Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman: a fairy tale with an unhappy ending

Nicole Kidman, a red-haired beast, and Tom Cruise, an American handsome man, met in December 1989 on the set of the movie “Days of Thunder.” The couple lived together for about 10 years, but they had no children. True, Nicole had an ectopic pregnancy, which negatively affected her health.

The press constantly released “canards” in the direction of this couple. There were rumors that Tom was gay, and he only needed Nicole for “cover.” Of course, the couple refuted these tales and at one time won the case in court.

However, in 1992, the family decided to adopt a girl, Isabella Jane, and three years later, Connor Anthony, a boy.

As you know, the main reason for Tom and Nicole’s divorce was the actor’s religion. He joined the Church of Scientology, which requires large monetary donations. A kind of sect. Despite the fact that the red-haired beauty also belonged to this church, she was constantly under great doubt. In addition, Nicole did not want their children to follow the canons of this religion.

Connor Cruise

While still a 16-year-old teenager, the guy began to get involved in this type of activity as “DJ”. After a short period of time, Connor became a popular artist and began to earn good money.

However, the influence of the church, to which Tom Cruise led him, forced him to reconsider his priorities and goals in life. Later, the young man began to engage in deep-sea fishing.

Probably the happiest and most memorable event in Connor's life was his wedding to the Italian model Silvia. They say that she is of the same religion as her husband. The young man wanted his mother, Nicole Kidman, to be present at the main celebration, but Tom Cruise, who was involved in his upbringing, opposed this idea.

Nicole Kidman: Tom Cruise suffers because of his height

Nicole Kidman is one of those rare types of women who knows that silence is golden.
She doesn’t say nasty things about either her ex or her current one, although the first one had obvious problems with his head, and the second one had problems with drugs. It is all the more surprising that this time the 43-year-old Australian, one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood, discussed not only Tom Cruise, but even his wife Katie Holmes. Yoga helped you survive a divorce - Nicole, your height is one meter eighty, which is very tall for a woman.
Did this create problems in your life? – Even as it created – the advantages are much smaller than the problems that my height brings. For example, during filming, partners have to wear special shoes with compensating heels in order to look normal next to me on the screen,” Nicole Kidman said in an interview with VOX magazine. – Believe me, it was never particularly pleasant for them (laughs). As for my private life, you can imagine the diplomatic problems that arose whenever I went out in public with my ex (Tom Cruise is 170 cm tall - Author). This difference never made him smile, believe me.

– Do you seem to be happier with your life now?

- That's what you say. I always felt happy - both professionally and family-wise, next to Tom and our children. It’s just that with my husband Keith Urban I got a new life, simpler and more trusting.

– Many women, having a hard time going through a divorce, begin to look very bad. You managed to avoid this.

– I don’t have any beauty secret. I age by drinking a lot of water and doing yoga. Thanks to this practice, my body remains toned. I eat, sleep and work better after this. I unroll a small rug almost every morning, but if that doesn’t work, at least four times a week.

– Why do we rarely see you in public with Keith? So soon everyone will start to think that there are problems in your family.

“I never bring Keith to my professional parties.” And I myself try to visit them as rarely as possible, only when absolutely necessary. I can’t completely avoid parties and walk on red carpets, but this is not our element with Keith. This was funny ten years ago, not today. We see Tom three times a month

– Have you already met Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise’s wife?

– We crossed paths two or three times. I find her quite pretty and a good actress. I know what her life consists of, how many sacrifices she must make every day when she goes out. Everything she lives by, I lived before her. I wish her not to stumble. Because the situation she is in can make a person paranoid. I have no animosity towards her, I am very far from it. Nevertheless, every time I see her, we have nothing to say to each other.

– You don’t even talk about Tom?

- Especially about him. Or do you imagine that I, seeing Katie, should ask her: “Honey, what did you do today?” Or give her advice on how to behave?.. That would be a complete lack of tact.

– What is your relationship with Tom?

- Magnificent. Really. Although life has given each of us new love. Tom remains the father of our children, and he copes with these responsibilities admirably. Every time we meet - and this happens at least 2-3 times a month - we have a lot to say to each other regarding our children.

– Do you think you could get back together?

- No. There is no more sacred fire between us. I can talk about this very freely, because all this is a thing of the past. There are situations when you loved and desired someone, time passes, and you know that your heart still continues to love, but a little differently. And Tom and I feel each other more like two good friends from our youth who ate a ton of salt together.

– What lesson did you learn from divorcing him?

– The faster you can turn the page of your life you have read, the faster all problems, including psychological ones, will end. I do not approve of adultery

– Are you a sexually free woman?

– It depends where you are going.

– Let’s say, what is your opinion about adultery?

“I don’t approve of this at all.” Some couples are very free and actively practice adultery, but I do not accept the exchange of partners: trust is important to me, and after adultery, mistrust will remain with me forever. I don't judge others if it's more convenient for them, but I wouldn't want that to happen to me. – Are you a feminist?

- Yes. And what woman is not? I am one of those women who, as children, learned that their mothers fought for contraception and abortion at a time when AIDS did not yet exist.

– For a long time you have been called one of the most elegant actresses in the world...

– If you knew how pragmatic I am – more than you can imagine. I love wearing jeans. In the morning I get ready in 10 minutes. I ran the comb through my hair a couple of times and I was ready. Of course, I have to follow some rules on set, in front of the public - this is my way of thanking the fans for supporting me over the years, I have to live up to their expectations.

– Is family life still your priority?

- Yes. Often people tell me: you are not as complex as an actress should be. I hope they will talk about me the same way for a long time. I like to walk with my children in the forest, work in my garden, listening to classical music - these are my great pleasures. As you can see, I remain a very simple girl.

Makar ZAYTSEV.

Isabella Cruz

The girl, unlike her brother, is a non-public person. Although they have one similarity - it also belongs to the Church of Scientology. Isabella never took advantage of the influential fortune of her adoptive parents. The girl herself completed hairdressing courses in London, and after graduating from Vidal Sassoon Academy she began working in a salon.

She doesn't like being in front of the paparazzi. Confirmation of this is her marriage, her union with 29-year-old Max Parker, whose profession is related to computers. A young man from Great Britain.

The fact is that the wedding ceremony took place without parents and brother on September 18, 2020. The girl explains this by saying that she wanted a quiet event, and with a star family, journalists would not give this opportunity. Of course, Nicole and Tom knew about the upcoming event, which their father even paid for in full.

Unfortunately, after the divorce of their adoptive parents, the children moved away from Nicole. The main criterion was that she did not belong to their church. Also, Connor and Isabella remained to live with their father. Later, the actress had her own family, children.

The actress deeply regrets that this happened, but at the same time she realizes that Bella and Connor are adults who made their own decisions.

How Nicole Kidman found true love after hell with Tom Cruise

However, Cruz was not embarrassed by this fact. On the contrary, as soon as he glanced at the red-haired Australian, whose legs seemed endless, he lit up. And after the tests he invited Nicole to take a ride in a racing car. She agreed, and then invited Tom to go on a yacht. Seeing how dashingly this cheerful, cheerful girl was wielding the sails, Cruz realized: she should be next to him! And despite the fact that he had been married to actress Mimi Rogers for three years, he began a whirlwind romance with Nicole.

Of course, their passion affected the acting, and the producers rubbed their hands, anticipating the wild success of the film. Nicole was glowing with happiness. And when reporters asked her about her relationship with Cruise, hinting at the difference in height, she joked: “You can sacrifice your heels for the sake of the man you love.”

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise

It was some kind of obsession. Nicole called her mother in Australia every day to share her emotions:

“You can’t imagine how energetic, charming, and with an amazing sense of humor Tom is.” He doesn’t smoke, doesn’t drink, and works out on the gym for two hours every day!

Janelle was happy for her daughter. And when Cruise bought a luxurious mansion on the Pacific coast and gave Nicole a ring with a huge diamond, all Nicole’s relatives and friends were already delighted.

She herself was looking forward to Tom proposing. And one day – what’s up, the best day of her life! - I found a note on the pillow: “My dear Nicole, I pursued you until I myself fell into your network. I offer you my hand and heart.” “Oh yes, yes, I agree!” – Nicole screamed with tears in her eyes and threw herself into Tom’s arms.

They got married on Christmas Eve. And standing at the altar, they promised each other not to be apart for longer than twelve days. At first, both kept their promises and even refused lucrative roles if the filming schedule was too tight.

One day Nicole rushed home and whirled in front of her husband:

– Imagine, I will play in the action movie “Billy Bathgate” with Dustin Hoffman and Bruce Willis!

– Yes, there is a lot to learn from these guys. Hope you take this chance baby? – Cruz lovingly patted his wife on the cheek.

And Nicole tried very hard. As a result, her partners appreciated her skill. But my husband joked:

– A Globe nomination is cool. But I liked the title “Humorous Beauty” that the New York Times gave you better.

No, really, Tom is incomparable. You must be worthy of him in everything! – Nicole thought and worked like a convict. Soon, already playing leading roles and working with first-tier stars, she herself became a Hollywood star.

However, the press was not concerned about her success in cinema, but about her personal life. At first, the tabloids excitedly discussed the trailer with a marble floor for half a million dollars, which Tom Cruise gave Kidman so that she could relax between filming. Then - a plane with a huge inscription on the side - “NICOLE”, which he bought to fly to his wife’s filming. And after that - every trip of the spouses to a restaurant, to a party, to visit. Nothing was hidden from the watchful eye of newspapermen and paparazzi, but they demanded new details. And Nicole told for the hundredth time how she loved her husband and that she and Tom were one.

They actually had a lot in common. For example, the thirst for adrenaline. Knowing that Tom loved to skydive, Nicole suggested they try group skydiving. He invited her to go scuba diving - and she suggested watching the sharks. What they did not do during ten years of marriage: went on safari, climbed mountain peaks, climbed into extinct volcanoes...

The first year of married life was like a fairy tale. Tom once admitted to the press that he barely survived twelve days away from his wife. Why did disagreements arise? Maybe because Tom was used to being the center of attention and from the very first days made it clear that he was not going to give up the helm of the family ship to his wife? It was so obvious that Nicole was offended.

“But I don’t dictate to you what dresses and shoes to wear,” Tom joked. Yes, it is true. And the higher Nicole’s heels were, the more it pleased her husband’s pride.

And the yellow press also haunted me. Soon after the wedding, a loud scandal broke out. An influential New York gay magazine urged Tom to admit that his wife was only a cover for his true orientation. Of course, they sued the publication and won the case. But rumors about Tom's inclinations continued to arise and became a version of the couple's childlessness.