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Jimmy Fallon Confirms Mario Kart as the Game That Derailed Nicole Kidman Date

The Tonight Show host revisited the viral story after Isabela Merced teased him on-air, reigniting public fascination with the infamous date.

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Overview

  • Jimmy Fallon officially identified Mario Kart as the video game he played during his awkward date with Nicole Kidman in the early 2000s.
  • The story resurfaced on May 20, 2025, when actress Isabela Merced humorously referenced the incident during her Tonight Show appearance.
  • Nicole Kidman originally revealed the failed date in 2015, recalling Fallon’s silence, casual attire, and focus on gaming, which led her to believe he was uninterested.
  • A YouTube clip of Fallon and Kidman discussing the date has amassed over 63 million views, cementing the anecdote as a beloved pop culture moment.
  • Both Fallon and Kidman have since married other partners, with Fallon describing the incident as one of the most embarrassing moments of his life.