Nicole Kidman Split to Scientology Drama With Katie Holmes – Tom Cruise’s Secret to Dealing With Controversies

Tom Cruise has been a superstar for most of his acting career now. As the song and dance goes, the tabloids scrutinize his personal and professional life, including his split with his ex-partners, Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes. He is also no alien to controversies and has been at the center of a fair number of those.

Now, one might wonder if Cruise has ever been affected by all the controversies and gossip around him. Sometimes, the negativity does get to people and they begin second-guessing or drawing into their shells. However, surprisingly enough, he has always been at the top of his game with a few slip-ups here and there. Years ago, in an interview, he revealed the secret behind this level-headedness.

Tom Cruise on How He Keeps the Controversies from Getting to Him

Tom Cruise began his acting career in earnest all the way back in 1981 with a small part in a movie titled Endless Love. It took him a total of 5 years to achieve superstar status, which came after he played the role of Lieutenant Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell in Top Gun. He revisited the role in a sequel almost four decades later, and fans were still as stoked as they were back then.

With his irresistible charm and incredibly good looks paired with great acting skills, it was hard not to notice this rising star. It was the recipe for a legend and that is exactly what Cruise has become over the years. He continues to be as passionate about making movies and doing his own stunts, no matter how dangerous they are, as he was forty years ago.

Hollywood is not an easy place to be. In fact, it is quite easy for one to lose sense of self and get lost in the glitz and glamour of this world. Not to mention all the negativity that comes from the tabloid notoriety when one is as famous as Cruise.

When asked how he manages to steer clear of all the gossip in an interview with Hamish & Andy, his answer was quite straightforward:

You just don’t pay attention to it. [..] I have to admit, I’m just, I’ve never been someone that’s that reads that stuff ever, that has been interested in it about other people. I’m just just just not. I’m just not that guy.

He also stated that he wanted to make movies since he was only four years old, so his focus has always been making films and not what others have got to say about him. This is perhaps the best approach a celebrity can have towards gossip and controversies.

Tom Cruise’s Splits with Former Partners Katie Holmes and Nicole Kidman Were Huge Topics of Discussion Among Tabloids

Cruise’s relationships with both Katie Holmes and Nicole Kidman were the most discussed topics in the tabloids even after their split. The reasons behind his divorce from both of these actresses have always been speculated about.

In 2013, Huff Post reported that The Mummy actor admitted Holmes had parted ways with him because of his involvement in the controversial Church of Scientology, and because she wanted to keep their daughter away from that religion. His religious views have also been a matter of controversy for a long time now, and it is speculated to be the cause of his split with Kidman too.

The Eyes Wide Shut actress told Vanity Fair that her marriage with Cruise did not work out because she was very young. Even so, it has to be noted that The Daily Beast once alleged that this divorce too was caused by Cruise’s unwavering loyalty to Scientology. Kidman and Cruise had adopted two children during their 11-year-long marriage and both of these children practice the religion.