Bella Cruise's Net Worth Took A Hit After Her Business Relationship With Katie Holmes Turned Personal

Katie Holmes' relationship with Bella took a turn, and one Tom Cruise's daughter was not expecting.

  • Bella Cruise was unexpectedly fired from Katie Holmes' clothing company, which triggered speculation about their relationship and the impending divorce.
  • The firing deeply affected Bella, who considered Katie her mother and was blindsided by the decision.
  • Despite the setback, Bella has bounced back and is now a successful artist with a reported net worth of $5 million. Tom Cruise has always been financially supportive, even paying for Bella's wedding.

After five and a half years of marriage, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise shocked Hollywood after officially divorcing in late June of 2012. Although it seemed to be unexpected for most, there were some signs of tension behind the scenes leading up to the divorce. From a media perspective, Katie was calculated with her moves months prior to the split. Among those moves was firing Bella from her clothing company.

We'll take a look back at the firing and how it set Bella Cruise back. We're also going to reveal Bella and Katie's relationship at the time, and how close the two were. In addition, we'll take a closer look at how Tom has always been financially available for Bella, particularly on her biggest day.

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Bella cruise was fired from katie holmes' clothing company just prior to her divorce.

Back in 2012, various media outlets alleged that Katie Holmes' divorce from Tom Cruise was "carefully planned." It is believed that Holmes planned out the divorce months before and, according to Daily Mail, it all started with firing Tom Cruise's daughter Bella from her clothing company just two months prior.

Getting fired from any job is always a setback, no matter what, especially financially. According to insiders, this one especially hurt for Bella given that she was completely blindsided.

"There was never any trouble between them. Bella called Katie "Mom." She was fired out of the blue, and once Katie filed for divorce, it all made sense."

"This was a carefully planned ambush. Katie didn’t want Bella working for her anymore because she was Tom’s kid," the insider wrote.

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It was a tough moment for Bella at the time, but she was able to bounce back. Cruise's daughter is an artist, selling her work online. Her online shop also has merchandise available, including bags and t-shirts.

We're not quite sure how accurate the number is, but the consensus online is that Bella is sitting on a hefty net worth nowadays of $5 million.

Katie Holmes Had A Close Relationship With Bella, Who Referred To Her As "Mom"

Way back in 2007, Katie Holmes was in the headlines for a statement made about her relationship with Tom's kids. Katie revealed that both Connor and Isabella call her mom.

Holmes revealed at the time, "My husband has three sisters. He was raised by a single mother and has two daughters — and he’s a great father and husband. His first two children [Connor and Isabella] are incredible, really smart and kind. They call me ‘Mom."

It was clearly a different time for Holmes, who was having a blast with motherhood. Back in 2007, she was getting to spend lots of family time, while also traveling the world.

Holmes said, "With everything that’s happened, I still feel the same. I’m really happy being a mom, being a wife. I understand the curiosity. It’s a reality for me, another dimension of awareness. I appreciate the man that I’m with and my family and my work. I feel very lucky to be able to say that. I mean, what we do in a week is extraordinary. I always wanted to see the world. It is a big life, and it’s exciting. I learn from my husband, and I learn things about myself. I learn about things from my daughter. She teaches me a lot. Every day I do count my blessings."

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Things would take a drastic turn just a few years later and, nowadays, Holmes is living away from Tom in New York City alongside Suri.

Tom Cruise Was Always Financially Available For Bella, And That Included Taking On The Bill During Her Biggest Day

For Tom Cruise, fatherhood was always a dream of his. Even during his film career, Tom would put certain roles on pause, literally mid-scene just two settle disputes that his children were having.

Tom Cruise At Cannes Film Festival.

He was always there for Bella on her biggest day... Well, sort of. Cruise paid for Bella's wedding but was banned from attending . The actor basically banned himself, not wanting to steal the spotlight from his daughter on her biggest day. However, TMZ notes that Cruise took care of the entire process.

TMZ revealed, "Sources connected with Tom and Bella tell TMZ, she and Max wanted a super small wedding in London with a few friends and that was it ... no parents were invited. We're told Tom was not only cool with the decision, he footed the bill for the wedding and party at the fancy schmancy Dorchester hotel."

At the moment, Tom is sitting on a net worth of $600 million, and that number will only inch closer to the $1 billion mark in years to come.

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's Daughter Bella: Her New Life as a Designer

The 25-year-old daughter of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman has lived a quiet life outside the spotlight, only making headlines in 2015 for her secret marriage

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Bella Cruise is ready to go out on her own.

The 25-year-old daughter of superstars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman has lived a quiet life outside the spotlight, only making headlines in 2015 for her marriage to Max Parker. But it seems she’s ready to come forward with the launch of a new t-shirt line.

Kidman and Cruise adopted Bella in 1993 and then her brother Connor was adopted in 1995.

“From the minute Tom and I were married, I wanted to have babies,” Kidman told Vanity Fair in 2007. “And we lost a baby early on, so that was really very traumatic. And that’s when we would adopt [our daughter] Bella.”

Read on for more on her life now.

She got secretly married — and dad picked up the bill

Bella and Parker wanted the romantic affair to be so low-key and private that they decided against inviting her A-list celebrity parents. Bella‘s younger brother, Connor, was also reportedly absent from the nuptials. Cruise helped pay for the nuptials and party afterwards.

A source close to Kidman told PEOPLE at the time that Kidman was “very happy for Bella. She, like all mothers, wants her child to be happy, and it surely seems Bella is very happy,” the source said.

WATCH: Nicole Kidman Remembers the First Time She Met Tom Cruise

She switched career tracks

Before followed her passion for art and design, she previously pursued a career as a makeup artist after graduating from West London’s Delmar Academy of Make-up and Hair. When Cruise was married to ex-wife Katie Holmes in 2006, Bella worked for Holmes’ clothing line, Holmes and Yang.

“Bella has been an artist her entire life. Her go-to medium is marker on paper with her inspiration for her artwork drawn largely from friends, fashion, and music,” a statement on her t-shirt line’s site reads . “It has been a life-long dream of Bella’s to put her art onto clothing; her brand new t-shirt collection is the first glimpse in the realization of this dream, with many more to come in the near future.”

She’s a Scientologist like her dad and brother

After the Cruise and Kidman divorced in 2001, Bella grew up with her father in Beverly Hills and was raised in the Church of Scientology.

When asked about her thoughts on her children’s religious beliefs, Kidman told The Hollywood Reporter in 2013, “I’ve chosen not to speak publicly about Scientology. I have two children who are Scientologists – Connor and Isabella – and I utterly respect their beliefs.”

Bella is honoring both of her parents with her new T-shirt line, billing it under the name Bella Kidman Cruise.

Everything to know about Tom Cruise's three children, Bella, Connor and Suri

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Tom Cruise is a bonafide Hollywood star, but he's also a father of three children.

Despite being a major movie star Tom has managed to keep his private life quiet over the years.

The Top Gun actor's marriage to Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes made him a dad to Bella Cruise , Connor Cruise and Suri Cruise.

Here's everything we know about the Hollywood A-lister's children.

How many kids does Tom Cruise have?

Tom has three kids!

He shares two adopted children with Kidman, daughter Bella, now 28, and son Connor, now 26. The pair divorced in 2001.

Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and their adopted children

The actor was then married to Holmes between 2006 and 2012. The pair welcomed their biological daughter Suri Cruise, who is now 15.

Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise walk together on October 8, 2011.

Does Tom Cruise see his children?

It's hard to know exactly how often Tom sees his children, but he appears to have maintained a closer relationship with Bella and Connor.

They are both dedicated Scientologists like their father.

In 2016, Bella told The Daily Mail that she is still in regular communication with her parents.

"Of course we talk, they're my parents", adding, anyone who claims they don't is "full of s--t".

Tom Cruise, Connor Cruise, and Isabella Cruise, Suri Cruise on the streets of Manhattan on September 7, 2010 in New York City.

Connor was most recently seen with Tom during an outing in London in 2019.

"Tom and Connor stepping out together in London was a big deal," a source told People at the time. "It was the same weekend that Scientology does their annual gathering called the International Association of Scientologists (ASI). Tom has attended numerous times in the past, but this appears to be the first time Connor has gone."

It's believed Tom is mostly estranged from his daughter Suri. However, this claim has never been confirmed.

He was last seen holding her in 2012 when he was boarding a helicopter.

Tom Cruise and Suri Cruise leave Manhattan by helicopter at the West Side Heliport on July 18, 2012.

Why did Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman adopt?

When Kidman married the Hollywood star, she was excited about the prospect of being a mother.

Sadly, she endured an ectopic pregnancy and lost her first child during her marriage to Tom. The experience influenced her decision to ultimately adopt.

"From the minute Tom and I were married, I wanted to have babies," Kidman previously told Marie Claire in 2007. "And we lost a baby early on, so that was really very traumatic."

The pair tried to have a baby again, but Kidman suffered a miscarriage in 2001. Tom filed for divorce that same year.

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Does Nicole Kidman talk to Connor and Bella?

It's been widely speculation that Kidman doesn't see her adopted kids that often. Their devotion to the Church of Scientology is believed to be the reason she keeps a distance.

The Big Little Lies actress has spoken about her relationship with them on a handful of occasions.

In 2018, she opened up about her adopted kids' choice to be Scientologists.

"They are adults," Kidman said in an interview with WHO magazine. "They are able to make their own decisions. They have made choices to be Scientologists and as a mother, and it's my job to love them. And I am an example of that tolerance and that's what I believe — that no matter what your child does, the child has love and the child has to know there is available love and I'm open here."

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Meanwhile, Connor told Woman's Day in 2014, "I love my mum. I don't care what people say. I know that me and mum are solid. I love her a lot".

READ MORE: Nicole Kidman's four kids: What are they up to now?

Kidman went on to marry country singer Keith Urban in 2006. The couple are the parents to two daughters: Sunday, 12, and Faith, 10.

What does Bella Cruise do?

She owns a company called 'Bella Kidman Cruise' where she sells t-shirts and tote bags.

Bella Kidman Cruise.

Is Bella Cruise still married?

She sure is!

Bella has been married to Max Parker since 2015. Parker is an IT consultant and the pair got married after less than a year of dating.

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Where is Connor Cruise now?

Connor is now a DJ and musician living in Florida.

In 2013, he released a song titled 'Closer to Heaven' and starred in 2008's Seven Pounds and 2012's Red Dawn . In March this year, he also announced he'd be starting a food Instagram account.

"Connor lives in Clearwater, which is the church's main hub. He still deejays but he has really become a big fishing guy. He's content with living a quieter life," a source told People in April this year.

Connor Cruise, 26, shared a rare photo of him on a fishing trip.

On June 9, he debuted a new look for his followers on social media.

"New face, who dis?" Connor captioned a selfie of him without his shaggy hair and thick beard.

Connor Cruise

Are Bella and Connor Cruise Scientologists?

They sure are!

In September 2019, Kidman opened up to The Sun about the highs and lows of being a parent.

"Motherhood is about the journey," she said. "There are going to be incredible peaks and valleys, whether you are an adopting mother or a birth mother. What a child needs is love. They have made choices to be Scientologists. It's our job as a parent to always offer unconditional love."

Who has custody of Bella and Connor Cruise?

When Tom and Kidman split, he retained custody of the children.

What does Suri Cruise look like now?

Suri keeps a low profile.

She was photographed on the streets of New York with Holmes in 2019.

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise on July 22, 2019.

The same year, Holmes shared a black-and-white photo of her posing with Suri on Instagram.

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In April this year, the Dawson's Creek actress shared several pics for Suri's 15th birthday.

"Happy 15th Birthday Sweetheart! I love you!!!!!!!! ❤️💕😘 I can't believe you are already 15," Holmes captioned the slideshow of images on Instagram.

Katie Holmes Suri Cruise 15th birthday

Does Bella Cruise have social media?

Bella joined Instagram in 2018. She keeps her account filled with pieces of her artwork. You can follow her at @bellakidmancruise.

Does Connor Cruise have social media?

He sure does! You can follow him on @theconnorcruise.

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Bella Cruise on her relationship with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman

DESPITE rarely being seen together, Bella Cruise says she’s close with her movie star parents, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

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DESPITE rarely being seen together, Bella Cruise says she’s close with her movie star parents, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

“Of course [we talk], they’re my parents,” Bella told New Idea of their relationship, adding that anyone who believes estrangement rumours is “full of sh*t.”

Tom and Nicole adopted Bella in 1993 and ended their 10-year marriage in 2001.

At the time, Bella and their son Connor (whom the pair adopted in 1995) opted to live with their father.

Nicole eventually left the Church of Scientology and married Keith Urban , while Tom married Katie Holmes (the couple divorced in 2012).

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise with their children Connor and Isabella in 1996.

Last September, Bella, 23, secretly tied the knot with Max Parker, 29, and has been quietly living in London.

When asked if they’ve distanced themselves from that glamorous life, Parker weighed in with, “Yeah, you could say that. It’s more [of a] weird [situation] for everyone else.”

While the couple have only been married for six months, they’re already planning to expand their family.

“I’m 23, so we’ll see [when the time is right to start a family],” Bella said. “I’m still a baby myself!”

Happy couple: Bella and Max Parker.

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Katie Holmes at 45: The story of an actress who seemed destined for stardom until she met Tom Cruise

The ‘dawson’s creek’ star is still an enigma: after a promising start that included working with hollywood’s most renowned directors, the most talked-about marriage of its time altered her plans.

Katie Holmes and her then-fiancé Tom Cruise at the London premiere of 'War of the Worlds' in June 2005.

If someone awoke now from a coma they went into in the early 2000s, they would expect Dawson’s Creek (1998-2003) stars James Van de Beek and Katie Holmes (who turns 45 this Monday) to be actors with successful, established careers. But it was Joshua Jackson who turned into a TV star with a few outstanding series under his belt like Fringe , The Affair and Mr. Death , and Michelle Williams is the one who became one of her generation’s best actresses, thanks to her roles in Brokeback Mountain (2005), My Week with Marilyn (2011) and The Fabelmans (2022). Meanwhile, James Van Der Beek’s great legacy is a crying meme and Katie Holmes reigns in fashion magazines but is ignored by film magazines. Hardly anyone could name three of her movies from the last decade, but fashionistas could mention a look of hers that they admire.

Pictures of her went viral the day she hailed a cab wearing a jacket that revealed her cashmere bra underneath. The Khaité bra, which cost $545.42 (€500), sold out in an hour; shortly thereafter, an inexpensive version was available at Zara. The reason for Holmes’s change in status from actress to fashion icon is surprising: Tom Cruise. Her relationship with the megastar —the couple was nicknamed TomKat— was so controversial that Vanity Fair magazine claimed that the pairing was the result of a Scientology casting process .

Whether that is true or not, the relationship clearly did change the public’s perception of them both and irrevocably degraded Holmes’s career. Before her marriage, she had worked with directors such as Ang Lee, Curtis Hanson and Christopher Nolan. After the divorce, she has not appeared in any memorable projects.

“What we had stumbled upon”

Holmes was born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1978; she is the youngest of five children and has four brothers. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy and had been admitted to Columbia University, but her real vocation was acting. She sent an audition tape to the casting call for Ang Lee’s The Ice Storm (1997) and got the part. She made her debut on screen in a big way, opposite Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. “I thought things were going to be really fun. My first day in L.A. was January 21, 1996. My mom and I were driving on Santa Monica Boulevard and saw a big sign that said ‘Golden Globes.’ So we went and sat on the bleachers in the rain to watch movie stars arrive. We couldn’t believe what we had stumbled upon.”

Katie Holmes, James Van Der Beek, Michelle Williams and Joshua Jackson in a promotional image from ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ the show that made them famous.

Back then, she probably couldn’t imagine how often she herself would walk that same red carpet. But the phone didn’t ring again as quickly as she had hoped, and she came to believe that her career was over. As she told The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon , “I thought, ‘Oh, well, that might be it.’’ You know, ‘That might be all there is.’ But it was okay, ‘cause I was like, ‘You know what, that’s okay. Like, that was an amazing experience.’ And I can, like, tell my grandkids and I’ll be fine.” But the success wasn’t going to fade so quickly. Another of her auditions had captivated Kevin Williamson, who spearheaded the 1990s slasher movie revival as the writer of Scream (1996). At the time, Williamson was looking for stars for Dawson’s Creek .

“My first encounter with Katie Holmes was when I was watching a videotape her mother sent us,” Williamson stated. “The tape showed Katie in her basement in Ohio, auditioning for the role of Joey in Dawson’s Creek in which her mother played Dawson. After watching it, everyone in the room was speechless.” Williamson is effusive in his praise of the actress: “To meet her is to fall instantly under her spell. She is a rare gem: hypnotic, intelligent, funny, sweet, shy, boisterous, elusive, talented, beautiful, soulful, elegant, sophisticated, innocent, naïve, comical, feminine, childlike, loving, kind, reliable, caring, protective, generous...”

Holmes was soon gracing the covers of magazines like Seventeen and Rolling Stone . Dawson’s Creek became a small phenomenon that captured a generation of viewers eager for a more adult teen fiction than usual. Let’s not forget that it was the first to show a homosexual kiss, a historical milestone in American television, and the series approached topics like addiction and death less prudishly than usual. At the center of the phenomenon was Joey Potter (played by Holmes), the apex of a love triangle, but not a sexualized character. She was serious, focused, a good student, a good friend —in short, a far cry from life’s Brenda Walshes and Kelly Kapowskis.

Actress Katie Holmes at the premiere of 'Go' in Los Angeles in 1999

“I didn’t want to be the sexy young thing. I am not sexy. I used to have a friend of mine come to all my photo shoots to make sure that they didn’t try to make me that way,” she told Glamour . At the time Holmes was in a relationship with costar Joshua Jackson. Hollywood was experiencing the umpteenth boom of cinema by and for teenagers at the time, and the industry was eager to get its hands on the show’s four leading ladies. Holmes took advantage of the moment and cleverly combined independent films like Doug Liman’s Go with her discoverer Kevin Williamson’s horror movie Teaching Mrs. Tingle , and high-aspiration films, such as the dazzling Wonder Boys where he shared the cast with Michael Douglas, Frances McDormand, Robert Downey Jr. and Tobey Maguire. After Dawson’s Creek ended in 2003, Holmes began her new life with a blockbuster, Batman Begins , in which she played a role created specifically by Christopher Nolan for the film: Rachel Dawes, Bruce Wayne’s first love. The stage seemed set for Katie Holmes to become one of the great stars of the 21st century.

And then Tom showed up.

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In early 2005 Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise began a whirlwind romance. According to Vanity Fair , the relationship was orchestrated by the Church of Scientology, to which Cruise belongs, at all times. After the “failures” of his relationships with Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz, they were looking for a more “malleable” profile, the magazine reported. There was a clue was given in a 2004 Seventeen magazine article in which Holmes (then engaged to actor Chris Klein, star of American Pie, whom she dated for three years) stated that, as a teenager, she believed she would end up marrying Tom Cruise.

Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise and Oprah Winfrey at the Vanity Fair post-Oscars party in 2007.

Six months later, Klein and Holmes announced their breakup and Cruise and Holmes were spotted together for the first time in Rome. The TomKat phenomenon was born, much to the media’s delight. " “When I met Tom I was completely in love and, yes, I admired him growing up – he’s Tom Cruise!” she told The New York Times . A few weeks after the couple’s first photo together went public, Tom Cruise appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s show. Who doesn’t remember that? The interview that became an example of how to trash your public image. Moments like Tom Cruise getting down on his knees, grabbing the host’s hands and jumping on the couch became popular and led people to believe that he had lost his mind (including Oprah herself, who exclaimed that outright).

Nearly 20 years later, perhaps most reprehensible and memorable was the way he dragged his future wife onto the set as if she lacked her own identity: Cruise left the set, went to the dressing room and ushered her in. Whether she was prepared or not, she looked really uncomfortable, and the situation seemed embarrassing.

Few people talked about The War of the Worlds , the film Cruise was promoting at the time (which was equally successful based on its own merits and the name of its director, Steven Spielberg), and Paramount ended up walking away from what was then its golden goose.

In love with publicity

But nothing could stop that tsunami of love. Cruise proposed to Holmes with a five-carat yellow diamond ring at a restaurant atop the Eiffel Tower. It was all so giddy and over-the-top that the usually not-at-all catty People magazine conducted a poll, asking its readers whether the romance was real or a publicity stunt (62 percent voted it was a stunt). Tina Brown wrote a Washington Post an article titled “It’s Only Publicity Love” and the Boston Globe declared, “Sure They’re in Love—with Publicity.”

Katie Holmes and then-boyfriend Chris Klein at the premiere of 'American Pie 2' in Los Angeles.

Their wedding was a series of excesses. It was held at the Odescalchi castle 35 kilometers (about 22 miles) north of Rome amid ringbearers, flower girls and torchlights; the guest list included Will Smith, Jim Carrey, Jennifer Lopez, John Travolta and David Beckham and Victoria Beckham. That fairytale wedding marked the beginning of the decline of both actors’ careers. It was almost definitive in Holmes’s case. In the Cruise’s case, it began a period of wandering in the desert from which he struggled to recover. If their wedding caused a stir, the birth of their daughter Suri attracted even more interest. We saw their daughter for the first time on the October 2006 cover of Vanity Fair . It was the magazine’s second best-selling issue (the first featured Jennifer Aniston’s confessions following her divorce from Brad Pitt).

Mrs. Cruise’s career

Katie Holmes’ appearances were limited to smiling after her husband and her films were increasingly irrelevant. In an incomprehensible decision, she gave up her role in a new Batman installment and the part went to Maggie Gyllenhaal. According to Holmes, she preferred to star in the comedy Mad Money (2008); according to Hollywood rumors, Cruise did not want her to act in the most important film of the year while he did not.

Holmes starred in more and more inconsequential films, and her most famous appearances were no longer on the red carpet, but in the front row at fashion shows. Those who believed that the couple had no future together had to wait six years to be proven right: in June 2012, the pair divorced. Like their wedding and their parenthood, rumors surrounded their split. People said that a clause in the divorce settlement established that she could no longer be seen in public with another man for five years and could not talk about her marriage or Scientology; otherwise, she would lose €5 million ($5,454,250). “She is allowed to go out with people, but not in public places or in view of the media, and she should not allow any boyfriend to be near her daughter Suri,” the leaks claimed.

Katie Holmes is now more of a fashion icon than a screen icon; here, she strolls around New York just a few days ago.

That ceased to be considered a rumor when an open secret was confirmed: her relationship at the time with actor Jamie Foxx. After the divorce, no images of Cruise with his daughter have surfaced, although the teenager is one of the most photographed celebrity daughters and the actor is one of the media’s most scrutinized men.

Holmes did not try to resurrect her career, like so many stars who take their foot off the gas to start a family. Her most recent films have not sparked any interest. Only her role as Jackie Kennedy in The Kennedys and her appearance as a “slutty pumpkin” in How I Met Your Mother merited media attention.

In the past year, Holmes has been more focused on Broadway, directing very personal projects and raising Suri. The dazzling teenager from Ohio is now the mother of a teenager with whom she lies on the couch to watch Dawson’s Creek ; as she has stated on more than one occasion, that is her life’s most important work. Now, she alone runs that life.

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Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise's Daughter Bella Celebrates the End of Summer With Rare Selfie

Isabella "bella" kidman cruise, the daughter of exes nicole kidman and tom cruise, recently shared a rare snap of herself to instagram and noted, "what a summer.".

Your mission: Check out this new selfie shared by Nicole Kidman  and Tom Cruise 's daughter.

Isabella "Bella" Kidman Cruise , 30, posted a rare snap of herself to Instagram Sept. 17 to mark the end of the season. The photo showed Bella gazing at the camera while wearing a white ensemble and some layered necklaces—with her captioning the picture, "What a summer." 

While the artist often shares her work with her social media followers, she doesn't upload pictures of herself as frequently. In fact, her last selfie appeared to be in March, when she gave a peek at her new ‘do . And while fans are used to seeing Bella's parents up on the big screen, she seems to prefer staying out of the limelight—with her last public appearance being in 2021 when she attended an art exhibition in London hosted by  Courtney Love . 

Nicole and Tom are also protective when it comes to the privacy of Bella and her 28-year-old brother  Connor Cruise —who the stars adopted while they were married from 1990 to 2001—and have said little about them publicly.

"I'm very private about all that," the  Moulin Rouge  actress told Australian outlet  Who  in 2018. "I have to protect all those relationships. I know 150 per cent that I would give up my life for my children because it's what my purpose is."

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Nicole also shares daughters  Sunday Kidman Urban , 15, and  Faith Kidman Urban , 12, with husband Keith Urban , and Tom is the father of 17-year-old daughter Suri Cruise , who he welcomed with ex-wife Katie Holmes .

To see more photos of Bella and Connor from over the years, keep reading.

Connor is seen golfing with friends in June 2023.

Connor goes golfing in April 2023.

Connor appears on a fishing trip in 2019.

Connor attends the Diesel Womenswear Fall/Winter 2023/24 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week in February 2023.

Bella appears in a 2021 selfie.

Connor shared this childhood pic of himself with Bella on Instagram in 2019, writing, "Day 1 homies."

"Throwback time," Connor captioned this childhood pic of himself and Bella, which he shared on Instagram in 2016.

Connor appears on a fishing trip in 2018.

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Connor celebrates his 21st birthday at The Pool After Dark at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City New Jersey in February 2016.

Connor DJs in the booth at Temple Nightclub in San Francisco in January 2016.

Tom and Connor watch the Maryland Terrapins play against the Connecticut Huskies during the NCAA Women's Final Four Semifinal at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida in April 2015.

Connor attends the Emirates marquee during Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in November 2013.

Tom and Connor attend Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in October 2013.

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Tom, Connor and Jeffrey Katzenberg attend an NBA game between the New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena) in Los Angeles in March 2011.

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s adopted daughter, Bella, shared a rare social media snap of herself on Monday.

The rarely-photographed artist, 30, showed off her nose ring as she smoldered at the camera while reflecting on the last few months of the year.

“What a summer,” she captioned the photo, which was shared to her Instagram Story .

Bella, the eldest child of the Hollywood stars, wore a lacy sheer blouse over a black top and accessorized with a chic black beret.

She also rocked a fresh face of makeup, opting for just a light swipe of mascara on her eyelashes, a touch of blush on her cheeks, and bushy brushed-up brows.

Bella topped off her look with a red lip.

Bella Kidman Cruise in a new selfie.

Bella also shared an Instagram video of an ocean sunset, captioning the post, “In my element 🌊.”

The illustrator, who often uses her social media account to share her abstract masterpieces, tends to keep a low profile – but does like to switch up her ‘do.

In March, she surprised followers when she debuted her new choppy haircut in another rare selfie on Instagram.

Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and their kids Bella and Connor as babies.

Bella is known for experimenting with different hairstyles, from dying her hair blond or red to rocking a chic bob or a short fringe.

The designer, who launched a clothing line in 2018 and lives in London with husband Max Parker, rarely shares glimpses of her personal life and steers clear of high-profile events.

Tom, 61, and Kidman, 56, adopted Bella and her brother Connor, 28, during their 11-year marriage. The “Big Little Lies” alum and “Top Gun” star divorced in 2001.

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Kidman has previously addressed Bella and Connor’s decision to follow in their father’s footsteps and practice Scientology, sharing that she is supportive.

“They are adults,” the actress said in a 2018 interview with Who.com . “They are able to make their own decisions. They have made choices to be Scientologists and as a mother, it’s my job to love them. And I am an example of that tolerance and that’s what I believe – that no matter what your child does, the child has love and the child has to know there is available love and I’m open here.”

After her split from Tom, Kidman married Keith Urban, 55, in 2006 and the couple welcomed two daughters: Sunday, 15, and Faith, 12. Kidman gave birth to Sunday in 2008 and welcomed Faith via surrogate two years later.

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Rumors have swirled for years that Bella is estranged from her parents, though she shut down the rumors in 2016.

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“Of course [we talk], they’re my parents,” Bella told New Idea  of her relationship with Tom and Kidman, adding that anyone who believes the gossip is “full of s–t.”

However, she added fuel to the fire when she only thanked her youngest daughters during her awards show acceptance speeches in  2017  and  2018 .

Bella Cruise in a selfie.

But all seemed fine when Kidman thanked “all” her children while accepting her 2018 Critics’ Choice award.

Meanwhile, Tom seems to maintain a good relationship with Connor as the father-son duo joined forces at the actor’s New York City promotional event for “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning” in July.

The “Jerry Maguire” alum also shares daughter Suri, 17, with ex-wife Katie Holmes, whom he was married to from 2006 to 2012.

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During the entire Katie Holmes - Tom Cruise divorce saga thus far, we've noticed how much Katie has focused her attentions on her fashion endeavors ( not to mention her daughter Suri ). So it comes as no surprise that even before serving Tom with divorce papers asking for full custody, the mother also took a big step to protect her fashion line Holmes & Yang: She fired Tom's daughter from the company.

A source tells The Hollywood Reporter that Bella, Tom's 19-year-old adopted daughter from his marriage to Nicole Kidman, was abruptly fired from her post at Holmes & Yang just two months before Katie decided to formally end the marriage . According to the source, the decision seemed out of the blue:

There was never any trouble between them. Bella called Katie ‘Mom.’ She was fired out of the blue, and once Katie filed for divorce, it all made sense. This was a carefully planned ambush. Katie didn’t want Bella working for her anymore because she was Tom’s kid.

Some have taken Katie's actions as a sign that she was gearing up to leave Tom for months before the surprising announcement. While we can only speculate on that matter, we do know that the recent divorcee has certainly had fashion on the brain during the months leading up to the split. During an interview in the August issue of Elle , Katie announced that Holmes & Yang will be hitting the runway come September Fashion Week . So at least now that the whole divorce thing is out of the way ( they settled today! ), she can continue to focus her energies on her fashion endeavors.

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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were a famous Hollywood couple in the mid-2000s. But six years into their marriage, Katie filed for divorce while Tom was on a film set.

Tom Cruise had a very public dating history from early on in his acting career. Between a short dalliance with Cher in 1985 and more severe relationships that led to marriage on more than one occasion.

Tom was no stranger to relationships under constant scrutiny from fans and media reporters alike. His first marriage was to actress Mimi Rogers in 1987. The couple was together for three years before their divorce.

Actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes arrive at the David di Donatello Italian film awards ceremony on April 29, 2005 in Rome, Italy | Source: Getty Images

Actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes arrive at the David di Donatello Italian film awards ceremony on April 29, 2005 in Rome, Italy | Source: Getty Images

Following his divorce from Mimi, he married Nicole Kidman, and they were together for 11 years. Soon after the end of the marriage, Tom began dating another actress, Penélope Cruz, in 2001. But they didn’t get married and broke up three years later.

HOW TOM AND KATIE MET

Tom and Katie’s relationship had an unusually public beginning. The couple met late in 2005, and Tom asked Katie out on a date. A few weeks into their relationship, the couple was spotted hand-in-hand while in Rome, Italy.

Tom declared his love for Katie on the Oprah Winfrey Show by shouting “I’m in love!” and jumping on Oprah’s couch. The couple was affectionately referred to as “TomKat” by their fans and became one of the most talked-about Hollywood couples of the mid-2000s.

FROM CATHOLIC TO SCIENTOLOGIST

Tom was a well-known Scientologist by the time he began dating Katie. He revealed the secretive religion to Katie early on in the relationship, who was excited to learn about her new boyfriend’s religion.

Tom Cruise (right) and Katie Holmes were wed just after sunset on November 18, 2006 at Odescalchi Castle overlooking Lake Braccino outside of Rome, Italy | Source: Getty Images

Tom Cruise (right) and Katie Holmes were wed just after sunset on November 18, 2006 at Odescalchi Castle overlooking Lake Braccino outside of Rome, Italy | Source: Getty Images

While at the London premiere of “Batman Begins” in June 2005, Katie told reporters that she would take Scientology classes, despite being raised Catholic. Katie’s friends from her hometown in Toledo, Ohio, were not so sure about the sudden change in faith.

Regardless of the doubts, Katie dove headfirst into the Church of Scientology. She even began taking interviews alongside 29-year-old Jessica Rodriguez, her Scientology chaperone. Jessica traveled with Katie and kept an eye on Katie's answers during the interviews.

TOM AND KATIE’S ENGAGEMENT

Tom proposed to Katie at the Eiffel Tower in Paris early into their relationship. The couple announced their engagement at a press conference just hours after Katie said yes to the proposal. Tom said :

“It’s definitely love and France. I’ve never felt like this before. She’s an extraordinary woman and I love her very much. My family is doing well and I’m just very happy.”

Katie Holmes, Suri Cruise and Tom Cruise visit Charles River Basin on October 10, 2009 in Cambridge, Massachusetts | Source: Getty Images

Katie Holmes, Suri Cruise and Tom Cruise visit Charles River Basin on October 10, 2009 in Cambridge, Massachusetts | Source: Getty Images

THE COUPLE WELCOMED THEIR BABY GIRL

While engaged, Tom and Katie welcomed their baby, Suri Cruise, in April 2006. Suri was Katie’s first child. But Tom shared twins Conor and Bella Cruise with his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman.

The couple kept details about her birth secret. But despite this, the announcement of her birth created a frenzy of adoring fans outside their home.

“TOMKAT’S” STAR-STUDDED WEDDING IN ITALY

Soon after Suri’s birth, Katie and Tom decided to marry in Rome, Italy. The city where they had first been spotted hand-in-hand just over a year earlier. Katie wore an off-the-shoulder Georgio Armani wedding gown. The wedding was a star-studded event with celebrities like Will, Jada Smith, and Jenniffer Lopez.

Tom Cruise is seen filming a scene for "Oblivion" on June 12, 2012 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Tom Cruise is seen filming a scene for "Oblivion" on June 12, 2012 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

HOW EVERYTHING STARTED GOING WRONG

Six years into the marriage, rumors began circulating that “Tomkat” was not a genuine union. Allegations were rife about Katie choosing acting roles based on what the Church of Scientology would approve.

Sources reported that Katie was no longer happy with the life she had with Tom, “She no longer had the life she wanted, in terms of her career, her way of life, everything.” Reports also surfaced that Katie was no longer comfortable in the world of Scientology.

A source still affiliated with the Church of Scientology said , “Katie has not been nearly as involved with Scientology in recent months.” A second source further explained , “Going forward, Scientology will likely not be playing a major role in her life.”

However, religion was not the only reason for her discontent. Katie was a rising 26-year-old actress when she began her relationship with Tom. But by the time she filed for divorce, her career had slowed down drastically.

Tom Cruise and Olga Kurylenko are seen on the movie set of "Oblivion" on June 12, 2012 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Tom Cruise and Olga Kurylenko are seen on the movie set of "Oblivion" on June 12, 2012 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

THE END OF THE MARRIAGE

Everything changed for the couple in June 2011. Tom was filming the sci-fi thriller “Oblivion” in Iceland when he received news of Katie filing for divorce. Just 11 days after the shocking revelation, Tom and Katie announced that they had settled.

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Before Katie filed for divorce while in New York City, she had to obtain a disposable phone to call her attorney. This allowed her to prepare for the divorce without Tom or any of his staff finding out about her plans.

The divorce settlement gave Katie primary custody of Suri, while Tom had visitation rights. This meant that Katie could settle in New York City with Suri, leaving Tom to travel to visit her. Through her attorney, Katie released a statement asking for privacy.

THE ENSUING POST-DIVORCE DRAMA

Reports on an ensuing custody battle surrounded the couple as soon as the divorce was announced. According to the International Business Times, a close friend to Katie reported that she was terrified of Tom gaining access to their daughter Suri and luring her back into Scientology.

 Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise enjoy a night at American Ballet Theater at Lincoln Center on May 21, 2018 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise enjoy a night at American Ballet Theater at Lincoln Center on May 21, 2018 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Tom denied these allegations, claiming that he would never need to protect Suri from the religion. Despite Tom not being seen with Suri for years, he often spoke with her over the phone. “You have to work at it,” he said. “I’ve gotten very good at it. I tell wonderful stories.”

The custody battle did not change Katie’s primary custody to Suri. Katie continued to raise her in New York City and kept her from the Church of Scientology. Tom still has not seen Suri for years.

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Katie Holmes' lawyer dismisses rumors of 'uncertain future' as $400K annual child support from Tom Cruise ends

N EW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Katie Holmes ' lawyer is dispelling the rumor that the ‘Dawson Creek' star is worried about her finances now that the hefty child support amount from her ex-husband Tom Cruise is ending soon. 

Following Holmes' divorce from her Scientologist husband in 2012, Cruise was asked to pay $400k in annual child support to Holmes for their only daughter, Suri. 

However, as Suri is turning 18 on April 18, Holmes would not be receiving the six-figure sum as mandated by the court.

Earlier this week, a source claimed to In Touch per The Things that Holmes is stressing over her finances now that they'd no longer receive the amount. They also claimed that the 45-year-old star is looking for work as Suri would be starting college in the upcoming session.

However, Holmes' lawyer, Jonathan W Wolfe, Esq, recently dismissed the claims in a statement to RadarOnline on Friday, March 1, and said, "The story is riddled with falsehoods."

Wolfe slammed the tipster's speculation and said, "One would hope there would be more newsworthy items to cover, and publications would avoid reporting as 'facts' claims from anonymous sources peddling such obvious misrepresentations."

Sources claim Katie Holmes is reportedly ‘looking for roles'

Insiders claimed that Katie is reportedly anxious over the prospect of Cruise's yearly child support ending this year. The mother-and-daughter duo are reportedly receiving $400k annually, which roughly translates to $33,333.33 per month.

An insider recently claimed to In Touch that, "For years, Katie's enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, thanks to Tom's consistent support."

The tipster added, "But as their child nears adulthood, both mother and daughter are facing an uncertain future," before adding, "It's a terrifying prospect - going from an amazing standard of living to a question mark overnight!"

The insider added, "Dawson's Creek royalties don't hold a candle to what Mission: Impossible generates!" before claiming, "She's actively looking for roles and is eager to throw herself back into the industry full-time."

Referring to the NDA that restricted Holmes from spilling all secrets from her high-profile marriage with Cruise, the tipster dished, "And don't forget the non-disclosure agreement she signed - it's set to expire, too. If things get tough, Katie could cash in by penning a tell-all book!"

Holmes has, nevertheless, come back to the spotlight after appearing in several movies throughout the last few years.

In 2022, she starred in films like ‘Brahms: The Boy II,' ‘The Secret: Dare to Dream' and ‘Alone Together.' In 2023, she starred in ‘Rare Objects.' 

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Fans were, however, not buying into the tipster's theory that Katie Holmes was concerned about money. 

One of the social media users said on Facebook , "I don't buy Holmes is worried about money. She's been working for years and I'm sure she's smart enough that she didn't blow all the support money either."

Someone else said, "If she was smart she invested a lot of it wisely so she & her daughter would flourish beyond the time limit of support."

"She walked away with millions when she left him," remarked another netizen. Another fan remarked, "That's an unreal amount of child support. A real ridiculous amount smh."

"$400k per year doesn't sound like much for Tom Cruise," added another.

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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She’s officially joining the fashion world! Bella Cruise — Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise ‘s adopted daughter — recently announced that she launched a new fashion brand titled BKC . “Welcome to BKC — a new clothing line by Bella Kidman Cruise,” a statement on the brand’s new site read.

“Bella has been an artist her entire life. Her go-to medium is marker on paper with her inspiration for her artwork drawn largely from friends, fashion, and music,” the message continued. “It has been a life-long dream of Bella’s to put her art onto clothing; her brand new t-shirt collection is the first glimpse in the realization of this dream, with many more to come in the near future.”

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The Astrid print t-Shirt in cement.

The 25-year-old’s debut collection features six different t-shirts ranging from white to navy to black, and they all showcase one of Bella’s hand-drawn creations. Each design has a fun, eclectic feel to it and would definitely make a unique addition to anyone’s wardrobe. The crew-neck shirts all ring up at $85.

The artist has previously pursued a career in the makeup artistry and graduated from West London’s Delmar Academy of Make-up and Hair. However, she has since gone down the design path and has focused on her art. Back in 2006, after Tom married Katie Holmes, Bella went on to work for Katie’s clothing line Holmes and Yang, so she has some fashion experience.

Nicole and Tom adopted Bella and brother Connor Cruise and the kids’ relationship with their mother has been difficult. Nicole received major backlash for failing to mention her two adoptive children in her Golden Globes speech back in January, only thanking her two younger daughters whom she shares with husband Keith Urban. “First cab off the rank, that means my daughters are still awake so [Sunday], Faith, I love you. I’m bringing this home to you babies,” she said during her speech.

Many have speculated that Bella and Connor’s involvement in the Church of Scientology has driven a wedge between them and their mother. But with the announcement of her new clothing line and the brand’s name including “Kidman,” maybe all is well between the mother-daughter duo. This is the first time Bella has officially used her mother’s last name.

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Using L. Ron Hubbard's "attack, don't defend" strategy, Holmes even fired Tom Cruise's older daughter weeks before filing for divorce; opposite tack from Nicole Kidman.

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Katie Holmes 'Biggest Nightmare' Scientology History, Say Experts

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In filing for divorce from Tom Cruise — and apparently blindsiding him — amid indications she doesn’t want her daughter raised a Scientologist and is seeking sole custody, Katie Holmes has made it clear that she is taking a very different tack from Nicole Kidman, who split up with Cruise in 2001.

Kidman effectively lost the two children she adopted with Cruise when the kids chose to live with their father after the divorce. She has said it was the kids’ decision to stay with Cruise but has never explained why.

“With Katie, it’s like she’s taking a leaf from [Church of Scientology founder]  L. Ron Hubbard ‘s own playbook,” says Marc Headley, an ex-Scientologist who fled the church with the help of police in 2005 after years spent working closely with Cruise and his close friend, Scientology’s powerful and feared chairman, David Miscavige. “Hubbard always said, ‘Attack, don’t defend.’ ”

Holmes appears more aggressive and fearless than those who have taken steps to distance themselves from the church or have “blown” — Scientology parlance for leaving the church — according to one-time key members of the church who have left, many after years of soul searching, and endured what they claim was often harassment, intimidation and being cut off from their families.

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But some of Holmes’ apparent courage could stem from the fact that many of the high-ranking Scientologists who ran interference for Cruise during his marriage to Kidman and often discouraged or intimidated mainstream media from reporting on Scientology have left the church. A number of them are now actively working against Miscavige and Cruise by spilling church secrets to the very reporters they once threatened.

Even Jenna Miscavige Hill , David Miscavige’s niece, who left the church in 2005, issued a statement Tuesday in support of Holmes and any concern she has over her daughter’s involvement in the church.

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“My experience in growing up in Scientology is that it is both mentally and at times physically abusive,” Jenna said. “I was allowed to see my parents only once a week at best — sometimes not for years. We got a lousy education from unqualified teachers, forced labor, long hours, forced confessions, being held in rooms, not to mention the mental anguish of trying to figure out all of the conflicting information they force upon you as a young child. … As a mother myself, I offer my support to Katie and wish for her all the strength she will need to do what is best for her and her daughter.”

Still, Holmes’ decision to file for divorce from Cruise in New York state and ask for sole legal custody and primary physical custody of their 6-year-old daughter, Suri, sent a strong message, ex-members say, that she isn’t cowed by Cruise and his reputation as a prominent member of what has long been considered a powerful and litigious organization. Holmes has hired Allan Mayefsky , a high-powered matrimonial lawyer with experience handling difficult divorces who is known to play cases out in the media, as well as New Jersey divorce lawyer Jonathan Wolfe .

Requests for comment from Holmes attorneys were not immediately returned.

“Katie ambushed Tom Cruise and in so doing outwitted some of the most controlling people on Earth,” says Karen De La Carriere , who was once one of the most powerful executives in Scientology and was married to Heber Jentzsch , Scientology’s longtime president who mysteriously hasn’t been seen in years. De La Carriere shocked the church by leaving in 2010 and telling secrets in anti-Miscavige blogs — including her claim that she was kept for six months against her will at the secretive church base camp near Hemet, Calif. “I have no doubt that she’s being tailed by them. It’s par for the course. But she had to have planned this very carefully, right down to using disposable cell phones and laptops to throw people off her trail. It had to have been a very cloak-and-dagger operation.”

A former Scientologist with close ties to members of Cruise’s family says his adopted daughter Isabella worked for Holmes at her clothing line, Holmes and Yang, and was abruptly fired about two months ago.

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“There was never any trouble between them,” says the source. “Bella called Katie ‘Mom.’ She was fired out of the blue, and once Katie filed for divorce, it all made sense. This was a carefully planned ambush. Katie didn’t want Bella working for her anymore because she was Tom’s kid.”

Backed by her family, according to sources, especially her father, who is a divorce attorney, and perhaps emboldened by the increasing critiques and exposés of the church by former top members, Holmes is standing up to Scientology in a way that was almost unthinkable in 2001.

“This was a very bold move on Katie’s part, but at the same time she knows these are different times and she has more support,” says De La Carriere, who joined the church’s elite and secretive Sea Organization in the early 1970s at the invitation of Hubbard, who died in 1986, and is the last surviving top “auditor” to be trained by him. (Auditing is a form of counseling central to Scientology philosophy.)

“By filing for sole custody of Suri, she’s making it very clear she’s not going to let what happened with Nicole Kidman happen to her,” says De La Carriere.

Holmes has the advantage of going up against an organization that has been significantly weakened during the past decade, as an increasing number of high-level Scientologists such as Marty Rathbun and Mike Rinder have defected. Together, Rathbun and Rinder were considered the second- and third-most powerful church officials under Miscavige and took care of troublesome legal and media issues, among them Cruise’s divorce from Kidman. The pair have been described as one of the church’s most effective weapons by ex-Scientologists and in many media accounts.

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“They don’t have the resources or the people to help them attack the way they used to because so many key people have blown,” says Amy Scobee , whose mother signed her over to Scientology when she was 15 and who went on to run the church’s Celebrity Centres before leaving in 2005 because she did not like Miscavige. Scobee also knew Cruise well and hired his household staff (who were Scientologists) when he was married to Kidman.

“Marty and Mike are irreplaceable,” says Scobee. “They were tough. They understood Scientology, and they knew how to take care of business. Scientology can hire all the lawyers they want now, but they won’t hold a candle to Marty and Mike. The people Miscavige needs to help him with the Tom and Katie mess are now on the outside working against them.”

In response to previous reports in The Hollywood Reporter that cited Scobee’s accounts of her experiences, the church attacked her credibility, saying she was dismissed from the church for gross malfeasance.

Hundreds of people including high-level leaders have left — or tried to leave — the Church of Scientology, especially in the past six to seven years, as dissatisfaction with Miscavige has intensified. Many defectors, most of whom remain loyal to Hubbard’s legacy and teachings, have accused Miscavige — variously in the press, in books and, in the case of Headley, in a lawsuit filed in 2009 — of being violent, of abusing adult and child labor laws at the Hemet base camp and of focusing too much on fund-raising.

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Even Rupert Murdoch tweeted this week that the church was “evil” and “creepy” in a move some saw as proof that the media should no longer fear reporting about the church. Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera followed the boss’ tweet with one of his own on Monday, asking, “Does Scientology have special program to provide cover for closeted gay superstars?”

Holmes has not commented yet on why she decided to file for divorce from Cruise, but the actor’s camp has indicated it was Holmes’ decision. Cruise issued a statement saying he was “deeply saddened.”

In contrast, Kidman has said that she was the one who was shocked by Cruise’s divorce petition in 2000, though she never took to Scientology during their 10-year marriage. She told Vanity Fair in 2002 that she was so upset by Cruise dumping her that she lay “crying in the fetal position on the floor” at one point.

Unlike Kidman, who kept quiet during her divorce from Cruise and has rarely commented publicly about it since, Holmes already has made a statement of sorts by filing her petition in New York and saying she wants full legal custody and primary residential custody of their Suri.

“Katie could blow Scientology wide open,” says Rathbun, who was in the church for 22 years before leaving in late 2004. Rathbun, who calls himself an “independent Scientologist” and writes a candid blog popular with former members, was Cruise’s auditor and handled Cruise’s divorce from Kidman.

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“If Tom’s smart, he won’t fight her on anything, even custody. He should just try to settle his way out of it,” says Rathbun. “She could press this sole-custody issue and litigate it, and that would be the biggest nightmare in the Church of Scientology’s history. It would be a circus they couldn’t survive.”

When THR cited Rathbun’s experience with Scientology in a previous article, the church also attacked his credibility, focusing partly on alleged personal transgressions.

In a statement regarding the defectors who spoke on the record to THR , Gary Soter , a Calabasas, Calif.-based attorney representing the organization, said: “All of these people are ex-communicated self-promoters who are sadly exploiting a private family matter for their own personal financial gain. The Church stands by its previous statements with respect to all of them. They cannot be believed given they have acquired no firsthand knowledge of the Church for many years and have a record of making false and/or misleading statements about the Church.”

Says Headley, who was once the head of film and video production for Scientology: “The church may be underestimating Katie. She knows how to play Tom, and she’s been doing it brilliantly. She knows he’s locked down up in Iceland shooting his movie and he can’t fly back to the U.S. to handle this.”

Cruise was filming Oblivion in Iceland but flew back to the U.S. on Tuesday, his 50th birthday. His longtime lawyer Bert Fields did not respond to requests for comment, but it has been reported that Cruise has hired Dennis Wasser to represent him in the divorce — the same attorney who represented him in the split from Kidman.

When asked if the church is advising Cruise in this matter, Soter responded: “The Church doesn’t comment on any individual parishioner or his or her spiritual journey. This is a private matter, and it is inappropriate for comment. The Church has respected and will continue to respect the privacy of both parties during this difficult period.”

Two former Scientologists who say they have a connection to both a member of the Holmes family and people still inside the church claim that Holmes’ family has been wary of Scientology from the start.

One reason for their concern might have been that it is a common Scientology practice to order members to cut off or “disconnect” from family members who disapprove of the church.

“Katie was monitored as if she lived under the Stasi,” says Rathbun. “It was not quite as bad for Nicole. But that’s how it is now.”

Because of Rathbun’s former status in Scientology, he says he is the go-to guy for people leaving the church. He told THR he got information about how Holmes has been spied on and reported on by Scientologists from people who defected as recently as three months ago. His well-read, no-holds-barred blog also contains detailed comments by many of them, a number of whom state their names.

“Church members are required to report on one another, especially if they see any infractions to the way the church believes you should lead your life,” says Rathbun. “Tom’s personal staff including his sisters are much more afraid of Miscavige than they are of Tom. They’ve reported every detail of Tom’s life to Miscavige for 15 years. Katie was always being watched. So is Tom.”

But even if Scientology is in a more precarious state than it was 10 years ago, these former members do not expect the church to necessarily abandon its trademark moves when it comes to trying to crush what it sees as the opposition. Nor does the church necessarily realize how the 24-hour news cycle and breaking-news gossip sites like TMZ have made some of its practices more transparent, ex-members say.

“Scientology is going to do to Katie what they always do in these situations,” says Headley, who wrote 2009’s Blown for Good: Behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology . “They’re going to put a thousand private investigators on her tail and dig through her garbage and talk to her staff even though they don’t have any real dirt on her.”

Adds Headley: “Scientologists don’t know the world has changed. Miscavige lives in a bubble. They are still using Hubbard’s playbook for strategy that was written in the 1950s and doesn’t work too well in the age of the Internet.”

On the allegations that Holmes has been being followed by the organization, Soter wrote: “There is no truth whatsoever to the reports that the Church of Scientology has sent anyone to follow Katie Holmes. The cars and individuals widely reported in the media as looking suspicious were not sent by the Church.

“We understand that the media has now confirmed that the ‘suspicious’ men outside of Katie Holmes’ residence were actually working for Katie Holmes (see, e.g. latest Inside Editio n report),” he wrote. “Yet, one of the people that you interviewed confidently reported on his blog that the Church had hired security guards to follow Katie Holmes and that the Church and its attorneys were engaged in artful lying. I would consider any re-publication of alleged information from these sources to be made in reckless disregard of the truth.”

Rathbun, Rinder, De La Carriere, Scobee and Headley told THR they are still sometimes confronted, threatened or followed by people sent by the church years after having left Scientology. All of them, as well as other ex-Scientologists who did not want to go on the record, say they have been disconnected from family members.

Says Rinder: “What Katie is doing is going to drive a wedge in a door that Scientology was trying to keep closed. She is going to stir up a media frenzy, and a lot of people are going to find out what a lot of us have known for years.”

Scobee says that the impending divorce — Cruise’s third — will be an embarrassment to Scientology. “The church is supposed to be about people improving their lives,” she says. “It’s supposed to help people with their marriages, not get divorced three times.”

De La Carriere says Holmes may be legitimately scared for her daughter because she claims Scientology deliberately turned the two adopted children of Cruise and Kidman against Kidman during and after the divorce.  

One anti-Scientology activist who has worked with church members after they left the organization recalls that Kidman called him during her divorce from Cruise. “Nicole reached out to us because there was really no one else to go to,” the source says. “It was very different back then, and she didn’t have anyone to go to for help and answers.”

Rathbun says Cruise was a “total gentleman” during his divorce from Kidman, and they split everything 50-50, including custody of their adopted daughter Isabella and son Connor.

But Rathbun says that then the organization, including all the staff members who work in Cruise’s Los Angeles home, began to quietly turn the kids against Kidman.  

Rathbun says he witnessed Tommy Davis , head of the church’s Celebrity Centre and the son of actress Anne Archer , feeding Isabella and Connor Cruise false information about their mother so as to turn them against her.

“Tommy told them over and over again their mother was a sociopath, and after a while they believed him,” Rathbun says. “They had daily sessions with Tommy. I was there. I saw it.”

Soter sent the following statement attributed to Davis:

“Marty Rathbun never witnessed conversations between me and Isabella and Connor Cruise about their mother because no such conversations ever occurred. I have never spoken with Isabella or Connor about their mother and never would as it is none of my business.”

Aaron Moss of Greenberg Glusker, the law firm that represents the Cruise family, sent the following statement:

“These stories are completely fabricated and are nothing more than an attempt by Mr. Rathbun, an individual with a well-documented vendetta against the Church, to drive a wedge between Bella and Connor and their mother, and the religion her children practice. Connor is a minor and Bella is only 19.”

A number of former Scientology members say Holmes must know that as Suri gets older, the church might start exerting more of an influence on her.

“She’s at the age where the kids get indoctrinated,” says Headley. “It’s like, playtime over. You’re a Scientologist now. And they really de-emphasize the family. Katie becomes a lot less important as a mother. It’s all about the organization over the individual.”

Soter compared the religious training of children to the practice in Catholicism of beginning to receive Holy Communion at age 7. “Parents may choose to begin educating their children about religion at any time, much as in any other religion,” his statement said. “There is nothing unusual here.”

Headley, who began working 100-hour weeks at the Sea Org base in Hemet when he was 16, often for no pay, was shunned by his Scientologist mother when he left in 2005. 

“You’re either in or out when it comes to Scientology,” says Headley. “That’s why Katie is making custody such an issue in the divorce petition. If you’re out, the way she seems to be, they want to cut you off from everyone, including your kids.”

Rinder says his biggest regret about leaving is that his son, daughter, mother, sister, sister-in-law, brother-in-law and several nieces and nephews refuse to speak to him.

Rinder’s 34-year-old daughter works at the Sea Org base near Hemet, where Miscavige has ruled in recent years that no one can marry or have children. His son, 29, works at the Clearwater, Fla., base, from which Rinder was turned away recently and accused of trespassing when he tried to see his son, who may have cancer.

“I feel bad because I put them there — they were born in the Sea Org,” says Rinder. “They’ve been in it their whole lives. At the same time, they’re adults now, and I wish they’d come to their senses.”

Rinder’s children might not, as he says, “come to their senses” as Scientology forbids reading stories about the church on the Internet. 

But despite the enormous amount of negative reports online about Scientology — whether written by ex-members, church opponents or investigative journalists such as Lawrence Wright of The New Yorker , Tony Ortega of The Village Voice or the staff at The Tampa Bay Times — none of it has really seemed to stick to the church, Rinder says.

Ortega, for example, writes about Scientology at least once a week and broke the news last week that Miscavige’s father, Ron, and a niece of Hubbard escaped from the Sea Org base camp in Hemet sometime this spring after decades with the church.

“I think Tom and Katie, along with Rupert Murdoch’s tweet, is what is going to open the floodgates,” says Rinder. “Murdoch basically telling all his own reporters that it’s open season on Scientology. It means Rupert isn’t scared of them and their reputation for litigiousness. That’s not good news for Scientology.”

It is good news theoretically for Holmes, who might be more successful holding on to Suri after her divorce than Kidman was with her two adopted children if she wins the press over to her side and is able to force some transparency in her divorce negotiations with Cruise.

This story has been updated with statements by Tommy Davis and Aaron Moss, an attorney representing Cruise’s family.

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Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise 's oldest daughter, Isabella Cruise, 30 , is all grown up, and living her  best life in London.

The talented artist often shares updates of her work online, but rarely posts anything about herself - but this weekend, she reflected on the past few months on Instagram. 

Taking to Instagram Stories, the 30-year-old shared a selfie of herself from the waist up, dressed in a white blouse while relaxing on the couch at home. 

Bella looked stylish with a bold makeup look, and rocked an on-trend mullet hairstyle. In the caption, she wrote: "What a summer".

Bella lives in London with her husband, Max Parker, who she has been married too since 2015. Neither Nicole or Tom were present at the wedding, reportedly unable to attend due to work commitments. 

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise's daughter Bella shared a reflective selfie

It was a Scientology wedding, with both Bella and Max - along with Bella's younger brother Connor, 28, following the religion, just like Tom. 

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While Nicole is incredibly private when it comes to talking about her family life, particularly her oldest two children, she previously opened up about Bella and Connor following Scientology. 

Nicole and Tom with their two children

The  Big Little Lies star was previously asked about her children's decision to follow the church, telling The Sun in 2019: "Motherhood is about the journey. There are going to be incredible peaks and valleys, whether you are an adopting mother or a birth mother. What a child needs is love. "They have made choices to be Scientologists. It’s our job as a parent to always offer unconditional love." 

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Tom and Nicole adopted Bella and younger brother Connor during their 11-year marriage, which lasted from 1990 until 2001. 

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They both went on to welcome more children with new partners. Tom shares daughter Suri Cruise, 17, with ex-wife Katie Holmes, while Nicole shares daughters Sunday, 15, and Faith, 12, with husband Keith Urban . 

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In a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar, Nicole opened up about motherhood. She said: "[I do] not have a big social life. I have my work, I have my family, I have my own inner landscape that I explore. I choose that probably more than I choose to be out partying." 

Nicole Kidman in 2004 with her children Bella and Connor Cruise

While Bella has never spoken out in public about her relationship with her famous parents, she has occasionally liked Nicole's posts on social media, and was pictured wearing a retro Top Gun T-shirt back in May last year, as she went on a walk around London. 

Meanwhile, Nicole previously opened up about Bella feeling at home in London while chatting to Vanity Fair. “Bella lives just outside London,” she said. 

Bella posing for a selfie with some cacti behind her

“You know, she really feels more English. We lived there for Eyes Wide Shut, Mission Impossible, and The Portrait of a Lady. They both had English accents when they were little.”

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Does Tom Cruise See Suri? Katie Holmes Wants to ‘Protect’ Her From Scientology

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It was one of the most high-profile celebrity relationships—and subsequent divorces—in recent memory, made all the more sensational thanks to his ties with the controversial Church of Scientology. Does Tom Cruise see Suri is a valid question, though the answer is complicated and will depend on who you ask.

The  Top Gun  actor has three kids. He shares his only son,  Connor Cruise , and eldest daughter, Isabella ‘Bella’ Cruise with his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman. The Golden Globe winner and the  Big Little Lies  actress adopted Bella and Connor when they were married. Cruise has one biological child: his daughter  Suri , whom he shares with his other ex-wife,  Katie Holmes .

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Suri is Tom Cruise’s youngest child. The Academy Award-nominated actor welcomed his daughter in April 2006 with his then-wife, Katie Holmes, whom he first started dating in June 2005. The former couple reportedly got engaged that same year after only seven weeks of dating. Around the same time, Holmes, who was raised Catholic, reportedly began converting to Cruise’s Church of Scientology. The pair ultimately split in 2012, and it is believed that the  Dawson’s Creek  alum filed for divorce from Cruise in part to “ protect ” their daughter Suri from Scientology. So, does Tom Cruise see Suri? You’ll have to read on to find out.

Does Tom Cruise see Suri?

It would appear Tom Cruise doesn’t see Suri all that often. Ever since Holmes and Cruise’s divorce, the  Jerry Maguire  star has rarely been spotted with his daughter. Holmes has full custody of Suri and lives with her in New York City today. The last known photos of Suri and her dad are from nearly a decade ago in 2012 when the pair visited Disneyland together.

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In March 2023, a source told The Post that Cruise has “no part” in his daughter Suri’s life and suggested in an earlier article that Scientology was one of the reasons for the estranged relationship. “If he wanted to see her, he could see her,” one source said. “Even people in prison have a right to see their children.” The source continued: “This is his loss, his issue, his problem. He must be really brainwashed,” implying that Cruise had chosen the church over his child.

A source who spoke to Hollywood Life in April 2019 revealed that despite their estranged relationship, Tom “still loves” Suri. “As challenging as things have become for him and his daughter, he still loves her,” the insider revealed at the time. “Tom never intended to be estranged from his daughter when he decided to have a family with Katie, and he looks forward to repairing their relationship one day.”

Famous former Scientologist, King of Queens star Leah Remini claimed Cruise was waiting until Suri was older to “indoctrinate” her into Scientology. “Scientology considers Katie a suppressive person which is an enemy and therefore Tom believes, like all Scientologists, that he can’t be connected to Suri,” Remini told The Post in 2020. “I’m sure his master plan is to wait until Suri gets older so that he can lure her into Scientology and away from her mother.”

In 2013, Tom settled a $50 million lawsuit against Bauer Media, which stemmed from a 2012 Life & Style magazine piece alleging that the Top Gun star “abandoned” his daughter Suri after divorcing Holmes.

During his deposition , Cruise responded to the insinuation: “Listen, I find that question offensive,” he said. “I find it—those statements offensive. And like with any relationship, there are many different levels to it. You know, I—I find it very offensive. There is no need to protect my daughter from my religion.” The attorney pushed further, asking, “And Ms. Holmes has never indicated in any way that was one of the reasons she left you? … To protect Suri from Scientology?” He says, “Did she say that? That was one of the assertions, yes.”

Meanwhile, Suri is said to be living a relatively calm and normal life in New York City with her mom, Holmes. The Dawson’s Creek alum told Town & Country in 2017 that, “My child is the most important person to me, and her upbringing is paramount to my work right now. It’s very important that I’m present and she has a stable, innocent childhood. I feel so blessed to do what I do, but there’s nothing in the world better than watching your child succeed.”

While Holmes and Suri have distanced themselves from Scientology, Connor and Bella Cruise are in the thick of it.

Isabella “Bella” Cruise is Cruise’s eldest child. She was adopted by Cruise and his then-wife Nicole Kidman during their marriage, which lasted for a decade until 2001. Like her dad, Bella is a notoriously private person. What we do know about her is that she’s currently based in London, where she works as an artist and owns her own company. Bella is also married to Max Parker, an IT consultant.

When Bella got married in 2015, there was some speculation that she was estranged from her mother and father because neither attended the wedding. The artist has since shut down those claims, telling the  Daily Mail  in 2016, “Of course [we talk], they’re my parents. Anyone who says otherwise is full of shit.”

Cruise’s only son, Connor, was born in January 1995 and was adopted by Cruise and Kidman shortly after his birth. These days, Connor works as a DJ and is based in Florida. He also briefly pursued acting like his dad, having appeared in films like 2008’s  Seven Pounds  and the 2012 remake of  Red Dawn. 

While his half-sister Suri may not have a strong relationship with their dad, Connor does seem to be close with the  Mission Impossible  actor. Both he and his adoptive sister Bella were raised in the Church of Scientology with their father and have been spotted spending time with the actor on multiple occasions now that they’re all grown up. Most recently, Cruise took his son out to a ball game in San Francisco in October 2021, where the pair were spotted by fans on the jumbotron.

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She was the spirited little girl whom her mother described as 'deliciously cheeky'. A toddler who wanted to be a bear when she grew up, and who set a seal on the apparent happiness of her adoptive parents.

Isabella Jane Cruise was born on December 22, 1992, in a hospital in Miami, Florida, to a married Scientologist mother-of-two.

The story was that this woman had decided she could not afford to look after a third child, and so was put in touch by the Church of Scientology with superstar couple Tom Cruise - a devotee of the movement - and his young wife Nicole Kidman. They had been married for two years and had suffered, Kidman later said, a 'very traumatic' ectopic pregnancy.

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Support: Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise's adopted daughter Isabella, 22, with her bridesmaids on the big day

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Soon after delivery, the 9lb baby girl was placed in Kidman's arms in the hospital.

Tom Cruise said that he barely slept that first night for watching the baby breathe.

Nicole told Desert Island Discs: 'When I held Bella in my arms, that was the pregnancy, that was everything. I look into those eyes and that crazy love happens. It opens up a part of your heart you didn't even know was there.'

No invite: Bella's mother Nicole Kidman

No invite: Bella's mother Nicole Kidman

Twenty-two years later, though, that tender bond appears completely ruptured. For Miss Kidman, 48, was not among those celebrating her daughter's wedding last month.

Indeed, only a handful of friends were present for the marriage of Bella Cruise and Max Parker, an IT consultant, in a Scientologist ceremony at The Dorchester hotel in London.

Afterwards, the men in the party repaired to the roof terrace with brandy and cigars, while the women, including the bride, posed for pictures with a bunch of white balloons.

Then came the reception — an alcohol-fuelled party held in a trendy Shoreditch bar. Bella's pal Simon Grubb posted pictures of himself eating a burger for breakfast the next day and noted: 'Today I feel bad!!!! Very bad, Ha ha!!!!'

In fact, not only were Bella's parents absent from those toasting the newlyweds, it is said Nicole didn't even know it was happening.

A source told the New York Post: 'The wedding was a Scientology ceremony. Nicole wasn't there. She didn't even know about it.'

To make this even more wounding, Kidman was in London on the day of the wedding — September 18 — preparing for her West End stage role as British scientist Rosalind Franklin. It would seem that Bella has almost totally cast her mother aside.

Indeed, she hasn't called her 'Mom' for years. That honour last belonged to Tom's third wife, Katie Holmes, whom Bella loved.

Nor did Bella support Nicole at the funeral last year of her father Anthony, who died suddenly of a heart attack. Actually, the two of them have not been pictured together since 2006, which was the year of Nicole's impulsive wedding to country singer Keith Urban.

Although they are said to speak from time to time, it is not the kind of mother-daughter bond that most people would recognise. Nor, it seems, does Nicole enjoy a particularly close relationship with her son, Connor, adopted in 1995 at the age of four months. So why the fracture?

The story begins with an old-fashioned tale of globe-trotting luxury. Bella and Connor travelled in Tom's £21 million private jet, Sweet Nic, which had a Jacuzzi and cinema, between family homes in Sydney and Los Angeles.

The youngsters spent nearly three years in England at a rented house in Hertfordshire while Tom and Nicole were filming Eyes Wide Shut with director Stanley Kubrick.

In an interview in 1999, Nicole said: 'They're deliciously cheeky. You don't want kids to be angels; you want them to have a spirit because it's a tough world.

'The kids are not treated with kid gloves. We try to keep them grounded. We may fly to LA on a private jet, but then when we're in Britain we'll go to the Lake District, take a packed lunch and go on a six-hour hike with the children on our backs.'

There was no question of taking them to a film premiere, as Nicole believed the 'glamour of it all' might 'corrupt' them.

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Tom added with pride: 'I don't know if Bella will be an actress. Right now, she says she wants to be a bear when she grows up. Connor wants to be a pilot, and I've been taking him up with me in my plane since his second birthday.'

There were hopes to have a bigger family. The couple's publicist, Pat Kingsley, said at the time: 'They want to have a natural child. They also want to adopt more.'

It wasn't to be. Not long after making Eyes Wide Shut, in February 2001, when Bella was eight, they split. Nicole claimed to be blindsided, but blamed Tom for being emotionally distant. It transpired that she had been pregnant, but reportedly miscarried the baby.

Newlyweds: Isabella Cruise and Max Parker

Newlyweds: Isabella Cruise and Max Parker. Right, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise together in 2000

Cruise, meanwhile, seemed less regretful. His jet was renamed Sweet Bella, and when he was asked what had gone wrong with the marriage, he snarled: 'Ask Nic. She knows.'

Nicole relocated to New York and, initially, she and Tom shared custody of the children. In an interview in 2003, she spoke about her 'great kids' and said she would take them to Starbucks for juice every morning and they were allowed two doughnuts a week.

They accompanied her to Sydney to celebrate her parents' 40th wedding anniversary.

Meanwhile, Tom would take them to the Scientology headquarters in Clearwater, Florida, for courses and 'auditing' sessions, where followers talk about memories as a supposed step on the way to spiritual freedom.

The custody arrangement did not hold. Nicole was absent for a lot of 2004, making the film Cold Mountain in Romania, and returned hoping to spend time with the children — but instead they went to Scientology summer camp.

By 2005 the children were with Tom Cruise full-time and being home schooled by his sister Cass, a rather stern-looking brunette with three children of her own.

Proud Scientologists: Connor (left) lives  close to the church's HQ and Bella (right) and her husband Max are said to have set up home in East Grinstead, West Sussex, not far from the UK home of Scientology at Saint Hill

Proud Scientologists: Connor (left) lives close to the church's HQ and Bella (right) and her husband Max are said to have set up home in East Grinstead, West Sussex, not far from the UK home of Scientology at Saint Hill

Why? Well, as Nicole admitted later, the end of the marriage was a huge blow: 'I had to really dig deep and find my way through depression.' Speaking about her divorce this weekend, the actress said it was by throwing herself into her work, in a bid to quell the pain, that resulted in her winning an Oscar in 2003 for The Hours.

'Out of my divorce came work that was applauded,' she said. 'That culminated in winning an Oscar and that caused an epiphany, which was: "This isn't the answer." I was holding a gold statue and I was the loneliest I'd ever been.'

For the fact is that Nicole had embraced Scientology to please her husband, but then walked away from it. The consequence seems to have been that she lost her children to their father and his faith.

The church denies that it had any role in splitting Tom from Nicole, or Nicole from her children, but the facts are these. Now adults, Bella and Connor are proud Scientologists. Connor lives in Clearwater, close to the church's HQ, and his father is contemplating a move to Florida to be near to him.

Approved: Bella called Tom Cruise's third wife, Katie Holmes, 'Mom' and worked for her fashion label

Approved: Bella called Tom Cruise's third wife, Katie Holmes, 'Mom' and worked for her fashion label

Bella and her husband Max are said to have set up home in East Grinstead, West Sussex, not far from the UK home of Scientology at Saint Hill. Though Max is not a Scientologist, the view seems to be that, given time, he will convert.

The religion, which was started by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, holds that human beings are vessels for the spirits of Thetans — frozen souls who were dropped off on Earth by the galactic emperor Xenu.

It has been asserted by numerous former Scientologists that Connor and Bella were steered away from their mother and that Nicole was regarded as an 'SP' — a Suppressive Person, who would damage their spiritual well-being.

John Brousseau, a former follower, claimed in an interview with Vanity Fair that the children told him: 'JB, Nic is an SP! We hate seeing her.'

From 2005, Bella and Connor lived in a devout and enclosed family, headed by Tom, in LA. Sources close to Cruise say the situation from here on was simple: no one came through the door who was not a Scientologist.

By April 2005, when Bella was 13, there was a new family member: Katie Holmes. The sweet-natured actress, 16 years Tom's junior, converted to Scientology and became engaged to him that June.

Suri was born in 2006, with Connor and Bella reportedly at the 'silent birth' (the practice advised by L. Ron Hubbard that everyone at the birth refrains from speaking). Significantly, Bella and Connor called Katie 'Mom' from this point on.

She and Tom were married later that year. It was a union that had the full support of his teenage children. Before the wedding, Cruise said: 'After I began dating Kate, Bella looked at me and said: 'Don't let this one go. She's the one.' '

The new family unit were mostly based in LA. Cruise said the day consisted of 'Family breakfast . . . hanging out and watching movies, watching football, the evening with the family, colouring and reading books to Suri.'

How much education was imparted is uncertain. Scientologists are not exponents of traditional education as they believe our souls are millions of years old.

Children are not given rules as they are thought to be capable of making autonomous decisions from birth.

Connor dabbled in acting and Bella dreamed of a career as a scriptwriter. In 2007, during a visit, Nicole told Bella she would not approve of her getting tattoos — but Bella went ahead anyway.

Artist: Instead of following her famous parents into acting, Isabella this year graduated from the exclusive Delamar Academy of Make-up and Hair

Artist: Isabella this year graduated from the exclusive Delamar Academy of Make-up and Hair in London

By then Nicole had also remarried — to country singer Keith Urban — and her focus was elsewhere. This weekend, she admitted that she married Urban 'without knowing him very well' because she was so desperate to have more children.

Her gamble paid off. Aged 40, she became pregnant with Sunday Rose, who was born in 2008.

Faith, her second child, arrived in 2011 via a 'gestational' surrogate (who carried the baby, but was not related to her).

I was told that at this time Nicole would worry in private over Bella, who turned 18 in 2011. She felt that Bella spent most of her time acting as a companion to toddler Suri.

A source says: 'Nicole talks to the kids, but doesn't see a lot of them. She and Keith spend a lot of time in Nashville and Australia, and the kids don't want to be away from their own lives.'

Kidman was in London on the day of the wedding, preparing for her  role in Photograph 51 on the West End

Kidman was in London on the day of the wedding, preparing for her role in Photograph 51 on the West End

The abrupt end of the Holmes-Cruise marriage in summer 2012 came as a huge shock to Bella. She ceased work as an assistant at Katie's fashion label and within months came to live in Britain.

She did two years of an art degree before opting for a hairdressing diploma with Vidal Sassoon. She then signed up at the Delamar Academy of Make-up and Hair at Ealing Studios and is intending to become a make-up artist.

Her relationship with her father has remained positive. Tom, it is said, paid for her wedding, but decided not to attend because his daughter was keen to keep it quiet.

There is, though, a sense of drift.

'Bella is lost,' says a source. 'She's not pretty enough to be an actress and not smart enough to go to college and get a real job. It's the same with Connor, who travels the world partying and DJ-ing.'

And what of her impulsive marriage to a man she's known for less than a year? In this, Bella is simply following the example of Tom and Nicole, who married each other after a whirlwind romance, and have each married again in similar haste. You can only hope Bella has better luck than they did.

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For having two A-list parents, not much is known about Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s two adopted kids .

The former couple, who were married for nearly 11 years until 2001, adopted Isabella, now 30, in 1992, and her brother Connor, 28, in 1995.

The “Big Little Lies” actress, 56, has been open about the fertility issues she and the “Top Gun” star, 61, experienced during their marriage, as Kidman suffered two miscarriages.

“I had a miscarriage at the end of my marriage, but I had an ectopic pregnancy at the beginning of my marriage. It was incredibly traumatic for me,” she first revealed to Marie Claire in 2007.

Kidman went on to marry country star Keith Urban in 2006, and the pair welcomed their first daughter, Sunday, 14, in 2008.

They had another daughter, Faith, 12, via surrogate in 2010.

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith airport and introduce their children Connor and Isabella to the media on Jan. 24, 1996, in Sydney, Australia.

Cruise then welcomed a daughter, Suri, 17, with actress Katie Holmes in April 2006, and they wed that November.

The couple divorced in 2012.

Isabella Kidman-Cruise and Connor Kidman-Cruise arrive at the 'Nino' restaurant two days ahead Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' wedding in Rome on Nov. 16, 2006, in Rome.

Even though Bella and Connor are now adults, their famous parents have stayed quite hush about the kids who made them parents for the first time. So much so, that Bella and Connor’s rare appearances often garner attention.

Cruise greeted fans as he attended the NCAA Women’s Final Four semifinal in Tampa, Florida, with Connor. They watched the University of Connecticut Huskies take on the University of Maryland Terrapins — and were even featured on the leaderboard at one point.

Connor Cruise, Tom Cruise and Isabella Cruise at the premiere of "Valkyrie" on Dec. 18, 2008.

Bella Kidman Cruise, a graphic designer, shut down rumors that she did not have a relationship with her famous parents in 2016.

“Of course we talk, they’re my parents,” she told New Idea , adding that anyone who suggested otherwise is “full of s – – t.”

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's adopted daughter, Bella, shares rare photo of herself

That same year, Kidman made a rare comment about growing her family so early in life.

“I had a miscarriage at the end of my marriage, but I had an ectopic pregnancy at the beginning of my marriage. It was incredibly traumatic for me,” she told Red magazine.

“I was so young when I got married. I look back now and I’m like, ‘What?’ You look at Taylor Swift, I mean how old is she? She’s 26,” she said, randomly referencing the “Shake It Off” singer.

“I had two kids by the time I was 27, and I’d been married for four years. But that’s what I wanted.”

Kidman concluded: “[Motherhood] is about the journey. There are going to be incredible peaks and valleys, whether you are an adopting mother or a birth mother. What a child needs is love.”

Connor and Bella Cruise attend Connor's 17th birthday party.

Kidman spoke about Bella and Connor’s decisions to follow Cruise into Scientology in a candid interview with Who magazine in November 2018.

“I’m very private about all that,” the actress said about discussing her kin. “I have to protect all those relationships. I know 150% that I would give up my life for my children because it’s what my purpose is.”

She also reminded fans that they are now “adults” and able to guide their own lives, with her support.

“They are able to make their own decisions. They have made choices to be Scientologists and, as a mother, it’s my job to love them,” she said.

Bella and Connor Cruise are both Scientologists.

“And I am an example of that tolerance and that’s what I believe – that no matter what your child does, the child has love and the child has to know there is available love, and I’m open here.”

She continued: “I think that’s so important because if that is taken away from a child, to sever that in any child, in any relationship, in any family – I believe it’s wrong. So that’s our job as a parent, to always offer unconditional love.”

Connor gave a glimpse of himself when he stepped out to play golf in May.

Two months later, Connor supported his dad in a rare public sighting in New York City in July at a promotional event for Tom’s blockbuster film “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning.”

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The father-son duo weren’t photographed together, but Connor was joined by the actor’s sister, Lee Mapother.

Connor lives a seemingly normal life as seen on his Instagram .

However, any glimpses of his parents there are nowhere to be found.

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Bella posted a rare selfie via Instagram on Sept. 17. “What a summer,” she wrote.

Bella, an artist, normally shares images of work with her nearly 52,000 followers. 

According to her website , “Bella has been drawing ever since her wee hands could pick up a pen. Since that point in time she’s been evolving in her arts.”

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Bella Cruise Hates Katie Holmes, Wants To Move

Bella cruise reportedly feels left out at home and wants to move in with nicole kidman..

By Margeaux Baulch Klein — Written on Jul 22, 2010

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What is going on over at the Holmes-Cruise household? First, we hear that the couple is contemplating a reality show, in order to demonstrate to the world what a "normal" couple they are, and now there's rumors of drama between Katie Holmes and Tom's adopted, 17-year-old daughter, Isabella Cruise.

According to In Touch Weekly via Celebitchy.com , the custody agreement between Tom Cruise and ex Nicole Kidman has left Bella and adopted brother Connor spending the majority of their time with Tom. They rarely, if ever, see Nicole, but now that they are getting older, Bella, at least, wants to contest the custody situation and live with Nicole and her hunky, country singer husband, Keith Urban. Tom Cruise And Katie Holmes—Reality TV Stars?

Supposedly, Tom spends a lot of male bonding time with Connor, and Katie, whom Bella reportedly "hates," shops all the time with her daughter Suri, so Bella doesn't feel like she fits in anywhere. (Although, interesting enough, Nicole now has her own young daughter, Sunday Rose, so it's not like Bella would be the center of attention in the Kidman-Urban household either.) Katie Holmes' Scientology Pregnancy Preparation

However, Tom and Katie are worried that if she moves, "Bella will likely stop her Scientology studies since Nicole is anti-Scientology," despite the fact that she's almost 18 and should be able to do what she wants. And although Tom's rep has already denied this story, a teenage girl disliking her stepmother and wanting to go live with her real one seems like a rather common family drama.   Our verdict: With this family turmoil, a Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes reality show, with frequent appearances by ex Nicole Kidman, would make for fascinating reality TV, but we don't see why on earth any of them would want to do it.

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    Tom Cruise Katie Holmes Kennedy's Horizontal - H 2012. Getty Images. ... "Bella called Katie 'Mom.' She was fired out of the blue, and once Katie filed for divorce, it all made sense. ...

  20. Katie Holmes Cruises with Tom's adopted daughter Bella and Suri

    Katie Holmes had a soggy family day out with step-daughter Bella Cruise and tot Suri in Toronto, Canada while taking a break from filming her new movie.

  21. Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise's private daughter Bella reflects on life

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  22. Does Tom Cruise See Suri? Katie Holmes Wants to 'Protect ...

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  23. Troubling story of Nicole Kidman's daughter Bella Cruise

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