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Who is Tom Cruise’ son Connor and was he adopted?

• Caroline Peacock
• Published : 12:04 ET, Oct 12 2021
• Updated : 12:05 ET, Oct 12 2021

TOM Cruise and his son, Connor were spotted during a rare father-son outing over the weekend (October 9).

Questions have been circulating about whether Connor is the actor's biological son or not. Here’s everything you need to know...

Who is Tom Cruise's son Connor? 

Connor is a 26-year-old actor born in 1995.

He was born in Florida , USA as Connor Anthony Kidman Cruise.

The young actor is best known for his appearances in movies such as Red Dawn 2012 and Seven Pounds 2008.

He has over 35k followers on his Instagram , where he posts regular photos and videos of him fishing.

The actor has also become a food influencer, with an Instagram account dedicated to his latest grills including Wagyu, Chicken and Briskets. 

Was Connor Cruise adopted? 

Yes, Connor was adopted by the Eyes Wide Shut co-stars shortly after his birth in 1995.

Three years before adopting him, the former couple extended their family by adopting a girl named Isabella, who is now 28.

Both siblings stayed out of the spotlight and rarely posted any photos of themselves together with either parent.

It was reported that neither sibling would address their adoptive mother Nicole Kidman as their mom.

Who is Connor Cruise' mother? 

Nicole Mary Kidman AC is a 54-year-old Australian actress and producer.

She was married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001.

The pair met while working on the movie Days of Thunder.

Although Nicole was only 21 at the time, she knew at once that she wanted to be with the Mission Impossible actor. 

Their love story didn't last long and ended in 2001, after Cruise filed for divorce out of nowhere, and Kidman later revealed that he refused to attend counseling or to consider not divorcing.

Over the years there has been many speculations that once the divorce Nicole dismissed the children she had with cruise.

She clapped back in 2019, telling The Sun: "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."

Kidman is now happily married to the country singer, Keith Urban .

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Tom Cruise Adopted Son Looks Unmistakably Like Him Now That He's Grown Up — Inside The Rumor He's Secretly His Biological Father

Is tom cruise actually connor cruise's biological father some say there's no denying the resemblance..

By John Sundholm — Written on Mar 28, 2023

The marriage between Tom Cruise, 60, and Nicole Kidman, 55, has been over for so long—the pair divorced in 2001—that it can be easy to forget it ever happened, let alone that they adopted two children together, Connor Cruise, 28, and Isabella, 30.

But as the two children have cropped up in the news over the years, fans have not only been given a reminder of Cruise and Kidman's past, but they've also noticed that Connor Cruise looks suspiciously like his supposedly adoptive dad… enough to leave some wondering if there's more to the story.

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Is Tom Cruise actually his son Connor Cruise's biological father?

That's the question some fans are asking after seeing more recent photos of the father and son side-by-side. 

Kidman and Cruise married in 1989 after a whirlwind romance on the set of the film "Days of Thunder," and Kidman soon became pregnant. But she suffered an ectopic pregnancy, and the trauma of the experience is said to have driven the couple to adopt Isabella in 1992 and Connor in 1995. But some fans think there's more to the story than what's previously been told. 

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Fans think Tom Cruise and Connor Cruise share facial features that indicate Connor may not have been adopted. 

It all began with a Twitter thread begun by ESPN journalist Jemele Hill, who posited that Tom Cruise may be the "greatest actor ever," asking fellow tweeters "am I tripping?" Hill received no shortage of blowback, and she later clarified she meant the greatest "movie star" of all time. 

One person agreed with her on the whole "greatest actor ever" thing, though—just not on the basis of his movies.

Not at all. For him to act like he doesn’t know where the wife of the leader of Scientology has been for over the decade that she’s been missing and that his Black adopted son ain’t actually his biological kid.. man deserves every award imaginable https://t.co/7GyN7ngaPT — Can I Peg You, @Sethrogen ? (@MrsKhandiCoated) March 23, 2023

Rather, it was on the basis that Cruise has supposedly kept up the ruse of being Connor's adopted dad all these years, for which he said the "man deserves every award imaginable."

At first blush, this seems like just idle celebrity gossip. But when another Twitter user posted a handful of pictures of Connor and Cruise side-by-side?

Academy Award baby https://t.co/WijokD7Eif pic.twitter.com/VFfLsLBVP8 — George Costanza Jr. (@UntoldbyTerry) March 23, 2023

Well, the resemblance is kind of hard to miss—and some felt like it didn't stop just at Connor and Tom, either. Some thought Connor, Tom and Cruise's daughter with second ex-wife Katie Holmes, Suri Cruise, 16, all have similar eyes and smiles. When you look at the three side-by-side, the resemblance really does become uncanny.

I mean... pic.twitter.com/teHv9MsPp9 — Tracy Dawson (@DawsonTracy) March 24, 2023

Granted, the similarities between Suri and Tom Cruise are more pronounced than with Connor. But still… you can't help but notice that both apples seem not to have fallen terribly far from the ol' tree. 

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It has been speculated that Scientology is covering up the fact that Cruise is Connor's biological father. 

There's little hard evidence to back it up, but some fans are convinced that this is yet another story of the Church of Scientology's overreach and theorized that Connor's true parentage is being covered up by Cruise and the Church because he is "too embarrassed to claim his Black son," as one Twitter user put it .

"Mom is probably in the cult too," another tweeter theorized , "but he has the money, fame, etc so he got the kid." Someone else commenting on the situation reported that "many of us in the Black community have suspected… for ages" that Tom Cruise is actually Connor Cruise's biological father, and that the adoption story was to "save face."

The Church of Scientology is alleged to have a checkered past when it comes to racism. The Church itself claims to be explicitly on the side of human rights  on its website . But the religion's founder L. Ron Hubbard was said to be explicitly in support of the former white supremacist regime in South Africa and its segregationist policy of apartheid. (The Church has a different take on Hubbard's stance.)

Of course, in the end, this is all speculation, but Cruise's children have been at the center of  many wild stories —from his alleged estrangement from Suri; to Connor and Isabella's supposed refusal to call Nicole Kidman "mom;" and their reported designation of her as a "suppressive person" apostate within the Church of Scientology. 

The only people who will ever know the truth behind Cruise, Kidman and their children are the stars and their kids themselves. But this certainly wouldn't be the weirdest story to ever come out about Tom Cruise, would it?

The Church of Scientology has denied playing a role in the marriages and divorces between Cruise and Kidman , Cruise and Holmes , Connor and Isabella Cruise's relationships with their parents , and Suri Cruise's relationship with Tom Cruise.

The Church of Scientology's stances on most issues can be found on its website.

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John Sundholm is a news and entertainment writer who covers pop culture, social justice and human interest topics.

Everything We Know About Tom Cruise's Son, Connor

Connor made his debut in the world of Hollywood by playing a small role in a Will Smith movie, Seven Pounds.

Tom Cruise needs no introduction. He took the world of Hollywood by storm right from the very start. His incredible acting skills and drop-dead gorgeous looks ensured that all eyes were on him. The superstar, who is known for doing his own stunts , pinned his hopes on his adopted son, Connor, believing that Connor might follow in his acting footsteps. Tom's dreams were dashed when Connor ditched a budding acting career. Instead, he decided to become a DJ.

However, this has not gone down too well with Tom Cruise , who earlier supported his son’s decision, but then changed his mind. Connor earned the ire of his father on several occasions for doing his own thing and being rebellious. All is not well between Tom and Connor. Here is a look at everything we know about Tom Cruise’s son, Connor:

15 About Connor Cruise

Connor was born in January of 1995 in Florida, USA. He is African-American and he is the adopted son of Tom and Hollywood beauty, Nicole Kidman. Nicole used to be married to superstar, Tom Cruise. Connor lived with his father following Nicole and Tom's split. Nicole doesn't seem to have much contact with her adopted kids these days.

14 Acting Debut

Connor made his debut in the world of Hollywood by playing a small role in a Will Smith movie,  Seven Pounds . Soon after, he bagged a role in a remake of a blockbuster, Red Dawn . Like all fathers, Tom seemed to be proud of his son and spread the word that a new superstar had arrived.

13 An Alternate Career

When Connor first took to DJing, Tom Cruise lent all the support he could to his son. He encouraged him with the hopes that DJing would help his son to feel popular and cool. Some DJs become really popular and make plenty of money, too. There's always the chance of big success.

12 Dashed Hopes

Tom Cruise supported his son, Connor, financially. Not only did he buy expensive DJ equipment for him, but he also helped him land his first paid gig. Things soon became topsy-turvy as Tom Cruise realized that DJ C-Squared, a name Connor chose as his DJ name, took DJing so seriously that he wanted to give up acting.

11 A Strained Relationship

A source close to Connor and Tom Cruise revealed that all was not well between Connor and his father due to Connor's unconventional career path. What’s more, Connor reportedly had issues because Tom was allegedly controlling. This doesn't mean that Tom and Connor don't love each other.

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10 A Rebel?

Soon, reports started to surface that Connor did not want to live with his father Tom Cruise any longer - he wanted to live on his own and not be dominated by anyone. He even asked mom, Nicole Kidman, and her husband, Keith Urban, to let him live with them.

9 No Escape

Nicole Kidman reportedly did not support the idea of Connor moving in with her in Nashville, as it would be too disruptive to her marriage and to her children with Keith Urban. However, she did allegedly tell him that avoiding his father would only make him an escapist.

8 Being Dominated

Meanwhile, more reports suggested that Connor was beginning to feel a bit constrained by Tom's strong personality and tendency to set all the rules. There was talk that the adopted son was not allowed to trace his biological parents because Tom allegedly didn't approve of that. He said that doing such things might be detrimental to his future success.

7 Things Go Awry

According to Evening Standard , Connor chose not to invite Nicole Kidman to his wedding, since his father, Tom Cruise, forbade him from doing so. The media have severely criticized this decision. Fan's of Nicole's aren't too happy about it, either.

6 The Sudden Rare Appearance

More recently, a photograph of Tom Cruise and Connor looking all cool and casual in London went viral. Huffpost reported that Tom took Connor along with him to show him the aviation skills that he had acquired while filming the  Mission Impossibl e films. Tom had recently learned how to fly a chopper, for the latest film in the M I franchise.

5 Nicole Comments

Nicole Kidman, when asked about her son, Connor, and daughter, Bella, replied that when it came to her relationship with her children, she liked to keep it private and also protect it. She said that she loved them unconditionally and appreciated and supported whatever choices they had made in life.

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4 Other Passions

Other than DJing, Connor is also extremely fond of deep-sea diving. He has made it into a profession by studying it in his hometown of Clearwater, Florida. He put up a picture on his social media account that reflected his passion for angling.

3 An Obedient Son

While Connor was earlier believed to be a rebel, it is widely suggested he does do what his father wants most of the time and rarely questions Tom's decisions. Some think he follows Tom blindly sometimes. This conclusion was reached by some fans and members of the media after he took the bold step of not inviting Nicole Kidman to his wedding.

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2 The Controversy

In 2018, when Nicole Kidman won a prestigious award, she thanked her husband, Keith Urban, and her bio children during her speech. However, many noticed that she had refrained from making mention of or praising her adopted children. This raised eyebrows and stirred up a hornet’s nest, suggesting that things were not so good between her and her adopted children.

1 All’s Well

When asked about his relationship with his mother, Nicole Kidman, Connor replied confidently that all was well between them. He said that the relationship between them was pretty “solid”, putting all speculation about them to rest for a while. He added that he loves his mom and does not care what people say about her. He added that, while he likes music a lot, his family takes precedence over everything and the family certainly includes Nicole.

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Tom Cruise made a rare public outing with his son Connor for a 'Mission Impossible' event in New York

• Tom Cruise and his son Connor made a rare public appearance together in New York on Saturday.
• The two were photographed on their way to an event for Cruise's new "Mission Impossible" film.
• Cruise shares two children with ex Nicole Kidman: 28-year-old Connor, and 30-year-old Isabella.

Tom Cruise made a rare public appearance with his son Connor in New York on Saturday, and Cruise's older sister also tagged along for the outing. 

According to Entertainment Tonight's Jackie Willis , Cruise, Connor, and Cruise's sister Lee Mapother were photographed heading to an event at the AMC movie theater in Times Square on Saturday. The event was reportedly to promote Cruise's new film "Mission Impossible — Dead Reckoning." 

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Photos obtained by Entertainment Tonight show Cruise in a black collared shirt, dark-wash jeans, and sunglasses, while Connor was seen in a gray polo, jeans, and sneakers. 

Cruise shares Connor, 28, with his ex-wife Nicole Kidman. The couple, who were married from 1990 to 2001 , also adopted 30-year-old Isabella.

Isabella and Connor have both kept a lower profile in recent years, but Connor and Cruise were spotted at a Los Angeles Dodgers game in 2013. 

Like their father, both Connor and Isabella are Scientologists , at least according to a 2018 interview Kidman did with Australian magazine Who. 

"They have made choices to be Scientologists, and, as a mother, it's my job to love them," Kidman said in the interview . "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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Everything to know about Tom Cruise's three children, Bella, Connor and Suri

By Natacha Maloon | 3 years ago

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.

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

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".

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.

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.

READ MORE: Katie Holmes opens up about daughter Suri and her split from Tom Cruise

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."

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".

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's Son Connor Shares Pic From Birthday Trip to Costa Rica

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's 26-year-old son is giving a glimpse into his personal life.

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman 's 26-year-old son, Connor Cruise, is giving a glimpse into his personal life. Over the weekend, Connor shared a photo from a trip to Costa Rica with friends. This being his first Instagram post since October 2020.

Connor, an avid fisher judging by his Instagram account, showed off his big catch to the camera, tagging Los Suenos Resort and Marina.

"Yellowfin were chewing today #200# @hook360 @lossuenosresort," he wrote.

Connor's friend, Jeremy Spund, also shared pictures on Instagram from their trip, calling it "epic."

"Happy birthday to my brother @theconnorcruise and thanks to rest of the squad for a great few days," he wrote.

Cruise and Kidman adopted both Connor and his older biological sister, 28-year-old Bella Cruise, when they were still married. Back in 2018, Kidman shared why she's so private when it comes to her children with Cruise and how she feels about them choosing to be Scientologists like their father.

"I have to protect all those relationships," she told Australia's Who magazine. "I know 150 percent that I would give up my life for my children because it’s what my purpose is."

"They are adults," she added. "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."

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Who is Tom Cruise’ son Connor and was he adopted?

• Caroline Peacock
• Published : 17:04, 12 Oct 2021
• Updated : 17:05, 12 Oct 2021

TOM Cruise and his son, Connor were spotted during a rare father-son outing over the weekend (October 9).

Questions have been circulating about whether Connor is the actor's biological son or not. Here’s everything you need to know...

Who is Tom Cruise's son Connor? 

Connor is a 26-year-old actor born in 1995.

He was born in Florida , USA as Connor Anthony Kidman Cruise.

The young actor is best known for his appearances in movies such as Red Dawn 2012 and Seven Pounds 2008.

He has over 35k followers on his Instagram , where he posts regular photos and videos of him fishing.

The actor has also become a food influencer, with an Instagram account dedicated to his latest grills including Wagyu, Chicken and Briskets. 

Was Connor Cruise adopted? 

Yes, Connor was adopted by the Eyes Wide Shut co-stars shortly after his birth in 1995.

Three years before adopting him, the former couple extended their family by adopting a girl named Isabella, who is now 28.

Both siblings stayed out of the spotlight and rarely posted any photos of themselves together with either parent.

It was reported that neither sibling would address their adoptive mother Nicole Kidman as their mom.

Who is Connor Cruise' mother? 

Nicole Mary Kidman AC is a 54-year-old Australian actress and producer.

She was married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001.

The pair met while working on the movie Days of Thunder.

Although Nicole was only 21 at the time, she knew at once that she wanted to be with the Mission Impossible actor. 

Their love story didn't last long and ended in 2001, after Cruise filed for divorce out of nowhere, and Kidman later revealed that he refused to attend counseling or to consider not divorcing.

Over the years there has been many speculations that once the divorce Nicole dismissed the children she had with cruise.

She clapped back in 2019, telling The Sun: "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."

Kidman is now happily married to the country singer, Keith Urban.

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While he’s known as Mission Impossible’s  secret agent Ethan Hunt to most of the world, to Tom Cruise’s kids , he’s simply dad—and there’s truly no greater role than that.

Suri Cruise

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.

Holmes talked about how she wanted to give her child a normal childhood. She told Town & Country at the time, “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.”

Connor Cruise

Tom Cruise’s only son, Connor, was born in January 1995. The  Risky Business  star adopted Connor shortly after his birth with his then-wife, Nicole Kidman. The former couple, who got married in December 1990 and divorced in 2001, also adopted a daughter, Isabella, three years before they welcomed their son.

Isabella Cruise

Isabella “Bella” Cruise is Tom Cruise’s eldest child. Bella 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.”

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Connor is obviously supporting Tom for his latest blockbuster film by joining him on the promotional tour — and it gives a small glimpse into how bonded the father and son are . Connor, and his older sister, Isabella, 30, remained with Tom after his divorce from Kidman in 2001. The Undoing star keeps her relationship with her children very private — it’s unknown how close she is to Connor, but it is assumed she has contact with Isabella, who uses Kidman as her middle name. It’s just one of the mysteries that surround the former couple and their children because of the Scientology element, but it’s pretty easy to see that Tom and Connor are closely aligned.

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Details About Tom Cruise's Relationship With His Son Connor

When Tom Cruise was married to Nicole Kidman , the couple adopted a son, Connor Cruise , and a daughter, Isabella Cruise. After the couple split, Cruise married Katie Holmes, and they had a daughter together, Suri Cruise. It has been reported that the "Top Gun" star has distanced himself from Suri as she is not a member of Scientology. The Hollywood A-lister has, however, maintained a relationship with his two other children, and is rather close with his son.

In 2016, the Daily Mail offered a glimpse into Connor's life in Clearwater, Florida, where he drove a GT Mustang and spent time deep sea fishing on his $500,000 boat paid for by his father. He also spent ample time at the Scientology headquarters located in Clearwater where he was given star treatment. "The security treat him like a god, they look starstruck whenever he arrives and practically queue up to high-five him and say hello," a source told the Daily Mail at the time. Similar to his dad, Connor was heavily involved in their religion and lived in a Scientology community. "High-level church officials think it's imperative Connor carries the torch," the insider added.

Formerly, Connor was a DJ, but he had pivoted to focusing on deep-sea fishing. He runs a business, Connor's Meat Shack , which provides, "Wagyu, brisket, burgers, chicken, and ribs on chars, flats and smokers," according to the company's Instagram page. Over the years, Connor has bonded with his dad over shared passions. 

Why Tom Cruise and Connor Cruise bonded so closely

Tom Cruise's devout faith is well-known, and it is something that his son Connor Cruise has adopted as well. "Connor has been able to remain close with Tom because of Scientology," a source told People in 2019. The "Mission: Impossible — Fallout" actor was photographed with Connor in 2019 as the two boarded a private helicopter. Not only was it a rare public appearance for the father-son duo, but the pair was headed to the International Association of Scientologists together. "Tom and Connor stepping out together in London was a big deal," the insider added.

While the two do not make many public appearances together, they are supportive of one another behind the scenes. When the 2023 Academy Award nominations were announced, Connor showed support for his pops with a post on his Instagram Stories, listing the six nominations "Top Gun: Maverick" had nabbed, along with a row of trophy emojis, per Hello!

Even though Connor is the son of one of Hollywood's biggest stars, he leads "a pretty simple life in Clearwater," and spends a lot of time deep-sea fishing, a source told People in 2018. Connor's passion for fishing comes from time with his dad. "We used to go fishing a lot when I was a little kid," he told People in 2016. Another hobby of his as a kid was music. "I started DJing in my bedroom when I was about 13," Connor added. Tom was a supporter of his son's musical career.

How Tom Cruise shows support for Connor Cruise

When Connor Cruise was still pursuing a career as a DJ, he played a show in London and Tom Cruise showed up to give his support. "Tom walked in and went straight over to Connor and hugged him," a bystander told People in 2012 while mentioning that the "Edge of Tomorrow" actor stayed for the set to watch his son play. That same year, Connor returned the favor and supported his dad at work. He visited the set of "Oblivion" in 2012, which was an important time to be supportive as Tom Cruise had just finalized his divorce from Katie Holmes. There were claims that Tom's devotion to his faith had caused the split. "Let me be very clear about this. The Church of Scientology played absolutely NO ROLE in the divorce settlement talks at all. Period," the actor's lawyer, Bert Fields, told E! at the time. Four years later, while Tom was working on "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back," Connor once again dropped by to visit his dad. The pair exchanged a "loving hug" before parting ways, per People.

While Connor has grown closer with his father thanks to their shared involvement in Scientology, his faith has been rumored to cause a rift between himself and his mother, Nicole Kidman. When Connor tied the knot with a fellow Scientologist in 2019, Kidman was reportedly not invited to the ceremony, per Tom Cruise's wishes. "Connor worships the ground his father walks on and would never disobey Tom," an insider told Radar at the time.

Meet Tom Cruise's Three Kids

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Much of Tom Cruise's private life is shielded by his status as a high-ranking Scientologist, but fans know that he has been married a total of three times and is the father of three children. His two eldest, Isabella and Connor, were adopted by him and his then-wife, Nicole Kidman, during the course of their decade-long marriage. The couple, who met on the set of "Days of Thunder," was married shortly after the movie came out in 1990 and began to build their family (per StyleCaster ). Kidman and Cruise raised the children together until their divorce in 2001.

Cruise, who has dated several high-profile women — including actress Penélope Cruz and pop star Cher — would eventually date "Dawson's Creek" star Katie Holmes and share his rabid enthusiasm for her on " The Oprah Winfrey Show ." The star famously jumped up and down on the sofa next to Winfrey in an ecstatic display that was destined to be endlessly parodied. Finally settling next to Winfrey, he declared, "I'm in love. I'm in love and it's one of those things where it's like, you know, you wanna be cool. I was like, 'Yeah, I like her, you know. She's cool.' That's not me. That's not how I feel." TomKat, as they were referred to by the media, married in 2006 and had daughter Suri together before Holmes reportedly blindsided Cruise  with divorce proceedings in 2012. The actor's relationships with all of his children are complicated, to say the least.

Bella is an artist who sells her work online

Isabella Jane Cruise — or Bella Kidman Cruise , as she is currently known — was born on Dec. 22, 1992 in Miami, Florida. The  Daily Mail reported that she was the third child of a fellow Scientologist who was married with two children but unable to support another. After making a connection with the superstar couple through the church, Bella was adopted by Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman , who would divorce by the time she was 8 years old.

In a 1999 interview, Cruise talked about what his children might do in the future. "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" (via the Daily Mail). 

Both children have largely stayed out of the limelight, particularly since becoming adults. Bella, who is nearly 30 years old as of this writing, is an artist who has an Instagram account dedicated primarily to her creative pursuits. Recently, she made a rare public appearance hosted by rocker Courtney Love to celebrate 30 years since the release of Hole's album, "Pretty On The Inside." Bella was photographed next to a piece of her own artwork that was on display at the event. On her  website , she sells tote bags, T-shirts, pins, and prints of her original work.

Bella lives a modest lifestyle in England with her husband

"She's very mysterious. I don't know why she's chosen Croydon, poor child," is how one of her neighbors characterized the very private life of Bella Kidman Cruise since she moved to the U.K. city in 2017 (per the  Mirror UK ). Despite having parents who are worth hundreds of millions of dollars, Kidman Cruise lives a quiet and unassuming life (reportedly without their financial support) in the London suburb with her husband, Max Parker, an IT consultant. "Bella lives just outside London. You know, she really feels more English. We lived there for 'Eyes Wide Shut,' 'Mission Impossible,' and 'The Portrait of a Lady,'" Nicole Kidman told Vanity Fair in 2019. "They both had English accents when they were little."

Kidman Cruise and Parker married in September 2015 in a ceremony that wasn't attended by the groom's or the bride's parents. "We didn't go, but we knew all about it. We stayed away; we didn't want the media circus," Parker's mother told the Daily Mail when asked why she and her husband weren't present at the event. As for the bride's mother, who was in London at the time of the nuptials, Kidman Cruise told the outlet that their relationship was fine despite her absence. Tom Cruise's no-show was blamed on his work schedule. 

Parker, who takes public transportation to work, said shortly after their marriage, "I'm still a regular guy." Regarding her husband, Kidman Cruise said, "I'm very lucky."

Bella reportedly has a tumultuous relationship with her mom

Despite Bella Kidman Cruise's recent inclusion of her mother's last name into her own name, and her  recently liking some of her mom's Instagram posts, the status of their relationship is still largely a mystery. Shortly after her marriage to Max Parker, Kidman Cruise told the  Daily Mail , "Of course [we talk], they're my parents. ... Anyone who says otherwise is full of s**t." Life & Style also reported that the rift between the two was on the mend as of 2018, when a source told them, "Nicole is thrilled that Bella has paid tribute to her by naming her clothing line BKC. She's supportive of Bella's career move and really excited for her!"

RadarOnline , however, reported as recently as 2019 that Kidman's relationships with her eldest children suffered when they chose to follow their father into Scientology. "They have made choices to be Scientologists. It's our job as a parent to always offer unconditional love," said the Oscar-winning actress. In her book, "Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology," actress and former Scientologist Leah Remini describes an interaction that occurred in 2006 between her and Kidman Cruise after Tom Cruise's marriage to Katie Holmes. Remini says she asked Kidman Cruise if she had seen her mother lately and was told that, "Our mother is a f*****g SP," which in Scientology speak means "suppressive person," someone the church demands be cut from the member's life (per Vogue ).

Bella and Connor are still dedicated Scientologists and are close with their dad

In 2010, Nicole Kidman spoke about her eldest children to Hello! Magazine (via  Vogue ), saying "they live with Tom, which was their choice. I'd love them to live with us, but what can you do?" With their father as the custodial parent, both children deepened their ties to his controversial religion and are active members of the church. 

The Underground Bunker , which reports regularly on Scientology's inner workings, published a 2019 email featuring Bella Kidman Cruise's own words. She said, in part, "We all need to do this. It's hard work. It's a lot of effort. It's a few meltdowns and running to the bathroom to have a mini episode, but it is worth everything because you will get through. This is a gift to yourself and so many others." According to a former member, the email likely indicates that Kidman Cruise is now a qualified auditor in the organization. According to the Scientology website , the goal of auditing is to "restore beingness and ability."

"Like Tom, they've become Scientology royalty," a source recently told OK! Magazine  of the two children.  Connor Cruise also lives a very private life and has reportedly been punished by the organization in the past for partaking in forbidden activities, like drinking and vaping. Currently, he resides in Clearwater, Florida, home of the church's global headquarters. According to a former member, he is being groomed to become a "perfect Scientologist" (per RadarOnline ).

Connor tried his hand at acting and being a DJ

Young Connor Cruise pursued a few different career paths before settling into his current culinary-related interests (per Hollywood Life ). As a child, he acted in a couple of films, including "Seven Pounds," which starred Will Smith, and the 2012 remake of "Red Dawn." He also honed and demonstrated his DJ skills at various events over the next several years, including appearances at the Electric Festival in Aruba, where he can be seen performing in front of a huge audience . As one insider put it, "Spinning records made him feel like part of the crowd without giving away too much of himself, but now his focus is on food" (per OK! Magazine ).

During his stint as a DJ, Cruise also performed at events like Electric Adventure Beach Weekend in New Jersey, a Verse Us event in Miami, and international gigs in Australia, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. He has regularly promoted his upcoming appearances on his Instagram account , but recent posts seem to indicate that his interests have shifted. 

Connor's romantic life is a mystery

Though much of Connor Cruise's romantic life remains steeped in mystery, he reportedly dated a woman named Phylicia Bugna in 2017, who was billed as his first serious girlfriend (per Woman's Day ). A source told the outlet at the time, "Tom and Nicole aren't thrilled about Phylicia's sexy pics on social media or her patchy driving record, but they trust Connor's judgment. Despite his club-hopping and smoking habit, he has a good head on his shoulders." The pair was said to have shared a mutual love of fishing and enjoyed several dates that incorporated the activity.

Since then, it has been speculated that Cruise married a woman by the name of Sylvia Zanchi in 2019. Zanchi, whose presence on the internet and social media is virtually nonexistent, is said to be a second-generation Scientologist who moved from Bergamo, Italy to Florida, where she met Connor. According to Magzter.com , the couple was seen together quite often at the church-owned Sandcastle Hotel, where Connor lived at one point. One local resident even reported having seen an engagement ring on Zanchi's finger.

Connor is passionate about deep-sea fishing

Though Connor Cruise reportedly still has a passion for music, his Instagram feed  is currently focused on his love of deep-sea fishing. "Connor lives in Clearwater, which is the church's main hub. He still DJs, but he has really become a big fishing guy. He's content with living a quieter life," a source recently revealed to Page Six .

Indeed, a scroll through Cruise's grid shows him posing with a huge variety of deep-sea catches, including a grouper, a yellowfin, and an amberjack, to name just a few. Recently, he posted about enjoying a birthday trip to Costa Rica, where he did some fishing with friends and marked the occasion by holding up a huge yellowfin tuna (via " Today "). His posts also indicate that he participates in various fishing competitions. Cruise receives a lot of flak in the comments for his chosen hobby, but one recent post highlights his team's performance and its subsequent donation of 300 pounds of fresh fish to an organization that works to combat food insecurity.

Tom Cruise's son has become a food influencer

Connor Cruise has recently expanded his social media presence to showcase his love of all things meat-related. The aspiring food influencer announced on his original Instagram account that he was launching a second account dedicated to his love of grilling. "After many friends telling me, I have finally decided to start a food IG @connorsmeatshack with my bestie @kimj526. Give it a follow if you like backyard steaks, bourbon, chicken, or really whatever we are feeling like that day," he posted.

Cruise began posting on @connorsmeatshack in 2021. The content consists largely of close-ups and short videos of him in what appears to be a backyard location cooking on a Traeger pellet grill, a black charcoal Weber grill, and a large black griddle (per Hollywood Life ). One  video shows Cruise cooking a ribeye steak over charcoal with a caption that says, "Internal temp is dealers [sic] choice, but we aim for 120-122 post rest! (Don't you DARE say well done!)."

Suri Cruise is estranged from her father

Tom Cruise married Katie Holmes in November 2006 after what appeared to be a whirlwind romance. Suri Cruise, who was born in April of that same year, attended her parents' wedding along with her siblings, Bella Kidman Cruise and Connor Cruise. Of his biological daughter's birth, Cruise said to Deborah Roberts on "20/20" that "it was everything that we wanted it to be ... it was spiritual. It was powerful. It was indescribable. What words can you use? It's still something that I'm processing and keep reliving" (per Sportskeeda.com ).

Like Cruise's two prior marriages, however, this one would fail as well, when Holmes reportedly blindsided him with her plan to divorce him in order to protect their daughter from Scientology (per Yahoo! ). Though Cruise denied that his daughter needed such protection, he hasn't been photographed with her since they went to Disneyland together a decade ago. An insider recently told Hollywood Life that "[he] thinks about her all the time ... Tom never intended to be estranged from his daughter when he decided to have a family with Katie, and looks forward to repairing the relationship one day." A source told Us Magazine in 2018 that Cruise could see Suri, as he was given visitation rights for up to 10 days a month, but that "he chooses not to because she is not a Scientologist."

Suri seems to be following in her parents' footsteps

By all accounts, Suri Cruise has led a fairly insulated life since her parents' split. That said, she seems to be brimming with talent — at least when it comes to singing. Mom Katie Holmes recently tapped her teenage daughter to sing "Blue Moon" for the soundtrack of her film, "Alone Together," which she wrote, directed, and stars in. Cruise's version of the classic song plays over the opening credits and is clear evidence that she has some pipes. 

"I always want the highest level of talent," Holmes told Yahoo! Entertainment (via Sportskeeda ). "So I asked her! She's very, very talented. She said she would do it and she recorded it, and I let her do her thing. That's the way I direct in general: It's like, 'This is what I think we all want — go do your thing.'"

Cruise also lent her vocal stylings to another film helmed by Holmes called "Rare Objects," which will be released in December 2022. It remains to be seen whether Cruise will follow her parents into acting, but if her rendition of the Rodgers and Hart ballad is any indication of her talent, fans won't be surprised if she excels there as well. Until then, Holmes says, "She's a 16-year-old kid doing high school" (per ABC News ).

Suri has always been a fashionista

"My biggest goal has always been to nurture her into her individuality, to make sure she is 100% herself and strong, confident, and able," Katie Holmes told InStyle in 2020 (per Style ) of her daughter, Suri Cruise . "She came out very strong — she's always been a strong personality." Already considered a style icon, Cruise has inspired several fan accounts dedicated to her fashion choices. In 2013, Us Magazine  credited the then 6-year-old for influencing several looks worn by none other than Catherine, Princess of Wales.

As a child, Cruise was known to sport fancy dresses with full skirts in bold colors and patterns. She was often seen wearing headbands or bows and carrying accessories ranging from purses to stuffed animals to dolls. The value of her wardrobe at that time (per SheKnows ) was a staggering $3.2 million. As she became a tween, Hola!  pointed out that she had adopted a version of her mom's style. Having recently turned 16, the teenager is often seen on the streets of New York rocking everything from a strapless sundress and vintage bag to jeans and a T-shirt.

Suri used to have relationships with her siblings

While Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' marriage was still intact, Tom Cruise's three children were occasionally seen together at events with their father and Holmes. Even just prior to their split in 2012, Suri and her half-brother Connor were photographed together in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as their father prepared to shoot his film, "Oblivion." That outing, however, appears to be one of the last times that Suri spent with either of her elder siblings.

Despite the fact that there is no real evidence to support an ongoing relationship between the sisters, an Australian tabloid called "New Idea" recently reported that Suri desperately wished to reunite with Bella Cruise Kidman (via  Mickey.com ). They quoted a source as saying, "Suri talks endlessly about wanting to move to London when she's 18. Katie suspects that while Suri would never admit this for fear of hurting her, she actually wants to go over there to reunite with Bella. ... It makes sense that Suri is curious to get to know Bella again. Katie would never stop her. She doesn't have anything against Bella."

Suri's life is very different without the influence of Scientology

The early years of Suri Cruise's life included being photographed regularly by the paparazzi whenever she was out with her famous parents, but that all changed after her mom, Katie Holmes, divorced her father, Tom Cruise , and they went to live a more private life in New York (per Style ). 

Apparently alarmed at what Scientology had in store for her daughter as she grew older, Holmes sprung the divorce on Cruise. The two were said to be at odds over Suri's imminent attendance at the New Village Leadership Academy, which was founded by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith (per the  Independent ). The school, which claimed to be secular, was, according to ex-teachers, exactly the opposite. "There's no question about it, the New Village Leadership Academy was a Scientology school," said Dr. Mariappan Jawaharlal, who taught there from 2008 to 2010 (per The U.S. Sun ).

Since their move to New York, it has been reported that Holmes enrolled her daughter in Avenues The World School, where she wears a school uniform and is afforded no special treatment despite her family's status. According to E! News , the school offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes language immersion and courses in humanities, literacy, math, sciences, arts, and physical education.

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Penn Badgley Shares the Differences Between Being a Dad & Stepdad

Penn Badgley is sharing some very rare insight into his family life.

If you didn’t know, the 37-year-old You actor married wife Domino Kirke in 2017 and the two share a 3-year-old son. Domino , 40, also shares son Cassius , 15, with ex Morgan O’Kane .

In a new interview, Penn spoke candidly about his “very different” roles as a dad and a stepdad.

Keep reading to find out more… “I have an interesting situation where I have a biological son and a stepson,” Penn shared on New York Times ‘ Modern Love podcast . “And my stepson is — his father is very much in his life, so his father is his father, and I’m something else.”

Penn also said that his approach to parenting the boys is “very different” since there is a 12-year age gap between them.

“So I have two different kind of parental roles,” Penn explained. “My biological son is only 3 and a half. So, that’s a very different thing, too. I need to be able to more consciously show him my vulnerability as he gets older in those years.”

Penn also noted that since Cassius is a teenager, he “doesn’t want to spend that much time with us anyway.”

While he admitted he struggled to form a bond with Cassius , Penn credited Tom Cruise ‘s 2014 sci-fi action epic Edge of Tomorrow for helping them connect.

“I just knew it was important. It was like the stars had aligned so that my wife and my youngest son were asleep, and I was just like, ‘This is a good time to do this! You’re not going to play video games now. We’re going to do this!’” Penn recalled. “He loved it.”

Earlier this week, Penn began production on the fifth and final season of You !

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Tom Cruise reportedly broke up with Elsina Khayrova because of her ex-husband

Tom Cruise has been living the single life for the last month after calling it quits with 36-year-old Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova . The couple was only together for a couple of months, dating since December, with news breaking on February 21 that the 61-year-old ended the relationship. New details have emerged about the split, and Khayrova’s ex-husband was reportedly at the center of it.

Khayrova shares a son and daughter from her previous marriage to Russian oligarch and diamond dealer Dmitry Tsvetkov. Once reports started swirling about Cruise and his ex-wife, he was an open book, happy to talk to media outlets. He even told the DailyMail he wanted Cruise to play him in a movie until he started dating her. Tsvetkov even offered advice to the Top Gun star, “Irrespective of whoever she’s with, Tom Cruise or anybody else, they should be aware that she likes the finer things in life and has expensive and luxurious taste. Tom should keep his eyes and wallet wide open.”

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His chatterbox is reportedly what brought it to an end. A source told Page Six that Cruise’s team was concerned, as he is incredibly private. “He’s filming and can’t be shooting and have her husband saying stuff every time he is mentioned in the press,” a source told the outlet. “They just didn’t want to deal with the ex-husband coming up with something nasty to say every few weeks.”

Things were getting pretty serious between Tom and Khayrova, with The Sun reporting that he recently met her kids. The “Top Gun” star ended the relationship just days later.

At the time, a source told the outlet, Their relationship just “ran its course” and there are no “hard feelings.” They noted that Cruise even wants them to remain friends since they live in the same apartment block in London. “To end things on a bad note would have been awkward if they’d bumped into each other in the lift,” the insider said at the time.

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Penn Badgley is getting candid about parenthood.

For those who don't know, Penn married Domino Kirke in 2017, and three years later, they welcomed their first child together: a baby boy named James .

Domino also has a 15-year-old son, Cassius, with her ex Morgan O'Kane, and in a new interview, Penn opened up about his "different" roles as a dad and a stepdad.

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Appearing on the New York Times' Modern Love podcast , Penn said, "I have an interesting situation where I have a biological son and a stepson. And my stepson is — his father is very much in his life, so his father is his father, and I'm something else."

"So I have two different kinds of parental roles," he explained, highlighting the 12-year age gap between the boys.

Penn then touched on the importance of showing his son “vulnerability” as he gets older.

"My biological son is only 3½. So that's a very different thing too. I need to be able to more consciously show him my vulnerability as he gets older in those years," he shared.

And Penn later went on to address his relationship with Cassius.

Penn admitted that he initially struggled to bond with Cassius, noting that being a teenager, he "doesn't want to spend that much time with us anyway." However, he recalled how watching the 2014 sci-fi/action film Edge of Tomorrow changed things one night.

"I just knew it was important," Penn said of his decision to watch the Tom Cruise film with Cassius. "It was like the stars had aligned so that my wife and my youngest son were asleep, and I was just like, 'This is a good time to do this! You're not going to play video games now. We're going to do this!'"

Adding that Cassius "loved" the movie night, Penn said, "You want to talk about modern love? One of the ways you gotta do that is watch things with people."

You can listen to Penn's full comments on the Modern Love podcast here .

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Tom Cruise split from his Russian socialite girlfriend in order to avoid issues with her outspoken oligarch ex, a source tells Page Six.

Following news that Cruise and Elsina Khayrova were dating , her ex-husband — the colorful international diamond trader, Dmitry Tsvetkov — gave a long interview to the Daily Mail detailing their marriage and warning Cruise to “keep his eyes and wallet wide open.” 

A source tells us that the article worried the very private star’s team.

“He’s filming and can’t be shooting and have her husband saying stuff every time he is mentioned in the press,” a source told us. “They just didn’t want to deal with the ex husband coming up with something nasty to say every few weeks.” 

Tsetkov — who reportedly prefers the term “tycoon” over oligarch — also somewhat unusually continuously fanned over Cruise during the interview, calling him his “favorite actor,” stating he has seen “Eyes Wide Shut” a whopping 30 times (and also loves “Rain Man” and “The Firm”), and added that he talked with a Hollywood producer pal about having Cruise play him in a movie about his life.

“I told the producer that the only actor who could play me is Tom Cruise,” quipped Tsetkov to the UK outlet. “We’re about the same height and weight and I would be honored if that could happen. I couldn’t think of anyone better to play me than Tom. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to meet him one day to discuss this project.”

Cruise has been making headlines as he currently films his eighth “Mission: Impossible” movie. The actor, 61, who known for doing his own stunts, was most recently seen sprinting through London for a scene.

The Sun reported that Cruise and Khayrova had split in late February with a source telling the outlet, “There are no hard feelings between them and, for Tom, their relationship simply ran its course.”

The wealthy Russian socialite is the daughter of a Vladamir Putin ally, Russian politician Rinat Khayrova. 

Tsetkov, who has British citizenship and was reportedly on the Kremlin’s most wanted list in 2020, claims to have survived assassination attempts .

In the Daily Mail article, he also said he spent over $12 million on clothes and approximately $2.5 million on handbags for his ex during their 11 year marriage. He also claimed he lost nearly $200 million in the divorce. 

Their  split made international headlines  as millions were in dispute, including a mansion in Surrey, England, five London apartments, a Bentley and a Ferrari, plus Cartier jewelry and artwork by Renoir and Chagall.

“Irrespective of whoever she’s with, Tom Cruise or anybody else, they should be aware that she likes the finer things in life and has expensive and luxurious tastes,” he told the publication.

But we hear that Khayrova, 36, is still hopeful she and Cruise could rekindle their romance. “She didn’t do anything wrong,” says our source. 

However, she doesn’t seem to be taking the breakup too badly. She has been Instagramming from the luxe Amara hotel in Cyprus this week.

On Thursday, she posted an image on Instagram Stories of herself saying: “A woman’s energy is reflected in her daily practice of loving, appreciating, and accepting herself, as well as recognizing her own worth,” with a heart emoji.

In another, a caption read, “Always in love,” with a heart emoji.

Khayrova and Cruise were first spotted together publicly at a party in December in London’s Grosvenor Square, and Page Six exclusively reported that they had met when a friend of Khayrova’s brought her to one of his exclusive Sunday tea parties at his Hyde Park penthouse.

“He has butlers and homemade cakes, and it’s all very British,” said our source at the time.

In June 2022, Page Six  exclusively reported  that Cruise was shopping for apartments in the UK after falling in love with London.

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