For more than 20 years, Tom Cruise has been synonymous with fast-paced action and daring stunts in the wildly successful Mission Impossible film series. Since the 1996 release of the first film, which starred Cruise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, the series has won over audiences all over the world, solidifying its place as one of the most popular and enduring in movie history.
And, now the seventh installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise is successfully running worldwide. While returning to Australia for MI 7 premiere, Tom Cruise did not want any drama over there, nor any reminders of his time as ‘Mr Kidman.’
Tom Cruise Was Feeling Anxious About Returning to Sydney
As he walked the red carpet in Sydney for his much-anticipated action blockbuster, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Tom Cruise looked sharp in a black suit and seemed delighted.
However, an insider said that underneath the friendly smiles on the red carpet, Tom Cruise was reportedly nervous about going back to Sydney, where he spent so much time with his ex-wife Nicole Kidman.
It seems that the actor may have gone well beyond to avoid any awkward interactions at his premiere by avoiding any possibility of an encounter with Nicole Kidman’s niece Lucia Hawley, who serves as the local red carpet anchor for Live From E!
“Tom was very strict about who was on that red carpet – he didn’t want any surprises,” says one source.
“Tom’s team weren’t taking any chances, and if Lucia’s name had been down as attending, Tom would have vetoed it. Lucia must have known it was inappropriate for her to be there,” says the source. “Nicole wouldn’t have approved of that, either.”
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were once one of Hollywood’s most iconic power couples. They got married in 1990 after meeting on the set of Days of Thunder in 1989. However, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman announced their split in 2001, eleven years into their marriage. A year later, their divorce was legally formalized.
Reason behind Their Divorce?
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are one of the few couples in Hollywood history to have successfully captivated the public’s attention and love. They were married in 1990 after their undeniable spark immediately developed into a passionate relationship.
They were married in 1990 after their undeniable spark immediately developed into a passionate relationship. The couple rose to prominence in the industry over the following ten years. However, their fairy tale took an unexpected turn when Cruise and Kidman made their divorce public in 2001.
Nicole Kidman once opened up about her marriage and divorce from actor Tom Cruise. She said, “I was young. I think I offered it up? Maybe I’ve gotten a bit more trepidatious, but I’m always trying to be as open as possible. I just prefer to live in the world that way.”
Regarding the specifics of their divorce, both Cruise and Kidman have remained circumspect, preferring to keep details private. They have maintained a respectful stance towards each other in public.
Source: Express