The marriage between Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman is one of the most talked about relationships in Hollywood. The two stars first met on the set of Days of Thunder, and then went on to play screen lovers in the 1992 romance Far and Away. After a decade of marriage, the couple split in 2001, leaving many to speculate about the reasons behind their divorce. At the time of their marriage, Tom Cruise was a 27-year-old veteran actor, best known for his success in Oliver Stone's anti-war film Born on the Fourth of July.
Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman had just begun to make a name for herself in Hollywood. Entertainment Weekly reported on the various rumors that were circulating about why Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman broke up, with some suggesting that Scientology played a role in both their marriage and divorce. Nicole Kidman has since spoken about the intense attention that went into her marriage to her ex-husband Tom Cruise. Despite how painful the divorce was, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise had nothing but praise for each other right after.
Long before the advent of social media exhibitionism, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were famous for their romantic marriage. Tom Cruise has long faced rumors that he's secretly gay, but these have never been confirmed. Nevertheless, it's clear that this couple had a fascinating relationship that continues to be talked about decades later.
