Tom Cruise’s absence from his daughter Isabella Jane’s wedding sparked rumors of a rift with son-in-law Max Parker.
Tom Cruise may be one of the biggest stars on the big screen, but when it comes to his personal life, he prefers to keep it away from the public eye. The media have always been curious about his relationship with his children and their partners, but very little is known about it.
In 2001, Tom Cruise and his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman, agreed to a joint custody agreement for their children, Isabella and Connor. According to People, the terms of the settlement were kept confidential, but it’s believed that the children stayed with their father in Los Angeles and became devoted Scientologists, where Tom Cruise, is a dedicated member.
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Here’s what we know about Cruise’s relationship with daughter Isabella Jane and her husband, Max Parker, after being banned from their wedding.
Why Wasn’t Tom Cruise Invited To Isabella Jane And Max Parker’s Wedding?
It was a surprise to the world when Isabella Jane tied the knot with Max Parker in a secret ceremony at the luxurious Dorchester Hotel in London in 2015.
According to Woman’s Day Magazine, the couple exchanged vows in a small function room within the hotel, located in the exclusive Mayfair district near Hyde Park.
However, the real shocker was that neither Tom Cruise nor Nicole Kidman attended the wedding, which fueled rumors that Isabella was estranged from her parents. But as per The Mirror, Tom knew about the wedding and even covered the expenses. His absence at the wedding was just attributed to his busy schedule.
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Isabella, who goes by Bella now, and Max had a Scientology wedding, as she was raised in the Church of Scientology, with her father being one of its most prominent members. It was a minimal wedding with only a few close friends in attendance, and neither set of parents was invited.
According to People, Tom was cool with the couple’s decision to keep the nuptials private. Bella’s brother, Connor, was also not in attendance.
When asked by Daily Mail if it was tough not having his famous father-in-law walk Bella down the aisle, Parker replied affirmatively and added, “It is what it is.” Parker’s parents, Beverly and Lester, also did not attend the wedding to avoid media attention. “We didn’t go, but we knew all about it. We stayed away. We didn’t want the media circus,” Beverly stated.
Beverly was happy for the couple and said that Bella was the happiest she had ever been since finding love with their son, Max. Beverly and Lester are yet to meet Cruise and Kidman, and they see no need for it. “No, no, there’s no need for that. At the end of the day, they’re just people, aren’t they?”
The wedding guest list was limited to close friends, with most relatives uninvited and unaware of the event. Bella and Max’s decision to keep the wedding low-key was respected, and they continue to live happily ever after.
Does Tom Cruise Get Along With Son-In-Law Max Parker?
According to sources close to the family, Tom Cruise has given his seal of approval to his daughter’s husband, Max Parker, despite not being a member of the Church of Scientology himself.
“Tom approves of Max and is fine with it,” a source told People. While Max confirmed via Daily Mail that he is not a Scientologist, he said his wife, Bella remains an active member.
Despite some reports claiming that Tom’s absence at the wedding was due to Max’s non-Scientologist status, other sources insist that Tom and Max have a good relationship. In fact, Max and Bella spent Thanksgiving and Christmas together with the actor.
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In an interview with Daily Mail Online, Parker said he did not ask Cruise’s permission to propose to Bella, but the couple insists that Tom and his ex-wife Nicole Kidman have embraced him.
The couple even rejected any financial support from Bella’s parents, who are worth an estimated $600 million combined. “I’m still a regular guy,” Max says, explaining that he and Bella value their independence and prefer to live their lives away from the spotlight. “It’s more [of a] weird [situation] for everyone else.”
Isabella Jane and her husband, Max Parker, value their independence and have made a conscious decision to steer clear of the public eye. While Bella may have been raised in a family of Hollywood stars, she has carved out her own path, embracing a simple life with her husband. Parker, too, prefers to keep a low profile, content with leading a regular life as an IT consultant. They both seem to have found happiness in their private life, away from the media circus.
Nicole Kidman’s Messy Relationship With Daughter Isabella Jane And Son Connor Cruise?
During the filming of Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman rented a house in Hertfordshire, England, where they lived with their children for nearly three years.
While the exact reason for their divorce in 2001 is uncertain, Kidman’s departure from Scientology is believed to play a significant role. Tom Cruise is deeply committed to the group, which has been known to excommunicate anyone who leaves, regardless of their status.
Despite being a well-known actress, Kidman has never been involved with Scientology, which has led some to speculate that her children from her marriage to Cruise remained distant from her. The Church considers her an “SP” or “suppressive person,” a label that mandates its members to cut off all contact with such individuals.
Nicole Kidman has always been a devoted mother, even in the face of heartache and challenges. Despite missing her daughter Bella’s wedding in 2015, Kidman never gave up on her children, Bella and Connor. “I know 150 percent that I would give up my life for my children because it’s what my purpose is,” Kidman stated.
As reported by Woman’s Day Magazine, Kidman has been able to reconnect with both Bella and Connor, which is a big shift from their occasional text message exchanges in the past.
A longtime family friend said that the global pandemic helped break down the walls of communication between the family members and that Kidman is thrilled to be in “close and regular contact” with her children. Whether it’s an Instagram DM or a phone call, Kidman is eager to take any opportunity to connect and have a relationship with Bella and Connor.
