Tom Cruise Was Asked A Rare Question About Fatherhood, And I Honestly Think It Caught Him Off Guard

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As well as his and Katie Holmes’ 19-year-old daughter Suri, Tom shares 32-year-old Isabella and 30-year-old Connor with Nicole Kidman.

Tom Cruise is known for many things, from his mysterious coconut cakes to his complete willingness to throw himself off of any moving vehicle he can get his hands on. But, away from his Hollywood stardom, people often forget he’s a dad to three.

Tom Cruise at a premiere

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Tom shares 32-year-old Isabella and 30-year-old Connor with his ex-wife Nicole Kidman, as well as 19-year-old Suri from his marriage to Katie Holmes. The Mission: Impossible star rarely discusses fatherhood, and it’s not often that he’s seen in public with his kids.

Connor Cruise and Tom Cruise at a basketball game

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In late 2023, he made a rare outing with both Connor and Isabella at a hockey game in Florida, and in June 2024, he was seen with Connor in London, which marks the last time they were seen together. As for his youngest, Tom has not been photographed with Suri in years, and rumors of their estrangement were bolstered last summer when the teen reportedly dropped “Cruise” from her name at her high school graduation.

Tom Cruise at a premiere

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Suri’s mom, Katie, hasn’t talked about Tom or his relationship with their daughter for years. However, in December, she made reference to her ex as she shut down reports that Tom had set Suri up with a “substantial” trust fund.

Now, with so much intrigue surrounding his life as a dad, Tom was asked a rare question about fatherhood on the red carpet at the Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning premiere in NYC on May 18. While chatting with E! News, the 62-year-old was asked what his “ideal Father’s Day” would look like, and I have to say, his answer didn’t give us much to work with...

Tom Cruise during a red carpet interview

After taking a beat to think, the 62-year-old kept things vague and said, “Just having fun, man,” before redirecting the conversation right back to his career. “Making movies, big adventures, and having a great time,” he said.

Tom Cruise during a red carpet interview

Ummm, something tells me he wasn’t quite expecting that topic to come up. You can watch the video clip here and let me know your thoughts.

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