Connor Cruise: What to Know About Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's Son

Connor Antony Cruise is the child of two of the biggest stars in the world right now, yet many [...]

By Michael Hein - February 16, 2021 05:35 pm EST

Connor Antony Cruise is the child of two of the biggest stars in the world right now, yet many fans are getting to know him for the first time. Now 26 years old, Connor tends to shy away from the spotlight in spite of his influential parents. Still, fans can glean a lot from his Instagram feed and sources close to his family over the years.

Connor was born on Jan. 17, 1995, and adopted by Cruise and Kidman when he was one month old. He was the second of their adopted children, following older sister Isabella Jane Cruise in 1992. For the remainder of their marriage, Cruise and Kidman's children lived relatively private lives , and they stayed out of the spotlight as much as possible even when Cruise and Kidman split in 2001.

The custody arrangement between Cruise and Kidman was never very clear to the public, but there were rumors of tension between Kidman and her adopted son. By contrast, Connor and Cruise have often been spotted in public together, apparently happy and sharing some common interests.

Connor has dabbled in acting and has also made a name for himself as a DJ. These days, however, he seems to be keeping to himself, and pursuing his love of fishing all around the Caribbean. Here is a look at what fans know about Connor Cruise.

Cloistered Rumors

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A report by The New York Post in 2006 claimed that Connor and Isabella Cruise grew up in their parents' home in Manhattan, while a report by Hollywood Life claims that Connor grew up in Los Angeles, California. HL also reports that Connor was homeschooled and that he "didn't set foot outside his father's mansion until he was 10." This last claim is unsubstantiated.

'Seven Pounds'

Connor's first big step into the public eye came in 2008, when he appeared in the movie Seven Pounds . He was 13 years old at the time of filming, and played a younger version of Will Smith 's character Ben. Connor co-starred with Rosario Dawson and Woody Harrelson on the movie as well.

Connor's second and only other film role was in Red Dawn in 2012. He played Daryl Jenkins, co-starring with Chris Hemsworth, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson, Adrianne Palicki and Isabel Lucas, among others. Since then Connor has been out of the movie industry, though it is not clear if that is by choice.

Relationship With Kidman

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According to Hollywood Life, Kidman told reporters in 2007 that she had a "strained" relationship with Connor. This claim does not appear anywhere else, though in 2018 Kidman did explain why she is generally private about her relationship with her two older children. According to Hello! Magazine , she told the Hollywood Foreign Press Association: "I'm very private about all that," hinting that it had to do with her children's choice to practice Scientology like their father.

"I have to protect all those relationships. I know 150 percent that I would give up my life for my children because it's what my purpose is," Kidman said. "They are adults. 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. 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."

According to Hollywood Life , Connor has refuted rumors of tension between himself and Kidman, and has said that they are on good terms.

Scientology

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As noted above, Connor is a lifelong practitioner of Scientology, having been introduced to the faith by his father at birth. In 2019, sources close to Connor confirmed his church involvement to reporters from PEOPLE , saying: "Connor and Isabella grew up in the church of Scientology, they've been members since they were kids."

The insider said that Connor and Isabella "are completely dedicated scientologists just like Tom," adding: "Connor has been able to remain close with Tom because of Scientology.... Connor lives in Clearwater, [Florida,] 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." The source even said that Connor "is in a relationship with a fell Scientologist who also grew up in the religion."

"He lives in his own home in a Scientology community. His life is deep-sea fishing. He has a lot of friends and seems very well-liked," they concluded.

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Connor and Tom Cruise have made some public appearances together in recent years — attending sporting events and sometimes movie premieres side by side. The insider told PEOPLE that even these sightings are related to Scientology in some ways. They said: "Tom and Connor stepping out together in London was a big deal. 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."

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Finally, these days most fans get their fill of Connor Cruise on Instagram , where he does most of his interacting with the public. His posts have skewed more and more towards deep-sea fishing in recent years, with occasional commentary on sports, selfies with other celebrities and promotions for DJ appearances. Connor made headlines last month with a photo of himself holding a 200-pound yellowfin on deck.

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Connor Cruise bio: Age, siblings, net worth, mother

If there is one person who knows what it’s like to have celebrity parents, then it is Connor Cruise. The DJ is the adopted son to Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise. Find out all about him now.

Connor Cruise

Connor Cruise is one of the two adopted children that Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman had when they were married. Despite not being Tom’s biological child, he seems to have some resemblance to his dad . Here is all we know about him.

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  • Full name: Connor Anthony Kidman Cruise
  • Birthdate: January 17th, 1995
  • Birthplace: Florida, United States of America
  • Connor Cruise age: 25 years old
  • Zodiac sign: Capricorn
  • Nationality: American
  • Connor Cruise mother: Nicole Kidman
  • Father: Tom Cruise
  • Siblings: Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, Isabella Jane Cruise, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, Suri Cruise
  • Heritage: African-American
  • Connor Cruise height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 meters or 170 centimeters)
  • Weight: 65 kilograms or 143 lbs
  • Body measurements: 37-34-36 inches
  • Shoe size: 7
  • Hair color: Black
  • Eye color: Black
  • Favorite actor and actress: His father and Jennifer Lawrence
  • Favorite color: Black
  • His best food: Chinese
  • Favorite place: London
  • His hobbies: Video games, football, fishing, and traveling

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Connor and Isabella Cruise

Early life and family: Is Connor Cruise adopted?

Isabella and Connor Cruise are the two adopted children of Tom and Nicole. Connor was born on January 17th in the year 1995 in Florida, United States of America. His famous parents then adopted him when he was just one month old.

Connor was reportedly unaware of his adoption until the year 2012 during a news conference for Red Dawn when a reporter asked him about his biological parents. A confused Connor then turned towards his dad in confusion.

According to sources, when Connor asked about his skin color, his parents told him that he inherited traits of Nicole’s ancestors from Australia.

After he learned that he was actually adopted, Connor said that his relationship with his parents would not be affected by the news and that most of his questions and concerns were then clear in his head, especially those concerning previous struggles with his parents. i.e, the fact that his mom did not do much to get custody of him during the divorce and Tom's inability to love him as much as he loves his biological daughter Suri.

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While Connor and Isabella Cruise are the adoptive kids of Tom Cruise and Kidman, the celebrities also have biological children.

Who are Connor Cruise siblings?

Here is a list of all siblings of the DJ :

  • Isabella Jane - Bella is an artist and fashion designer. Just like Connor, she was also adopted by Tom and Kidman. She was born on December 22nd in 1992. In 2015, Isabella got married to IT worker Max Parker in a small ceremony in London. The wedding took place at the Dorchester Hotel, and surprisingly enough, none of her immediate family members were present during the ceremony.
  • Suri Cruise - Born on April 18th, 2006, she is Cruise’s first biological child, whom he had with actress Katie Holmes.
  • Sunday Rose Kidman Urban - She was born on July 7th, 2008, to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. She is Connor’s half-sister.
  • Faith Margaret Kidman Urban - Faith was born on December 28th, 2010 to Kidman and Keith Urban as well.

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His parents: Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman

The two met in the year 1990 while they were on the set of Days of Thunder. They later got married that same year.

Nicole divulged that she had an ectopic pregnancy early in one of her pregnancies, and this was a traumatic experience for her, hence the couple’s decision to adopt. In 2007, she revealed to Marie Claire magazine:

From the minute Tom and I were married, I wanted to have babies...And we lost a baby early on, so that was really very traumatic.”

Sources claim that Nicole got pregnant again but suffered a miscarriage when she was bombarded by Tom filing for a divorce. The two got divorced in 2001, with Tom citing ‘irreconcilable differences.’

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Connor Cruise and Nicole Kidman relationship

Some sources have claimed that Connor and his mom are close to each other. As the sources claim, this relationship is tense because she made minimal efforts to get her son’s custody during her divorce from Tom. However, it is known that Connor and Isabella stayed with Tom because they aligned with his way of life and shared his beliefs.

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Nicole Kidman also mentioned that while growing up, her children Connor Cruise and Isabella Cruise never called her ‘mom,’ which she hated. They just referred to her as ‘Nicole.’ She said:

“My kids don’t call me Mommy, they don’t even call me Mom. They call me Nicole, which I hate and tell them off for it.”

Surprisingly enough, the kids called Katie Holmes ‘mom’. They liked Katie so much that Isabella even told Tom not to let her go as she was ‘the one.’

All in all, Connor Cruise mom and her son are on good terms, as reported by Connor:

“I love my mum. I don’t care what people say. I know that me and Mum are solid. I love her a lot.”

Connor Cruise Scientology education

Tom Cruise son Connor was homeschooled by his aunt until he was in the 10th grade. He then enrolled at a Scientology School.

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At first, he did not like the idea as he did not believe in the ideologies of The Church of Scientology. He, however, changed his mind a while later, and currently, he is a Scientologist just like his dad and sister Isabella.

He completed his high school education at a Scientology School.

Scientology is defined as:

...a religion that offers a precise path leading to a complete and certain understanding of one’s true spiritual nature and one’s relationship to self, family, groups, Mankind, all life forms, the material universe, the spiritual universe and the Supreme Being...

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Career: What does Connor Cruise do?

While growing up, Connor wanted to become a pilot. When he told his father about this dream, Tom started taking him to fly clubs.

Later on, he shifted his focus to acting. In 2008, he acted as the younger version of Ben Thomas in Seven Pounds , and in 2012, he had a minor role in Red Dawn as Daryl Jenkins .

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He then again shifted his focus to DJing, something that he has been doing to date. As a DJ, some of the artists he has collaborated with include Andy Caldwell, The Black Eyed Peas, and The Veronicas.

He is famous for the remix version of ‘Feed Me Diamonds’ which features David Letterman.

On October 26th, 2001, he performed at Nickelodeon’s TeenNick HALO Awards.

Dating history: Who is Connor Cruise girlfriend?

Connor once dated Phylicia Bugna, a surfing and fishing expert. It was reported that they broke up in 2017 due to religious differences. The two met during an angling competition in Florida.

In 2019, it was reported that Connor had gotten engaged to an Italian Scientologist called Silvia Zanchi . Silvia works at Scientology’s Belleair Mission near Clearwater, Florida, where Connor lives.

She is a well-known recruiter. It was reported that Nicole Kidman was banned from attending the Connor Cruise wedding because she is a Suppressive Person.

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According to Scientology, a Suppressive Person , also known as an SP:

“is a person who seeks to suppress other people in their vicinity. A Suppressive Person will goof up or vilify any effort to help anybody and particularly knife with violence anything calculated to make human beings more powerful or more intelligent.”

The Scientology website gives examples of Napoleon and Hitler as people who belong to this category.

Connor Cruise net worth

How much is Connor Cruise worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth , Connor Cruise net worth is $5 million.

Social media

The DJ joined Twitter in December 2011. He currently has 16.4k followers on the platform.

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s son makes rare public appearance at Mission Impossible premiere

Connor Cruise, the 28-year-old adopted son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman has been photographed with his father for the first time in years.

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s son Connor Cruise has supported his father’s new Mission Impossible movie during a rare public appearance in New York.

The only son of the two legendary movie stars dressed casually for the event and was snapped wearing a grey collared shirt with blue jeans and sneakers.

Tom’s beloved sister Lee Mapother also tagged along with the father-son duo.

The 28-year-old was adopted in 1995 by Tom and then-wife Nicole but lives a private life away from the spotlight and is seldom seen publicly with either of his parents.

Connor Cruise, seen here at the Diesel show in Milan in February. Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Diesel.

Connor and his sister Isabella are believed to be somewhat estranged from their famous mother ever since Tom divorced Nicole in 2001.

In 2018, Kidman made a rare statement about her relationship with her children.

“I’m very private about all that. 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,” she told Who magazine.

Tom and his two eldest children are all devout Scientologists, while Nicole is a Roman Catholic and has publicly distanced herself from the church.

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“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, adding that Connor and Isabella are “adults.”

Nicole also shares two biological daughters with her second husband Keith Urban and predominantly lives between Nashville and Sydney, while Connor and Isabella are believed to live in Florida and London respectively.

Kidman has not been photographed with her two elder children in more than 15 years and typically declines to discuss them in interviews out of respect of their religious beliefs.

Nicole seldom publicly discusses her two eldest children. Picture:  John Shearer/WireImage.

She was also not present at either Connor or Isabella’s weddings in 2015 and 2019.

More recently, Connor’s sister Isabella has publicly used the name “Bella Kidman Cruise” and occasionally comments on her mother’s Instagram posts.

Connor and Isabella also have a half-sister, Suri, from Tom’s marriage to Katie Holmes.

Unlike her elder siblings, Suri is not believed to be in contact with her father Tom after Katie was granted sole custody.

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

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  • 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...

Connor Cruise is now 26-years-old

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. 

Connor Cruise posts his fishing outings on his Instagram

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.

Connor and Isabella are the adoptive children from Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's marriage.

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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Things to know about tom cruise’s adopted son, connor cruise, connor cruise facts.

Born On:- 1995-01-17

His Age:- 29

Famous As:- Tom Cruise's Son

Zodiac:- capricorn

Place of Birth:- Florida, United States

Mother:- Nicole Kidman

Father:- Tom Cruise

Brothers/Sisters:- Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, Isabella Jane Cruise, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, Suri Cruise

Connor Cruise is better known as the adopted son of popular American actor Tom Cruise and his Australian former wife, actor Nicole Kidman. Connor and his sister, Isabella, were adopted by Tom and Nicole during their decade-long marriage in the 1990s. Connor has had a colorful early life, first as a DJ under the pseudonym “D.J. C-Squared” and then as a deep-sea fishing expert. He is a devout Scientologist and lives at the Scientology headquarters in Clearwater, Florida. He has not been in touch with Nicole since she and Tom divorced. Tom even barred Nicole from attending Connor’s wedding to fellow Scientologist Silvia Zanchi, as Nicole is a staunch Catholic.

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Early Life & Family

Connor Antony Kidman Cruise was born on January 17, 1995, in Florida, United States. He is of African–American descent and was adopted by veteran Hollywood actor Tom Cruise and his then-wife, Australian actor Nicole Kidman, a month after he was born (in February 1995).

Tom and Nicole married in 1990 and split after a decade, in 2001. The custody of both their adopted children remained with Tom. Tom was earlier married to actor Mimi Rogers (1987 to 1990).

Apart from Connor, Tom and Nicole had also adopted Isabella Jane Kidman Cruise (born on December 22, 1992).

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After Nicole and he split, Tom got married to actor Katie Holmes in 2006. Their daughter, Suri Cruise, was born on April 18, 2006. Katie and Tom divorced in 2012, and rumors at that time claimed their split was caused due to Tom’s wish to introduce Suri to Scientology, which Katie was against.

Nicole, meanwhile, married singer Keith Urban in 2006 and had two children: Sunday Rose Kidman Urban (born on July 7, 2008) and younger Faith Margaret Kidman Urban (born on December 28, 2010).

Connor Cruise’s Multidimensional Career: Acting, DJ-ing, and Fishing

Connor initially experimented with acting. In 2008, he appeared as ‘Young Ben’ in the movie ‘Seven Pounds.’ In 2012, he was seen as ‘Daryl Jenkins’ in the remake of the action movie ‘Red Dawn.’

He later became a famous DJ. By 16, he was playing at big events and performing all across the United States and even in Australia. He was known by his pseudonym, “D.J. C-Squared” and made as much as $5,000 a night.

However, he now stays in Clearwater and spends most of his time deep-sea fishing with his ‘2 Shea Charters.’ In 2016, it was reported that Tom had gifted him a $500,000 fishing boat.

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Connor and his fishing team once grabbed the third place in the ‘Kingfish Tournament’ of the ‘Rotary Club of Clearwater.’

His ‘Instagram’ account, “theconnorcruise,” which has gained more than 24 thousand followers, also shows him posing with his captures on his fishing expeditions. Connor has also posted photos of his Bullmastiff named Atlas, in the past.

He is on ‘Twitter’ since December 2011 and has gained more than 16.5 thousand followers on the platform.

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Connor Cruise’s Devotion to Scientology

Reportedly, both Connor and Isabella were introduced to the religious concepts of Scientology by Tom (an ardent follower of the faith) quite early in life.

In fact, Connor stays in the headquarters of Scientology in Clearwater, Florida. It is believed that he lives in a three-bedroom town house in a community that is reserved for elite Scientologists. In 2016, he was seen driving around in a $50,000 yellow ‘Mustang GT.’ His lavish life consists of frequent visits to the ‘Fort Harrison Hotel,’ an upscale hotel meant for official gatherings of top-notch Scientologists.

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He is also rumored to be associated with the ‘Sea Org,’ a group of the most devout followers of the faith who have signed one-billion-year contracts promising their loyalty to Scientology.

In early 2019, Connor was seen leaving a Beverly Hills-based Italian restaurant, ‘Madeo,’ with his father, and people assumed he was traveling with him to Los Angeles.

Connor Cruise’s Relationships: His Marriage to Silvia Zanchi

Connor was earlier romantically linked with model Phylicia Bugna. In mid-2019, however, it was reported that Connor was going to get married to fellow Scientologist Silvia Zanchi in a Scientology ceremony. Silvia is from Bergamo, Italy, and is now dedicated to the service of Scientology in Belleair, Florida.

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However, it was also reported that Tom had suggested that Nicole banned from the wedding, and Connor had complied. It is believed, Nicole has been branded a “suppressive person” by the Church of Scientology, meaning an anti-social person who spreads negativity and should be avoided by all. This is probably because Nicole does not believe in the faith and is a devout Catholic.

In 2015, Nicole had been banned from attending the wedding of Connor’s sister, Isabella, too. Isabella is a fashion designer now and lives in London with her husband, Max Parker.

Nicole had apparently not mentioned her adopted children in her thanking speech after winning the ‘Golden Globe’ for ‘Big Little Lies’ in 2018. However, Nicole has always claimed that she is not against Connor or Isabella’s faith. She also claimed that she does not mention them because she likes to keep their lives private.

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Connor Cruise posts rare glimpse into his private life on his birthday vacation

While Connor Cruise — the son of actors Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise — isn't super active on social media, the 26-year-old recently reaffirmed his love for the hobby that dominates his Instagram page: deep-sea fishing.

In a snapshot from his birthday trip to Costa Rica, Cruise holds up a formidable yellowfin tuna that nearly rivals his height.

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"Yellowfin were chewing today," Cruise captioned the post, tagging Los Suenos Resort and Marina. According to its website, the spot features the world's best offshore marlin fishery.

Much of Cruise's Instagram activity centers on showcasing the fish that he catches — one of the few aspects of his personal life that he shares online. He and his older sister, Bella Kidman Cruise — who were both adopted by Kidman and Tom Cruise during the divorced couple's decade-long marriage — tend to stay pretty private, despite their parents' Hollywood fame. Kidman Cruise's Instagram account is primarily dedicated to her artwork, with a few rare selfies sprinkled in here and there.

Taking after their father, the siblings are members of the controversial Church of Scientology . Kidman doesn't share those beliefs but has been vocal about supporting her children's religious choices in the past.

"They are able to make their own decisions," the star of 'The Undoing' told Australia's Who Magazine in 2018. "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."

Similarly, Kidman discussed how she also respects their desire to remain out of the spotlight.

“I’m very private about all that," she said, referring to Cruise and Kidman Cruise. "I have to protect all those relationships."

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Elyse Pham is an editorial intern at TODAY Digital. 

Connor Cruise Opens Up About His Relationship With Mom Nicole Kidman

Kidman and then-husband Tom Cruise adopted Connor when he was young.

From left, Connor Cruise in Melbourne, Australia, Nov. 9, 2013 and Nicole Kidman in Toronto, Canada, Sept. 6, 2013.

March 17,2014— -- Don't always believe what you read.

According to Connor Cruise, tabloid stories that claim that he has a strained relationship with his mother, Nicole Kidman , are false.

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"I don't care what people say, I know that me and Mum are solid," Cruise, an aspiring deejay, told Woman's Day in Australia. "I love her a lot. My family means everything. Yeah, I love my music, but the family comes before everything else."

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Kidman, 46, adopted Cruise, 19, with her ex-husband Tom Cruise in 1995. Since their split, Kidman was rarely seen out with Connor or his sister, Isabella. Still, Cruise, who recently visited his "second home," Kidman's native Australia, for a gig, dismissed the notion that the two aren't speaking.

"I love my mum," he said.

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Connor Cruise

Connor Cruise

  • Born January 17 , 1995 · Florida, USA
  • Birth name Connor Anthony Kidman Cruise
  • Connor Cruise was born on January 17, 1995 in Florida, USA. He is an actor, known for Red Dawn (2012) and Seven Pounds (2008) .
  • Parents Tom Cruise Nicole Kidman Tom Cruise
  • Relatives Thomas Mapother III (Grandparent) Mary Lee Pfeiffer (Grandparent) Hamish Hawley (Cousin) Isabella Jane Cruise (Sibling) Lucia Hawley (Cousin) Marian Mapother (Aunt or Uncle) Cass Mapother (Aunt or Uncle) Antonia Kidman (Aunt or Uncle) James Hawley (Cousin) Arthur David Kidman (Great Grandparent) Margaret Emily Mary Callachor (Great Grandparent) Antony David Kidman (Grandparent) Janelle Ann Kidman (Grandparent) Suri Cruise (Half Sibling) Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban (Half Sibling) Faith Margaret Kidman-Urban (Half Sibling)
  • Adopted by Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in February 1995.
  • Has four siblings: older sister Isabella Jane Kidman Cruise (b. December 22, 1992) and younger half-sisters Suri Cruise (b. April 18, 2006), Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban (b. July 7, 2008) and Faith Margaret Kidman-Urban (b. December 28, 2010).
  • Of African-American heritage.

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  • 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.

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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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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman ‘s son Connor has grown up into quite the interesting young man. Once an aspiring DJ, he’s now a sport fisherman and a grilling enthusiast who has started his own Instagram page devoted to his work with meats. We’ve got photos of the talented cook.

Now 26-year-old, Connor has settled in to what he loves doing the most. He started an Instagram page in March 2021 called Connor’s Meatshack. He shares photos, videos and tutorials on how to cook meats on charcoal, flat and smoker grills. He uses Wagyu, brisket, steaks, burgers, chicken and ribs in the mouth watering posts.

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Connor has worked for the last several years as a fisherman, based out of Clearwater, Florida. He’s seen in numerous Instagram posts with his trophy-level catches, including Yellowfin tuna and king fish during fishing trips to Costa Rica. In his home waters on the Gulf of Mexico, Connor shares photos catching red snapper and other fish native to the waters.

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's Son Connor Today

While working as a fisherman, Connor grew in a heavy, scraggly beard that was seen in his photos. On June 8, 2021, he shaved it off and showed off a neatly shaven face for the first time in several years. In an Instagram Story, he wrote, “New face, who dis” next to the snapshot. It showed Connor with a slim goatee and trimmed hair along his jawline. He even got a new buzzcut, shaving his curly hair and looking so fresh!

Tom, 58, and Nicole, 53, married in 1990 and were one of Hollywood’s biggest power couples until their 2001 split. They adopted Connor Antony Cruise in 1995, giving him the middle name of Nicole’s beloved father. He was 4 months old at the time he joined the family , which already included daughter Isabella , who was adopted in 1992.

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Connor tried his hand at acting when he was a youth. He played the younger version of Will Smith ‘s character Ben Thomas in the 2008 film Seven Pounds . He was seen on the big screen again in 2012’s action-thriller Red Dawn , playing the part of Daryl Jenkins.

Before finding his passion in fishing and grilling, Connor pursued a career in music. He worked the deejay booth at the third Nick HALO awards in Los Angeles in 2011, spinning for the event chaired by Nick Cannon where he honored teens from around the nation for their charity work. Known as “DJ C-Squared,” Connor ended up touring the world performing gigs, as he explained in a video interview with @gotowhitney following a gig at Atlantic City nightclub Harrah’s The Pool After Dark to celebrate his 21st birthday.

After touring the world spinning records, Connor is now more happy flipping meats on the grill and landing impressive fishing catches.

Scroll through the gallery below to see photos of Connor Cruise today.

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's Son Connor Today

June 8, 2021

Connor Cruise debuted a buzzcut and a newly trimmed beard in an Instagram Story. After several years of wearing a scraggly beard and more grown-out hair, Connor looked so fresh and handsome!

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April 20, 2021

Connor was still rocking his usual heavy beard on a Gulf of Mexico fishing trip with pal Capt. Jack Vasilaros as part of the Kingsmenfishing Team.

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March 25, 2021

He’s got the meats! Connor started an Instagram page called Connor’s Meatshack, where he shows off his grilling skills. He’s seen here working a flat grill while cooking up some bacon.

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July 27, 2019

Connor shows off a prized catch from the waters off Tampa Bay, Florida, in a 2019 Instagram photo. He is quite an accomplished sport fisherman.

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's Son Connor Today

February 16, 2019

Connor’s love of grilling has grown since the days of him cooking up some hot dogs in 2019. He was already showing a passion for meats after leaving a deejay career to focus on sport fishing.

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's Son Connor Today

August 14, 2018

Connor’s handsome face is seen with his beard and curly hair as he displays one of his impressive catches at sea.

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's Son Connor Today

January 13, 2017

Connor has been rocking a beard and curly hair since 2017. He got a buzzcut and a heavy trim to his facial hair in a June 8, 2021, Instagram Story.

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May 28, 2016

The last time Connor was as clean-cut as he looks today. In 2016, he wrote “It was time” next to a photo showing him with a buzzcut and a neatly trimmed beard.

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March 5, 2016

When Connor said “it was time” in the above photo, he was referring to how he looked two months prior. He’s seen here with shoulder-length dreadlocks and a heavy beard.

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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...

Connor Cruise is now 26-years-old

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. 

Connor Cruise posts his fishing outings on his Instagram

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.

Connor and Isabella are the adoptive children from Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's marriage.

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 and Son Connor Cruise Make Rare Joint Outing Together in NYC

Tom cruise and his son connor cruise, who he shares with his ex-wife nicole kidman, made a rare public appearance together for a mission: impossible — dead reckoning event..

It's safe to mark this father-son outing as mission: complete.

Tom Cruise enjoyed a rare day out  with his son Connor in New York City while promoting his new film Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One . The duo were spotted walking to an AMC Theater in Times Square alongside Tom's older sister,  Lee Ann Mapother .

For the event, Tom, 61, kept his look simple in dark wash jeans, a black button down and aviator-style glasses befitting the  Top Gun: Maverick  star. As for Connor, 28, he donned a gray collared shirt, gray pants and stylish sneakers while carrying a backpack. 

While Connor and his sister Bella Kidman Cruise —whose mom is Tom's ex-wife Nicole Kidman —largely keep their lives out of the spotlight, they have occasionally made public appearances with their dad. In fact, back in 2021, Tom and Connor wound up on the jumbotron while at a Los Angeles Dodgers game.

The DJ and Bella, 30, also occasionally give glimpses into their lives on social media. Connor, for one, is no stranger to sharing his outdoor adventures in Florida —on fishing trips or the golf course.

As for Bella? While she largely shares her art on social media , she took followers on her hair journey earlier this year, sharing a rare selfie showing off her new ‘do. In the snap on her March 29 Instagram Story, Bella debuted the new shoulder-length haircut complete with bangs, noting that the look gave her "so much joy still."

And while Connor and Bella largely showcase lives outside of their famous family, their parents have also spoken about keeping that relationship out of the spotlight, with Nicole explaining why it's important to her. 

"I'm very private about all that. I have to protect all those relationships," she  told  Australia's  WHO  magazine in 2018. "I know 150 percent that I would give up my life for my children because it's what my purpose is."

For more pictures of Connor and Bella over the years, keep reading...

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Tom Cruise and son Connor made a rare appearance together in New York City Saturday.

The “War of the Worlds” star and his 28-year-old son, whom he shares with ex-wife Nicole Kidman, stepped out in the big apple for a promotional event for Tom’s upcoming film “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning.”

Tom wore a black button-up with blue jeans and black shoes. He completed the simple look with reflective aviator sunglasses and a silver wristwatch.

The “Top Gun: Maverick” star’s son also dressed casually for the event, wearing a gray collared shirt with blue jeans and sneakers.

Tom Cruise's son Connor and sister Lee Mapother

The actor’s sister Lee Mapother also tagged along with the father-son duo.

Tom and Connor have made a handful of public appearances together in the past, including a 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers game in San Francisco, Calif.

Tom, 61, also shares daughter Isabella with Kidman, 56, whom he was married to from 1990 to 2001. They adopted Isabella and Connor in 1992 and 1995, respectively.

Connor Cruise on boat holding fish

As for Tom’s son, the “Seven Pounds” star seems to lead a low-key life outside of the spotlight.

Connor appears to enjoy fishing and playing golf in Florida. He also avoids posting photos of his A-list parents on his social media.

Isabella, who goes by Bella, also stays relatively under the radar . She moved from Los Angeles to live with her husband, Max Parker, in London.

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After Tom and Kidman divorced, the two kids chose to stay with their dad in Los Angeles while the “Big Little Lies” star resided in Australia.

In 2018, Kidman made a rare statement about her relationship with her children.

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

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She also remarked on her children’s decision to pursue Scientology like their father. The actress left the church in the ’90s.

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“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, adding that Connor and Isabella are “adults.”

“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.”

Isabella and Connor Cruise as babies

She added that she believes her “job as a parent” is to “always offer unconditional love.”

Meanwhile, Tom also shares daughter Suri, 17, with ex-wife Katie Holmes.

Holmes, 44, and the “Jerry Maguire” star tied the knot in 2006 before splitting up in 2012.

Suri Cruise and Katie Holmes

In March, sources told Page Six that Tom and Suri have been estranged for some time.

The insider said Tom had not seen his youngest daughter in a very long time and that he was not a part of her life .

After their high-profile split in 2011, Tom admitted in transcripts from his 2012 defamation lawsuit against Bauer Media that he had not seen Suri for three months after he and Holmes called it quits.

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Isabella Jane Cruise: What We Know About Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman's Daughter

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Coming off of the success of their earlier roles in film, Hollywood's heartthrob Tom Cruise and Australia's bombshell Nicole Kidman met on the set of "Days of Thunder" in 1990. The pair displayed a great sense of romantic chemistry on camera but their chemistry carried off camera, resulting in an 11-year-long romance. After getting married the same year they met, the two eventually sought out a life with children. In 1992, Tom and Kidman adopted their first child, Isabella Jane Cruise, and in 1995, they adopted their second child, Connor Antony Cruise.

As any father would, Tom suggested that he made a promise to be the best father figure for his little girl the same day she was born (via  Esquire ). Although many onlookers question his involvement in his children's lives, Tom — along with Kidman — strived to keep their firstborn away from the public, which is a life she seems to prefer. Though Isabella strays away from the limelight, we've gotten to see her grow into quite the spectacle. From relocating to London to owning a clothing line, Isabella Cruise seemingly cultivated a life she could be proud of .

Isabella was adopted after Kidman's traumatic ectopic pregnancy

Born on December 22, 1992, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman adopted Isabella Cruise shortly after her biological mother gave birth to her. According to the "Moulin Rouge!" actor, she knew she wanted to have babies shortly after tying the knot in 1990 (via People ). Unfortunately, her complications with pregnancy made this a difficult task. In an interview with Marie Claire in 2007, Kidman revealed that she had an ectopic pregnancy — a pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus — at the beginning of her marriage to Tom. "It was incredibly traumatic," she told the publication. "What will be will be. It's in God's hands."

Kidman's sorrow quickly turned to optimism as she began to consider adoption. For her, there was no issue in doing so since she felt like there were no differences between raising a biological child versus an adopted one (via YouTube ). Luckily for Kidman and Tom, this worked out and they were able to hold Isabella the same day she was born. To Kidman, this proved to be a momentous occasion as she felt an instant connection with the newborn. "I look into those eyes and that crazy love happens — it's crazy love because you'll do anything when you have a child. It opens up a part of your heart you didn't even know was there," Kidman said (via the Independent ).

She stayed with her father following his divorce

In 2001, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's decade-long relationship ended. From marrying the same year they met, Kidman revealed that since they were madly in love, their divorce was a "shock to the system" (via E! News ). While it was a hard time for Kidman, the two had to cooperate as co-parents. Following their divorce, Tom and Kidman shared custody of their kids, Isabella and Connor Cruise. Still, Tom ultimately became a full-time parent as the pair decided to live with him in Los Angeles, California instead.

Though she made an effort to see them regularly, she has since suggested that she wouldn't mind them living with her. "They live with Tom, which was their choice. I'd love them to live with us [her and Keith Urban], but what can you do?" Kidman said in 2010 (via the  Daily Mail ). Kidman seemingly didn't want to force the issue as she knew that Isabella and Connor were old enough to decide what was best for them. Kidman revealed that she accepted their living arrangements since she felt like it was her responsibility to let them lead the life they wanted. "My daughter and son, their life is molded by the way I live," she shared (via HuffPost ). "If I wasn't willing to take on that responsibility, I shouldn't have adopted them."

At a young age, she learned how to respond to false rumors very well

Life under megastars like Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman can sometimes result in unnecessary attention from the general public. With her father oftentimes on the receiving end of harsh criticism, it can be tiresome reading crude remarks about him and watching it affect his livelihood as a human being. From prying interview questions to misleading rumors, Tom, on many occasions, has also found himself dealing with unnecessary public attention in a poor manner. While he usually tries to make smart decisions regarding his family's image, he suggested that Isabella Cruise is very good at keeping her composure in the face of false rumors.

During an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2008, Tom revealed that if something were to come out that caused Isabella and Connor Cruise to react negatively, he'd reiterate that everything is okay and not to get caught up by what the media says. "They've grown up with that ... I'm sure there's stuff that they don't like ... and you go, 'Okay, that happened, things go wrong, but don't live in it. Don't live in that because today is a new day and there's plenty of tomorrows,'" he said  (via YouTube ). "They're good people, my children. I'm proud of them. ... I don't want them to worry about anything."

She worked as a hairdresser in London

As the daughter of acting megastars, many assumed that Isabella Cruise would follow in her parent's footsteps. Though it would've been fulfilling to carry on their legacy — which Connor Cruise did briefly — Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman encouraged their daughter to follow her own path. As an imaginative child, Tom jokingly stated in an interview that Isabella doesn't seem to have an interest in acting. "I don't know if Bella will be an actress," he said (via the Daily Mail ). "Right now, she says she wants to be a bear when she grows up."

Instead, she decided to venture off into the world of fashion, a passion her ex-stepmom, Katie Holmes, entertained. After briefly working for Holmes' clothing line, Holmes & Yang, Isabella enrolled in Sassoon Academy in London to pursue a career in cosmetology. There, Isabella completed a 12-month diploma course which resulted in her getting a job as a hairdresser. Isabella then attended the prestigious institute, Delamar Academy of Make-Up and Hair — a university that is responsible for several of its graduates becoming hair and make-up artists in the TV and film industry. While she still doesn't show interest in working in front of the camera like her parents, the 30-year-old appeared to have an interest in doing hair and make-up for film.

She allegedly called her mother a 'suppressed person'

Following Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise's divorce, rumors began to circulate surrounding Kidman's relationship with Isabella and Connor Cruise. The sporadic nature of their split coincided with Kidman seemingly leaving Scientology — a celebrity-centric religion that garnered a bad reputation for its cult-like practices. From homeschooling to being under heavy supervision, many believe that the cause for Kidman's absence from the Cruise household is rooted in their opposing religious beliefs. 

In an interview with Who Magazine , Kidman stated that while she doesn't share the same beliefs as her children, she still loves them dearly. "They are able to make their own decisions," she told the publication. "They have made choices to be Scientologists and as a mother, it's my job to love them."

An excerpt from Leah Remini's memoir  "Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology" suggested that Isabella was not on good terms with her mother. In the book, the ex-Scientologist stated that she started to get close to the two kids when she was heavily involved with the Church of Scientology. Remini questioned the nature of Isabella and Connor's relationship with their mother. One day, the "King of Queens" star asked them if they visit their mother frequently. According to Remini, Isabella replied: "Not if I have a choice. Our mom is a f***ing SP [Suppressed Person]" (via Us Weekly ). Within the church, a "suppressed person" is a label used to describe anyone who opposes Scientology.

She didn't invite her parents to her wedding in 2015

Alongside her professional pursuits, Isabella Cruise seemingly built a life in London worth staying for. Although her family resides in the United States, Isabella prefers a secluded life away from intrusive photographers capturing every second of her life. In 2015, Isabella quietly got married to British I.T. consultant, Max Parker. With publications confirming the news one month after it occurred, Isabella opted for a small ceremony with only a few in attendance. Surprisingly enough, not even her parents got an invite for this momentous occasion.

The small ceremony was held at the Dorchester Hotel in London, with her parents nowhere to be found. While this stirred up questions regarding her relationship with her parents, reports state that Tom Cruise paid for the event — suggesting that he approved of the marriage. As for Nicole Kidman, she reportedly didn't know about the wedding, to begin with. Sources claim that the wedding was "Scientology-themed," which could explain the reason for her absence. 

Though we're sure Tom and Kidman are happy for Isabella, it raised further questions that the public wanted answers to. In one interview, Isabella attempted to put those rumors to rest saying that she's still in touch with her parents, despite their absence from her wedding. "Of course we talk," she stated (via Hello! ). "They're my parents!"

Isabella is a certified auditor within the Church of Scientology

According to Leah Remini, Isabella Cruise's childhood heavily revolved around Scientology thanks to her father. Through this, she, Connor Cruise, and even Suri Cruise experienced years of homeschooling, Scientology-based camps, and heavy surveillance under the Church of Scientology. Despite Nicole Kidman's opposing views on the celebrity-centric religion, Isabella held on to her beliefs as she grew up. So much so, that she eventually became a certified auditor within the Church of Scientology (via People ). In Scientology, auditors are higher-ups who help others through their self-examination process — ultimately guiding them as they convert to their religious lifestyle. Given the list of responsibilities bestowed on auditors, there need to be preparations in place for those seeking the position. 

According to Isabella's testimonial, she revealed that after a string of tests, she finally became an auditor. In her testimonial, she expressed her gratitude toward her father, her aunt (Catherine Cass Mapother), and the church for encouraging her to finish the training. "It turned out it was exactly what I needed," she stated (via Tony Ortega ). "I dragged out the testing and correction, just made it through the drilling and then finally began my auditing adventure, and wow, I wasn't prepared. This is what I had been searching for. The missing piece."

She named her clothing line after her mother

While Connor Cruise has multiple passions ranging from music to competitive fishing, a quick peek at Isabella Cruise's Instagram will show you that she's a person of many interests as well. Though her venture as a hairdresser seemed to be her calling, Isabella is not afraid to flex her artistic skills to her string of followers online. Aside from the occasional selfie, Isabella's feed is flooded with several dark conceptual pieces mixed with portraits of public figures, like Guy Fieri. Isabella, however, used her background in fashion to capitalize on her artistic vision. 

In 2018, Isabella flexed her creative muscles when she launched a clothing line named,  Bella Kidman Cruise . From T-shirts to tote bags, her online store has a wide range of self-made designs available for purchase. Aside from the incredible business venture, fans have grown aware of the fact that Isabella named the company after her mother, Nicole Kidman. Not only did Isabella pay homage to her mom with one of her designs that read  "Protect your mother and she'll protect you," but she also posted a portrait of the "Big Little Lies" actor in 2020 (via Instagram ). In an interview with Entertainment Tonight , Kidman expressed her love for this creative project, stating: "I think it's such a great way to express [yourself] and Bella is a beautiful drawer as well. She's always been able to draw."

She was a contributing artist for an art exhibit hosted by Courtney Love

September 17th, 2021, marked the 30th anniversary of Hole's debut album, "Pretty on the Inside." Coming from a punk influence, the band sought to tackle a range of topics regarding self-confidence, religion, parental neglect, and most importantly, women's rights. Paired with intentional anarchic-like instrumentation, this was the band's first major success — selling over 200,000 copies in the United States. To celebrate the monumental milestone, lead singer, Courtney Love, arranged a philanthropic event at Parliament Tattoo in London in October in hopes to support Treasure Foundation and Clean Break Women's Charities — both of which are organizations that represent similar values to their album was built around.

Through this, Courtney Love invited several artists to donate their work. As an artist who resides in London, Isabella Cruise participated in the event. In light of the news, Isabella announced her involvement in the art exhibition and expressed her gratitude on Instagram . "Is this real life?" she wrote. "I am beyond excited to be taking part in this exhibition with the incredible Courtney Love and Parliament Tattoo, to celebrate 30 years of Hole's Pretty on the Inside. All for charity. What a dream."

She's seemingly not close with Suri Cruise

Tom Cruise started dating Katie Holmes  in 2005. With Isabella Cruise living with him at the time, Tom had to be cautious of how she and her brother, Connor Cruise, perceived his potential love interest. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Tom revealed how they quickly embraced Holmes because of her love for sweets. From there, the two were more than happy to make her a part of their household — which made breaking the news about their baby sister a lot easier. On April 18, 2006, Suri Cruise was born, and according to the "Mission: Impossible" actor, they were extremely welcoming to their half-sister. "They were really excited about it," he told Winfrey (via YouTube ). "It was that whole thing of having a little sister. "

While Isabella had a close relationship with Suri following her birth, another nasty divorce reared its ugly head. According to Connor's  Instagram page , Isabella apparently maintained a strong connection with her brother since the divorce but left Suri out of their appreciation posts for each other. Considering that 2010 was the last time Isabella made a public outing with Suri, Holmes' sudden departure from the Cruise household potentially strained Isabella's relationship with her half-sister. Since the kids lead private lives, it's difficult to determine the status of their relationship. It's safe to assume, however, that Isabella and Suri aren't as close as they were when they were children.

Isabella is reportedly rebuilding her relationship with her mother

Following her parents' divorce, it seemed as though Isabella Cruise's relationship with Nicole Kidman was nonexistent. While divorce is hard for all parties involved, a string of events that occurred after their split made us believe that the Cruise kids were not on good terms with their mother. In 2012, Isabella revealed that they were still in touch, stating: "I love mom. She's my mom. She's great. I see her sometimes and I speak to her" (via the  Daily Mail ). However, in 2018, fans speculated that Kidman's relationship with Isabella and her brother grew sour since she left them out of her speech after winning an Emmy — even though she mentioned her other kids, Sunday and Faith Urban.

In addition to naming her clothing business after her, it seems that Isabella is taking the necessary steps to rebuild her relationship with her mother. According to RadarOnline , an insider told the publication that despite their prior differences, Isabella and Kidman are making an effort in improving their mother-and-daughter connection. "Bella and Nicole have really grown closer over the past few months," the insider stated. "They're both focusing on moving forward with their relationship." Although we're sure they never stopped loving one another, it is heartwarming to see the two mend their broken bond.

Nicole Kidman and Connor Cruise: The truth behind rumors they haven't spoken in years

Nicole Kidman is a doting mother to four children, but many have wondered about the nature of her relationship with her adopted son Connor Cruise for the longest time. The 'Big Little Lies' star has not spoken a lot about Connor, 26, and Bella Cruise, 28, her oldest two kids with ex-husband Tom Cruise .

When Kidman, 54, was asked about her oldest children by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in November 2018, she said, "I'm very private about all that. I have to protect all those relationships. I know 150 percent that I would give up my life for my children because it's what my purpose is." Meanwhile, Connor has maintained that despite the media buzz about his "strained" relationship with his mum, the two are are "solid."

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The 'Cold Mountain' actress has, in the past, chimed in on Connor and Bella's decision to practice Scientology, like their father. Some believed the decision affected their relationship. "They are adults. They are able to make their own decisions," she told Vanity Fair of her children in 2018. "They have made choices to be Scientologists and as a mother, it's my job to love them. 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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Nonetheless, rumors that Nicole and Connor didn't get along were widespread. The 'Bombshell' star even confessed how her two oldest kids didn't refer to her as "Mom" and called her by her name. “My kids don’t call me Mommy, they don’t even call me Mom. They call me Nicole, which I hate, and tell them off for it," she said. In February, sources told New Idea that the actress was planning a reunion with her kids and that she wanted Connor — who currently lives in Clearwater, Florida — to move to Australia. “She’s never been particularly thrilled about him living there,” the insider said, noting that Connor is constantly under the “watchful eye of Scientology,” which has a strong presence in the area.

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According to the source, Nicole's concerns only grew after Florida was plunged into a state of emergency due to a leaking radioactive phosphate fertilizer pond in the Tampa Bay area. “For Nicole, that was the last straw,” an insider told New Idea. “Florida has a bit of a wild reputation, but Connor loves it there and runs a fishing charter and meat-smoking business in the area. However, Nicole doesn’t want him living, swimming, fishing, and eating in a radioactive dump – she’s hoping to convince him to start over and move to Oz.”

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The source, who is reportedly close to the Oscar-winning actress, said that she is adamant she can help Connor start a new life in Australia, where she lives with her second husband Keith Urban and their two children Sunday Rose, 12, and Faith Margaret, 10. “It might be a case of wishful thinking, but she knows he would love the beaches and the people, and he could easily continue his hospitality work there,” the source explained, noting how Connor has always considered Australia his “home away from home”. 

Despite the rumors, Connor has asserted that things are just fine between him and his Hollywood megastar mother. “I love my mum. I don’t care what people say. I know that me and Mum are solid. I love her a lot," he once said. Connor, who is a DJ, and whose father is Tom Cruise (who has shown up to support him at several gigs), has maintained that his family will always be his first concern despite his commitments at work and creating new music. “My family means everything. Yeah, I love my music, but the family comes before everything else," he added.

Does Isabella Jane Cruise Have A Relationship With Her Adoptive Mom Nicole Kidman?

While Suri Cruise is the most famous sibling in the family, Isabella Cruise isn't seen with their mom often.

It's now been a full 20 years since Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were divorced. And since that time, both ex-spouses have remarried. Tom had his daughter Suri with Katie Holmes, and Nicole Kidman married Keith Urban and welcomed two more daughters.

But long before Suri became a household name, Tom and Nicole had their first two children together: Isabella Jane Cruise and Connor Antony Cruise. Because the two children were adopted, there was a lot of speculation about the family throughout Tom and Nicole's marriage, and well beyond, too.

And since both halves of the former couple have long since moved on, fans wonder whatever became of their first two children, and whether Nicole's eldest daughter, in particular, has any relationship with her mom.

Who Is Isabella Jane Cruise?

Isabella Jane Cruise was born in 1992 and adopted by Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, and much of her early life was kept under wraps. Today, Isabella is 28 years old and living her own life.

But as is common when discussing Tom and Nicole, the topic of conversation must turn to the former family's religious beliefs: Scientology. Whatever fans of the famous family think of the religion, it's clear that Scientology played a big part in the celebrity couple's former marriage, and in their children's lives (just like any religion).

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While Nicole seemingly abandoned Scientology when divorcing Tom, Isabella has stuck by the church and even written publicly about her testimonial with the negatively-reputed religion.

In addition to her religion, Isabella is interested in art and fashion (she created her own clothing line called Bella Kidman Cruise). She's even, reportedly, gotten married!

But is she close with her adoptive mom, or has something driven a wedge between them?

Is Nicole Kidman Close To Her Children?

Part of the reason why Scientology always comes up when discussing Nicole Kidman is that the common perception is that she abandoned the church when divorcing Tom, essentially 'escaping' from both.

At the same time, the custody arrangement specified that the kids stayed with Tom Cruise, which they apparently chose , while Nicole met and later married Keith Urban .

So a lot of onlookers speculate that Nicole also created a rift between herself and her two eldest children when leaving Tom and Scientology behind. After all, Bella Kidman Cruise seems committed to her religion, so if her mother is staunchly against it, might that cause some turmoil in the mother-daughter relationship?

There's also the fact that since Isabella and Connor were adopted, plenty of fans think that their relationship with Nicole isn't the same as the kind a biological mother would have.

While that's an unfair assumption to make, it's still made nonetheless, with a lot of fans wondering whether Nicole never really bonded with her two older kids.

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Yet the issue of the family's broken religious beliefs seems to be the most commonly pointed-to problem, especially after an interview that Nicole gave where she spoke about her two oldest kids, whom she hasn't been spotted with in public since 2007.

Fans Believe Nicole Is 'Disconnected' From Her Daughter Bella

Fans largely seem to believe that Nicole Kidman is significantly disconnected from both Bella and Connor. In general, most sources claim that Tom turned the church and his children against Nicole, and that's why their relationship is, reportedly, in shambles today.

The thing is, there's no hard proof of any of this speculation; it remains speculation as long as Nicole nor Tom speak up about it. And neither is likely to air their personal business to the public.

As fans continued to speculate over the years, Nicole gave the odd interview here and there while working on films. In one interview, Nicole apparently said she doesn't text her husband Keith at all, and that she doesn't like email.

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But in the next breath, Nicole elaborated that "I have four children, so to stay in touch with them is very important." That, say fans, is a very vague comment to make just after saying she's not into technology, and that she prefers to keep communication with her hubby, at least, "intimate and personal."

Fans took Kidman's "impressively lawyerly phrasing" at more than face value, assuming that her statement was specifically stated so as to send a message to her two grown kids.

In short, detractors of Scientology claim that dissenters are "disconnected" from any loved ones still involved with the church because they're seen as being harmful to the believers' lives.

But, fans acquiesce, maybe Nicole just isn't the type to say "Yep, I text with my kids every day because they're like any normal adult children and don't wanna call their mommy anymore."

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Tom Cruise’s Scientologist Children

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Cruise married his first wife, Mimi Rogers, in 1987, around the time he was indoctrinated into Scientology. Rogers, an actress, had grown up in the church and acted as Cruise’s “auditor.” Auditing is a central tenet of Dianetics, or, the practices that makeup Scientology. It functions as a sort of pseudo-science therapy session and with her role, Rogers was instrumental in Cruise’s joining the organization.

The couple remained together until 1990, after which Rogers left the church. Since then, former Scientologists have alleged that the head of Scientology David Miscavige played a major role in the breakup as he pressured Cruise to pursue a new, bigger star: Nicole Kidman.

Split with Nicole Kidman

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman met on the set of Days of Thunder in 1989 and married the following year. Soon after, they adopted their first child together: Isabella Jane Cruise, born in 1992, then Connor Antony Cruise, born in 1995.

As the ’90s wore on, the new parents remained one of Hollywood’s hottest couples, reuniting on the screen in 1999 for the hit erotic thriller, Eyes Wide Shut . But there was trouble in paradise. Kidman refused to join the Church of Scientology.

Eventually, this led to a bitter divorce in 2001. And in a shocking twist, the children sided with Cruise. Tom Cruise appeared to gain full custody following the divorce, going on to homeschool the children who, to this day, remain confirmed members of the church.

Mark Rathbun, a former Scientologist leader who famously defected, has said that David Miscavige tapped Kidman’s phone after the breakup as the organization worked to turn Isabella and Connor against their mother.

Kidman now shares two daughters, Sunday and Faith, with her husband Keith Urban. And while that celeb family is pretty public, any relationship Kidman maintains with her oldest children is under wraps.

In 2018, Kidman told Who Magazine : “They are adults. 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.”

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Isabella Cruise

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Isabella Cruise, who goes by the nickname Bella, is now 29 years old. She married the British consultant Max Parker during a secret ceremony in London in 2015. And though Bella remains active in the Church of Scientology, as of 2016, Parker himself reported that he was not a Scientologist.

Speaking in a rare interview that year, Bella also revealed that she does indeed keep up a relationship with her mom. “Of course [we talk], they’re my parents. Anyone who says otherwise is full of s**t,” she told The Daily Mail . However, Kidman did not attend the wedding even though she was in the same city at the time.

The Daily Mail also reported that Bella and Parker keep up a decidedly modest existence — despite the whopping fortunes of both of Bella’s parents. They were living in a one-bedroom apartment together around the time of their wedding.

It’s worth noting, too, that Bella goes by the name Bella Nicole Kidman on both social media and her own personal website . Apparently working as a graphic artist, she sells prints, tees, and tote bags on the site.

Connor Cruise

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The 27-year-old Connor Cruise made headlines recently after posting some pretty intense deep-sea fishing photos. Indeed, the sole Cruise son is a serious fisherman and lives in Clearwater, Florida to pursue the sport.

In 2019, Connor married fellow Scientologist Silvia Zanchi. Reportedly, her family is from Italy and has been in the church for two generations.

Not much is known about the couple, aside from Connor’s love of fishing which f eatures heavily on his social media.

Suri Cruise

Of course, Tom Cruise’s most famous child is Suri Cruise: the darling daughter he shares with ex-wife Katie Holmes. Holmes and Cruise’s high-profile romance defined the early aughts — remember the couch jumping? — but has since soured… again, due to Scientology.

TomKat, as they were dubbed by the press, first went public in 2005, and the same year, announced they were expecting a child. Suri Cruise was then born in April 2006 and that November, Cruise and Holmes wed. David Miscavige served as Cruise’s best man.

Holmes was quickly indoctrinated into the church and remained with Cruise for the next five-and-a-half year. In 2012, though, the actress blindsided Cruise with a divorce. Holmes had been meticulously planning her exit for some time, with help from her attorney father, and the divorce settled in court less than a month later. Holmes gained custody of the young Suri and returned to the Catholic Church.

In 2013, while suing Bauer media over claims of defamation, Cruise took to the stand and revealed further details about the split. In his deposition, Cruise exploded in anger at the question of whether Holmes left “in part to protect Suri from Scientology.” However, he eventually admitted: That was one of the assertions, yes.”

Those proceedings also confirmed that Suri, now 16 years old, is no longer a member of the church. And according to recent pics, she looks just like her mother.

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Directors Factory Philippines

“Directors Factory Philippines,” an omnibus film project initiated by the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, has completed production in the historic city of Dapitan.

Operating since 2013, when it kicked off in Taiwan, the Directors’ Factory works with a new partner country each year to mentor eight budding filmmakers who are preparing ambitious first or second feature projects that they will make in pairs. The Philippines was selected in November.

The four resulting co-written and co-directed short films will be screened as part of the Directors’ Fortnight (aka Quinzaine des Cineastes) in May.

Eve Baswel (Philippines) and Gogularaajan Rajendran (Malaysia) directed the short film “Walay Balay”, the portrait of a mother and daughter, evacuated during wartime to a safe neighbourhood they will call home. It stars Shaina Magdayao, star of multiple films by Lav Diaz and Ruby Diaz (“Expats”).

Maria Estela Paiso (Philippines) and Ashok Vish (India) directed the short film “Nightbirds” in which the mystical Tigmamanukan bird is sent by the bird council to help Ivy break free from her husband who wastes the couple’s money on cockfighting.

Arvin Belarmino (Philippines) and Lomorpich Rithy (aka YoKi) (Cambodia) directed the short film “Silig,” in which a stubborn and feisty woman, dying from cancer, returns to her hometown to organize her own cremation. It stars veteran actresses Sylvia Sanchez, who is also head of Nathan Studios, and Angel Aquino (“A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery”).

Don Eblahan (Philippines) and Tan Siyou (Singapore) directed “Cold Cut,” about the auditions for a talent show and a mysterious stranger Its cast is composed entirely of Dapitan City residents. Having also received support from the Quezon City Film Commission, the films’ post-production stage moves to Quezon City.

For further details, see Directors Fortnight website.

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