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Nicole Kidman And Tom Cruise’s Daughter Isabella Makes Rare Mention About Mom

• Nicole Kidman's daughter showed subtle support for her career milestone, shedding light on their relationship dynamic.
• Kidman's cinematic debut in "Bush Christmas" paved the way for her successful career, leading to a breakthrough performance.
• Kidman chooses not to speak publicly about her adult children's decision to be Scientologists, respecting their beliefs.

Nicole Kidman’s relationship with the two adult children she shares with Tom Cruise continues to be a source of public curiosity, especially since the actress has hinted that their relationship is tumultuous, even leaving them out of an acceptance speech a few years ago, despite mentioned the daughters she shares with her current husband, country singer Keith Urban.

However, Nicole’s oldest daughter, Isabella Cruise, recently made a rare move on social media acknowledging Nicole’s huge career milestone , shedding light on their relationship.

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Nicole’s daughter had a subtle sign of support for her accomplishment.

Kidman is set to receive the prestigious American Film Institute Life Achievement Award on Saturday, April 27, commemorating her remarkable four-decade journey in show business. Reflecting on her career, the 56-year-old actress recently took to social media to share a nostalgic moment, posting a clip from her debut film.

Nicole made her cinematic debut as a teenager in the 1983 remake of the Australian classic Bush Christmas, filmed when she was around 14 years old. She shared a clip from the moving, showing Nicole’s signature curls styled in pigtails as she smiled for the camera.

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While Bush Christmas may not have been a blockbuster, it served as a stepping stone for Kidman, ultimately leading to her breakthrough performance in the 1987 miniseries Vietnam . She acknowledged what an important moment the film was for her career.

"This 14 year old girl could have never predicted all the talented people she would get to work with and the many different characters she would get to play!" Nicole wrote in the caption.

"So excited to celebrate with so many friends and peers on Saturday with the @AmericanFilmInstitute xx," she added.

While the post received many likes and comments filled with congratulations, fans noticed that Bella, 31, was one of the first people to show support by liking the post. While Bella didn’t leave a comment, the single like provides rare insight into their dynamic, especially amid allegations they’ve been estranged. It shows that Isabella is supportive of her mom, even if she remains silent about their relationship, which isn’t uncharacteristic, given she lives her life largely out of the spotlight.

Nicole Has Revealed Why She Won’t Talk About Her Oldest Kids

Bella, as well as her brother Connor Cruise, are both active Scientologists and chose to live with Cruise after their divorce. In 2022, Bella gave a rare updated in a promotional video for the church, revealing she’s been named an auditor .

“I've chosen not to speak publicly about Scientology. I have two children who are Scientologists—Connor and Isabella—and I utterly respect their beliefs,” Nicole has said of her children’s involvement in the controversial religion, declining to provide further comment. It’s been speculated Cruise’s involvement in Scientology motivated his divorce from Kidman as well as his later marriage to Katie Holmes.

"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," Nicole later told Australia’s WHO magazine in 2018. "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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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s teen daughters make their red carpet debut with parents

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban made their first public appearance with their teenage daughters.

The family attended the 49th AFI Lifetime Achievement Award Gala at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 27, which was held to honor the Kidman as the 2024 recipient of the award.

On the red carpet, Kidman and Urban posed with their two teenage daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.

They were joined by more of Kidman's family including her sister, Antonia Kidman, her husband, Craig Marran, nieces Sybella Hawley and Lucia Hawley, and nephew, Alexander Kidman Marran.

At the ceremony, both Meryl Streep and Keith Urban gave touching tributes to Kidman ahead of her award acceptance.

In his speech, the country music star spoke about raising a family with Kidman and said “one of the most beautiful things” is getting to see his wife be a mom. 

“Her and I both come from tight four member family units as well, so we try to do the same for our girls — keeping a tight little unit wherever we are,” Urban said. “We’ll make homes of film locations all over the world.”

In addition to her two daughters with Urban, Kidman adopted two children with her ex-husband, Tom Cruise : Isabella “Bella” Kidman Cruise and Connor Cruise. The “Top Gun” star also shares daughter Suri Cruise with his ex-wife, Katie Holmes.

Though Kidman and Urban tend to keep their daughters out of the public eye, Sunday and Faith have supported their mom before. In February 2021, Kidman, Urban, and their daughters virtually attended the 78th Annual Golden Globe awards when she was nominated for “The Undoing.”

Over the years, Kidman has said on multiple occasions that she wishes that she’d had more children.

“I love, love children,” she told BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire in January 2017. “I love raising children. They make me feel good, and I love being around, and I love the ups and downs, and I love watching them grow and the things they say and teach.”

Kidman told People in January 2019 that had she met Urban before she did in 2005, they “could’ve had 10 of them!” The actor added, “But Keith says, ‘Stop the wanting mind.’ It’s far better to be completely in love and satiated with what you’ve been given, what we’ve been given.”

Though she told Marie Claire Australia that not having more children was one of her biggest regrets, she’s content taking on a motherly role other ways in her life.

“(It’s) OK because I get to mother other children,” she explained. “I have six nieces and nephew, and I’m godmother to 12. I love mothering, I love kids: they’re quirky, funny and unfiltered. And then you get to see them grow and send them on their way.”

Here’s everything to know about Nicole Kidman’s children.

Isabella Kidman Cruise, 31

During her 11-year marriage with Cruise , the couple adopted their daughter, Isabella “Bella” Kidman Cruise , when she was 25.

Kidman doesn’t often discuss her previous relationship with Cruise nor the couple’s children together. She told Australia’s Who magazine in November 2018 that she is “very private” about her eldest children, adding, “I have to protect all those relationships.”

The “Big Little Lies” star added, “I know 150 percent that I would give up my life for my children because it’s what my purpose is.”

Isabella and her brother, Connor, both belong to the Church of Scientology like their father. While Kidman has no affiliation with the organization, she told the magazine that he children “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 added. “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.”

As for her personal life, Isabella has been married to Max Parker since 2015. In February 2018, she launched her own fashion brand, BKC. On her website , she sells t-shirts, pins, and tote bags along with prints. 

Connor Cruise, 29

Kidman and Cruise also adopted their son Connor Cruise during their marriage.

Much like his older sister, he tends to keep a low profile and stays out of the public eye. He was most recently photographed at Milan Fashion Week in February 2023.

Connor has also been photographed with his dad over the years.

He made a rare appearance with Cruise in London in October 2019. They were photographed walking toward a private helicopter, with People reporting that Cruise showed his son “aviation basics.”

The father-son duo were photographed together again in October 2021 , this time in San Francisco. They attended the San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers playoff game at Oracle Park.

Connor briefly pursued a career as an actor and starred in two movies, 2008’s “Seven Pounds” and 2012’s “Red Dawn.” He has also performed as a DJ in the past, including at his 21st birthday.

Today, Connor isn’t very active on social media, but has posted in the past about his hobby, deep-sea fishing .

Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban, 15

Kidman and Urban welcomed their daughter, Sunday Rose, on July 7, 2008.

As parents, Kidman and Urban have been protective of their daughters and seldom share their faces on social media. For Sunday’s 11th birthday in July 2019, Kidman shared a photo of her daughters from the back in front of the clock at Musee d’Orsay museum.

Despite not showing their faces publicly, Kidman and Urban have shared plenty of sweet sentiments about their daughters during interviews over the years.

Kidman opened up to Glamour UK in November 2020 about how her daughters were handling periods of isolation during lockdown in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. 

“For a 12-year-old, it’s about not being able to access friends easily — that’s a whole thing which every parent will be going through,” Kidman explained. “And then, there’s a 9-year-old, who’s socially forming. One of the hardest things is just watching them pine and yearn for their friends. I pine and yearn for my friends too.”

The “Somebody Like You” singer also opened up to TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer in September 2021 about whether his daughters were leaning toward following in the footsteps of their mom or dad more . 

Urban said it was “a bit of both” at the time, adding, “More directing than acting, which would be kind of good.”

Though their kids are still young, both Sunday and Faith made their film debut in 2019 in “The Angry Birds Movie 2.” Sunday voiced the character Lily, a yellow chick, while Faith voiced Beatrice, a purple baby bird.

Faith Margaret Kidman-Urban, 13

Kidman and Urban welcomed their daughter, Faith Margaret, on Dec. 28, 2010.

The actor has given brief glimpses of her daughters over the years in posts on social media.

In May 2019, Kidman shared a photo hugging her daughters , though only the backs of their head were visible. In January 2021, she posted a throwback video with both of her daughters as they enjoyed time near Australia’s Uluru rock formation.

When Urban appeared on TODAY back in August 2015, he shared some of his daughters’ musical abilities when asked if they played any instruments yet.

“Sunday and Faith, they have a few instruments they like to play,” he explained. “A little bit of piano and Faith, she’s got a little pink guitar that she likes to play as well. Bongos, maracas, tambourine, triangle — she’s just getting started.”

Like other celebrity parents, Kidman’s daughters help to keep her humble.

“The great equalizer is showing the Emmys to Sunny and Faith,” Kidman told TODAY in October 2017. “They don’t want them. It’s so funny. It’s such a kid thing. Sunday was like, ‘Mama, I know you said we could put in our shelf but it won’t fit. We have enough things on the shelf.’”

Kidman also opened up about how she was raising her daughters to be outspoken and strong women, saying she would lead by example instead. 

“So much is stepping aside and letting them become who they are,” said Kidman. “I don’t know if I’m teaching that as much as giving them their voices. I let them negotiate so they get a sense of who they are and what they can achieve and accomplish.”

Francesca Gariano is a New York City-based freelance journalist reporting on culture, entertainment, beauty, lifestyle and wellness. She is a freelance contributor to TODAY.com, where she covers pop culture and breaking news.

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s 28-year-old daughter Isabella shared a rare video of herself in a post to her Instagram Story on Wednesday.

The artist, who goes by the name Bella, posted a clip of herself while watching England play in the Euro 2020 match.

“My face during extra time…fingers crossed,” she captioned the short black-and-white video along with an emoji of England’s flag.

In the post, Bella was seen wearing a graphic T-shirt and a nose ring. She was also rocking curly hair with her winged eyeliner look.

The daughter of Cruise and Kidman has historically been quite private about sharing photos of herself and mainly posts snaps of her art to her social media page. However, every now and then she has shared a photo of herself to her page.

In February, she shared a selfie to her Instagram during a snowy winter day where she appeared bundled up in a hat and scarf.

“Same face, new prints now available on the shop,” she had captioned the post.

And in May 2020, she posted a photo of herself that revealed her many arm tattoos, which include a small pineapple.

While she is known for staying under the radar, Bella did open up about her experience with the Church of Scientology in March 2019.

Kidman has spoken freely about her daughter’s choice to join the organization, telling Australia’s 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.”

Cruise, 59, and Kidman, 54, were married from 1990 to 2001 and share two kids together: Bella and 26-year-old Connor.

Connor, who is slightly more active on social media than his sister, also posted a selfie this week and shared a snap of himself at the Stanley Cup final hockey game to his Instagram Story on Wednesday.

The “Big Little Lies” actress also shares two kids with her second husband, Keith Urban.

Meanwhile, the “Top Gun” actor shares daughter Suri, 15, with ex-wife Katie Holmes, whom he was married to from 2006 to 2012. Cruise was also married to Mimi Rogers from 1987 to 1990, though they have no children together.

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Finding images of Tom Cruise’s adopted daughter is usually a mission impossible — until now.

Isabella “Bella” Kidman Cruise made a rare social media appearance on Sunday, Sept. 17, when she shared a selfie on her Instagram .

In the carefree picture captioned “What a summer,” the 30-year-old looks coyly at the camera. Donning a simple white top with a cute bow decorating her décolletage, the brunette shows off her appreciation of jewelry wearing a number of gold necklaces around her neck and a gold ring in her nose.

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

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

Bella sells her work on reasonably priced totes, pins and limited edition prints. “Her go-to medium was pen and paper for most of her life,” the site explains. “However, she is now venturing into other formats and mediums. Including digital. Which has been a bit of a game changer in her opinion.”

Bella was adopted by Cruise, 60, and Nicole Kidman, 55, in 1992 after the couple married in 1990. The Hollywood pair also share a son Connor, 28.

Bella and Conor have chosen to stay mostly out of the limelight and in the past their superstar parents have chosen to keep their children’s lives out of the public eye as well.

“I’m very private about all that,” the Academy Award-winning actress told Australian outlet  Who  in 2018. “I have to protect all those relationships. I know 150 per cent that I would give up my life for my children because it’s what my purpose is.”

Kidman is set to be awarded the Life Achievement Award at the The American Film Institute (AFI) ceremony on June 10, but it is rumored that Connor and Bella may not be in attendance although they have both been invited.

“Nicole knows Connor is extremely loyal to his dad so she doesn’t expect him to come, but the invitation is there for both of them,” an alleged source tells  New Idea . ‘It’s an event they have every right to celebrate along with the rest of Nicole’s family.”

The source added: “Nicole is trying to limit her expectations, but is clinging to hope Bella might make it.”

Also set to be in attendance at the ceremony are Kidman’s two daughters Sunday, 14, and Faith, 12, whom she shares with her husband Keith Urban.

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s Daughter Bella Today: Then and Now Photos

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All grown up and looking good!   Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman 's daughter Isabella "Bella" Kidman Cruise  stays mainly out of the spotlight, but is known for sharing the rare photo on social media. Over the years, Bella has showcased her edgy style on Instagram, complete with a septum nose ring, and given followers some major hair updates when she deicides to change things up. 

Other than posting the rare photo of herself, Bella loves to share pictures of her art — and she's killing it! Keep reading for details about what Bella's up to now. 

Who Is Bella Kidman Cruise?

The celebrity kid, was born in 1992 and is Tom and Nicole's eldest adopted child. The former couple also adopted their son, Connor , during their 11-year marriage , which came to an end in 2001.  

While she doesn't always post photos of herself, fans love to get a rare glimpse of Bella. "In rainbows," she captioned a selfie from March 2022. Nearly a year later, Bella showed off her new hair look via Instagram Stories with a rare post.

Is Bella Kidman Cruise Married?

The Florida native and her husband, Max Parker , tied the knot in 2015 and reside in England. 

What Is Bella Kidman Cruise's Job?

Bella makes ends meet as an artist. The star discusses the passion she has for her craft on her website.

"Bella has been drawing ever since her wee hands could pick up a pen," Bella's  bio reads , revealing her latest accomplishments. "Since that point in time, she's been evolving in her arts. Her go-to medium was pen and paper for most of her life. However, she is now venturing into other formats and mediums. Including digital. Which has been a bit of a game changer in her opinion. We hope you dig it."

What Has Nicole Kidman Said About Bella?

"I can see now, for Lion , that it was important to me because I'm a mother with adopted children," the actress told  Vanity Fair  in 2016, revealing how her movie role at the time connected with her on another level. "This movie is a love letter to my children."  

She continued, "[My character] Sue is deeply maternal and full of unconditional love, which is beautiful. That's why I wanted to do it. I relate to that. I feel that for my own children who are adopted. It's not about anything else other than, 'I wanted you.' It's that deep and personal, and whatever your journey is, I'm here to love and support you. That's what I connected to."

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Inside Nicole Kidman's Relationship With Her Kids Bella And Connor Cruise

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise are the parents of two adopted children, Connor and Isabella "Bella" Cruise. When the couple split, the "Moulin Rogue" actor's relationship with their kids became fractured. She has since moved on with country star Keith Urban and welcomed two girls, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, but there has been much speculation about where things stand with Kidman and her eldest children.

The specifics of their relationship may be vague, but when Kidman speaks about Connor and Bella to the press, there's a lot of love. "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," she said in  The Sun  in 2019. She has also made it clear that there is no difference between having adopted or biological children. "It's the emotion of attaching to a child and helping to guide them and rear them [that is important]," she told Tatler in 2018.

They are all grown up, and their mom feels they've turned out well. "They are healthy and sane and together and are great, great people," she told Associated Press (via Daily Mail ) in 2010. "So I'm not one of those people that needs to be reminded of what I have." But that doesn't mean everything has always been perfect. Here's how Nicole Kidman's relationship with Bella and Connor has evolved over the years.

Nicole Kidman adopted her children in in 1992 and 1995

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise married in 1990. The "Batman Forever" actor knew she wanted to start a family with her husband, but the traditional route was not possible for them. "From the minute Tom and I were married, I wanted to have babies," Kidman told Vanity Fair . "And we lost a baby early on, so that was really very traumatic. And that's when we would adopt [our daughter] Bella."

The Oscar winner has been open about her fertility and miscarriage and how it impacted her experience with motherhood. "I wish I'd had more children, but I wasn't given that choice," she told Marie Claire in 2021. She did become a mom for the first time, thanks to adoption. First to Isabella "Bella" Cruise in 1992 and later to Connor Cruise in 1995. The love the star felt for her children was instant.

"When I held Bella in my arms, that was everything. I look into those eyes, and that crazy love happens — it's crazy love because you'll do anything when you have a child," Kidman told The Independent in a 1998 interview. "It opens up a part of your heart you didn't even know was there." At the same time, Kidman is open to them connecting with their birth parents. "That's part of my belief on adoption," she told E! News in 2016. "If a child wants to find their birth mother, I'm absolutely supportive of that."

Nicole Kidman's divorce from Tom Cruise impacted her children

There was a time when Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were one of Hollywood's hottest couples. "He swept me off my feet. I fell madly, passionately in love," she told The Sun. And things between them moved quickly. "I was so young. I look back now, and I'm like, 'What?' I had two kids by the time I was 27, and I'd been married for four years. But that's what I wanted," she shared.

But that ended with their divorce in 2001. Following their split, something seemingly shifted in Kidman's relationship with her children."They live with Tom, which was their choice," she said in 2010, per  Hello!  magazine. "I'd love them to live with us, but what can you do?" Kidman and Tom agreed to joint custody of their children, but there's been much speculation about how much time she spends with them. There would be years without photographs of them in public, and there have been reports that Tom has excluded Kidman from special events, like their son's wedding, per Radar . (In 2019, Connor reportedly married Silvia Zanchi, who is a member of the Church of Scientology.) 

The questions about their dynamic were fueled when Kidman accepted an Emmy for Best Actress in a Limited Series in 2017 for her work in "Big Little Lies" and mentioned only her youngest kids in her speech. "I am also a mother and a wife. I have two little girls, Sunny and Faith," she said. "This is yours." 

They stopped calling Nicole Kidman 'mom'

Nicole Kidman has been reluctant to share too much about her relationship with Bella and Connor Cruise, but she has offered some rather telling details over the years. "My kids don't call me mommy, they don't even call me mom," she once told GMTV (via Marie Claire ). "They call me Nicole, which I hate, and tell them off for it."

To make matters worse, Tom Cruise's second wife, Katie Holmes, had previously gushed about her relationship with his and Kidman's kids. She said in a 2007 interview with Parade (via People ), "His first two children [Connor and Isabella] are incredible, really smart and kind. They call me 'Mom.'" In an interview with Vanity Fair in 2006, Holmes also spoke about the teens and their bond with their sister, Suri Cruise. "It's really special to see them [Bella and Connor] holding their little sister," she said. "To hear them talk about all of the fun things they are going to do together." Following Tom and Holmes' divorce, Suri reportedly became estranged from Tom ;  Suri's current relationship with her older siblings  is unclear.

Despite the complex relationship dynamics between Kidman and her children, she has stressed the importance of motherhood — regardless of the circumstances. "My daughter and son, their life is molded by the way I live," she said in a 2007 interview (via People ). "If I wasn't willing to take on that responsibility, I shouldn't have adopted them." 

Nicole Kidman's children are members of the Church of Scientology

Tom Cruise is arguably one of the most famous members of the Church of Scientology, and his older children, Bella and Connor Cruise, have followed in his footsteps. "They are adults," Nicole Kidman said in a 2018 interview with Who magazine. "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 added that she would continue to accept them because she is their parent. "No matter what your child does, the child has love, and the child has to know there is available love, and I'm open here," she shared.

Actor and former Scientologist Leah Remini has been far less diplomatic about the Kidman-Cruise kids' upbringing. In her 2015 memoir, "Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology," "The King of Queens" star claimed Bella and Connor were kept away from any outside information that, as she put it, "might get them asking questions." Remini also remembered once asking Bella and Connor about spending time with Kidman. According to Remini, Bella allegedly responded, "Not if I have a choice. Our mom is a f***ing SP." "SP" stands for "suppressive person," which is the term the church uses for anyone who they view as an enemy.

Despite this, Kidman is supportive. "I've chosen not to speak publicly about Scientology. I have two children who are Scientologists — Connor and Isabella — and I utterly respect their beliefs," she told The Hollywood Reporter in 2013.

Nicole Kidman wants her relationship with her kids to remain private

Nicole Kidman is one of the biggest stars in the entertainment industry. As such, there will always be an interest in what she does and what happens in her personal life. While she is willing to share some of it with fans, like her fertility issues, there are other aspects she prefers to keep under wraps, like her relationship with her two oldest children. "I'm very private about all that. I have to protect all those relationships," she said in an interview with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in 2018 (via Hello! magazine ). "I know 150 percent that I would give up my life for my children because it's what my purpose is." Kidman has also made a point of keeping her two youngest children, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, away from the spotlight.

Bella and Connor Cruise seem to be more than fine with leading relatively quiet lives. "[Connor] is DJing, he's doing really well. Bella lives in London now," Kidman said in a 2013 interview with " Extra ." "I think that, you know, everybody has their own path, and when they find their path, it's such relief as a parent, you know?" She has also praised them for who they have become. In a 2014 interview with The Weekly , she said, "They are generous, kind, and hardworking, and these are traits that I love to see in my children."

Nicole Kidman has a deep love for her children

In the interviews Nicole Kidman has given about her children, she has made one thing clear: she loves them. While promoting her film "Lion," which is a story that involves adoption, she told Town & Country , "This movie is a love letter to my children." The 2016 biographical feature, which also stars Dev Patel, follows a young man who spent the bulk of his childhood with adoptive parents and wants to find his biological family. "I relate to that. I feel that for my own children who are adopted," Kidman said. "It's not about anything else other than 'I wanted you.' It's that deep and personal, and whatever your journey is, I'm here to love and support you."

Despite the obvious love she has for Bella and Connor, Kidman has been honest about how parenting can be a challenge. No matter what, she approaches it with openness and offers support. "Parenting is about learning who they are, not making them what you want them to be — letting them find their way then supporting them," she told The Sun. "It's rigorous. You're constantly looking at yourself, so you're not placing these expectations on a child." When asked to name the most difficult thing about being a mother in Vogue's "73 Questions" series, she replied, "Knowing I won't be here forever, so I won't always be here to take care of them."

Bella Cruise and Nicole Kidman reunited in 2016

Bella Cruise moved to London and lives her life mostly out of the spotlight, although she has a public Instagram page and refers to herself as Bella Kidman Cruise. There is much chatter about her bond with her mom, but she set the record straight in a 2012 interview with New Idea magazine (via E! News ). "I love mom. She's my mom. She's great. I see her sometimes, and I speak to her," she said. "We're a very close family. I love all of our family."

In 2015, Bella married Max Parker at the Dorchester Hotel. Neither Nicole Kidman nor Tom Cruise were there. While there was speculation about why Bella's parents skipped out on the wedding, a tipster told the Daily Mail  that they simply wanted to avoid creating a media frenzy. The source also claimed Kidman was involved in the planning process.

The wedding may have excluded Kidman, but Bella's marriage is believed to have opened doors. About a year after the wedding, Bella and Kidman reunited. "It was a very emotional moment for all of them, especially Nicole," a tipster told Woman's Day Australia (via New Zealand Herald ) in 2016. "It didn't take long for her to burst into tears, and Bella soon followed." This was also an opportunity for the actor to meet Parker, and the source said she took "an instant liking" to him.

Connor Cruise says he has a 'solid' relationship with his mom

While they may not be as close as Nicole Kidman would hope, Connor Cruise has said things are good between them. "I love my mum," he said in an interview with Woman's Day in 2014. "I don't care what people say; I know that me and Mum are solid. I love her a lot. My family means everything. Yeah, I love my music, but the family comes before everything else."

His mother sure seems to share these sentiments about family. In an interview with The Weekly, the actor spoke about her children and husband, Keith Urban. "At this stage of my life, and with time being so precious, the joy I get from us as a family outweighs any joy in any other area of my life by far," she said. 

In addition to working as a DJ, Connor is a keen fisherman, golfs from time to time, and enjoys barbecuing meat. Connor resides in Clearwater, Florida — yes, near Scientology headquarters and one of dad Tom Cruise's many properties. A source told People in 2018, "Connor has a pretty simple life in Clearwater." Though they lead entirely different lives, Kidman supports the path her son has chosen to follow. "Nicole only wants the best for Connor, but she gives him the freedom to make his own decisions, and that includes his religious beliefs and where he wants to live," a tipster told Hollywood Life . 

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s daughter Bella shares rare selfie as summer comes to an end

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s adopted daughter, Isabella Cruise , is reflecting on her summer. On Monday, the 30-year-old, who rarely shares photos of herself, shared a selfie on Instagram with her 51.4 thousand followers, writing, “What a summer.”

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Bella showed off her edgy shag, septum nose ring, and delicate accessories. She kept her makeup simple, wearing mascara and lipgloss. She rocked an adorable white top in the snap. Her tattoos were also on display, with what looked like a flower on her chest and various arm tattoos.

The famous exes adopted Bella, the oldest, and her brother Connor shortly after they were born in 1992 and 1995 during their 11-year marriage.

The Capricorn lives a very private life, but has both of her parent’s names on display on her public profile, where she often shares images of her paintings. She sells totes, pins, and prints on her website, which explains, “Bella has been drawing ever since her wee hands could pick up a pen. Since that point in time, she’s been evolving in her arts.”

Bella’s relationship with her parents

After the couple split in 2001, there were rumors of estrangement between Kidman and the kids who stayed with Cruise to be raised in Scientology. Unlike his daughter he shares with ex Katie Holmes . Suri Cruise , Bella followed in her father’s footsteps and is seemingly still involved.

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A source told People in 2019, “Connor and Isabella grew up in the church of Scientology, they’ve been members since they were kids,” adding that the siblings “are completely dedicated Scientologists just like Tom“ and they have both become high-ranking members of the controversial faith.

Despite rumors of estrangement, Kidman told Who Australia in 2019, “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.” She continued, “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.”

Bella married British IT consultant Max Parker in 2015 in a private ceremony, with Kidman and Cruise absent. Sources said Bella wanted to avoid media attention on her big day.

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Isabella Cruise: Photos Of Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman’s Daughter

Isabella Kidman Cruise is best known as the daughter of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise. Here are some of her best pics.

Isabella ‘Bella’ Cruise: Photos

Isabella ‘Bella’ Cruise is the daughter of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, whom the former couple adopted amid their marriage between 1990-2001. Bella also has a brother, Connor, who her parents also adopted before their divorce.

After Tom and Nicole parted ways in 2001, Bella and Connor still chose to be Scientologists. They remained with the Church of Scientology even in adulthood, which Nicole confirmed in a 2019 interview. ‘[Isabella and Connor] have made choices to be Scientologists. It’s our job as a parent to always offer unconditional love. It’s not about anything else other than, ‘I’m here to love and support you’,’ Nicole had told The Sun . 

Unlike her famous parents, though, Bella does not live her life in the limelight. She instead lives a modest life in the United Kingdom with her husband, IT consultant Max Parker, whom she married in 2015. Bella is now an artist who often posts photos of her work on Instagram, in addition to the occasional rare selfie. Scroll below to see Bella through the years! She is pictured above in London on July 15, 2017.

Bella Kidman Cruise In London In 2020

Bella Kidman Cruise was seen walking around in London in September 2020. The artist was dressed in a low-key outfit with a pair of jeans and green top. 

Isabella Cruise In London In 2017

Isabella Cruise takes a walk in London on Jan. 9, 2017. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s daughter wears a warm black coat for the chilly outing. 

Isabella Cruise At A 2016 Art Show

Isabella Cruise attends the opening of the art exhibit ‘Tyler Shields: Decadence’ at London’s Maddox Gallery on Feb. 3, 2016. She wore all black and had her short, blonde locks in a neat bob.

Isabella Cruise Stays Cozy In PJs

Isabella Cruise is spotted in her pajamas while relaxing in a doorway in London on Nov. 30, 2015. She had recently gotten married to IT consultant Max Parker at the time. 

Isabella Cruise Leaves A London Club

Isabella Cruise leaves London’s Boujis nightclub after watching her brother Connor perform a 1hr DJ set on Jan. 24, 2013. She teamed her black look with an olive green jacket and navy blue beanie.

Isabella Cruise With Suri Cruise & Katie Holmes

Isabella Cruise steps out with her little sister, Suri Cruise, and Tom Cruise’s other ex-wife, Katie Holmes. Katie split from Isabella’s dad in 2012. 

Conner, Tom & Bella Cruise In 2008

Family outing! Connor Cruise, Tom Cruise and Isabella Cruise (left to right) attend United Artists Pictures and MGM’s premiere of ‘Valkyrie’ on December 18, 2008 in LA. They all looked great in black and grey tones.

Isabella Cruise Watches Soccer With Her Brother & Father

Isabella Cruise attends an MLS soccer match between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA in 2008 with her brother, Connor Cruise, and their dad Tom Cruise. The Galaxy ended up winning the game with a final score of 5-2. 

See Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise’s Daughter Bella Display Her Art During London Event

Tom cruise and nicole kidman's daughter, isabella "bella" kidman cruise, is celebrating her artwork being on full display for a charity exhibition. see the pic of the artist for yourself..

Isabella "Bella" Kidman Cruise is kick- arting her weekend by lending her talents for a good cause.   The 28-year-old daughter of  Tom Cruise  and Nicole Kidman attended an exhibition of artworks—of which one of her pieces is a part of—inspired by Hole 's Pretty On The Inside on September 30 in London, England.   The event, which served as a prelude for the two-day exhibition that's set to take place on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3, was hosted by Hole founder and lead singer Courtney Love and Parliament Tattoo to celebrate the iconic album's 30th anniversary.   As anyone who follows the young artist on social media would know, Bella has proudly displayed her works of art over the years, and it appeared that during the event, she even stood alongside one of her unique pieces.   "Is this real life? *pinches self*," Bella wrote on Instagram alongside a promotional video for the event. "I am beyond excited to be taking part in this exhibition with the incredible @courtneylove and @parliamenttattoo, to celebrate 30 years of Hole's Pretty on the Inside . All for charity. What a dream."

A press release about the event said that it is meant to ​"capture the album's raw and intense energy through a visual medium, featuring original pieces of work by an eclectic group of artists from many disciplines and backgrounds." In addition to Bella, these artists would include  Emma Ruth Rundle , Holly Amber , Mercedes Helnwein , Daisy Parris and Sade English , among many more.

Courtney herself wrote about the impact of the album inspiring a different form of artwork 30 years after its release. " Pretty on the Inside is not an album you sing along to," she wrote on Sept. 17 alongside the promo video on Instagram . "It barely has formed songs, I had an amazing guitarist and partner in crime. I'd stripped my way to a van and backline, could not afford books, a guitar, amps and pens of my own."

"I did not stand a chance in hell and was not in any mood for populism," she continued. "I was in a rage to be heard and wasn't going to wait a second longer, so I'd do it as I was, in all my flawed, young, ragged glory and swing for the fences. No one was coming to save me. Not then, not now. Not ever. That's what you can hear."

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It’s time to finally meet the Kidman-Urbans.

On Saturday, Nicole Kidman and her husband, Keith Urban , were accompanied by their daughters, Sunday Rose, 15, and Faith Margaret, 13, at the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award Gala, which honored Kidman.

The event marked the official red carpet debut for the teens, whose parents have kept them out of the spotlight throughout their lives.

Kidman and Urban were also joined by Kidman’s sister, Antonia Kidman and her family — which includes Antonia’s husband, Craig Marran, and Kidman’s nieces, Sybella Hawley and Lucia Hawley, and nephew, Alexander Kidman Marran.

“They are here to support me, and they’re very, very supportive and incredibly loving,” the Oscar winner told People of her two daughters she shares with Urban.

Kidman also has two older children — Isabella “Bella” Kidman Cruise, 31, and Connor Cruise, 29 — with her ex-husband, Tom Cruise.

At the ceremony, Urban gave a touching speech about Kidman ahead of her award acceptance, Today reports. According to the outlet, during the country music star’s sweet tribute to his wife, he spoke lovingly about how much he loved watching Kidman be a mom, saying it is “one of the most beautiful things.”

“Her and I both come from tight four member family units as well, so we try to do the same for our girls — keeping a tight little unit wherever we are,” Urban said. “We’ll make homes of film locations all over the world.”

Although the AFI event was Rose and Faith Marget’s first red carpet event, they have made another public appearance. In February 2021, Kidman, Urban, and their daughters virtually attended the 78th Annual Golden Globe awards when Kidman was nominated for “The Undoing.”

Over the years Kidman has expressed that she wishes she had more children.

“I love, love children,” she told BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire in January 2017. “I love raising children. They make me feel good, and I love being around, and I love the ups and downs, and I love watching them grow and the things they say and teach.”

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Nicole Kidman has rarely spoken about her divorce from Tom Cruise , but she has admitted in a rare comment that it has made her "wary" in her relationship with her husband Keith Urban.

The Big Little Lies actress, 56, reflected on her high-profile marriage with the Mission Impossible star, 61, which lasted from 1990 to 2001, during which time they adopted kids Connor and Isabella. See inside their relationship...

Two years before their split, the former couple's relationship was put under the microscope following their convincing portrayal of a jealous couple in the film Eyes Wide Shut. Nicole shut down any rumours of problems and insisted their impressive acting skills were not a reflection of their real-life relationship.

Addressing the intense media interest in their marriage and split, Nicole told  Harper's Bazaar : "I was young. I think I offered it up? Maybe I've gotten a bit more trepidatious, but I'm always trying to be as open as possible. I just prefer to live in the world that way."

Looking at how her past has impacted her current marriage, she said: "I'm wary at times, and I've been hurt, but at the same time I much prefer a warm approach rather than a prickly shutdown approach. My husband, Keith, says that when he met me, he said, 'How's your heart?' And I apparently responded, 'Open.'"

Nicole had been single for four years before meeting her second husband Keith at G’Day L.A in 2005. During that time, her career was going from strength to strength, but she previously discussed her private struggles in her personal life . 

One year after being nominated for an Oscar for her role in Moulin Rouge, she won Best Actress for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in The Hours. In the hours after her huge career accomplishment, she said she had an epiphany about her love life. 

Celebrating her win by eating takeout on the floor of the Beverly Hills Hotel with her family, Nicole told Dave Karger for his book 50 Oscar Nights: "I went to bed alone; I was in bed before midnight. If I ever won again, I'm telling you, I'd be out for 24 hours.

"I sat on the floor of the hotel eating French fries and a burger with my family and went to bed. That's when it hit me. I went, 'I need to find my love; I need a love in my life.' Because this is supposed to be when you go, 'This is ours.'"

Nicole went on to discuss the start of her relationship with Keith, claiming that her attraction was initially one-sided.

After heading his speech about his mother, Harper's Bazaar reported that Nicole's sister whispered to her: "Well, it doesn’t get much better than that," and she replied: "Yeah, but he’s not gonna be interested in me."

Nicole says that she and Keith have different recollections of his first impressions of her. "He actually wasn’t that interested in me at the time – which he now says is not true; he was just sort of intimidated," she said, before stating her feelings intensified once they began chatting on the phone four months later.

"I was really, really into him. He took a little time. And he’s like, ‘That is so incorrect, Nicole,'" she said. 

Their enduring love story is a testament to their mutual feelings for one another. Nicole and Keith got married in Sydney in 2006 and they are now parents to daughters Sunday and Faith.

Since then, the couple have reiterated that they have a "normal" relationship despite their respective fame. On Jessica Rowe's podcast series, The Big Talk Show, Keith said: "We're just a couple who work things out, go through things together, life, and support each other the best way we can and try and raise our family. Underneath it all, we're as normal as you can get I reckon."

Nicole also told Today: "We don't want to be a pin-up couple. We just want to be a couple that has a great life together."

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's Daughter Isabella on Scientology: It's 'Exactly What I Needed'

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman 's daughter, Isabella , is opening up about Scientology in a letter shared with church members.

Isabella, who is also known as Bella, wrote a testimonial about her training as an auditor within the Church of Scientology. It was first posted by Tony Ortega, a prominent critic of the church.

Cruise, a high-ranking Scientologist, and Kidman also have a son, Connor, 24. The two divorced in 2001.

An auditor within the church is extensively trained to help other members through intense self-examination sessions with the help of an electronic device called the E-meter.

In her testimonial written for the London branch of the organization, Bella, 26, described the training as "exactly what I needed."

"This IS what I had been searching for. The missing piece. Suddenly everything began to make sense," she wrote.

Bella added, "We all need to do this. It's hard work. It's a lot of effort. It's a few meltdowns and running to the bathroom to have a mini-episode, but it is worth everything because you will get through."

"Thank you to my Dad for everything," she continued, while also thanking her aunt, the actor's sister, Cass Mapother. "I would have drowned in my own problems if you hadn't been there to sup [sic] me or get me through the preliminaries. It took a whole family and an org to get me here."

She also thanked "COB," or the church's chairman of the board, David Miscavige, as well as Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.

Bella has lived a quiet life outside the spotlight, only making headlines in 2015 for her marriage to Max Parker. She launched a clothing line in February 2018 called BKC (Bella Kidman Cruise).

Cruise and Kidman have respected their children's privacy. A source told PEOPLE in July 2018 the actor "loves all his children. And each of them has a right to their own story."

When asked about her relationship with her oldest children by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in November 2018, Kidman said, "I'm very private about all that," as reported by Australia's Who Magazine . "I have to protect all those relationships. I know 150% that I would give up my life for my children because it's what my purpose is."

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