There was a time when catching a glimpse of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s adopted children, Bella and Connor, seemed like a real-life Mission: Impossible. These days, however, they’ve chosen to venture more into the public eye, often sharing snippets of their lives on social media.

Following the divorce from Kidman in 2001, Tom Cruise’s two children, Connor, now 29, and Isabella “Bella,” now 31, have chosen their own paths, strongly tied to Scientology, the faith that keeps them somewhat estranged from their mother. According to Scientology, anyone leaving the faith becomes a “Suppressive Person” and is subsequently cut off from their family and familiar circles.

Cruise’s relationship with Penelope Cruz also reportedly ended due to religion, and similarly, his marriage to Katie Holmes concluded in 2012, with Holmes securing sole custody of their daughter, Suri. It’s said that due to his commitment to Scientology, Cruise and Suri now lead separate lives. Yet, Bella and Connor maintain a close bond with their father, proudly embracing their beliefs.

Bella Kidman Cruise

Bella holds a pivotal role within the Church of Scientology, often sharing her gratitude and experiences, describing the faith as something that brought clarity to her life. In her training to become an auditor, a role described by Scientology as one which seeks to “restore beingness and ability,” Bella found a profound sense of purpose. “This is what I had been searching for,” she wrote, calling it a missing piece finally found.

In her expressions of thanks, she acknowledges her father, Tom Cruise, and his sister, Cass Mapother, for their unwavering support, emphasizing the impact of family and faith in getting her through life’s challenges. “It took a whole family and an organization to get me here,” she notes appreciatively.

Residing in Croydon, England, Bella leads a humble life with her husband, Max Parker, to whom she wed in 2015. There, she pursues her passion for creativity through her own brand, Bella Kidman Cruise, a t-shirt collection adorned with her original artwork.

Her love for art, she reminisces, began when her “wee hands could pick up a pen,” a lifelong journey she now shares intermittently with fans. While much of her social media presence is filled with art, she occasionally lets followers peek into more personal moments of her life.

Connor Cruise

Connor resides in Clearwater, Florida, close to the Church of Scientology’s headquarters. Known initially for his work as a DJ and actor in films like Red Dawn and Seven Pounds, these days, he’s more often spotted indulging in his passion for deep sea fishing.

His life in Clearwater is portrayed as straightforward and fulfilling, surrounded by friends in a community that shares his beliefs. “Connor has a pretty simple life,” shares a source, “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.”

As they continue to chart their own paths, Bella and Connor Cruise remain compelling figures, blending their unique upbringings with personal convictions and independent interests. Their journeys may have begun in the spotlight, but it’s evident that their stories are still unfolding, taking them in directions that are wholeheartedly their own.

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