Did Jimmy Almost Date Nicole Kidman？ - Tonight Show Stories

So, Rick, our mutual friend, says, Oh, you know, Jimmy wants to meet you, and you can go over to his apartment, and da-da-da-da, and I'm single, and I'm like, okay, yeah, cool. Wait, what?! Yes! I don't know if you remember this, but we met before. Oh, I remember. Do you remember this? It was really embarrassing for me. Yes. It was? Yeah. I have not seen you since then. I have not. Right? That is correct. No. But this is years ago, and I – do you want me to tell my version of this story? Yeah, you tell your version. I'm walking down the street in New York City. My friend Rick calls me and says, Dude, what are you doing? I go, I'm just walking down the street. He goes, I have Nicole Kidman with me, and she wants to meet you for maybe to be in Bewitched or something like that. So I go, what? Okay. He goes, I can be in your apartment in like ten minutes. I go, you're going to bring Nicole Kidman over to my apartment? I'm like, okay, I don't know. What do I do? What do I have something – what do I do? He goes, I don't know, just get some cheese and crackers or something. And I'm like, cheese and crackers? I don't know what you're talking about. I don't have dinner parties. I don't have anyone over at my house. I'm like, I have video games and sneakers. I mean, I really – That's rough. So I go, and I go, there's a deli, and I go in the deli. I go, what do you mean cheese? He goes, get brie or something. I go, brie? I don't even know what that is. I'm like, uh – So I go in, and this is like, I'm on S-Tyrant Live, I guess, or something. I don't remember really when it was. I just remember I liked you, and he was like, not now. I'm married now. But he was like, oh, well, you can meet – I mean, I don't – Wait, what? It's not that way. Wait, wait, what's going on? Wait, what? So he says – Wait. So Rick, our mutual friend, says, oh, you know, Jimmy wants to meet you, and you can go over to his apartment, and da-da-da-da, and I'm single. And I'm like, okay, yeah, cool. Wait, what? Yes. What are you talking about? Yes! Can I date Nicole Kidman? Sure. So I go over, though, and you're there in a baseball cap, and like, nothing. Just like – I had Greek cheese. And you wouldn't talk. You didn't say anything. You were like, hey. Do you – I didn't say anything. I was very nervous. And I'm like, okay, so – I didn't know this was a thing. I thought this was a movie. It was like a hang. It was meant to be. And then you put a video game on or something, and I'm like, this is so bad. I swear, and you didn't talk at all. And so after about an hour and a half, I thought, he has no interest. This is so embarrassing. And I kind of left and went, okay, no chemistry. And then I was like, maybe he's gay. Okay, now I'm out of here. Take care. Okay, now – Now I'm ready to do the show. What? So tell me, Jimmy. Well, doctor, I remember it like it was yesterday. Nicole came and walked in my apartment. Do you remember what the apartment looked like? Like, not much. Anyway, we weren't meant to be, right? Wow, did you make a good decision. You did. You made a great, a fantastic decision. You didn't. Anyway, it was like that. Oh, my gosh. But now – I'm in shock right now. We're both married with kids. I can't believe I dated Nicole Kidman. This is fantastic. You didn't. This is unbelievable. It was one of the most awkward moments ever. You're red. I really am. I'm in shock. So am I. I can't believe it. You're definitely embarrassed. Yeah, I mean, oh, my gosh. Are you friends with Rick anymore? Yes, I just saw him. No, we don't talk to him after that. After that, yeah. Well, yeah, you made a much better decision. Keith Urban is so much cooler than I am. He's a rock star. You live in Nashville now. I do, yeah. He's always on tour, isn't he? Constantly, like – No. Yes, these country guys. Yes, he's always on tour. You're not trying to be all serious. Yeah, no, I'm trying to be serious now. Look, here's the deal. Yeah. I'm not always on tour. I'm always at home. Having a nap. Kids. You're with me all the time. Good job. Okay. But he just did a gig New Year's Eve, right? He did. Yeah. In Niagara Falls. Yeah. Niagara Falls. Yeah. The Canada side or the New York side? The Canada side. That's the side. Beautiful. The Canada side is like lights and it's almost like Vegas. It's fun. And the New York side looks like a lemony-snicket book cover. It's like sad and there's trees with no leaves on it. And you go, what happened? Yeah, why is that side so much worse? Canada side, that's the place to do it. Yeah. It's amazing. Yeah, we've got to work on that side of Niagara Falls. Yeah, they do. So where does he play? I've never been to the New York side. Oh, please. No. We'll fix it up. But where does he play? He played for a big show there for about 60,000 people. Have you ever been to Niagara Falls? I had before. We can't even have a conversation. You're feeling a little something. Yeah, yeah, yeah. You're feeling a little chemistry. I'm not. You're feeling a little chemistry now. It's too late, baby. Ship has sailed. Okay, Nicole? Taken. Okay? I am taken. Okay? I can't believe this. What a day. I am never coming on this show again. No, come on. Come on. They're feeling it. This is fantastic. And we love Keith. I'm teasing you. We love Keith. I love Keith. He's been on the show. I know you love Keith more than I do. I'm not saying I have a thing for Keith Irvin. I'm saying I enjoy his music. And I like him as a personality. You're not fighting over Keith. I don't have a... Only one of us here is in love with Keith. No, it's not a disaster. But he's always been on the show, and you've never been on the show. Is this why? Absolutely. Oh, I just... We would watch you at home, and I'd be like, gosh, will I ever go on that show and bring that story up? Hmm. Maybe not. And you did. And now I did. Anyway, let's talk about Paddington. This is the best day ever, man. This is, like, a great day. Let's talk about Paddington. Paddington, congrats already. It's a big hit already. Internationally, right? Yes. Overseas. They released it overseas first. Yeah. Home. Yeah. I remember I got brie cheese. Corn chips. Yeah. I didn't get... Did I get corn chips? Yeah. And some old Chinese food. How can I buy old Chinese food? It was in the fridge. It probably was. Really, it was nothing there. Yeah, I've got a good memory. Oh, my God. I remember I got saltine crackers. And I didn't have... Oh, it was just really awful. I didn't know... And what sport do you really like? Was it baseball or something? What sport was I into? Yeah. You were wearing some baseball cap. You remember I was wearing a baseball hat. And some sweats. I was not wearing sweatpants. What are you talking about? It's like you went over to, like, Duck Dynasty guy's house or something. I was not wearing camo sweatpants. I was dressed in probably a three-piece suit or something. You weren't interested, so you wore sweats and a baseball cap. That's not true. I don't even know what you're talking about. Now I'm, like, freaking out. All right. I'm going to go back to Paddington. We're going to edit this out. Yeah. The bear. The little adorable bear. It's a cute bear. It's a cute movie. You play the villain in the movie. I do. That's a good, juicy role. Yeah. Do you always want to play... What? I can't even talk right now. I mean, you can't even talk. You're, like, stuttering and stuff. Yeah. You're so nervous. Only because you make me laugh now. Make you laugh? Yeah. Now. I always need to... Wait. All right. So, let's talk about it. It's Hugh Bonneville. My man, Hugh Bonneville. So funny. Love him. Down in Abbey. We love him. And it's a CGI bear. And, of course, everyone knows the books. But the bear does have the most beautiful eyes. No, he does. Yeah. He does. Why are you laughing? Everyone's feeling the sexual chemistry here. And it's awkward. And it's just odd. Want to play Mario Brothers? We'll show them a new Nintendo. That's pretty cool. Hi, pal. You look beautiful. Welcome back to the show. Here we go again. No, no, no, no, no. No, this is very exciting for me. I'm glad that you're here. And I'm glad you came back. Yes, thank you. Because last time... Oh, God. I so didn't want to come back. You have to come back forever. Well, it's just... I'm in a new movie line. So that's why I'm here. I know. That's right. Yeah. Well, last time we were chit-chatting, we were chatting, having a good time and talking. And then you mentioned some story that I'd never heard before. I didn't realize it meant... You'd heard it. No, I did not hear it, ever. No, you'd been there, though. Well, I was there, but I didn't realize it. Anyway, we have a... We once went on... A disagreement on the date. We once went on a date together. And I had no idea that that was true. I didn't realize that. So I... But, you know... And, wow. It was a shocker. Shocker, to say the least. And... Well, anyway. The past is the past. Let's leave it that way. Yeah. It's okay. You've moved on. I've moved on. I'm over it. Good. I'm over it. And so let's just talk about what's happening with you. Wow. How are things? I mean, I've been doing some reading and some... Just... Jimmy? Huh? Are you, um... Are you listening to me? Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Sorry, sorry. No, it all sounds good. Yeah? Anyway, let's see what else. Holidays. Holidays are coming up. Got any plans for the holidays? I do, actually. Yep. I've got... Well, I'm gonna cook a turkey. Did you just hear what I said? What's that? Yeah. Did you hear what I said? Yeah, yeah, yeah. What am I gonna do? Yeah, Christmas turkey, whatever. Yeah. But, hey. Thanksgiving is coming up. Yes. Maybe if I'm in Nashville, maybe I can just stop by for dinner or something. I'm just spitballing here. You know? You know what I mean? Yeah. Cool. Anyway. Sorry to interrupt. What is it, Higgins? I just overheard you guys talking about the holidays. Yeah. Actually, I have a really fantastic stuffing recipe. It involves bread, butter... And you got it as a fantastic dresser. And scene. Nicole Kidman, ladies and gentlemen. Well, there's more to the story. There is more to the story? Yes, because this Dream Weaver crap, come on. What do you mean? The buffet. What? The buffet. I didn't have a buffet. No, we were at David Fincher's house. I think it was David's house. And it was when Brad and Jen were still together. So it was a long time ago. And you could have asked for my number then. Because it was round two. Well, second chance. And you still didn't ask for it. And you know that's true. What is going on? What is happening right now? Do not pretend. It was at the buffet at David Fincher's house. In the kitchen. And that's even more offensive that you don't remember. No, I know. Do you remember the kitchen and the buffet? Do you? See? What do you mean he had a buffet in his kitchen? I really do remember this. They had the food laid out in the kitchen. It was a big dinner party. And who was in the kitchen? And my agent had said, Jimmy's going to be there. And you'll see that he can ask for your number. Because, you know, it may kind of happen this way. And you'll see. And we were lurking in the kitchen. Everyone went out. And I'm like waiting and waiting and waiting. And you're at the buffet. And this is so true. And you know it. And you still didn't ask for my number. I can't believe it. So you are so not interested. No, I wasn't interested. It's okay. Everyone's shocked. They're shocked for a different reason. They're like, he wouldn't have a chance in hell. Why would I even ask you? He wasn't interested in your pretending. What are you talking about? Anyway, let's move off it. Because we've gone way off track again. You're the one who brought it up. I didn't even know. I don't remember going to the buffet at David Fincher's house. David Fincher's house? You had a chance to ask for my number a second time. And you didn't. What? Was that the last time that we saw each other? You're kidding, aren't you? All right. Let's just go around with the interview. Let's just do it. How's everybody? How's your husband? How's Keith Urban? We love Keith. Keith Urban was just here. He was here. He's actually here now. He's here? Yeah. He's in the building. I didn't know. And he decided that he wanted to come on. Keith Urban wants to come on? He can come on. I'm hoping he's here. Is he here? He wanted to come and take care of me while I'm on the show. Is he really here? For real? I get it. I'm going to sit with Threenweaver if that's all right. How are you, man? I'm good. How did you pull this off? I did not see you. I even visited you quickly backstage to say hi to you. And you didn't bring this up at all. I snuck in. How are you, Keith? Tell me about the buffet. It was a beautiful array of food. I don't remember the buffet at all. Apparently not. Yeah, this is great. Well, this is all fantastic. And this is what happened. I can't believe that you pulled this off. And I love that you're saying Threenweaver. How's the family, Keith? We're fantastic. The family's great. Everything's good. I heard that you guys have gone to... I heard that you guys... Would you ever invite me over to the house? He's so red again! Would you ever invite me over to the house? I'll come by. I can come by the house. I can come hang out. We can jam Alice in Music. You're in Nashville. So I can come to Nashville? I totally can. And actually I feel quite safe because you have no problem ignoring my wife in the kitchen. We're hanging out with Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman. Your new movie, Lion. We have to talk about this. Congratulations on this. You just won a Hollywood Film Award for this film. It is a beautiful film. Can you set it up in any way? Do you want to set it up for the audience? Have you seen it? Yeah. Maybe. I'd be Lion if I said I didn't like it. Aren't you happy you don't have those corny jokes at the house? You're so lucky. I want to show a clip of the movie. But people should see it and know it. This is Nicole Kidman. And Dev Patel, by the way, is fantastic as well. It's called Lion. It is in theaters next Friday. Check this out. You've come a long way. I'm sure it hasn't been easy. One day you'll tell me all about who you are. I'll always listen. You are fantastic. Fantastic. And I should mention that is not Dev Patel. That is a little boy. I thought that was a different clip. I'm a little nervous. Right now I want to see... I'm glad that Keith is here as well. I want to see if we are on the same wavelength right now. If we could be friends. Right? Because I have a game. It's called the Jinx Challenge. Here we go. We're going to play this. Here's how it works. We're going to read the category. I'll sit on your lap for this. Really? Yeah. I like to sit on his lap. Keith, you can sit... Happy wife, happy life, Jimmy. Yeah. If you want to, Keith, you can sit on my lap anytime you want as well. Here's the way. We're going to pick a category from these cards here. I'm going to count to three. You put your hand in this. It feels so weird to be doing this with you. What are you talking about? This is so fun. This is a fun game. This is a chemistry game. Keith, everything good? Yeah. So we're connected. High five. Yeah, we're connected. I'm going to read the category from the card. Count to three. You both say something in that category at the same time. Okay. When we say the same thing, it's a jinx. Okay. So we can do this. I think Keith should play, too. Yeah, all right. Good. I'll play. Just to show that we have telepathy. Yeah, of course. Great. Sure. Come on, baby. We could possibly get wrong here. Good luck. Exactly. We could possibly go wrong. Let's see who's got the most chemistry. Ready? Here we go. I'll read the thing, then I'll count to three, and then you say it. Ready? Here we go. It's like the match game. Colors. One, two, three. Blue. That's weird. Keith's bawling on his face right now. Here we go. Oh, my goodness. Kitchen utensils. Three, two, one. Fork. Uh-oh. Did you say fork? I said fork. Okay. It's okay. Let's get this game over with. I always get the tongs. What do you say? Tongs? Tongs. Oh, yeah. The tongs. Speaking in tongs. Tongs. Birds. Three, two, one. Peacock. What did you say? Blue jay? I should have said kookaburra. What did you say? I said crow. Crow. I don't like crows. That's pretty cool. No, I love crows. She's superstitious about crows. Oh, really? Yeah. Not Russell. The other crows. Oh, exactly. We love Russell Crowe. Yeah. Words that rhyme with back. Three, two, one. Slack. That's a real word. I didn't say it wasn't a real word. No one jinxed on that one. I did. I said slack with you. You did say slack? Yeah. Cool, man. That's not cool. I don't love that. Here we go. All right. We'll do one more here and then we'll see who's really connected here. The chemistry. You don't have a knife, do you? No, I have a tong, apparently. Baby, come on. Letters of the alphabet. Three, two, one. A. B. Man. Nicole Kidman, everybody. Thank you. Thank you, guys. Thank you. Hey!