All About PEOPLE's Buzzy Moment in Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber's New Murder MysteryThe Perfect Couple

Mar. 15, 2025

(L-R) Eve Hewson, Sam Nivola, Nicole Kidman, Billy Howle, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning and Jack Reynor in ‘The Perfect Couple’.Photo:Seacia Pavao/Netflix

Seacia Pavao/Netflix

Warning: This article contains spoilers from Netflix’sThe Perfect Couple.WhenThe Perfect Couplemade its debut on Netflix, there were twists, turns and one major moment that piqued the interest of those at PEOPLE.Turns out, the magazine plays a part in driving a crucial plot point of the six-episode murder mystery starringNicole KidmanandLiev Schreiber. The show follows a wealthy married couple whose son Benji Winbury (Billy Howle) is set to marry Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson).Kidman plays Greer Garrison Winbury, a famous novelist and Sacks' future mother-in-law who spares “no expense in planning what promises to be the premiere wedding of the season — until a body turns up on the beach,” per the official synopsis.Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury in ‘The Perfect Couple’.Seacia Pavao/NetflixPEOPLE is mentioned in the first episode of the limited series, when Greer receives a phone call from her publicist, Enid Collins (Adina Porter), who tries to get her excited about an upcoming cover story with the magazine centered around her marriage tentatively titled, “The Perfect Couple.” Wink winkThe phone call comes at an inopportune time — just moments before Greer discovers that her husband Tag (Schreiber) seemingly bought a diamond bracelet for another woman.“I’ve been thinking about all of this, Enid, and I just … I actually would like to distance ourselves from all the ‘perfect couple’ obsession. It’s ridiculous,” she says with a sigh over the phone. “I don’t even know why they’re still interested anymore, we’ve been married for a hundred years.“Greer replies, “They’re interested because you’ve been married for 29 years. You’re their real-life Dash and Dolly. It’s part of your mythology.“Things eventually grow increasingly worrisome as the investigation continues in episode 3. Despite the murder that just happened on the property, Greer decides to follow through with her interview with PEOPLE to keep up appearances.“PEOPLE magazine will be here this afternoon and then we have my book launch on Tuesday,” she says while checking off a list. When her family members ask if she wants to reschedule the events, she refuses “because we have people flying in from New York, from London and then we would have to explain why.“Liev Schreiber as Tag Winbury and Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury in ‘The Perfect Couple’.Courtesy of NetflixLater that afternoon, Tag tells PEOPLE the secret to their 29-year marriage involves “agreeing with each other as much as you possibly can.“The journalist asks if “unconditional love” is a factor to their success and Greer disagrees. Instead, she claims that their marriage doesn’t require unconditional love but rather protecting each other through “mistakes, big or small.” Things soon get awkward when Tag begins interrupting Greer’s answers and finishing her sentences.He adds that “teamwork” and “a healthy sex life” is what’s key to their marriage. After comparing his wife’s work ethic to a “work horse,” Tag bursts into song as rain pours down and cuts their conversation short.Behind closed doors, Greer accuses Tag of showing up to the interview with a “pot filled brain” to which he fires back, “PEOPLE magazine is here and suddenly you’ve found some fake f—ing morality? Suddenly we’re the perfect family?“Eventually, the entire family gathers for a photo in the living room. As the photographer snaps away, the journalist smiles, “You all look amazing, you must be so proud.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Perfect Coupleis streaming now on Netflix.

Warning: This article contains spoilers from Netflix’sThe Perfect Couple.

WhenThe Perfect Couplemade its debut on Netflix, there were twists, turns and one major moment that piqued the interest of those at PEOPLE.

Turns out, the magazine plays a part in driving a crucial plot point of the six-episode murder mystery starringNicole KidmanandLiev Schreiber. The show follows a wealthy married couple whose son Benji Winbury (Billy Howle) is set to marry Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson).

Kidman plays Greer Garrison Winbury, a famous novelist and Sacks' future mother-in-law who spares “no expense in planning what promises to be the premiere wedding of the season — until a body turns up on the beach,” per the official synopsis.

Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury in ‘The Perfect Couple’.Seacia Pavao/Netflix

PEOPLE is mentioned in the first episode of the limited series, when Greer receives a phone call from her publicist, Enid Collins (Adina Porter), who tries to get her excited about an upcoming cover story with the magazine centered around her marriage tentatively titled, “The Perfect Couple.” Wink wink

The phone call comes at an inopportune time — just moments before Greer discovers that her husband Tag (Schreiber) seemingly bought a diamond bracelet for another woman.

“I’ve been thinking about all of this, Enid, and I just … I actually would like to distance ourselves from all the ‘perfect couple’ obsession. It’s ridiculous,” she says with a sigh over the phone. “I don’t even know why they’re still interested anymore, we’ve been married for a hundred years.”

Greer replies, “They’re interested because you’ve been married for 29 years. You’re their real-life Dash and Dolly. It’s part of your mythology.”

Things eventually grow increasingly worrisome as the investigation continues in episode 3. Despite the murder that just happened on the property, Greer decides to follow through with her interview with PEOPLE to keep up appearances.

“PEOPLE magazine will be here this afternoon and then we have my book launch on Tuesday,” she says while checking off a list. When her family members ask if she wants to reschedule the events, she refuses “because we have people flying in from New York, from London and then we would have to explain why.”

Liev Schreiber as Tag Winbury and Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury in ‘The Perfect Couple’.Courtesy of Netflix

Courtesy of Netflix

Later that afternoon, Tag tells PEOPLE the secret to their 29-year marriage involves “agreeing with each other as much as you possibly can.”

The journalist asks if “unconditional love” is a factor to their success and Greer disagrees. Instead, she claims that their marriage doesn’t require unconditional love but rather protecting each other through “mistakes, big or small.” Things soon get awkward when Tag begins interrupting Greer’s answers and finishing her sentences.

He adds that “teamwork” and “a healthy sex life” is what’s key to their marriage. After comparing his wife’s work ethic to a “work horse,” Tag bursts into song as rain pours down and cuts their conversation short.

Behind closed doors, Greer accuses Tag of showing up to the interview with a “pot filled brain” to which he fires back, “PEOPLE magazine is here and suddenly you’ve found some fake f—ing morality? Suddenly we’re the perfect family?”

Eventually, the entire family gathers for a photo in the living room. As the photographer snaps away, the journalist smiles, “You all look amazing, you must be so proud.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

The Perfect Coupleis streaming now on Netflix.

source: people.com