29. They Became Parents

As newlywed superstars, the spotlight was on Cruise and Kidman, and tabloids breathlessly awaited news of a pregnancy…but it never came. Many thought they were simply concentrating on their careers, but after years of waiting, they wound up adopting. First came Isabella in 1993, and Connor in 1995. Finally, they were a family.

30. You Can’t Be Everyone’s Pick

Cruise walked a fine line in the 90s, balancing life as a husband and parents with his film commitments. He won starring role after starring role—but not everyone was a fan. Author Anne Rice wanted to cast another actor in the role of Lestat for Interview with the Vampire, while producers were dead-set on Cruise.