Tom Cruise‘s son, Connor Cruise, may live a life far removed from the Hollywood spotlight, but every now and then, he offers a rare peek into his world. Recently, the 29-year-old shared a few snapshots on social media, sparking a wave of interest and reactions from fans and critics alike. While the images provided a brief glimpse into his personal life, they also led to surprising comparisons between Connor and his famous father, with many noticing one detail that has everyone talking.

The 29-year-old, whose parents are the Mission: Impossible actor and his ex-wife Nicole Kidman, lives a very different life from his famous family. He resides by the beach in Clearwater, Florida, where his father is a part-owner and helps manage a residential building.

Although he usually keeps his personal life private and rarely shares details, he recently made an exception.

On August 17, the 29-year-old posted two photos on his Instagram story, marking his first post since 2023. In the first photo, Connor is seen standing on what appears to be an oceanfront road at sunset. He and a friend, who is holding a French bulldog, have their arms around each other. Connor is dressed in a black polo, light-colored shorts, gray sneakers, and a baseball hat, giving a thumbs-up to the camera.

Connor and his father spend a lot of time together. In 2024 alone, they’ve made headlines for attending public events together, with Connor often seen supporting his dad’s acting projects.

Just over a month ago, in late June, Connor was spotted making a grand entrance with Tom Cruise as they deplaned a helicopter in central London. This public appearance quickly sparked a wave of reactions online focusing on the comparisons between the actor and his son, with many pointing out that Connor appeared older. “His son looks older than him,” one critic noted, while another commented, “Tom looks younger than his son.”

Tom Cruise has three children. He shares his only son, Connor Cruise, and his eldest daughter, Isabella ‘Bella’ Cruise, with his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman. Bella and Connor were adopted during their marriage. The actor also has one biological child, his daughter Suri, whom he shares with his other ex-wife, Katie Holmes.