Tom Cruise celebrated his 61st birthday in style at the premiere of “Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One” in Sydney, Australia. The beloved actor was surrounded by fellow cast members and a group of enthusiastic Australian fans who joined him for the special occasion. Cruise took to Twitter to express his gratitude, sharing photos from the red carpet, a fireworks display, and moments where he signed autographs for his adoring fans.
Cruise’s immense fanbase is no secret, and as he celebrates his birthday, ET takes a closer look at the action star’s inner circle, which includes other A-list actors such as Will Smith and Val Kilmer.
Cruise and Smith have been friends since the early 2000s, with Cruise even surprising Smith at his hand and footprint ceremony at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theater in 2007. Speaking about Smith, Cruise described him as an “exceptional human being” and acknowledged the positive impact Smith’s music had on him during the making of “Born on the Fourth of July.”
Their friendship has also seen some friendly competition over the years. In Mark Manson’s book, “Boom,” Smith revealed that he monitored Cruise’s global promotional activities and vowed to do two hours more than Cruise in every country they visited. Additionally, Cruise provided uncredited assistance on Smith’s film “I am Legend,” reading multiple drafts of the script and providing valuable feedback.
“He’s truly an exceptional, exceptional human being,” Cruise told ET of the King Richard actor.
“Wherever Will Smith is, that’s where the party is,” he added. “Everybody knows that. When I was doing Born on the Fourth of July, his music got me through that picture.”
mere collaboration. They have a genuine desire to support and bring out the best in each other. Smith emphasized their commitment to helping one another achieve their full potential. It is clear that their friendship extends beyond the silver screen and is grounded in mutual respect and admiration.
As Tom Cruise celebrates another year, his star-studded inner circle stands as a testament to the impact he has had on the film industry and the lasting friendships he has forged along the way.
It was great to spend my birthday with fans today. Thanks for coming out to the premiere! pic.twitter.com/QmQY3R37fH
— Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) July 3, 2023
