Acting legend Tom Cruise acknowledges less-public sibling, who maintains a low profile amid the radiance of his illustrious brother's career.
Tom Cruise's lesser-known sibling, Cass Capazorio, rocked his world in more ways than one. In a rare shoutout, Cruise marveled about Cass while speaking at the BFI Southbank, revealing a fascinating tale that played a hidden role in Tom's successful cinematic journey.
Tom, the 62-year-old silver-screen titan, is blessed with three incredible sisters: Lee Ann Gillotte, Cass Capazorio, and Marian Henry. On a Sunday afternoon at the event, Tom couldn't help but acknowledge Cass's part in his life.
Cass, a quiet figure comparatively to her famous brother, shares Tom's passionate devotion to the Church of Scientology. In the audience, she listened intently as Tom reminisced about their serendipitous encounter that paved a path towards “Rain Man.”
The story unfolds in a London restaurant where Tom and Cass found themselves drawn to a familiar face—none other than Dustin Hoffman. Cass, ever the assertive one, saw an opportunity and urged Tom to approach Hoffman. Tom, hesitant at first, eventually took the leap, and the rest is history.
"Go over and say hello," Cass had advised, and Tom reluctantly complied, taking a deep breath before making his move. To his surprise, Hoffman recognized him immediately, calling out his name. The relief washed over Tom, as he feared the meeting might have turned out awkward.
Hoffman then invited Cruise to come see him on Broadway in Death of a Salesman, and Tom took Cass along. The encounter led to invitations and opportunities that further propelled Tom's career.
Cass played an instrumental part in getting Tom an introduction to Hoffman, albeit not directly leading to the "Rain Man" role. However, the tale underlines the role of chance encounters, personal connections, and determination in shaping Tom's career milestones[1][3][4].
Despite their shared love for Scientology, Cass has chosen to lead a private life away from the limelight. She works as a director for a company that offers courses in Scientology, oftentimes referred to as a cult, which originated in America during the 1950s.
Tom, despite his fame and fortune, shares a close bond with his siblings. Growing up, he took up the mantle as the de facto man of the house, helping to raise his sisters after their father left the family in the 1970s. The siblings formed a tight-knit bond, with Tom expressing his love for his sisters and wish to live with them always[2].
The close-knit family seems to have found a perfect sanctuary in their common belief in Scientology, living together in a luxurious Scientology building just a stone's throw away from the religion's global headquarters in Florida[2].
Besides Cass, Tom has two other sisters—Lee Ann Gillotte and Marian Henry. Lee Ann works as a manager for a luxury building, while Marian, her son Cal, and daughter-in-law Marjorye are also said to be Scientologists[2].
Tom's brother-in-law, Greg, who is married to Cass, heads another company that helps rehabilitate prisoners using Scientology techniques. It seems the family's connection to the Church of Scientology runs deep, providing them with a strong foundation and unshakable bond[2].
After sharing hisiment of Scientology with brother Tom Cruise, Cass Capazorio, tucked away from public scrutiny, works as a director for a Scientology-focused company offering courses. This private figure was instrumental in introducing Tom to Dustin Hoffman during a chance encounter that paved the way for a series of career-defining opportunities, although not leading directly to his role in 'Rain Man'. Tom, influenced by his siblings and brought up amidst hardship after their father left the family, continues to maintain a close bond with his family members. In a display of solidarity, they live together in a Scientology building near the religion's global headquarters in Florida.
