Dakota Fanning, known for her role in “Uptown Girls,” recently shared an interesting tidbit about her friendship with Tom Cruise on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” She revealed that Tom Cruise has been gifting her a new pair of shoes every year for her birthday. This unusual tradition started when she was just 11 years old and they worked together on the 2005 film “War of the Worlds.”
Fanning recalled that for her 11th birthday, Cruise gifted her a Motorola Razr, her first cell phone at the time. Since then, Cruise has continued to honor her birthday by sending her shoes every year. Fanning mentioned that she has always had a love for shoes, especially since she was able to fit into small adult sizes during the “War of the Worlds” press tour.
Tom Cruise is known for his generosity towards friends and co-stars. Apart from sending Fanning shoes every year, he is also known for sending over 300 people a special coconut cake at Christmas time and even paying for his “Top Gun: Maverick” co-star Glen Powell to get his pilot’s license. Fanning appreciates Cruise’s thoughtful gestures over the years.
Despite working with A-list Hollywood stars from a young age, Fanning admitted that she still gets starstruck occasionally. However, she revealed that she mostly gets starstruck by reality stars, citing her admiration for Lisa Vanderpump and other Bravolebrities. Fanning confessed to being a “superfan” of Vanderpump and expressed her appreciation for her.
Tom Cruise’s annual tradition of gifting Dakota Fanning a new pair of shoes for her birthday showcases his thoughtfulness and generosity towards his friends. Fanning’s collection of shoes, curated over the years by Cruise, serves as a reminder of their long-lasting friendship and the memorable experiences they shared while working together. Through these unexpected gifts, Cruise has created a unique bond with Fanning that goes beyond the realm of Hollywood stardom.
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