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Tom Cruise's daughter's very normal life in UK after turning down penthouse

Daughter of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, two massive A-list celebrities, you'd expect Isabella Kidman Cruise to be living it up in LA with all the stars of today.

However, the 29-year-old has swapped stardom life for a quiet British living, alongside her husband Max Parker and pet reptiles in the humble abode of Croydon.

As reported by the Mirror, the artist even turned down the opportunity to live in dad Tom's £342,000-a-month penthouse in London when she first set up home in the UK, back in October 2017.

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Isabella prefers to be closer to husband Max's parents, and wants to live a more down-to-earth life with her family.

Top Gun star Tom is said to own a rather luxury home near to 10 Downing Street in London, that boasts amazing views and an indoor pool, alongside other mod-cons.

But Isabella - who is also known as Bella - prefers to keep a low-profile in a three-bedroom house in Croydon, according to her close neighbours.

Speaking to The Sun in 2017, neighbour Emma said: "I wouldn’t have known her if she’d come up and smacked me in the face. I don’t keep up with celebrity culture.

"They have a reptile of some kind — we can see the red light of the tank. That’s all anybody seems to know.

"She’s very mysterious. I suppose she’s decided to live out of the spotlight. I don’t know why she’s chosen Croydon, poor child!"

Isabella has become accustomed to British life, even cheering on England in their Euro 2020 final, as she posted a rare snap to social media at the time.

The Croydon native got behind England's football team last summer. (bellakidmancruise/Instagram)

"My face during extra time... fingers crossed," Bella captioned the photo she shared with her Instagram followers, adding an emoji of the England flag.

Isabella didn't even see her star parents to her wedding in 2015 to Max, in a low-key Scientology ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel in London.

According to reports at the time, both mum Nicole and dad Tom were unable to attend due to work commitments.

The Eyes Wide Shut co-stars - who were married from 1990 until 2001 - adopted Isaella in 1992, and then her younger brother, Connor Cruise in 1995.

The artist as a child with her brother Connor and their parents in January 1996. (Getty)

Despite her parents having a combined wealth of over £600million, Isabella has always been keen to earn her own money.

The artist uses her verification to her advantage on social media, with her website offering limited edition prints from £30, and tote bag designs for £15.

On her website, the blurb reads: "Bella has been drawing ever since her wee hands could pick up a pen. Since that point in time she’s been evolving in her arts.

"Her go-to medium was pen and paper for most of her life. However, she is now venturing into other formats and mediums. Including digital. Which has been a bit of a game changer in her opinion."

Isabella lives at home in Croydon with husband Max and her mysterious reptilian pets.

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