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Tom Cruise is one of the biggest superstars of his generation, with his movies raking in several billion dollars at the box office. Cruise’s popularity has been further bolstered by his blockbuster commercial movies that appeal to audiences across demographics. However, there was a time when Cruise used to make thoughtful movies that initially cemented his celebrity status.
During an interview, Cruise spoke about his fame and revealed whether he had ever used his celebrity status to secure a special perk. The actor shared a surprising story, admitting to using his fame to get an opportunity to interact with an acclaimed actor who he ended up working with anyway. Here is what Tom Cruise had to say about getting one thing with his celebrity status.
Tom Cruise Admitted to Using His Celebrity Status to Meet Dustin Hoffman
Tom Cruiserose to prominence in the 1980s, starring in a string of critically acclaimed moviesmade with some of the most famous directors. In recent years, Cruise’s commercial blockbusters such asMission: ImpossibleandTop Gunmovies have only propelled him to superstardom few in the industry have experienced.
During a conversation withInterview Magazine, Cruise was asked about using his fame to get something he wanted. The actor revealed that he typically refrains from leveraging his popularity for perks but admitted that one opportunity was simply too good to pass upon. He said:
I guess meeting Dustin Hoffman was the closest to that. Usually I would never do anything like that.
Cruise explained that he was having dinner with his younger sister at a restaurant where Hoffman was also present while touring for his stage play.
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Despite feeling shy, Cruise spoke with Hoffman, leading to the senior actor inviting him to his playDeath of a Salesman, which Cruise wanted to see but couldn’t get tickets to.
He made sure that we had seats and everything. Afterward, we went to dinner with his family and his cousin.
Cruise said the above about the experience of using his fame to share an evening with a legend like Dustin Hoffman. TheTop Gunstar also admitted that this experience inspired him to seek out roles where he could learn from older actors, leading to his work onThe Color of MoneyandRain Man.
Dustin Hoffman Talked About Tom Cruise’s Fame While Working onRain Man
Following the aforementioned incident, Cruise andDustin Hoffmaneventually collaborated on the 1988 road comedy-drama filmRain Man, directed by Barry Levinson. In the film, Cruise and Hoffman play estranged brothers and both actorsreceived critical acclaim for their performances.
For the first time I was working with someone who was going through what I did 20 years ago – that first flush of stardom following The Graduate.
Hoffman stated the above to theNew York Timesabout working with Cruise on the film and hinted at the latter’s impending global stardom. At the same time, Cruise referred to the senior actor as his master and admitted that he got to ad-lib with Hoffman more than any of his other co-stars.
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Furthermore, Hoffman revealed that he found several similarities with Cruise, stating that both were very compulsive and monklike. Hoffman added that like him, Cruise also followed a strict diet, worked out, and wrote his dialog in his handwriting until he had it by heart. As a result, it is no surprise that Cruise went on to have a similarly celebrated career like one of his masters.
Rain Manis streaming on MGM+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
