Thandie Newton Recalls Tom Cruise Giving Her a ‘Book With the Greatest Hits of Scientology’ for Christmas

Leah Remini thinks her fellow actress, Thandie Newton, has a lot of courage for speaking out about Tom Cruise. Reportedly, Thandie said she was “scared” of Mr.

Leah Remini is praising “Westworld” actress Thandie Newton for recently sharing a story about a difficult day she had while filming the 2000 movie, “Mission: Impossible 2,” alongside Tom Cruise. Newton, now 47, starred in the movie with Cruise, now 58, in the sequel to the film series that would go on to be one of the most successful action franchises in Hollywood.

Former Sony Pictures boss Amy Pascal has distanced herself from racist claims made by Thandie Newton in a new interview, insisting she has no recollection of the conversation she allegedly had with the actress.

Katie Holmes Instagram move has left many surprised. In recent developments, actress Katie followed Thandie Newton on Instagram after she opened up about her experience of working with the former's ex-husband on  Mission: Impossible 2.

People can’t help but take note of the most recent person who Katie Holmes followed on Instagram!

There are several films that are surefire ways to stoke debate and discussion amongst cinephiles. One of those features is the controversial 2006 Best Picture Oscar winner, “Crash.” Despite receiving acclaim at the time, “Crash” has gone on to become analyzed quite a bit about the way it handles racism, sexual assault, and other touchy subjects.

In a recent interview with Vulture, Thandie Newton recalled her difficult experience working with Tom Cruise while filming Mission: Impossible II. Newton described Cruise as "really stressed" and "dominant," although "he tries superhard to be a nice person."No one, it seems, is impervious to the fear that Mission: Impossible's franchise star and Hollywood's resident Scientology ambassador, Tom Cruise, can provoke.

Former Sony Pictures boss Amy Pascal has distanced herself from racist claims made by Thandie Newton in a new interview, insisting she has no recollection of the conversation she allegedly had with the actress.In a new Vulture interview, the Westworld star reveals she was in negotiations for a role in the 2000 Charlie’s Angels remake when she was called in to meet then-Sony boss Pascal, who was fired in 2015 over leaked emails that were deemed insensitive and problematic for the movie

Thandie Newton is explaining why she passed on a major film role In a new profile for , the 47-year-old biracial British actress opens up about the sexism and racism she's faced in Hollywood, including an audition she had for the 2000 hit action film . «One of the biggest movies I didn’t end up doing was because the director said to me, 'I can’t wait for this.

Thandie Newton had revealed what made her pass on starring in "Charlie's Angels." The "Westworld" star, 47, opened up to Vulture recently, where she discussed encounters she had with the film's director Joseph McGinty Nichol -- also known as McG -- and Amy Pascal, the then-head of Sony Pictures, who distributed the film.

The Hollywood actress Thandie Newton made a shocking revelation that she really had a tough time while shooting with Tom Cruise on Mission: Impossible 2. During an interview with Vulture, the actress said that when she was shooting for a particular scene with Tom Cruise, she was very stressed and got scared of the Jack Reacher actor.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorIn an incredibly frank conversation with Vulture, actress Thandie Newton spoke about her decision to turn down a part in the remake of Charlie’s Angels starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and, in the role that Newton was considered for, Lucy Liu.Newton said she was “massively affected” by the abuse, racism and objectification she encountered after she began working as an actress at age 16.

New York magazine.The “Westworld” star, 47, opened up about what it was like to work with Cruise on the set of 2000’s “Mission: Impossible 2” in the revealing interview, which also included her telling of why she left the cast of “Charlie’s Angels” and other tales of survival from her decadeslong career.After receiving the book from Cruise, 58, Newton said she was curious as to whether there was “some glue that sticks this s - - t together,” she said, referring to the credibility of the tome.So?

The 2000 movie “Charlie’s Angels” very nearly starred British actress Thandie Newton until her interactions with former studio head Amy Pascal and director McG led her to drop out.

Thandie Newton shared in a new interview with Vulture details about how colorism in Hollywood has affected her career. "It was very much on the spectrum of Is she Black enough, or is she too Black?" said Newton.