Entering Hong Kong Without Quarantine, Netizens Protested Nicole Kidman

JAKARTA - Actress Nicole Kidman was protested by Hong Kong residents and media for not undergoing quarantine after arriving in the country on August 12 last.

Kidman and his crew of five got an exception to shoot the Amazon series, Expats. The series is adapted from the book by Janice YK entitled The Expatriates.

The story focuses on three women, including Kidman, who experienced trauma and chose to move from the United States to Hong Kong.

The series is directed by Lulu Wang and also stars Yoo Ji-young, Jack Huston, and Sarayu Blue. After much discussion, the Hong Kong government explained why they allowed Nicole Kidman to enter their country without undergoing quarantine.

Moreover, the regulations stated that anyone flying from Australia to Hong Kong must quarantine for seven days at a government-recommended hotel.

Hong Kong's trade secretary, Edward Yau Tang-wah, responded to residents' criticism regarding Nicole Kidman. According to him, they are considering quarantine measures and helping the actress.

“This exception does not allow anyone to go free but there are a number of related conditions… these (conditions) are meant to contain risk in a manageable way,” Yau said quoting the South China Morning Post today, Aug. 24.

This statement does not mention Nicole Kidman's name, but netizens suspect the statement was made because of the many protests against the actress.