Hannah Waddingham
She defends “Mission: Impossible” co-star Tom Cruise
Hannah Waddingham and Tom Crusie are filming Mission: Impossible together.
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Hannah Waddingham defends her “Mission: Impossible” colleague Tom Cruise. She has “no time” for his critics.
Hannah Waddingham (49) is currently in front of the camera for the eighth “Mission: Impossible” film with Hollywood star Tom Cruise (61). The British actress now said she had “no time” for his critics on ITV’s James Martin’s Saturday Morning.
“One of the loveliest people”
In the show, the “Ted Lasso” actress talks about “five intense days” that she spent with Cruise on a US Navy aircraft carrier. “I have to say, I have a real problem with anyone who attacks him,” explains Waddingham. Cruise is “without a doubt one of the most lovable and inspiring people I have ever met,” the actress continues, describing her colleague. “Isn’t he adorable? I don’t have time for those who say anything about him.”
Tom Cruise as a controversial figure
Although Cruise is one of the most famous and successful actors in Hollywood, he is also known for his sometimes strange behavior away from the film cameras. In 2005, he made headlines when he jumped up and down on talk show host Oprah Winfrey’s (69) sofa to demonstrate his love for Katie Holmes (45). The two married in 2006, but she filed for divorce in 2012. In addition, Cruise is criticized, among other things, for being a member of Scientology.
Filming for the sequel to “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” with Cruise and Waddingham has been running since March 2022 – including in Great Britain. The film is scheduled to hit theaters in May 2025.