The notable absence of Nicole Kidman's adopted children with Tom Cruise was conspicuous during the AFI Lifetime Achievement honor bestowed upon her.

The reported affiliation of the children with Scientology adds a nuanced dimension to their association with the esteemed actress. Nicole Kidman's recent celebration of the AFI Life Achievement Award drew attention to the absence of her two adopted children, Connor and Isabella, whom she shares with her former husband, Tom Cruise. While Kidman's daughters with Keith Urban, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, were present to support her, Connor and Isabella were notably not in attendance. The actress has openly discussed the challenges in her relationship with her older children, often attributed to their affiliation with Scientology, a religion embraced by their father. In a 2017 interview with Australia’s WHO magazine, Kidman underscored her enduring love for her children and her commitment to respecting their choices, even amidst religious disparities. Kidman and Cruise welcomed Isabella into their family in 1992 and adopted Connor in 1995. Following their divorce in 2001, reports suggest that the children elected to reside with their father, driven by their loyalty to him and his adherence to the Church of Scientology.

Despite their absence at the event, Kidman's acceptance speech subtly hinted at her past with Cruise. While expressing adoration for her daughters as \"the loves of my life,\" she also made veiled references to the significant relationships she formed with former co-stars, some of whom she \"fell in love with\" and even married. Kidman and Cruise appeared together in three films during their marriage. Though Kidman's bond with Connor and Isabella remains intricate, her unwavering love and support for them have been consistently evident.

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