a star-studded supporting cast including Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, and Sosie Bacon.
Post-Event Engagements and Future Projects
After the promotional events, Kidman—who finalized her divorce from Keith Urban on January 6—headed to Studio 6B at 30 Rockefeller Plaza to tape an episode of NBC's The Tonight Show. She changed into a vampy black leather ensemble for her backstage interactions with host Jimmy Fallon.
Looking ahead, Kidman recently wrapped filming on Practical Magic 2 in England, where she reprised her role as witch Gillian Owens alongside Sandra Bullock. The sequel, produced by both actresses and directed by Susanne Bier, is scheduled for release in US theaters on September 18.
Kidman's upcoming slate includes the A24 legal series Discretion, Apple TV+'s Margo's Got Money Troubles, Amazon's Girls and Their Horses, Neon's horror-thriller The Young People, season three of HBO Max's Big Little Lies, and Paramount+'s spy thriller Lioness.
Curtis, meanwhile, has multiple projects in development: Universal's Murder, She Wrote reboot, James L. Brooks' political dramedy Ella McCray for 20th Century Studios, and Russell Goldman's psychological horror Sender. The actress humorously refers to herself as the "OG nepo baby," acknowledging the advantages of having famous parents Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. She has since paid it forward by becoming godmother to Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
