At one point, spotting images of Tom Cruise’s adopted children with Nicole Kidman was nearly impossible — like a true Mission Impossible challenge.
But times have changed. Isabella “Bella” and Connor, now outspoken and high-profile members of Scientology, have recently stepped into the spotlight, sharing glimpses of their lives through social media.
Despite his fame and family ties, Tom Cruise’s unwavering loyalty to Scientology has often overshadowed his commitment to his kids.
In the explosive memoir A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology, former senior church executive Mike Rinder reveals how Scientology actively interfered in Cruise’s marriage, labeling Nicole Kidman a “negative influence” and putting strain on their relationship.
Nicole Kidman, who divorced Tom Cruise in 2001, never embraced Scientology during their decade-long marriage. However, their adopted children — Connor, 29, and Isabella “Bella,” 31 — remain devoted members of the Church, a commitment that has sadly led to estrangement from their mother.
Scientology’s strict rules label anyone who leaves the faith as a “Suppressive Person,” cutting them off entirely from church members, including their own families.
Tom Cruise’s allegiance to the church has influenced his personal relationships before — he reportedly ended his romance with Penelope Cruz in 2004 because she refused to abandon her own religion.
In 2012, Katie Holmes filed for divorce and sought sole custody of their daughter, Suri, now 18. Due to Cruise’s Scientology ties, reports suggest Suri has little to no relationship with her father.
Yet, Bella and Connor remain close to their famous dad and proud Scientologists.
Bella Kidman Cruise holds a prominent role within the church and has openly praised Scientology as a life-changing force. She described her training to become an auditor — a position tasked with “restoring beingness and ability” according to the church — as the missing piece she had been searching for.
“This IS what I had been searching for. The missing piece. Suddenly everything began to make sense… This is a gift to yourself and so many others,” Bella wrote, sharing her devotion with heartfelt conviction.
Next, Bella expresses heartfelt gratitude to her father, Tom Cruise, and his sister, Cass Mapother, for their unwavering support.
“Thank you to my Dad for everything. And to Cass… I honestly would have drowned in my own problems if you hadn’t been there to support me and help me get through the preliminaries,” she shared. “It took a whole family and an entire organization to get me here.”
Now a dedicated member of Scientology’s London chapter, Bella lives a quietly modest life in Croydon, England, with her husband Max Parker, whom she married in 2015.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 24, 1996: Actors Nicole Kidman and then-husband Tom Cruise arrived at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, introducing their children, Connor and Isabella, to the eager media. (Photo by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images)
Today, Bella has carved out her own creative path, launching her brand Bella Kidman Cruise—a unique t-shirt collection showcasing her original artwork.
“Bella has been drawing ever since her little hands could pick up a pen. Since then, she’s been evolving as an artist,” she shares on her website.
While Bella mainly shares her art on social media, she occasionally gives fans a peek into her personal life, blending creativity with connection.
Meanwhile, Connor Cruise calls Clearwater, Florida home — just a stone’s throw from the Church of Scientology’s global headquarters.
A former SKAM Artist DJ and actor, with credits including Red Dawn (2012) and Seven Pounds (2008), Connor now spends much of his free time pursuing a passion for deep-sea fishing out on the water.
“Connor lives a pretty simple life in Clearwater,” a source told People. “He has his own home within a Scientology community. His world revolves around deep-sea fishing. He’s got a strong circle of friends and seems genuinely well-liked.”
From quiet lives in England and Florida to high-profile family ties and deep-rooted beliefs, Bella and Connor Cruise continue to chart their own paths—far from Hollywood’s spotlight, but never far from intrigue.
💬 What are your thoughts on Bella and Connor’s lives today? Share your comments below—and don’t forget to pass this story along to your friends so we can hear their thoughts too!