Tom Cruise is a legendary Hollywood A-lister. Appearing in several versatile roles, he has over 43 movies in his 40-year-old career. Cruise made his Hollywood debut in the 1981 movie, Endless Love. Cruise’s early success in Risky Business got him widespread recognition. Playing a navy jet pilot in Top Gun established the foundation of his long career, making him a star instantly. The movie was the highest-grossing film of 1986.
Tom Cruise
In the following years, Cruise played many versatile roles and worked with Hollywood’s most prominent directors including, Martin Scorsese, Stanley Kubrick, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Steven Spielberg. He is one of the world’s highest-paid actors with numerous accolades under his belt. He was awarded an Honorary Palme d’Or, three Golden Globes, and four Academy Awards. The 60-year-old is also known for doing his own stunts.
Tom Cruise Has a Mysterious Link With Royal Family
Diana, Princess of Wales met actors Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Getty
The recent news confirms that Tom Cruise will appear in King Charles’ Coronation. At the event, Tom Cruise will join Lionel Richie and David and Victoria Beckham along with several other stars. Following the news of the Top Gun actor joining the ceremony, many fans have been asking how the actor is linked to the royal family.
However, his relation to the Windsors is not new. In the late ’90s when Cruise was dating his Eyes Wide Shut co-star, Nicole Kidman, the actor became chums with the late Princess Diana. The couple met the princess at a screening of Far and Away in 1992. Following Princess’ death in a tragic car accident in 1997, Cruise said that he was “devastated” by her passing. “She was a magical person and really engulfed you with her personality,” he said. The couple attended the funeral of the late princess consoling her family and friends.
The late Queen Elizabeth II
Just before her demise at the age of 96, Cruise was pretty close to the late Queen Elizabeth II. According to a Sunday Times source, the Queen and Cruise “really hit it off” after having tea. Later, they set a second meeting. “Just the two of them had tea together,” the source said.
“She loved seeing him and they really hit it off, so much so that she invited him back for lunch. He was even allowed to fly in by helicopter.”
Earlier, the Top Gun actor also appeared at the Queen Platinum Jubilee ceremony. In a segment at the event, the actor said that he was very honored. “She’s a woman I greatly admire. She has tremendous dignity and I admire her devotion. What she has accomplished has been historic.”
Last year, when Top Gun: Maverick, the second installment to the Top Gun franchise was released the actor was busy in the promotion of the film. During the promotion, the actor said that he felt inspired by Prince William. Adding that the Prince is a trained search and rescue pilot, and they “have a lot in common.”
Did the Duchess of Cambridge and Tom Cruise Break Royal Protocol?
Tom Cruise
Cruise was again in the news after offering assistance to Duchess Catherine on the stairs as she ascended in towering glam heels. The incident has created quite a buzz as it was not in line with the protocol of the royal family. Cruise’s response, however, was straightforward and said he acted as a gentleman.
“It’s natural right? And it’s what my mom taught me to do — be a gentleman and offer assistance. It was a moment thing. And, honestly, I did not see anything wrong in it, yet we did giggle about it afterwards simply because, well I should have remembered,” Cruise said.
“People love the British royals as do I, and I am aware they brought so much focus onto the event of which I am so grateful and well happy beyond words,” Cruise said in another statement.
After Top Gun: Maverick, Cruse is all set to appear in the latest installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. The movie will be released in two parts, one of which will be released on 12 July 2023 while the second will hit theatre on 28 June 2024.
