Kieran Culkin Hands Jesse Eisenberg His Spit-Out Gum at NBR Gala Before Nicole Kidman Chugs Milk

The stars stepped out for the 2025 National Board of Review Gala and left a memorable impression! On Tuesday, Jan. 7, celebrities, including Kieran Culkin, Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Mikey Madison and more, attended the annual New York City gala which recognizes the art of cinema, with award categories including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress. While accepting his Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in “A Real Pain,” the “Succession” star spit out his gum and gave it to presenter and costar Jesse Eisenberg. “See that’s a director right there. That’s the guy,” the actor said after handing over his gum, adding jokingly, “Sorry about that. I was sitting here smacking my gum. I was so sure that I had the worst breath.” At another point in the evening, Nicole Kidman was met with applause as she chugged a glass of milk onstage, referencing a scene from “Babygirl,” during the end of her acceptance speech for Best Actress. “Good girl!” the actress yelled after finishing the drink. Also in attendance at this year’s gala was Ryan Reynolds. The actor’s appearance marks his first public outing since his wife Blake Lively sued her former “It Ends With Us” costar Justin Baldoni.