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Tom cruise's son connor hooks 300-lb fish in florida, connor cruise's big catch reelin' it in ... forget groupies, i got a grouper.

Tom Cruise 's son, Connor , has followed a different path than that of his old man -- and that path is one of a fisherman who reels in big catches ... really big catches.

CC was part of the Sarasota Slam fishing tournament in Florida this weekend, and it looks like he and his crew took the grand prize for a Grouper that literally ended up weighing hundreds of pounds.

To be precise, the beast ended up clocking in at 301 pounds ... which was proudly announced across the docks and got huge applause from the crowd. Word is, Connor and co. actually caught it Friday -- but kept it on ice until Saturday when they checked the poundage.

Connor writes of the haul ... "Got it done yesterday with the boys. 301# Warsaw on the hand crank."

Tom and Nicole Kidman 's kid is all into the sport these days. His social media pages are plastered with photos and videos of him posing with a bunch of dead fish ... huge ones at that.

His parents might be killing it in Hollywood ... but he's carrying his own weight on the high seas. Congrats!

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's son wins fishing competition after reeling in gigantic fish

Tom Cruise is a big fish in Hollywood – but he’s nothing compared to the one his son managed to reel in over the weekend.

Connor Cruise, who is the adopted son of Cruise and Nicole Kidman, won the biggest prize at the Sarasota Slam tournament in Florida after bagging an enormous Grouper.

Cruise and his team managed to capture the fish on Friday and it was announced as the winning catch of the event on Saturday after being kept on ice overnight.

The creature weighed a massive 301 pounds (21.5 stone), which is one and a half times the weight of an average American man, so it’s hardly surprising that it was the biggest catch of the weekend.

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A video of the weigh-in was posted on Conner’s Instagram, and the 27-year-old was seen celebrating with his three teammates as they were announced as winners.

He also posted a picture of the group with the catch, adding the caption: “Got it done yesterday with the boys. 301# Warsaw on the hand crank @gomx_fish @freemanboatworks @nick_chicouris_ @thereelborn2catch @fountainofyouthfishing #TopFish.”

Connor is no stranger to huge catches like this one. A flick through his Instagram page shows a bunch of pictures of him posing with fish he’s managed to reel in.

Despite his early attempts to become an actor, and stints as a DJ, judging by his social media channels he seems to have focused on his deep-sea fishing.

Connor was adopted by Cruise and Kidman in 1995 when he was an infant. The actors were married between 1990 to 2001.

It comes after an awkward clip of Cruise being asked about the pair’s relationship from 2005 went viral earlier this year .

Cruise was asked about Kidman, who he divorced four years previously, in an excruciating interview with 60 Seconds host Peter Overton.

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Tom cruise's son reels in 301-pound fish in fl tournament: video, tom cruise's son, connor, who lives in clearwater, caught a monster fish friday during the 2022 sarasota slam fishing tournament. ​​.

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SARASOTA, FL — Tom Cruise's son may not be making blockbuster films like his dad, but his fishing skills in the deep blue sea are getting people to take notice in a big way.

Connor Cruise, who lives in Clearwater, and his crew caught a 301-pound Warsaw grouper Friday, taking home the grand prize during the 2022 Sarasota Slam fishing tournament.

"Got it done yesterday [Friday] with the boys. 301# Warsaw on the hand crank," Connor Cruise posted to Instagram.

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Following the giant fish's weigh in, video shows the younger Cruise high-fiving some of his team and cheering.

Connor Cruise was adopted by the actor and then-wife Nicole Kidman.

VIDEO: Connor and his crew celebrate their win:

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It wasn't immediately clear how much money Cruise and his crew won for the big catch. According to the tournament, prize payouts are 90 percent of entry fees, which were as much as $3,000 per boat .

Pictured: A friend stands next to the prize catch from the tournament:

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Event organizers have previously said that more than 500 anglers typically compete in the tournament and reel in over $500,000 in cash prizes annually.

For more than two decades, Sarasota Slam has become one of southwest Florida’s most endeared fishing tournaments.

Pictured: Connor (left) and a friend proudly hold up their catch:

While Cruise's catch is impressive, Warsaw groupers can actually get much larger than what he recently hooked.

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation , they can grow up to nearly 8 feet and weigh almost 600 pounds.

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Tom Cruise’s son, Connor Cruise, is more on the country boy side of life than his Hollywood father and he just won the grand prize for a Grouper during the Sarasota Slam fishing tournament in Florida this past weekend.

Connor is an avid fisherman with an Instagram page showing off the many trophy fish he’s caught over the years and the Grouper he caught during the tournament might just be one of the biggest fish he’s ever caught.

The Grouper clocked in at 301 pounds and video footage shows people gathered around the weighing dock as they officially weighed the fish. The moment the news was announced, onlookers proudly screamed with excitement and applauded Connor and his crew for the monster Grouper.

The fish was actually caught on Friday and was kept on ice until Saturday when it was weighed.

Connor writes on Instagram, “Got it done yesterday with the boys. 301# Warsaw on the hand crank.”

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman may be killing it in Hollywood’s show business, but their offspring Connor sure is carrying his own weight as a professional fisherman on the high seas.

Congratulations Connor on the big catch. It’s good to see you succeed in your own chosen profession.

Check Out Connor’s Massive Grouper Video Below

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's son Connor Cruise reels in massive 301lb grouper with his fishing team and wins grand prize at a tournament in Florida

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Published: 20:30 EDT, 28 August 2022 | Updated: 01:48 EDT, 29 August 2022

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Connor Cruise is killing it in the high seas.

The fishing team of the adopted son of Hollywood heavyweights Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman took the grand prize at the Sarasota Slam tournament in Florida over the weekend by reeling in a massive Grouper.

Cruise and company caught the fish on Friday, which is actually a Warsaw grouper to be exact, and had it on ice until the official weigh-in on Saturday.

The crowd that had gathered along the docks roared when the presenter for the tournament announced the fish had tipped the scales at a whopping 301 pounds.

The big catch: Connor Cruise (center), 27, and his fishing team reeled in a massive Warsaw grouper, which was good enough to win the Sarasota Slam fishing tournament in Florida 

Dressed in a gray and black camouflage hoodie, grey shorts and a matching baseball cap and sunglasses, Cruise and his team could be seen sharing hugs and high-fives upon the announcement that the fish's weight was good enough to be the winner.

The four men then gathered together for some photos alongside their big catch. 

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'Got it done yesterday with the boys. 301# Warsaw on the hand crank @gomx_fish @freemanboatworks @nick_chicouris_ @thereelborn2catch @fountainofyouthfishing #TopFish,' he declared in the caption of a video he posted on his Instagram page. 

Winner: Team Cruise's Warsaw grouper ended up tipping scales at a whopping 301 pounds

Glowing: Cruise (left) was all smiles when the weight of the fish was revealed. as the winner

Celebration: Cruise's fishing team shared hugs and high-fives when their fish tipped the scales

While their 301 pound Warsaw grouper is an impressive haul, this species of grouper can actually grow up to 7.7 feet and weigh 440 pounds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The fish is long-lived, up to 41 years, and has a slow growth rate. 

While Cruise, 27, has given it a go at following in his parents' footsteps as an actor, as well as a DJ, he has reportedly directed much of his attention to being a deep-sea fisherman in more recent years.

Celebratory: The rest of the fishing team were overjoyed with their big win

Taking charge: Cruise, who's a DJ, held a tournament sign for some photos

Massive species: While Team Cruise's 301 pound Warsaw Grouper is an impressive haul, this species of grouper can actually grow up to 7.7 feet and weigh 440 pounds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

His social media platforms, including Instagram, are filled with photos and videos of himself posing with some of his larger catches that dates back over six years. 

In one instance, the avid fisherman showed off a 200-pound yellowfin tuna he reeled in during a fishing trip in 2021.

It turns out Connor has been living in Clearwater, Florida, which makes it easy for him to head out on his deep-sea expeditions.

'Connor lives in Clearwater, which is the church's main hub. He still deejays but he has really become a big fishing guy. He's content with living a quieter life,' a source told People in February 2021 of the Florida beach town, where the Church Of Scientology has its headquarters.

Another big catch: The avid fisherman showed off a 200-pound Yellowfin tuna in January 2021

Avid: Cruise has directed a lot of his attention to deep sea fishing over the last six years

After the big ones: Most of Cruise's recent posts on Instagram are images of his big catches 

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, who were married from 1990 to 2001, adopted Connor in 1995 when he was about one-month-old.

The former couple also adopted a daughter, Isabella, in 1992, not long after she was born.

The Top Gun: Maverick star, 60, went on to have a biological daughter Suri, 16, with his third wife, Katie Holmes, while Kidman, 55, went on to have daughters Sunday, 14, and Faith, 11, with her current husband Keith Urban, 54.

Famous parents: Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, who were married from 1990 to 2001, adopted Connor in 1995, about a month after he was born; he is pictured with his dad at a Dodgers playoff game in October 2013

The celebrity life: Cruise and Kidman tried to keep Connor and Isabella out of the spotlight as much as possible during their childhood: Connor and his sister Isabella, now 29, are pictured with their mom in December 2004

DJ: Connor has been working as a DJ, and has given it a go at acting, but in more recent years he's directed much of his focus on deep-sea fishing; he is seen in San Francisco in 2016

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's Son Connor Posts Rare Instagram Photo Showing Off His Huge Fish Catch

Connor Cruise was adopted by Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman during their 10-year marriage

Connor Cruise is still cruising in the open waters.

The son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman recently posted a rare photo of himself on Instagram showing off his latest catch. The avid fisherman tagged his location in Costa Rica and said the fish is a yellowfin.

"Yellowfin were chewing today," he wrote alongside the pic, in which he's holding the tail of the massive fish while sitting on his boat.

Connor, 26, continues to lean into a fishing over a year after a source told PEOPLE he was getting into the hobby.

"Connor lives in Clearwater, which is the church's main hub. He still deejays but he has really become a big fishing guy . He's content with living a quieter life," the source told PEOPLE of the Florida beach town, where the Church of Scientology has its headquarters.

His shared beliefs with his superstar dad have helped the two remain close, the source previously said. Connor and sister Bella, 28, also adopted by Cruise and Kidman, have been part of the religion since they were kids.

"Connor and Isabella grew up in the church of Scientology, they've been members since they were kids," the source said, adding that the siblings "are completely dedicated scientologists just like Tom."

Although Connor mostly stays out of the spotlight, he does step out with his father from time to time, and the pair were most recently photographed together in London in October 2019.

A source previously told PEOPLE that "Connor has a pretty simple life in Clearwater."

"He lives in his own home in a Scientology community. His life is deep-sea fishing. He has a lot of friends and seems very well-liked."

Bella, a fashion designer who uses her parent's famous last names as her professional name, lives in London with her husband Max Parker , whom she married in 2015.

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Tom Cruise’s Son Connor Hooked A Big 300-Pound Grouper In Florida Fishing Tournament

Looks like a famed actor’s son is catching the fishing buzz.

According to  TMZ,   Tom Cruise’s son, Connor, brought in a sweet catch here recently…

And we’re talking about a 300 pound Warsaw Grouper during the Sarasota Slam fishing tournament in Florida.

Connor and his group allegedly caught the fish on Friday, but decided to keep the biggin’ on ice until Saturday, when they decided to check the poundage, which officially weighed in at 301 pounds, receiving a massive applause from the crowd.

“Got it done yesterday with the boys. 301-pound Warsaw on the hand crank.”

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Connor Cruise (@theconnorcruise)

Although both his dad and mom, Nicole Kidman are each star actors in their own rights, it appears that Connor has found his passion in fishing, as he constantly posts pictures of fishing trips to his social media accounts.

According to  Fishing Booker,   there are a ton of different species of Groupers, but the biggest are Goliath Groupers, they can weigh up to eight feet long and 800 pounds. The world record for Goliaths is 680 pounds, and was caught off the coast of Fernandina Beach, Florida.

However, due to the fish’s massive size it made them an easy target, and they were nearly fished to extinction in the 20th century. The fish are now preserved on a catch-and-release basis only.

For Warsaw Groupers, which is what Cruise caught, they can grow as big as about 450 pounds and over seven-feet long. The world record for Warsaw is 436 pounds, 12 ounces, and was caught in Destin, Florida.

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Connor cruise, son of tom cruise and nicole kidman , shared a rare glimpse of what he has been up to over the weekend., o ut on the putting greens, it looked like the 28-year-old had a swell of a time with a friend, holding up a thumbs-up sign on a clear, sunny day., his last social media update on his personal account was in august of last year., b ut it looks like these days, according to his social media, connor keeps it busy fishing and grilling . even sometimes catching fish as large as 200 pounds., h e shared previously his passion for fishing started when he was young, thanks to his upbringing. “we used to go fishing a lot when i was a little kid. the biggest fish i caught was a 250-lb. tuna in fiji. i was 10.”, p reviously, connor gigged as a dj and booked high-profile events such as the american eagle campaign event in times square when he was just 17 years old. “i started djing in my bedroom when i was about 13,” connor said of his musical start . “then, that escalated, and i started doing shows.”, tom is also known to have popped into a few gigs in support of connor., if you'd like to see more sightings of connor, you can check out his grilling finsta here ..

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The former couple adopted connor as a child.

Connor Cruise 's passion for deep sea fishing is no secret and his latest catch has certainly caught the eye of his social media followers. 

The son of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise took to Instagram with a photo at sea with his crew and they displayed what they had reeled in.

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Connor, 27, and his fishing friends proudly stood in a line with the enormous fish laid neatly out in front of them. 

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He captioned the photo: "Epic day with the boys @fsh.narcossis @thereelborn2catch @cody_nichols2 @leo_gaspari @nickssaltyadventures @caladesifishingcharters."

Fans immediately began commenting with some saying that they were glad he was doing what he loved and others remarked on their "epic" catches. 

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However, there were many who were either lost for words or posted shocked face emojis. Some also suggested the sport was cruel.

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Connor and his friends had a huge day of fishing 

Connor has been deep sea fishing as far back as 2014 and much of his social media revolves around showing off his large catches, only it's normally one or two fish... not 13!

Connor and his older sister Bella were adopted by Nicole and Tom during their 11-year marriage. He briefly followed in his parents’ footsteps, starring in two films, 2008's Seven Pounds and 2012's Red Dawn remake - before going on to pursue his passion for deep-sea fishing and setting up a BBQ meat business. 

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His sister, Bella, meanwhile, lives in Croydon, south east London, with husband Max Parker, and is a talented artist.

Nicole and Tom adopted both Connor and his sister Bella 

Following the end of her marriage to Tom in 2001, Nicole went on to find love with her husband Keith Urban , and together they share two daughters.

Tom, meanwhile, welcomed daughter Suri, 16, with his third wife, Katie Holmes. The couple were married from 2006 until 2012.

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Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman’s son Connor, 26, shares rare photo with beard living a ‘quiet life’ fishing in Costa Rica

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TOM Cruise and Nicole Kidman's 26-year-old son Connor shared a rare photo with a beard as he lives a "quiet life."

The snap was taken while he enjoyed a day of fishing in Costa Rica.

Last week, Connor posted a photo of himself smiling as he held a large fish that he caught.

The stars' son, who sported a beard, wore a long sleeve white shirt, yellow shorts and sunglasses for the day on the water.

Connor captioned the post : "Yellowfin were chewing today  #200 ."

He is an avid fisherman, as a source told PEOPLE : "Connor lives in Clearwater, which is the church's main hub. He still deejays but he has really become a big fishing guy.

"He's content with living a quieter life."

The source added that the Church of Scientology is headquartered in the Florida beach town where he resides.

Connor and his sister Bella, 28, are both practicing members of the faith, while their famous father is an outspoken member of the church.

The insider said: "Connor and Isabella grew up in the church of Scientology, they've been members since they were kids."

They added that the siblings "are completely dedicated scientologists just like Tom."

Nicole , 53, and Tom , 58, tied the knot in 1990.

The former couple adopted both Bella and Connor.

The Mission Impossible actor filed for divorce in February 2001, while it was finalized in August of that year.

Tom went on to marry Katie Holmes , 42, in 2006, while they divorced in 2012.

They share 14-year-old daughter Suri together.

Meanwhile, Nicole married country singer Keith Urban, 53, in 2006.

The couple shares two kids together: Sunday Rose, 12, and Faith Margaret, 10.

While Connor lives a quiet life, he has been spotted spending time with his famous father of the years.

The pair was most recently seen spending time together in London back in October 2019.

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Back in March 2019, a source previously  told PEOPLE  that "Connor has a pretty simple life in Clearwater.

"He lives in his own home in a Scientology community. His life is deep-sea fishing. He has a lot of friends and seems very well-liked."

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While Connor has pursued a career in fishing, Bella has kept busy while working as a fashion designer.

She currently lives in London with her husband Max Parker, who she married in 2015.

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Connor Cruise puts DJ career on back burner to … become a fisherman?

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Connor Cruise has a new passion — and it has nothing to do with spinning records.

The 23-year-old son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman was a DJ for years. He was playing big gigs at the age of 16 , and his career took him everywhere from Las Vegas to Australia. He even had a DJ alias, D.J. C-Squared, which he went by for a minute. But he has put that on the back burner for a new pursuit: fishing.

Now living in Clearwater, Fla. — yes, home to Scientology’s international headquarters — Connor has been spending his days deep-sea fishing, often with the company 2 Shea Charters, and he’s good. Earlier this month, he and his fishing team came in third in the Rotary Club of Clearwater’s Kingfish Tournament.

Congratulations to the team who braved weather and brought home a podium!!! #rotarykingfishtournament #clearwaterbeach #gulfofmexico #kingfish @southportboats @raymarinebyflir @navpod @tbbco #offshore @okumafishingtackle #livingthelife A post shared by 2Shea Charters (@2sheacharters) on Apr 7, 2018 at 2:28pm PDT

Prize winnings for the tourney were just over $1,000 for the group — considerably less than his DJ paychecks, which were $10,000 for a two-hour set back in 2012 (so probably considerably higher at the end of his run). We suspect his paycheck for Red Dawn , his first major film, was much larger than even that.

The tabloid Radar Online reports that Cruise’s passion is actually a profession. He works “as a deep-sea fishing deckhand” for 2 Shea Charters. He “guts off a boat deck” and then “works for peanuts filleting finny critters caught by tourists who have no idea he’s the son of Hollywood royalty.”

Patiently waiting for summer… #Hogzilla #FishColdDiveWarm A post shared by Connor Cruise (@theconnorcruise) on Jan 15, 2018 at 10:14am PST

According to the article, he starts his day at 5 a.m., “heading out with groups that pay $850 for six hours of angling.” A source said, “He loves being out on the water, so this is really a dream job for him.”

A rep for the charter company hasn’t yet responded to Yahoo’s inquiries, but he is featured on the company’s Instagram page.

Took a day off to hunt with friends. Thank you @theconnorcruise for the ride! @bmahardy #livingthelife #gulfofmexico #clearwaterbeach #raymarinebyflir #spearfishing #eatwhatyoucatch #thisishowwedoit A post shared by 2Shea Charters (@2sheacharters) on Jun 19, 2017 at 6:08pm PDT

He’s also on one of the captains’ pages.

Epic fish preserved in an EPIC traditional form! We can reproduce your catch in the TRADITIONAL Gyotaku form. DM me for details! #trophyfish #gyotaku #hogfish #middlegrounds #spearfishing #yellowfinyachts #beastmode #goals #offshore #raymarinebyflir #activesoleyewear @theconnorcruise @marker1marina @2sheacharters @wet_lines_fishing @hogslayer22 A post shared by Leon Watts (@capt.leonwatts) on Oct 31, 2017 at 6:17pm PDT

Life is made up of moments and people that you spend those moments with. #bandofbrothers #spearfishing #gulfofmexico #clearwaterbeach #middlegrounds #squadgoals #hogfish #goals #livingthelife @2sheacharters @bmahardy @theconnorcruise @activesoleyewear @hogslayer22 #sunshinestate @neptonicstampa @bluewatersensations A post shared by Leon Watts (@capt.leonwatts) on Sep 24, 2017 at 2:53pm PDT

As for that DJ career, a rep for SKAM Artists, which booked gigs for him, tells us, “He hasn’t really DJ’ed in a while.” After he missed a gig the night of and gave no notice, they “somewhat have stopped sending him work.” That explains why when you land on his page on the SKAM website, it notes, “There are currently no scheduled events for Connor Cruise.”

Connor also worked with William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, and his bio had been deleted from the company’s website. The last photo he posted promoting a gig was in 2016, though a Tampa newspaper reported in September that he was going to DJ a local Halloween party in October.

One look at Connor’s Instagram page makes it clear that he’s enjoying his life on the water.

Woke up ready to go Dorado hunting again #67 @raymarinebyflir @angler360 @kingsmenfishing A post shared by Connor Cruise (@theconnorcruise) on May 27, 2017 at 7:25am PDT

He posts photos of his catches all the time. And he’s called “Captain Connor.”

Sunrise to Sunset we caught every moment of Sunday Funday. Captain @theconnorcruise brought home the Bacon ! The Visibility is insanely good. You should be diving!! #tron #daretobare #twinsies #spearfishing #onlyinayellowfin #clearwaterbeach #liveamplified #hogfish A post shared by bmahardy (@bmahardy) on Mar 12, 2017 at 5:55pm PDT

If you see this Captain today make sure you give him a big Hug!! @theconnorcruise Rocking That Tswift 22 Today! #fishHug #unicorn #fishing #onlyinayellowfin #liveamplified #Savage17 A post shared by bmahardy (@bmahardy) on Jan 17, 2017 at 7:08am PST

And some of his fishing buddies have been known to crack a joke about his famous lineage.

You can be my Wingman Anytime! ⚓️. Happy Birthday Captian @theconnorcruise Another year into the books. So many amazing adventures on and off the water. #clearwaterbeach #spearfishing #fishing #hogzilla #florida #friendshipgoals A post shared by bmahardy (@bmahardy) on Jan 17, 2018 at 4:05pm PST

Connor’s life isn’t all fish guts. According to Radar Online, he hasn’t given up all his “privileged connections.” He lives in a three-bedroom townhouse. He owns a boat that costs $500,000. He drives a flashy bright yellow Mustang GT. And he also regularly dines on “five-star meals” at Scientology’s “ultra-private hotel, Fort Harrison.”

His father, a Scientology bigwig, recently bought a new home in Clearwater after selling off much of his L.A. real estate. Connor, who ended a relationship last year with a surfer and fisherwoman named Phylicia Bugna, reportedly has limited contact with his mother, Nicole Kidman, since she divorced Tom and left Scientology all those years ago. (Though he has always said nice things about her.)

As for Connor’s siblings, he seems to stay close to his sister, Bella, who was also adopted by Tom and Nicole. She recently launched a T-shirt line and — in a surprise move — incorporated Kidman’s name into the business . (Bella has also reportedly had little contact with Kidman, who married Keith Urban and lives in Nashville with their two daughters.) Meanwhile, his younger half-sister Suri — from Tom’s marriage to Katie Holmes — turned 12 on Wednesday. But Tom hasn’t been spotted with Suri in years, so we imagine for Connor it has been even longer.

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Tom Cruise’s Son Conner Cruise Catches 300-Pound Fish

Conner Cruise tried following his father Tom and mother Nicole Kidman’s footsteps in show business. When that path wasn’t a fit, he decided to go in a different direction being a fisherman, He has been a big success so far and then catching the biggest fish possible.

According to TMZ , Connor was part of the Sarasota Slam fishing tournament in Florida over the weekend. He and his crew took the grand prize for a Grouper that ended up weighing hundreds of pounds.

The beast ended up at 301 pounds exactly, which was announced proudly across the docks and got huge applause from the crowd. Apparently, Connor and the company caught it Friday and it was on ice until Saturday when they checked the poundage and wrote about it on his Instagram post.

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Cruise’s social media pages are filled with photos and videos of him posing with a bunch of huge fish that he caught. He may not be in the entertainment business, but he is a great success as a fisherman.

What’s your take on this? Sound off in the comments!

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Tom Cruise’s Scientologist son Connor, 28, makes rare public appearance to support dad in NYC

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Tom Cruise and son Connor made a rare appearance together in New York City Saturday.

The “War of the Worlds” star and his 28-year-old son, whom he shares with ex-wife Nicole Kidman, stepped out in the big apple for a promotional event for Tom’s upcoming film “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning.”

Tom wore a black button-up with blue jeans and black shoes. He completed the simple look with reflective aviator sunglasses and a silver wristwatch.

The “Top Gun: Maverick” star’s son also dressed casually for the event, wearing a gray collared shirt with blue jeans and sneakers.

The actor’s sister Lee Mapother also tagged along with the father-son duo.

Tom and Connor have made a handful of public appearances together in the past, including a 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers game in San Francisco, Calif.

Tom, 61, also shares daughter Isabella with Kidman, 56, whom he was married to from 1990 to 2001. They adopted Isabella and Connor in 1992 and 1995, respectively.

As for Tom’s son, the “Seven Pounds” star seems to lead a low-key life outside of the spotlight.

Connor appears to enjoy fishing and playing golf in Florida. He also avoids posting photos of his A-list parents on his social media.

Isabella, who goes by Bella, also stays relatively under the radar . She moved from Los Angeles to live with her husband, Max Parker, in London.

After Tom and Kidman divorced, the two kids chose to stay with their dad in Los Angeles while the “Big Little Lies” star resided in Australia.

In 2018, Kidman made a rare statement about her relationship with her children.

“I’m very private about all that. I have to protect all those relationships. I know 150 percent that I would give up my life for my children because it’s what my purpose is,” she told Australia’s Who magazine .

She also remarked on her children’s decision to pursue Scientology like their father. The actress left the church in the ’90s.

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“They are able to make their own decisions. They have made choices to be Scientologists and as a mother, it’s my job to love them,” she said, adding that Connor and Isabella are “adults.”

“And I am an example of that tolerance and that’s what I believe – that no matter what your child does, the child has love and the child has to know there is available love and I’m open here.”

She added that she believes her “job as a parent” is to “always offer unconditional love.”

Meanwhile, Tom also shares daughter Suri, 17, with ex-wife Katie Holmes.

Holmes, 44, and the “Jerry Maguire” star tied the knot in 2006 before splitting up in 2012.

In March, sources told Page Six that Tom and Suri have been estranged for some time.

The insider said Tom had not seen his youngest daughter in a very long time and that he was not a part of her life .

After their high-profile split in 2011, Tom admitted in transcripts from his 2012 defamation lawsuit against Bauer Media that he had not seen Suri for three months after he and Holmes called it quits.

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's Son Connor Cruise Invites Outrage With Dead Fish Photo

A recent deep sea fishing trip for Connor Cruise, the 26-year-old son of Tom Crusie and Nicole [...]

By Allison Schonter - February 15, 2021 10:43 am EST

A recent deep sea fishing trip for Connor Cruise, the 26-year-old son of Tom Crusie and Nicole Kidman , has turned into a major online controversy. In late January, Cruise embarked on a fishing excursion during a Los Suenos Resort & Marina getaway that erupted into scandal after he took to Instagram to show off his massive catch.

In the post, the 26-year-old could be seen amid a blue backdrop of serene ocean waves and the beautiful sky as he held up his massive prize : a giant yellowfin tuna. The fish was so large that Cruise appeared to be having trouble holding it up. The scene around him, meanwhile, was marred with blood from the catch. He shared the post with his 31,000 followers alongside a caption that read, "Yellowfin were chewing today."

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While many took to the comments section to congratulate him on his successful catch, many others took issue with the post and Cruise's excursion of choice. Soon, the comments filled with backlash, with one person condemning the action when asking, "You killed a living creature and you are proud of it?" Many others felt similarly, some dubbing Cruise as "awful" and the post as "sad" while several others simply responded with thumbs down emojis. One person took to the comments to write, "you have all the money in the world and you're out there torturing and slaughtering fish. Good job," with another adding, "Uggh! Entitled life once again. Why did you hunt and kill. Surely not for your livelihood." Somebody else wrote, "Freaking disgusting. Leave them in the ocean where they belong," another person asking, "Now you are proud that you killed an innocent living being, aren't you?"

For his part, Cruise did not reply to any of the comments on the post, which marked just the latest example of his love of fishing. He sparked similar outrage back in July 2019 when he shared yet another photo of his catch. That post racked up comments including, "poor fish" and "let the fishes alive please."

Cruise's Jan. 30 post marked his first since October 2020 . Although the son of famous parents – who adopted Cruise and his older biological sister, Bella Cruise, 28, when the Hollywood superstars were still married – the 26-year-old has all but remained out of the spotlight, even on social media, where he only infrequently shares updates. Prior to his fishing post, his latest post had been a tribute to lake NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died alongside eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, in a January 2020 helicopter crash .