Nicole Kidman commanded attention at Sabrina Carpenter‘s Nashville concert, which happened to be her first major public appearance since filing for divorce from Keith Urban on September 30. The Oscar-winning actor, dressed casually in a red T-shirt and jeans, appeared on the Bridgestone Arena Jumbotron during Carpenter’s signature audience interaction — and her gestures, according to a body language expert, spoke volumes.
Body Language expert decodes what Nicole Kidman’s gestures meant
At her concerts, Sabrina Carpenter often brings focus on a celebrity audience member, playfully asking their name and hometown before “arresting” them for being “too hot,” using a pair of fluffy handcuffs. On November 4, Nicole Kidman took her turn in the spotlight. Introducing herself simply as Nicole, she drew loud cheers from the crowd. When Carpenter teased her about being “from Nashville [but] originally from Australia,” Kidman laughed before receiving her furry handcuffs.
Body language expert Inbaal Honigman analyzed Kidman’s reactions during the exchange, speaking to RadarOnline via Casino.org AU. “When Nicole has all eyes on her, she appears a little nervous,” Honigman observed. “Her arms are crossed over her tummy, which is a defensive gesture. She’s protecting herself. And then her defensiveness becomes more intense.”
Honigman noted that Kidman “squeezes her hands onto her tummy,” indicating that “her stomach is turning with nerves.” Moreover, “the attention of so many people, unexpectedly, gets to her,” added the expert. “When she looks around her, Nicole raises her shoulder in a flirty move, looking coyly over her shoulder,” Honigman said. “With her new single status, she may feel as if she doesn’t get to ‘be cute’ for anyone, so she grabs the opportunity to be cute for the show’s audience.”
Honigman described Kidman‘s gestures — covering her eyes, placing her hands on her heart, and sending love to the cheering fans — as a mix of “friendliness and anxiousness.” “Nicole demonstrates a lot of friendly, sweet, loving body language,” Honigman added. “Her nerves are showing, but she won’t let them get in the way of her living her life to the full.” The Emmy-winning actress later posted a video of the playful encounter on Instagram, writing, “Thank you @SabrinaCarpenter for arresting me. Call me when you move to Nashville.”
Originally reported by Khushali Srivastava on Reality Tea.
