Nicole Kidman’s adopted daughter Bella posts rare social media pic… as actress ‘clings to hope’ she can mend bridges with the two children she shares with ex Tom Cruise

Nicole Kidman’s adopted daughter, Bella Kidman Cruise, made a rare social media appearance on Monday.

The 30-year-old artist posted a photo of herself in a white dress, exposing her arms and her numerous tattoos as she stared into the camera.

Bella, who was adopted by Nicole and then-husband Tom Cruise in 1992, captioned the image: “what a summer.”

Bella and her brother Connor (born 1995) have both had tense relationships with the To Die For actress over the years.

However, 56-year-old Nicole is reportedly hoping all her children will be present when she accepts the Life Achievement Award at the American Film Institute (AFI) ceremony.

Nicole Kidman’s adopted daughter, Bella Kidman Cruise, made a rare social media appearance on Monday. Pictured

Touted by the institute as ‘America’s highest honor for a film career’, Nicole will be the first Australian actor to receive the award.

The Oscar-winning actress reportedly hopes to have all of her children in attendance, including her two adopted children with ex-husband Tom.

“Nicole knows Connor is fiercely loyal to his father, so she doesn’t expect him to come, but the invitation is there for both of them,” a supposed source said. New idea.

“It’s an event they can celebrate with the rest of Nicole’s family,” they continued.

Nicole, 56, is reportedly hoping all her children will be present when she receives the Life Achievement Award at the American Film Institute (AFI) ceremony.  Pictured this month

Nicole, 56, is reportedly hoping all her children will be present when she receives the Life Achievement Award at the American Film Institute (AFI) ceremony. Pictured this month

“Nicole tries to limit her expectations, but clings to the hope that Bella will make it.”

The event was originally scheduled to take place on June 10, but has now been postponed to a later date.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted representatives for Nicole Kidman for comment.

Isabella, known as Bella, and Connor, are the only children Tom, 60, and Nicole, 55, share.

Connor was adopted by Kidman and the action star not long after he was born in 1995, but the exact timeline remains unclear.

Sister Isabella was adopted by the couple three years earlier, in 1992.

Bella and her brother Connor (born 1995) have both had tense relationships with the To Die For actress over the years.

Bella and her brother Connor (born 1995) have both had tense relationships with the To Die For actress over the years.

“Nicole knows that Connor is extremely loyal to his father, so she doesn't expect him to come, but the invitation is there for both of them,” a supposed source tells New Idea.  Connor is pictured

“Nicole knows that Connor is extremely loyal to his father, so she doesn’t expect him to come, but the invitation is there for both of them,” a supposed source tells New Idea. Connor is pictured

The last photo of Nicole in public with her two oldest children was taken in March 2007 at the Kids' Choice Awards in LA.

The last photo of Nicole in public with her two oldest children was taken in March 2007 at the Kids’ Choice Awards in LA.

The Hollywood couple – who married in 1990 – divorced in 2001.

The Top Gun: Maverick actor also shares daughter Suri Cruise, 17, with ex-wife Katie Holmes.

Meanwhile, the Moulin Rouge actress shares daughters Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, 14, and Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, 12, with husband Keith Urban.

Tom and Connor have occasionally been spotted attending sporting events together.

Nicole has said in the past that she prefers to keep her relationship with her children private.

Isabella, known as Bella, and Connor, are the only children Tom, 60, and Nicole, 55, share.  Bella pictured with her parents and brother Connor in 1996

Isabella, known as Bella, and Connor, are the only children Tom, 60, and Nicole, 55, share. Bella pictured with her parents and brother Connor in 1996

Nicole has two biological daughters with her husband Keith Urban, they were pictured in Sydney in 2014

Nicole has two biological daughters with her husband Keith Urban, they were pictured in Sydney in 2014