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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hayley Atwell reveals what it was really like working with 'magnetic' Mission Impossible co-star Tom Cruise after bizarre romance rumours
Hayley Atwell has revealed what it was really like working with her 'magnetic' Mission Impossible co-star Tom Cruise after bizarre romance rumours previously circulated about the pair. The co-stars, who have worked together on the last two Mission: Impossible films, were widely thought to have been romantically involved prior to her relationship with and subsequent engagement to music producer Ned Wolfgang Kelly. The actress, 43, previously played down claims of a former romance with Cruise, admitting he was more like an 'uncle.' Cruise, 62, is now thought to be dating actress Ana de Armas with the pair being pictured together at various times this year. Speaking to HUNGER Magazine Hayley gushed about Tom saying he was a 'very magnetic movie star'. Hayley added that he was 'hard working and dedicated' saying he is the real star behind the Mission Impossible franchise as a whole. Speaking of his movie star quality she sweetly said: 'They don't make them like that anymore and they never will.' She has previously denied a romance with Cruise. 'Why are things being assumed or projected onto me about my relationship with my work colleague and boss?' she told The Independent. 'It's involving people in my actual life, my personal life, who have to be on the receiving end of that. It becomes invasive.' Hayley and Ned have kept their relationship away from the public eye and are rarely pictured together. Also during the HUNGER interview she spoke about becoming a mum in 2024 and filming Mission Impossible as well as continuing her theatre work. She said: 'I was juggling having physical changes in my body, having a child, while also doing a play live, and then going back to a franchise. 'And I think it shows that I have grown enormously as an individual.' Back in May Cruise and Hayley attended the New York premiere of Mission: Impossible 8 - The Final Reckoning where they appeared close. The long-term co-stars shared a moment together after joining cast and crew on the red carpet outside the city's Lincoln Center. Hayley appeared to squeeze Cruise's shoulder as they leaned in for a private exchange during the latest in a series of red carpet premieres that began on May 14 in Cannes. Cruise has been quietly linked in recent months to Cuban-Spanish beauty Ana, 37, with romance buzz first sparked just before Valentine's Day when the pair were spotted enjoying a private dinner. Fuel was added to the fire in April when Ana was seen traveling with Cruise in his private helicopter, with exclusive DailyMail photos capturing the megastar grinning from ear to ear as he flew them into London. And back in May, they stirred the pot even more, with Cruise publicly praised Ana's new film Ballerina, and she teased that the two are working on 'exciting' projects together. He made the comment to reporters at the premiere of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning in London. 'I saw the movie, it kicks a**,' Cruise said. 'Oh, man, it's right in that tone. It's right in that big world, and you're gonna love it.' Also back in May Hayley revealed the unusual Christmas gift Cruise once gave her, while praising her Mission: Impossible 8 co-star's generosity. Appearing on Heart Radio with Pandora Christie, Hayley opened up about their strong bond and her excitement for their film. Giving a peek into her off-screen bond with the Hollywood star, she shared that he's great when it comes to gift-giving. She said: 'He (Tom) did give my grandmother a lift in a helicopter on Christmas Eve at sunset a few years ago. And that was a great gift that he gave me.' 'Was that just a surprise? Did you know so had you planned it?' Pandora asked. Hayley explained: 'I knew but she didn't. And I took her to this heliport where there's café beside it, she didn't know, and I said, ''oh look there's a helipad out there.'' And she went ''oh you wouldn't get me on a helicopter, oh no, it's very dangerous''. 'And we were just having a cup of tea and then all of a sudden Tom Cruise walks round the corner and goes ''hi.'' 'And my grandma she was just amazing she goes ''hiya'' like she'd known him for years just 'hiya darling, you alright?' and gives him a big hug. 'And he goes ''are ready to go on a helicopter with me?'' and she just went ''yep!'' 'She puts down the walking stick, marches into the helicopter, sits down in the back and takes it all in. 'He was so kind and gentle and explained everything that was happening, what every feeling or sensation was, with a description of every sort of technical aspect of it. It was beautiful and so peaceful. 'And to be in the helicopter with her over London and seeing the city from that view and just seeing the look on her face and knowing that was a huge gift for me, I think. And what it meant for her was just a testament to how generous he is as a man.' 'You've got a friend for life there, you really have,' Pandora said before Hayley simply added: 'Yeah.'
Pink Villa
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas Leave New York City to Live Together Amid Dating Rumors? Reports Reveal Truth
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas are in the news yet again. According to media reports, the Mission Impossible star and the actress have reportedly moved out of New York. They are allegedly looking forward to taking a significant step in their relationship by moving in together. Previously, it was revealed that the veteran movie star sees his future with de Armas as his future wife. Sources close to the Ballerina actress revealed that she emptied her NYC loft and moved out, hinting at a significant shift in her romance with Cruise. Has Ana de Armas moved in with Tom Cruise in Vermont? According to reports by Rob Shuter, Ana de Armas and the Jerry Maguire star have reportedly moved in together to a secluded residence in Vermont. Amidst the dating rumors refusing to die down, an insider told a media portal that the actress had sold her New York apartment and left the city to live a more private life. A New York Post article revealed that the Blonde star sold her SoHo loft for USD 3.5 million as she stepped out of the Big Apple. However, she repurchased the house in 2021 for USD 2.9 million and, two years later, put it on the market for USD 4.3 million. While the location of the residence remains unknown, she shared multiple glimpses of the house on her social media. Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise's love is in the air Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas sparked dating rumors earlier this year after they were spotted together in London. Since then, the couple has stepped out for many outings together, fueling speculation that they are in a relationship. As per the media reports, the duo is also working on a project together, titled Deeper. Recently, in conversation with the Daily Mail, Ana de Armas revealed that she desires to settle down and also commented on the unpredictability of love.
Telegraph
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Tom Cruise and sport: an intriguing Hollywood romance
At this point it might be easier to list the major sporting events Tom Cruise has not been to. No sign of him yet at Augusta's Masters, despite the video of his excellent swing that emerged four years ago. That turned out to be the work of a deep-fake prankster, prolonging the cold war between golf and the actor, although perhaps there will be space for a high-octane putting scene when Mission Impossible is inevitably prolonged? Otherwise Cruise has been spotted at everything from the Manchester derby to the Champions League final, the Tour de France to the Goodwood festival of speed. It is as if he is attempting a sporting bucket list, how you might, too, if you were the most famous movie star of your age with a permanent, worldwide access-all-areas pass. Good old Tom, he's just like us. Here is perhaps the main clue to why Cruise continues to be spotted so frequently at sporting events. He has been seen several times at Wimbledon as the Championships conclude, further burnishing the personal brand: adjacent to athletic brilliance but still Just A Normal And Actually Super-Relatable Guy. This is part of a tight PR strategy which has revived Cruise's reputation in the past decade. Every toothy grin from the padded seats moves him further away from that bumpy period when he went a bit heavy on the Scientology and the jumping on Oprah Winfrey's sofa. Once an actor of great range, he has almost exclusively played action heroes since 2011 and his public persona has been managed with such discipline, it is now hard to say exactly where Ethan Hunt ends and Cruise begins. Perhaps there are some uncontacted tribes in remote parts of the Amazon who do not yet know that Cruise performs all his own stunts. On some level even they must understand it as an elemental truth, such is the doggedness with which the message has been transmitted. Clearly there is a healthy publicity angle for Cruise every time the cameras pick him out during some of the most-watched TV broadcasts around the world. The eyes of the world's media drifts to the Royal Box during matches on Centre Court more than ever before. Seeing Cruise there, as we also did at the European Championship final next to David Beckham or the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, achieves a carpet-bombing effect. At some point the collective will weakens and millions reach the point where they will pay to watch him parachute off a motorbike out of a burning plane. Britain holds a particular pull for Cruise. He has lived in the country for long periods and filmed much of his recent output in the UK. Events like Wimbledon are especially appealing. 'Americans, particularly Hollywood folk, who buy into British culture love the great sporting events,' says PR expert Mark Borkowski. 'Everybody's a star in Hollywood, here he stands out. 'There's an enjoyment of the British summer season and the glamour of the Royal Box. Other places offer that, like the Long Room at Lord's, but who understands cricket in America?' Cruise's working life is all about being watched, with the supplementary gig of a faultless, polite, personable promotional machine. You might think that any further public appearances after the endless chat-show sofas would be the last thing he would choose to do in his free time. Borowski argues there are three simple reasons why Cruise keeps coming back to sport. 1. He 'undoubtedly' enjoys watching tennis, crucial in a time where perceived inauthenticity is disastrous for a public figure. He seems on shakier ground with football, but his friendship with kindred marketing genius David Beckham seems genuine. 2. 'He likes the adulation, he loves the glamour. There's something old-matinee glamour about him, he's the last matinee idol in many ways.' 3. 'Celebrities are human, you know. They want to be there, they want to be part of an occasion with fantastic seats. They want the same visceral experience that sport gives to the punters. Tickets are hard to track down, so why wouldn't you want them?' He has enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with the All England Club. 'It's great visibility for Wimbledon, the idea that if you go you might bump into Tom Cruise, because it adds to the idea that Wimbledon is this exclusive thing. That helps for sponsorships and selling hospitality packages.'
Digital Trends
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
3 action movies on Netflix you need to watch in July 2025
Action remains one of the more popular genres on Netflix. One of our picks for July, The Old Guard 2, is currently one of the 10 most popular movies on the service. Fans of Gerard Butler will be happy to see that Plane, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, and London Has Fallen are all available to stream. It's hard to go wrong with action on Netflix. At worst, you'll find a mediocre 100-minute thriller with some good action that passes the time. Thankfully, the three movies below all have redeeming qualities to make them worthy of a stream. Recommended Videos We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on HBO Max, and the best movies on Disney+. Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation (2015) To some fans, Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation is the best entry in the franchise. I don't have that same belief, but it's certainly in the top three. Ghost Protocol reinvigorated the franchise after a slight misfire in Mission: Impossible III. Rogue Nation took what worked in Ghost Protocol — large-scale action set pieces —and infused it with suspenseful espionage not seen since Brian De Palma's Mission: Impossible. When the CIA decommissions the IMF, Ethan Hunt refuses to turn himself in and becomes a fugitive. He becomes a lone wolf and searches for the Syndicate, a sinister organization filled with rogue agents and field operatives. Thankfully, Ethan's trusty team, including Benji (Simon Pegg) and Luther (Ving Rhames), is not far behind and ready to help out their leader. Rogue Nation is best known for introducing Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), who is arguably the best character in the series behind Ethan. Stream Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation on Netflix. Pacific Rim (2013) Have you ever watched Power Rangers? At the end of every episode, the Power Rangers combine their vehicles ('Zords') into a gigantic humanoid robot, the Megazord. Now imagine if Megazords fought humongous sea monsters. That's essentially the gist of Pacific Rim. Oh, there's one major caveat — Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro co-wrote and directed the movie. After enormous monsters ('Kaiju') emerge from the sea, humanity builds Jaegers —giant robots that are piloted by two humans — to defend their cities. The Kaiju eventually defeat most of the Jaegers, leaving mankind in dire straits. Desperate, the military recruits Raleigh Becket (Charlie Hunnam), a former pilot who reluctantly agrees to fly a Jaeger alongside a rookie named Mako (Rinko Kikuchi). Del Toro has a deep understanding of science fiction. However, it's his eye for action and spectacle that allows Pacific Rim to soar. Stream Pacific Rim on Netflix. The Old Guard 2 (2025) In the beginning stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Netflix released The Old Guard in July 2020. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, The Old Guard quickly became one of the streamer's best original action movies. Five years later, the sequel, The Old Guard 2, is finally streaming. About six months after the events of the first film, Andy (Charlize Theron) and her newly formed team of mercenaries are still serving as Earth's protectors. While most of the group is immortal, Andy lost her power to heal herself, meaning she can die. When the first immortal (Uma Thurman) threatens to eliminate millions of humans, Andy and Co. answer the call, despite knowing it's a trap. The sequel clearly missed Prince-Bythewood's direction, especially when staging action sequences. However, adding Thurman to play the villain is a major upgrade, and her eventual showdown with Theron is worth the watch. Stream The Old Guard 2 on Netflix.
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Channel 4 Gogglebox sign up two huge names for final episode of Celebrity series
Channel 4 Gogglebox sign up two huge names for final episode of Celebrity series Channel 4 bosses have confirmed that two famous faces will be making their debut on the last episode of the current series of Celebrity Gogglebox tonight Hannah Waddingham and Tim Minchin will share their thoughts on the latest shows on telly on Celebrity Gogglebox (Image: Channel 4/Studio Lambert ) Celebrity Gogglebox is set to welcome two new famous faces for the grand finale of the current season. Confirming the news, Channel 4 executives are thrilled to announce that none other than Hannah Waddingham and Tim Minchin will make their debut on the popular programme in tonight's episode (Friday, July 11). The multi-talented Tim Minchin expressed his delight about joining the show, stating: "Things I love: cheese, rosé, comfy couches, Hannah Waddingham." He added with enthusiasm: "In combining them, I achieved a life-goal I didn't know existed. Thank you, Gogglebox." Hannah Waddingham, who has seen her star rise following her success in Ted Lasso, has since secured roles in a bevy of Hollywood films like 'Lilo and Stitch', 'The Fall Guy' and the newest 'Mission Impossible' movie, reports the Mirror. Alongside these newcomers, Celebrity Gogglebox has enjoyed the presence of radio presenter Sara Cox and her close friend Clare Hamilton this season. Article continues below The duo will appear on the last episode of the current series Gogglebox stars Dave and Shirley supported by fans after sharing update READ MORE: The duo cherishes their time on the show, as it offers them a chance to enjoy each other's company while engaging in one of their favourite pastimes. Sara Cox previously cited her love for TV and spending quality time with friends: "I love watching and shouting at the telly and I love hanging out and having a laugh with my best mate, so doing Gogglebox with Clare is the dream." Echoing Sara's sentiment, Clare Hamilton shared her excitement: "I am a huge Gogglebox fan, so to be doing this with my best friend of over 30 years is quite literally a goosebump moment for me." Love Island's very own Maya Jama also graced the series with her brother Omar. Last month, Maya engaged with her followers by saying: "We are so excited to be on Gogglebox. Make sure you tune in and hear us chatting absolute rubbish." Love Island's Maya Jama recently appeared on the show with her brother Omar (Image: Instagram/C4 ) Her brother Omar chimed in at the time: "Yeah, we'll be there, will you?". Maya captioned the clip: "Me an my brother are on gogglebox tonight! Hoping they edited out most of the wild stuff that out of our mouths Loo but how funnn." Article continues below Omar has carved out his own path in showbiz, modelling for major brands such as Celine, Etro Fashion, and Portuguese Soul, following in Maya's footsteps. The celebrity version of Gogglebox, which premiered in 2019, has featured a slew of famous faces, including Rylan Clark, Davina McCall, Tom Grennan, Roman Kemp, and Laura Whitmore, all sharing their thoughts on the week's top TV moments. Celebrity Gogglebox continues on Channel 4 tonight at 9pm
