Skip to main contentSkip to footer
connor cruise tom cruise

Nicole Kidman's son Connor reveals modest backyard as he shares exciting personal news

Connor is Nicole's only son with ex Tom Cruise

Gemma Strong
Online Digital News Director
March 24, 2021
Share this:

Connor Cruise might have world-famous parents, but he prefers a far more low-key lifestyle.

Connor, who was adopted by Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise when he was just a baby, occasionally gives glimpses of his private life on Instagram, and this week he had an exciting update to share with his followers.

MORE: Nicole Kidman's daughter Bella quizzed by fans over unusual art piece

The 26-year-old posted a snapshot, seemingly taken in his own, modest backyard, showing a collection of barbeques collected together under a wooden porch, complete with outdoor light bulbs hanging from its roof.

WATCH: Connor Cruise shows off impressive gym skills in rare video

He wrote: "After many friends telling me I have finally decided to start a food IG @connorsmeatshack with my bestie @kimj526. Give it a follow if you like backyard steaks, bourbon, chicken, or really whatever we are feeling like that day."

READ: Nicole Kidman stuns fans with rare comments about marriage to Tom Cruise

MORE: Nicole Kidman's $4.5million Australian home will surprise you

Unsurprisingly, Connor's followers were delighted by the news. "Wow. Need a lesson. Or just an invite!" one joked. A second wrote: "It's about time! Your posts are awesome!!" And a third enquired: "Do you cater, Connor?!"

connor cruise backyard

Connor revealed he is setting up a food account on Instagram

As well as barbequing, Connor is a passionate deep-sea fisherman and often shares snapshots of his catches on social media.

MORE: Nicole Kidman seriously divides fans with new family video

READ: Nicole Kidman's children following in their parents' footsteps - all we know

Just recently he divided fans with a photo showing him and his friends posing on a boat at night with a huge swordfish – although Connor was defiant in his response. "Waiting for the people to freak out cause you killed another fish! That's a good one there though!" one follower wrote, to which Connor replied: "I'm pouring gasoline on the fire."

connor cruise

The 26-year-old is a keen fisherman

Connor and his older sister, Bella, were adopted by Nicole and Tom during their 11-year marriage.

MORE: Nicole Kidman's daughter Bella Cruise shares rare photo from London life

Connor, who now lives in Florida, briefly followed in his parents’ footsteps and starred in two films, 2008's Seven Pounds and 2012's Red Dawn remake — before going on to pursue his passion for deep-sea fishing.

Bella, meanwhile, lives in Croydon, south east London, with husband Max Parker, and is a talented artist. The 28-year-old frequently shares examples of her work on her Instagram and sells a selection of her prints on her website.

Read more HELLO! US stories here

More Celebrity News

See more