Tom Cruise flies helicopter with son Connor after missing daughter Suri’s graduation

It’s not “mission impossible” for him to see at least one of his kids.
Tom Cruise was seen deplaning a helicopter alongside his son, Connor Cruise, in central London Friday — a week after skipping his youngest child Suri Cruise’s high school graduation.
Paparazzi snapped the action movie star, 61, wearing a short-sleeved, gray shirt that showcased his muscular arms and a pair of jeans as he grinned from ear to ear while leaving the heliport.
Connor, 29, meanwhile, was dressed comfortably in a black hoodie, gray slacks, sneakers, a matching cap and a pair of shades. The expression on his face, unlike his dad, was serious and calm.
10 Tom Cruise was photographed getting off a helicopter Friday. BACKGRID
10 His son, Connor Cruise, was also present. BACKGRID
10 Connor was spotted with his dad in central London. BACKGRID
Per eyewitnesses, the father-son duo were joined by a few other unnamed guests during the aerial outing.
Tom’s sighting with Connor comes as he faces backlash for missing a milestone celebration in Suri’s life.
A day after missing the 18-year-old’s graduation from LaGuardia High School, the “Mission Impossible” star chose to party with Swifties and celebs at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in London last Saturday.
Tom was spotted laughing and schmoozing with the pop superstar’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, in the VIP tent and exchanging friendship bracelets across the pond.
10 Tom’s outing with his son comes a week after he noticeably missed daughter Suri Cruise’s high school graduation. BrosNYC / BACKGRID
10 Tom chose to attend the Eras Tour in London instead of the milestone moment. X/@tswifterastour
Meanwhile, Suri rang in her commencement ceremony with mom Katie Holmes and fellow students.
It’s not surprising Tom didn’t make it to his daughter’s big day, though, as they’ve been estranged for years.
In March 2023, a source exclusively confirmed to Page Six that the “Top Gun” star has “no part” in the teen’s life, which he previously admitted in a deposition lawsuit was due to his ties to Scientology.
10 Tom shares Suri with ex-wife Katie Holmes. AFP via Getty Images
10 The former couple split in 2011. Getty Images
10 Tom stopped seeing Suri shortly after the separation. WireImage
When Holmes, 45, called it quits with Tom in 2011, she and Suri no longer had any part in the controversial church, which reportedly does not allow its members to associate with nonbelievers.
However, because Connor — who is Tom’s adopted son with ex-wife Nicole Kidman — is still a Scientologist, he is still able to spend quality time with his famous father.
In November 2018, Kidman, 57, opened up about Connor and his sister Bella Cruise’s decision to remain part of the Church of Scientology.
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10 Tom has maintained a bond with Connor and Bella Cruise, though, since they are both Scientologists. WireImage
10 Kidman and Tom adopted Bella and Connor in 1992 and 1995, respectively. Newspix via Getty Images
“They are adults. They are able to make their own decisions,” the “Moulin Rouge” star told Australian magazine Who at the time.
“They have made choices to be Scientologists and as a mother, it’s my job to love them. 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.”
Kidman — who is now married to Keith Urban — divorced Tom in 2001.