Connor Cruise Does Not Understand Why Caitlyn Jenner Is Getting Attention

Connor Cruise, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s son, does not like all the attention that Caitlyn Jenner is getting after her transformation from being Bruce Jenner. He took to Twitter and ranted about the other issues that the world could focus on instead of Caitlyn. However, he deleted the tweets later on.

Page Six reports that the 20-year-old took to Twitter to join the many other critics of ESPN’s decision to give Caitlyn the “Arthur Ashe Courage Award” at this year’s ESPY Awards. He thinks this can be considered a big joke. This is the first of his many tweets regarding his “dismay.”

He added that he is not against Caitlyn coming out and doing what she likes to do. However, he believes everyone is just taking the transformation of Bruce into a woman way too seriously when there are a host of world issues that require more attention. He cited some of the issues which he felt were not given enough attention including the possibility of losing fish in 30 years or the world becoming less “habitable.” He also expressed disappointment that instead of focusing on the never-ending wars and consistent problems on poverty, people want to talk about Caitlyn.

“Don’t get me wrong. Do what you feel like doing and don’t let anyone stop you. But everyone is taking this way too seriously," Connor reportedly said in the now deleted Twitter post. He added, "There are so many more important things that should be talked about. And SO MANY MORE IMPORTANT PEOPLE that actually deserve an award.”

Conner already defended his stance, going to Twitter again to say that his words are being twisted and that he is supportive of Caitlyn’s decision.

Despite all the backlash ESPN received for its decision to give Caitlyn the Courage Award, the organisation is standing by its choice and issued several statements over the issue. On Wednesday, it issued an statement saying that there are times when “there are many worthy candidates” but for this year, it wants to honour Caitlyn because she embraced her identity and her decision to go public about it would be able to help form “a constructive dialogue about progress and acceptance.”

ESPY Awards executive producer Maura Mandt also told Hollywood Reporter that Bruce had been a widely lauded athlete and can be considered “one of the greatest Olympians” out there, and he is receiving the award because he is choosing to embark on a difficult journey that would help many under the same circumstances and educate the others on the plight of the transgender community.

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