Nicole Kidman’s recent AFI Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony was a night of celebration, but it was also tinged with a bit of sadness. While her daughters with Keith Urban were there to cheer her on, her two adopted children with Tom Cruise, Isabella and Connor, were noticeably absent. Cue the awkward family drama!
Scientology & The Strained Relationship
Kidman and her adopted children reportedly have a complicated relationship, partly due to their involvement in Scientology, the same religion Tom Cruise follows. In a 2017 interview, Nicole opened up about this, saying she offers her children “unconditional love” no matter their choices. Sounds like a mama bear through and through!
A Look Back: From Adoption to Estrangement
The couple adopted Isabella in 1992 and Connor in 1995. After their 2001 divorce, they shared joint custody. Reports claim the children chose to live with Tom, and over time, they seem to have grown closer to their father and Scientology.
Absent Kids, But a Shoutout to Tom?
While the Daily Mail reports that Nicole was hoping her adopted children would be there, they were MIA. However, there’s a twist! Isabella apparently “liked” one of Nicole’s social media posts about the award, hinting at a possible connection. During her speech, Nicole didn’t mention Connor or Isabella by name, but she did call her daughters with Urban “the loves of my life.” Interestingly, there might have been a subtle shoutout to Tom! Nicole spoke about working with actors and forming bonds, mentioning falling in love with some co-stars. Was that a veiled reference to Tom Cruise? We’ll never know for sure!
What’s Next for Nicole and Her Family?
Only time will tell if Nicole can mend fences with her adopted children. One thing is clear – family isn’t always picture-perfect in Hollywood, and Nicole’s story is a reminder of that. Here’s hoping for peace and love in the Kidman-Cruise family someday!
