
Lee Ann Mapother is the sister of actor and producer Tom Cruise. Lee Ann’s brother born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV has established himself as one of the most talented and highest-paid actors. He is widely known as an action star due to his performance in several science fiction and action films. He has also served as a producer in several films.
Lee Ann Mapother: Bio Summary
Name | Lee Ann Mapother |
Gender | Female |
Famous as | sister of Tom Cruise |
Date of birth | July 24, 1959 |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Stephen Burnett |
Parents | Mary Lee Pfeiffer and Thomas Cruise Mapother III |
Siblings | Cass Mapother, Marian Mapother, Tom Cruise |
Profession | Scientologist |
How Old Is Lee Ann Mapother?
Lee Ann Mapother was born on July 24, 1959. Lee Ann will hit the age of 64 after she celebrates her birthday on July 24, 2023. She was born to electrical engineer Thomas Cruise Mapother III (1934–1984) and special education teacher Mary Lee (née Pfeiffer; 1936–2017).
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Lee Ann’s parents were both from Louisville, Kentucky, and had English, German, and Irish ancestry. She has three siblings: Cass Mapother, Marian Mapother, and Thomas Cruise Mapother IV (Tom Cruise). Lee Ann’s cousin is William Mapother, an actor who has appeared alongside her brother Tom Cruise in some films.
Lee Ann Mapother and her siblings grew up in near poverty and had a Catholic upbringing. They spent a portion of their childhood in Canada. Lee Ann’s father Thomas Cruise Mapother III landed a job as a defense consultant with the Canadian Armed Forces.
Lee Ann and her family had to move in late 1971 to Beacon Hill, Ottawa. Later, her parents Mary Lee Pfeiffer and Thomas Cruise Mapother III decided to go their separate ways. Mary Lee left with Lee Ann and her siblings to the United States.
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Mary Lee did several jobs to support her family and keep them out of poverty. Mary Lee eventually got married to Jack South. Lee Ann’s biological father died on 9 January 1984, at age 49, of cancer. Her mother Mary Lee died peacefully in her sleep on 7 February 2017, at age 80.
What Does Lee Ann Mapother Do?
Lee Ann Mapother is a Scientologist. She served as the publicist of her brother Tom Cruise. She was responsible for handling Tom’s public relations affairs. In March 2004, Tom’s publicist of 14 years, Pat Kingsley, resigned and Tom’s next publicist was his sister Lee Ann.
Lee Ann became Tom’s publicist after Pat Kingsley resigned. Lee Ann Mapother served in that role until November 2005. She was replaced by Paul Bloch from the publicity firm Rogers and Cowan. Meanwhile, according to IMDb,
A statement from publicity firm Rogers + Cowan reads, “We at Rogers + Cowan represent Tom Cruise worldwide in the area of publicity and public relations. Lee Anne DeVette, who is his sister, is not involved in this area for her brother at all.
“As it was announced three years ago, she remains as his assistant working in areas of his production company that do not include publicity or public relations.”
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Lee Ann stepped down to concentrate on production matters in 2005. Lee Ann handles Tom’s charity works. She assists her brother by raising the profile of the good works that he does on behalf of children’s health issues, mentoring, and literacy.
Also, Lee Ann Mapother was spotted on the set of the 2002 sci-fi/action movie Minority Report. Tom had a starring role in the film, and she was part of the additional crew as his assistant.
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Who Is Lee Ann Mapother’s Husband?
Lee Ann Mapother is the wife of Stephen Burnett. She got married to Stephen on July 14, 1979, per her IMDb profile. She has kept details of her marriage away from the spotlight. The names and details of her children are unknown. However, it has been revealed that her brother Tom Cruise spoke at her daughter’s graduation from the Delphian School.
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