Tom Cruise needs no introduction. He took the world of Hollywood by storm right from the very start. His incredible acting skills and drop-dead gorgeous looks ensured that all eyes were on him. The superstar, who is known for doing his own stunts, pinned his hopes on his adopted son, Connor, believing that Connor might follow in his acting footsteps. Tom's dreams were dashed when Connor ditched a budding acting career. Instead, he decided to become a DJ.
However, this has not gone down too well with Tom Cruise, who earlier supported his son’s decision, but then changed his mind. Connor earned the ire of his father on several occasions for doing his own thing and being rebellious. All is not well between Tom and Connor. Here is a look at everything we know about Tom Cruise’s son, Connor:
15 About Connor Cruise
Connor was born in January of 1995 in Florida, USA. He is African-American and he is the adopted son of Tom and Hollywood beauty, Nicole Kidman. Nicole used to be married to superstar, Tom Cruise. Connor lived with his father following Nicole and Tom's split. Nicole doesn't seem to have much contact with her adopted kids these days.
14 Acting Debut
Connor made his debut in the world of Hollywood by playing a small role in a Will Smith movie, Seven Pounds. Soon after, he bagged a role in a remake of a blockbuster, Red Dawn. Like all fathers, Tom seemed to be proud of his son and spread the word that a new superstar had arrived.
13 An Alternate Career
When Connor first took to DJing, Tom Cruise lent all the support he could to his son. He encouraged him with the hopes that DJing would help his son to feel popular and cool. Some DJs become really popular and make plenty of money, too. There's always the chance of big success.
12 Dashed Hopes
Tom Cruise supported his son, Connor, financially. Not only did he buy expensive DJ equipment for him, but he also helped him land his first paid gig. Things soon became topsy-turvy as Tom Cruise realized that DJ C-Squared, a name Connor chose as his DJ name, took DJing so seriously that he wanted to give up acting.
11 A Strained Relationship
A source close to Connor and Tom Cruise revealed that all was not well between Connor and his father due to Connor's unconventional career path. What’s more, Connor reportedly had issues because Tom was allegedly controlling. This doesn't mean that Tom and Connor don't love each other.
10 A Rebel?
Soon, reports started to surface that Connor did not want to live with his father Tom Cruise any longer - he wanted to live on his own and not be dominated by anyone. He even asked mom, Nicole Kidman, and her husband, Keith Urban, to let him live with them.
9 No Escape
Nicole Kidman reportedly did not support the idea of Connor moving in with her in Nashville, as it would be too disruptive to her marriage and to her children with Keith Urban. However, she did allegedly tell him that avoiding his father would only make him an escapist.
8 Being Dominated
Meanwhile, more reports suggested that Connor was beginning to feel a bit constrained by Tom's strong personality and tendency to set all the rules. There was talk that the adopted son was not allowed to trace his biological parents because Tom allegedly didn't approve of that. He said that doing such things might be detrimental to his future success.
7 Things Go Awry
According to Evening Standard, Connor chose not to invite Nicole Kidman to his wedding, since his father, Tom Cruise, forbade him from doing so. The media have severely criticized this decision. Fan's of Nicole's aren't too happy about it, either.
6 The Sudden Rare Appearance
More recently, a photograph of Tom Cruise and Connor looking all cool and casual in London went viral. Huffpost reported that Tom took Connor along with him to show him the aviation skills that he had acquired while filming the Mission Impossible films. Tom had recently learned how to fly a chopper, for the latest film in the MI franchise.
5 Nicole Comments
Nicole Kidman, when asked about her son, Connor, and daughter, Bella, replied that when it came to her relationship with her children, she liked to keep it private and also protect it. She said that she loved them unconditionally and appreciated and supported whatever choices they had made in life.
4 Other Passions
Other than DJing, Connor is also extremely fond of deep-sea diving. He has made it into a profession by studying it in his hometown of Clearwater, Florida. He put up a picture on his social media account that reflected his passion for angling.
3 An Obedient Son
While Connor was earlier believed to be a rebel, it is widely suggested he does do what his father wants most of the time and rarely questions Tom's decisions. Some think he follows Tom blindly sometimes. This conclusion was reached by some fans and members of the media after he took the bold step of not inviting Nicole Kidman to his wedding.
2 The Controversy
In 2018, when Nicole Kidman won a prestigious award, she thanked her husband, Keith Urban, and her bio children during her speech. However, many noticed that she had refrained from making mention of or praising her adopted children. This raised eyebrows and stirred up a hornet’s nest, suggesting that things were not so good between her and her adopted children.
1 All’s Well
When asked about his relationship with his mother, Nicole Kidman, Connor replied confidently that all was well between them. He said that the relationship between them was pretty “solid”, putting all speculation about them to rest for a while. He added that he loves his mom and does not care what people say about her. He added that, while he likes music a lot, his family takes precedence over everything and the family certainly includes Nicole.