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I haven’t seen a statement from Nicole Kidman’s camp saying that this story isn’t accurate, so I’ll report it. If it turns out not to be true, I’ll update this post. Anyway…
Heat Magazine has a quote from Nicole Kidman and it is taking the internet by storm. Nicole tells Heat magazine, “It’s a pity they have been manipulated by the father to distance themselves from me.”
She’s obviously speaking about her children Isabella and Connor Cruise.
She said she tried to arrange a Mother’s Day visit, but the kids ended up spending time with Tom and Katie instead. “They are closer to their new mom now,” she admitted.
I know that we all saw pictures of their kids on Mother’s Day and they were with Tom and Katie. I really hope that this story isn’t true because if it is, it’s just awful. I can’t imagine not being able to spend Mother’s Day with my kids. I know that we don’t know everything about Nicole, but it has always seemed to me that she was a good mother and that she loves Isabella and Connor.
I’ll keep an eye out for any statements made by either party…
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Lilianne, thank you for clearing that up for me.
Lilliane. I am so sorry about that blanket statement on conspiracy theories. I was out of line especially since you rarely say anything to be blanketed in that bracket. Again, am sorry and I do mean that.
Thanks for clearing up on Katie on Letterman. Most times interviews both TV and Magazines are edited to make certain things seem like a big deal. We have to understand that the media wants to make money to and to them this is a business. That is why am always reluctant to judge Nicole and the only reason I have been harsh on her here is because of her fans by default who sought to make her into some saint. She is as much a victim of media manipulation as Tom and Katie.
Like Hana says, Tom is asked about Suri more than Connor and Bella. Even on Oprah, she specifiaclly asked about Suri. If Tom answered differently, it would turn into a case of protesting too much especially since he had talked about Connor and Bella.
Same for the question about his ex wives. I am sure if Nicole was put on the sopt like Tom was, she too would say she loves Keith more than she has ever loved any one.
Lauren, thank you for the apology and I accept.
That comment about the schedule going around the kids…”they’re the priority”, reminds me of what Steven Spielberg said about Tom in a magazine interview, right around the time when “Minority Reports” came out (Tom was dating Penelope Cruz at the time). Spielberg talked about how Cruise (not exact words) was very nice to work with….committed to his work but when the phone rings while they were filming some scenes or ready to say action, if its only his children on the phone he dropped everything to talk to them, and when Tom Cruise came on Oprah show to promote the movie, Oprah asked him about what Spielberg had said and Tom said, when your children needs you they need you.
Lilianne, I’m sorry for not saying I accept your apology in my previous reply…I was in a rush as usual. It was very nice of you to say sorry. We don’t hear apologies here very often (including myself in this). Thanks again.
Hana..no problem. And no offense taken.
There are a lot of double standards here!!
Cruise and Holmes are great parents and normal for wanting a bio baby. And Nic is a mean witch for desiring what most normal women want: To be pregnant and have a child of her own. Sorry, folks, but that is called a NORMAL BIOLOGICAL INSTINCT!!
I think most of you are either too young to want to children yet or have had no problem getting pregnant and having babies, so you don’t know the heartache of not having one of your own.
And yes Hana, Cruise does treat Bella and Connor different from Suri.
Please tell me one teenager who would not want to spend their summer in Europe and New York City, but rather at a ‘Church’ Summer Camp in Oregon? Why is it Bella and Connor can be left with Cruise’s sister and nannies, while Cruise, Holmes, and Suri travel as a family because, in their own words, they can’t bear to be without her? I guess they can bear to be without Connor and Bella.
Why is it Suri is listed as Tom’s salvation and Connor and Bella are…not even considered near the bio baby? They were with their dad throughout the divorce, but he just couldn’t manage until Katie and Suri came along.
And Cruise did light up when he spoke of Suri during that interview–more so than the others. How come they didn’t go to Chicago and then New York with Cruise, Holmes, and Suri? I am sure they would have enjoyed themselves. Also, Cruise’s mom and sister came as well.
Wouldn’t Connor and Bella be much more receptive and in need of this open perspective than Suri is right now?
When was the last time Cruise or Holmes attended a game that that Bella and Connor were playing in? A year ago?
Lauren: I think Oprah didn’t pursue it because Cruise kept cutting her off with short responses (“No, they don’t want you to see their rooms. You know how teenagers are.”; “Bella painted that for me when she was 10 years old. Let’s move on.”)…especially when she asked about Nic and the kids.
What I found odd is that Nic and Katie have never met formally and have never been in the same room together with the kids. Cruise said that himself and that it wouldn’t happen.
Did anyone else find that odd? I would think that there would be birthdays, etc.
Bella and Connor are old enough to say and decide where they want to go and where not to go. NK herself has said they don’t like it when even they talk about them in interviews.
Bella and Connor have been travelling with their father when they were younger like Suri and maybe now they are old enough to go to this rumored “summer camps” and school’s.
Its not TC’s problem if the tabloids write Suri is his “salvation” to sell mags.
AND NO THEY ARE NOT EXACT QUOTES!!
If you’re talking about the quotes I posted…they include the interviewers questions/words. I didn’t have time to copy only the quotes.
Anon, I think you are over analysing everything. I guess if Suri had drawn that picture then you would have noticed that Tom did light up when he was talking about it.
He is a father, his kids don’t want him to talk about them in the press especially Bella. What do you want him to do? Stop reading too much into everything.
Wjo said they were at Scientology camp for all their summer? Didn’t you read this in a tabloid? Did Tom’s rep confirm this? And how do you know they did not visit him in Europe? Just because there are no pictures does not mean they didn’t. Do you know where they are now?
And those games, it was an under 12 league which ended. Connor now plays basket ball and it is indoor. We have seen a couple of pictures of them with him. For the record, if TC is not going to their games, how come you are not asking why NK is not going? Double standards, no?
By the way Anon, it is not us who started that argument about Nicole being desperate for a child. Non fans thought it was insenstive for Tom to say he always wanted a child when he already had children. To which we pointed out that not only has he never said this, but NK has been desperate for a child like she did not have children already.
I have no problem with her desire to have kids. I have a problem why that would be OK for her but not for Tom. What you are saying exactly but in reverse order.
LAUREN WRITES:
it is Nicole who is calling up tabloids and telling them her woes
THEN SHE ADDS:
Personally I don’t see her doing it.
SO LAUREN, DOES SHE CALL THE TABS OR NOT?
Guys, seriously who cares!! I think everyone is getting very emotional about people who could really careless about the rest of us, except when it is time to buy movie tickets.
I will concede and admit that there is a lot we don’t know. One thing is true. though, Bella, Connor, Cruise, etc. belong to a cult that believes when a parent leaves COS, they should be cut off because they are a subversive person. There are NUMEROUS TESTIMONIES to that fact and you don’t have to look too hard for them.
You can say this has nothing to do with Cruise, but it has everything to do with him because this is what he believes and what Bella, Connor, and Suri are taught from day one of their lives. This is also the reason he left Nicole–because she left the COS. It is also the reason he had Katie sign legal agreements that Suri and other kids would be raised Scientologist. Nic had to sign the agreements in the divorce.
Do you honestly think Katie would still be around if she didn’t attend Scientology meetings and tow the party line? Maybe if katie does decide to not be Scientologist, this will be her in the tabs not being able to see Suri!!
Lauren: Personally don’t care for your comments!! You have an ax to grind against anyone who will not worship Cruise and his shop-aholic wife.
I just see an inconsistency here and am pointing out. Yes, I also think NIc should have stayed closer to her kids.
But, she works to cope with her issues and Katie shops to cope with her issues. YES, BOTH HAVE ISSUES THAT THEY ARE RUNNING FROM!! I wonder if it is the same one!
No one knows why Tom and Katie divorced except for…………Tom and Katie.
Nicole said she was never a member of COS so that as a reason for their divorce seems not to be the case and if I remember correctly this was one of the reasons her priest used for allowing her and KU to be married under Catholic rites.
The thing that is baffling to me is that NK has been seen with her kids and talks about them visiting her and Keith in Australia and there are pics of them with her.
The SP mention can’t be or she wouldn’t see them
at all.
She and Cruise have been divorced almost eight years and NK has seen them numerous times over that period of time……………Latest examples in 2007……Walking hand in hand with Bella to NK’s yacht and Conor horseback riding with her on the set of Australia.
NK-drama queen! Anyway, wish her all the best and move on…The kids are old enough to know which one is the loving one as they feel home where they are now, in fact….
I just re-read my comment.
Major, major Ooops……… I meant Tom and Nicole divorcing!!!!!!!
I noticed Mary. LOL.
Anon, I could say the same for you. You have an axe to grind with any one who does not hate Tom and Katie. Ditto for caring about your comments.
Donnerparty,
if you read my comments you would know that although I don’t see Nicole doing this, the fact is, there are comments attributed to her which her camp has not refuted. As such I cannot say for fact that she did not say it, that is just my opinion.
Also, I was responding to the poster who said Tom talks to the press about his personal life. Which was ironic given the fact that we are here discussing Nicole’s alleged comments.
To summarise it:
-’….it is Nicole who is calling up tabloids and telling them her woes- FACT (albeit alleged)
-Personally I don’t see her doing it- Just my humble opinion.
What is an “alleged” fact? Is it something the lawyer grasps at when losing the argument?
Nope, don’t hate them. I wish everyone involved health and happiness. I feel bad for them all too…to have live with the world scrutinizing their lives. Mostly, I feel for all the kids. They are the innocents here.
Lauren, you are predictable with how you call people ‘haters’ when they don’t gush about Cruise and Holmes. I guess in your narrow world view, there is no in between. How sad for you!! I guess when you have no evidence, you resort to name calling to make your point.
Seriously, I think all the adults involved are playing games with each other and using the kids as the game pieces.
LOL Lauren…………Blame it on typing too fast and multitasking!
No, PUck, this attorney name calls. I am sure the judge loves her!
Puck, Anon, don’t give her the time of day. She’s not worth it.
Anon, Just reading thru the posts. You said something earlier that TC had said Katie and Nicole had never been in the same room or home?? What about birthdays, etc.?? My ex and I put aside any differences when it involves a special event for one of our children. How ludricrous not to do so. And petty. My daughter and HER ex do birthday parties and other events together as well. And he is a jerk. She pays of course but he and his parents come every year to the grandson’s birthday party. Now they coordinate holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. But school plays,church events, his birthday–everyone is there.
Was there really any doubt that the guy’s a jerk? Come on people. It’s painfully obvious.
Con Mom: Oprah asked him in the Telluride interview and he said very abruptly “NO!”
Yup, true, And he was clearly disturbed by the question. He acts like a sweetie pie, but you can tell he can be a monster.
Anon and Tyler: Please watch the interview again…………….TC was not abrupt when he answered the question as to whether NK and Katie had gotten together.
Anon2: TC is definitely not a jerk and that is in no way painfully obvious.
Tyler: A question……………..How is it possible for TC to have been disturbed by the question if as many here say that he already knew what was coming and approved the questions?
TCi s a sweetie pie…………..Quite a lovely person actually.
i liked the oprah interview with tc loved going into his house and seeing a little bit of his private life i think in every family the littlest person is always given more attention and fussed over why should it be any different for him
does anybody ever wonder sometimes what katie thinks and feels i do the way she’s disected all the time her hair shoes clothes marriage child lauren’s right there is something about her was it like this with the other women in his life or does it seem i do’nt know different
Pucky, LOL, very funny….
Anon, how come you are allowed to be nasty to me but the reverse annoys you? Please show me a post where I have called people haters. Every one is entitled to their opinion. I find it interesting that you have a problem with fans and none with non fans who are just equal but opposite. Hypocrisy no? Pucky called Suri a bastard, yet in your ‘fairness’ I did not see you saying anything about that. Come off your high horse. You are no better than the rest of them. The fact is you visit a site dedicated to a celebrity you despise. That my dear is not normal by a mile. It says a lot about the kind of person you are. Nope, you are no saint.
Anon2. If it is painfully obvious that TC is a jerk, then why does an army of critics decend upon this site every day to labour pointing out how bad he is? Trying to get his fans to dislike him?
I don’t know many jerks not to mention painfully obvious ones who have as many friends as Tom has.
And who is name calling now?
Yeah, when the non-fans are doing the name calling and telling people off, its all good but when the fans do it, its another thing. :sigh:
What I find annoying is people zeroing in one line and drawing conclusion from ONE SENTENCE. I said I DID NOT HATE THEM!!
IN case you missed it the first time: “Nope, don’t hate them. I wish everyone involved health and happiness. I feel bad for them all too…to have to live with the world scrutinizing their lives. Mostly, I feel for all the kids. They are the innocents here.”
Now, MS. LAUREN, back off with the fangs and claws!!! I think the majority of the posters here agree you are always attacking!!
Why the site moderator allows you to keep posting when you keep violating the rules is beyond me. IS Julie paying you to post here and stir things up? I am beginning to think you either work for B5 or Julie because neither have banned you yet!!!
And I missed Pucks comment. It is not right to call children names because of their parents mistakes!
Annie: I personally think KH is a shop-aholic. I think she copes with whatever problems she has by shopping. Unfortunately, Scientology is supposed to solve all those problems by ‘purging the Thetans,’ that is why Cruise is embarrassed by her shopping and the amount of money she spends because Scientology is not solving her problems and people are seeing that.
I also think Nic has some issues too and her career is her coping mechanism.
I don’t know how any of them in Hollywood can come out unscathed. I think they are all neurotic in their own right, especially about their images.
But, they ARE NOT worth the money they earn. Many are just a pretty face on the screen with mediocre acting abilities.
Anon: from what I’ve read on this blog in the past few days I can say that Lauren does NOT always attack! She has stopped attacking a while back and she apologizes when she needs to but from what I gather the non-fans always pick on her for every little thing, when she is even well behaved and actually it sounds like they try to get her going…to start a fight!
Lauren, don’t even bother replying to people if all they so is still go on about what you said or did a few weeks ago. I think you’ve been doing very well and keep on making your point and participating in the discussions.
Thanks Tia for your support, bless you (kiss*).
I will take your advice and not reply. What amazes me is how those who say I attack them are always attacking me and calling me names. Through it all I grit my teeth and bear it. Fair is fair. I am not always the nicest person on the site. But that is because I don’t think anyone who called a two year old child a bastard and calls others names deserves no kindness.
Yes I have been warned and put into moderation. I have explained to Julie and atleast people like Tia have noticed a change. I will keep changing, but I will forever wonder why nasty people hate it when someone is nasty to them.
Lauren, so much for not replying LOL. Must be rough.
Tia, dear I for one don’t live in the past. I wish that all the people sharing opinions and thoughts here would quit dwelling on the past and just discuss the current issues and opinions. It would be so much more pleasant. We don’t all have to agree-that would be rather boring- We should all use our manners and play nice or at least fairly, however.
Tyler, it is funny because I have just noticed too that in my post I was actually replying Anon inadvertently. It is just that I had replied Anon saying totally different stuff and deleted the post after Tia’s advice. LOL, this is actually funny.
Con mom, I agree totally.
Man, bummer, you guys found out that Lauren is on my pay roll. Darn. (Lauren – the check is in the mail.)
Okay, all joking aside….Lauren doesn’t work for b5media and no, she’s not being paid by me to “stir things up”. I don’t feel she has been out of line lately and feel like she is following the rules as well as everyone else.
I agree that this site would be boring if we all agreed and I have been enjoying the different opinions here. Everyone is welcomed here to comment, as long as they don’t attack, and although that has happened in the past, I feel like things are going much better now. I truly believe this can be a place for people of all different beliefs to come get their daily dose of TomKat news, whether they like only Suri and think her parents are nuts, or they worship the ground Tom walks on.
I hope that you all see I am trying to post all the stories I see about this couple. If there is something I miss, please email it to me. I love tips and I sometimes miss important stories.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
You missed the one about their house warming party.
Was anyone here invited?
Julie, well, I was a bit surprised that you posted this particular story here, but have enjoyed the repartee quite a bit. And Oh my. I apologize to all. Although I have some rather strong perhaps negative opinions about TC, the jerk I was referring to in a previous post was my ex son-in-law. OOPS. LOL
concerned mom….he’s not a jerk.
in the march 2007 edition of harpers bazzar, katie tells of all the people who live in the their house, and describes conner and bella, as our kids along with her mother in law, sister in law her 2 kids and of course suri. she called them special individuals and said how much she loves spending time with them….conner and bella, i mean.
sorry concerned mom i misunderstood, thought you meant tc ,..sorry.
Julie,
I must say, I enjoyed being treated as your special agent. It made me feel special that I was reluctant to correct them. I think you are doing a great job with the site. I like coming here now. It is a much safer place.
Off to collect my check now…..LOL.