Monaghan defends Scientologist Cruise

Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible III co-star Michelle Monaghan has defended the actor against reports he promotes Scientology on set, insisting he never tried to convert her to the modern religion.

The new father faced criticism from the world media over his staunch beliefs after it emerged his fiancee Katie Holmes would have a silent, painkiller-free birth in accordance with the religion's rules.