Jimmy Fallon Recalls Awkward Date With Nicole Kidman

Jimmy Fallon was humorously reminded of his infamous failed date with Nicole Kidman during a recent episode of The Tonight Show, when guest Isabela Merced jokingly referenced the incident while discussing video games. The awkward encounter originally resurfaced in 2015 when Kidman revealed on Fallon's show that she had once visited his apartment expecting a date, but Fallon, thinking it was a professional meeting, barely spoke to her and put on a video game—later confirmed to be Mario Kart. Fallon has since described the incident as one of his most embarrassing moments, and the clip of Kidman's recounting has gone viral, amassing over 63 million views. Merced's playful jab reignited the story, much to Fallon's chagrin and the audience's amusement, showing the moment continues to be a memorable pop culture anecdote. The saga also coincides with news of a new Mario Kart game launching soon, adding a timely twist to the story.