Tom Cruise did not attend the Oscars because he wanted to ‘avoid his ex-wife Nicole Kidman’

Although the movie Top Gun: Maverick received 6 nominations at the 2023 Oscars, Tom Cruise still skipped the awards ceremony taking place on March 13. The 60-year-old actor is said to not want to meet his ex-wife (actress Nicole Kidman) at the event.

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Tom Cruise caused controversy when he was absent from the recent Oscars ceremony

One of the most notable absences at the 95th Academy Awards ceremony taking place in Los Anegles (USA) on March 13 (Vietnam time) was Tom Cruise . 

The famous action star did not attend the most anticipated movie event of the year even though the movie Top Gun: Maverick starring the actor received 6 nominations, including the Best Movie category. 

Recently, a source from Daily Mail revealed that the veteran actor felt he needed to keep his distance from star Nicole Kidman and did not want to have an awkward encounter with his ex-wife.

 Meanwhile, the “Australian swan” appeared at the awards ceremony with her current husband – male singer Keith Urban. The pair of stars gave each other affectionate and affectionate gestures.

A source told Daily Mail on March 13: “Tom was not present at the awards ceremony because Nicole also appeared there, he did not want to meet his ex-wife.” 

Meanwhile, a figure close to the 60-year-old male star explained to the media that Tom Cruise’s absence from the 2023 Oscars was due to a scheduling conflict.

 While this information is causing a stir, both main characters are currently keeping silent.

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Nicole Kidman attended the 2023 Oscars with Keith Urban, they freely expressed their affection in front of the camera

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were once the most talented, powerful and sought-after actor-star couple in Hollywood .

 They got married in 1990 and adopted two children, Isabella (now 29 years old) and Connor (now 27 years old). 

However, the two’s admirable marriage ended in 2001 when the Top Gun actor filed for divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. 

However, there is information that the two “went their separate ways” because Nicole Kidman refused to join Scientology – the sect that Tom Cruise always worshiped. In an interview with Vanity Fair in 2013, the star of the Mission: I

mpossible series shared about the separation: “She and I know clearly why we divorced… She is still the mother of my children, I wish All the best to her. I think what we need to do is move on.”

Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman did not go too deep when asked about divorce.

 She once shared that even though this relationship has ended for more than 20 years, this is still a difficult topic to talk about. 

The Big Little Lies star shared that he has always avoided mentioning this issue so far and explained: “Now I am happy with the person I love the most – Keith Urban and it would be disrespectful to him if I continued bring up old stories”.

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Tom Cruise – Nicole Kidman when they were still together

After the divorce, Tom Cruise married actress Katie Holmes in 2006 and had a daughter named Suri (currently 16 years old) but broke up after 6 years of marriage.

 Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman found new love – male singer Keith Urban. 

They got married in 2006 and have two daughters Sunday Rose (14 years old) and Faith Margaret (12 years old).

The star couple still makes many people admire them because of their perfect home and the sweetness and romance they have always had for each other for more than 16 years of being together.