Highlights
- Despite rumors of no relationship with Suri, Tom Cruise got emotional discussing his son for an emotional movie scene.
- Director Ed Zwick used Cruise’s paternal energy to enhance a scene in The Last Samurai, showing Cruise’s authenticity.
- Katie Holmes may worry about Scientology’s influence on Suri, despite Tom Cruise wanting to reconcile.
Tom Cruise may have no relationship with his youngest daughter Suri (at least, that’s what reports have claimed for years), but he’s apparently very emotional when thinking about his kids.
In a revealing excerpt from his latest memoir titled Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood, director Ed Zwick delves into a pivotal moment while filming The Last Samurai involving Tom Cruise and his son, Connor. Zwick recounted a candid conversation with Cruise regarding his relationship with Connor, aiming to evoke genuine emotion from the actor for an important scene.
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Thinking Of His Son Helped Cruise Film An Emotional Scene
Zwick vividly described a day on set when he observed Cruise’s friendly demeanor towards a young actor, which sparked inspiration. Recognizing Cruise’s paternal energy, Zwick decided to leverage it for an upcoming scene in the film, highlighting the director’s keen eye for tapping into authentic emotions to enhance cinematic performances. After that, the director says Cruise nailed the emotional scene.
“‘Tell me about your son,’ I said. He looked at me, surprised,” Zwick recalled. “I knew Connor had just returned to L.A. and Tom wouldn’t be seeing him for a while.”
“For a moment Tom was quiet. And then he began to talk,” the director went on. “It doesn’t matter what he said in those few short moments in the fading light. I watched as he looked inward, and a window seemed to open and his eyes softened.”
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Tom shares his oldest children with his ex-wife Nicole Kidman. The couple were married for 11 years, tying the knot in December 1990. During their marriage, they adopted two children: Isabella Jane in 1992 and Connor Antony in 1995.
The couple’s divorce was finalized in 2001 amid widespread media speculation about their reasons for separating, which included differences in career priorities and personal beliefs. Kidman confirmed that their children lived with Cruise full-time after the divorce, a decision the kids requested.
Tom later went on to remarry to actress Katie Holmes. They were married for approximately six years, having exchanged vows in November 2006. Their daughter, Suri, was born in April 2006, a few months before their wedding.
Katie May Still Worry About Scientology’s Influence On Suri
Following their highly publicized divorce in 2012, questions arose about Tom Cruise’s relationship with Suri. While the specifics of their relationship remain largely private, reports suggest that Cruise maintains sporadic contact with his daughter. While it’s been documented that he pays child support, some reports claim he hasn’t seen her in years.
There have been rumors that Katie’s disenchantment with Scientology, of which Cruise is a highly publicized member of, spurred their divorce as well as Katie’s decision to keep Tom largely out of their daughter’s life post-split, though he didn’t fight her request for primary custody.
As sources tell Daily Mail, Katie has reportedly done her best to shield Suri from Scientology during her childhood, even enrolling her in Catholic school. But with the teen set to attend college later this year and reports that Tom wants to reconcile with Suri, Katie may still harbor concerns that the controversial religion may have influence over her daughter.
Source: NewsFinale
