Tom Cruise Sets the Record Straight & Finally Addresses the Rumors About Playing Iron Man in Marvel Universe

David Letterman is curious about a missing nominee during Sunday night’s Oscars.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director David Letterman visited “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and had a burning question for the host, who recently earned great reviews for his stint hosting the 2023 Oscars. “Here’s something that’s a little sensitive: Tom Cruise,” Letterman said. “Where was Tom Cruise?” Despite “Top Gun: Maverick” earning six Academy Award nominations and Cruise being a nominee for best picture as one of the film’s producers, the A-list star skipped the 2023 ceremony. Reports surfaced ahead of the show that Cruise was too busy shooting the “Mission: Impossible” sequel in Italy to attend, but the actor popped up in London two days after the Oscars to attend Michael Caine’s 90th birthday party. Cruise also showed up at the Oscars Nominees Luncheon in February.

Michael Caine celebrated his 90th birthday on Tuesday, and commemorated the milestone with a superstar friend, Tom Cruise.English comedian and TV personality David Walliams, who was also in attendance at the event, shared some snapshots from the festivities, and the star was by Caine's side for the special event.«Happy 90th Birthday to the legendary Sir Michael Caine,» Walliams captioned a slideshow post, which included a photo of Cruise with his arm around Caine's shoulders as the pair smiled for the camera.Additional photos in the post show Cruise was seated right next to Caine during the birthday bash, as Caine addressed his fellow revelers while sitting in front of a big birthday cake.Cruise wasn't the only star to wish the two-time Oscar winner a happy birthday. star Mia Farrow took to Instagram to share her well wishes, alongside a few throwback photos of the pair from their younger days.«Happy 90th Birthday to Michael Caine, such a funny and wise friend over many years,» Farrow wrote.

Tom Cruise.The Loose Women star attended Caine’s birthday party in London on Wednesday (March 15), and shared photos and videos from the event on Instagram.One clip shows Welch delivering a speech at the event at the request of Caine’s wife Shakira. The caption reads: “Such an honour to be asked by Shakira to say a few words at Sir Michael Caine’s 90th birthday!!!“He loves a dirty joke and so does @tomcruise it appears!!!! Great night and amazing company.”A post shared by Denise Welch (@denise_welch)In the video, Welch says: “Only the other morning, [Shakira] said she heard a scream from downstairs.

“Top Gun: Maverick” actor was noticeably absent from the 2023 Academy Awards on Sunday, despite the blockbuster film being nominated for six awards.But as the celebrities got suited and booted for Hollywood’s biggest night, Cruise headed across the pond to attend Caine’s birthday celebration in the UK.Joining the likes of comedian David Walliams and Caine’s wife, Shakira, 75, Cruise was snapped grinning at an intimate dinner for the big day.“Happy 90th Birthday to the legendary Sir Michael Caine,” Walliams wrote on Instagram alongside a series of pictures from the dinner.Caine appeared to be healthy and in good spirits as he continues to recover from major spinal surgery to treat spinal stenosis — a condition caused by the narrowing of the spinal canal, resulting in back and neck pain.The two-time Oscar winner, who relies on the help of a walking frame, previously spoke out about his back issues in 2021 — sparking speculation that he was set to retire.Other snaps from his birthday showed Cruise wrapping his arm around the veteran actor as Walliams joined them for a snap.The scaled-back affair featured a handful of A-listers including celebrity chef Ruth Rogers and an appetizing chocolate cake and a lot of red wine.Cruise was MIA at Sunday’s ceremony because he reportedly wanted to avoid an “awkward run-in” with his ex-wife Nicole Kidman, 55, whom he divorced more than 20 years ago.“Tom was not there because she was there, and he did not want a run-in,” a source told the Daily Mail on Monday.But insiders close to Cruise told the outlet that his absence was “not personal” and instead the result of scheduling issues.The Post has contacted representatives for Cruise and Kidman for comment.The prolific duo married on Dec.

The Whale in something of a mixed bag for representation and storytelling.Here’s a look at the six straight men who have won Best Actor for playing gay men.William HurtHollywood heartthrob William Hurt made history when he won the Best Actor Oscar in 1986 for portraying “effeminate” gay man Luis Molina, who forges a relationship with his cellmate in a Brazilian prison.The film focuses on much more than just Molina’s sexuality, but it is certainly a big part of his character, and Hurt’s performance was groundbreaking at the time.Hurt would claim the prize on his first attempt, and though he was nominated three more times throughout his career, he didn’t snag a second trophy.​​Tom HanksJust a few years later, Tom Hanks became the second person to win the Best Actor Oscar for playing a gay male character.In 1994, the star – who was still just beginning what would go on to become one of the most celebrated careers in Hollywood – took home his first Academy Award for his role in Philadelphia, which tells the story of a lawyer dying of AIDS who sues his employer for wrongful termination and wins.In his speech, Hanks thanked people from his past who clearly helped make him the actor–and the person–he was when he won.“I would not be standing here if it weren’t for two very important men in my life, so… two that I haven’t spoken with in awhile, but I had the pleasure of just the other evening,” the star began. “Mr.

Tom Cruise was notoriously absent from the Academy Awards. The actor, who starred and produced “Top Gun: Maverick,” has had a big year, earning six nominations for his film. According to a news report, he reportedly skipped out on the event to avoid a run in with his ex wife Nicole Kidman.Tom Cruise invited to big royal event this year: ReportDiego Boneta says Tom Cruise was like his mentor; does hilarious impressionThe Daily Mail reported that Cruise wanted to avoid an awkward run in with his ex at all costs.

Tom Cruise because the actor decided not to attend the ceremony, Oscars producers have admitted.Kimmel was the host of the 95th iteration of the Oscars on Sunday (March 12). The comic opened his the show with a monologue in which he poked fun at Avatar director James Cameron, last year’s Will Smith slapping incident and a dig at the poor box office performance of Babylon.The late-night TV host also couldn’t help but alert the audience to the fact that Cruise, whose Top Gun: Maverick received six nominations, was not in attendance.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie are shooting flight scenes for “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two” on a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Adriatic Sea, which Cruise reached by helicopter from the Italian port city of Bari, where he jetted into on Saturday. Confirming Italian press reports, the head of the Apulia Film Commission Antonio Parente told Variety on Thursday that Cruise flew into Bari, which is the Apulia region’s capital city, on Saturday Feb. 25. After spending the night in Bari’s 5-star Hotel Delle Nazioni, Cruise on Sunday hopped on a private helicopter from the Bari airport to go shoot scenes for the eighth “Mission Impossible” installment on an U.S. aircraft carrier “which is probably the U.S.S. George H.W. Bush, but we are not sure,” Parente said.

No, Harry Styles didn’t spit on Chris Pine.

happened. Don't just take anyone's word for it. Take it from Chris Pine, who set the record straight on Harry Styles' so-called spitgate.In the latest episode of 's series, "Explain This," the 42-year-old actor went into detail about what transpired in September at the Venice Film Festival, where the  cast was promoting the Olivia Wilde-directed film.

Diego Boneta will always be thankful for Tom Cruise. The Mexican actor recently stopped by the Jennifer Hudson Show, where he opened up about his time on set with Cruise for his breakout film Rock of Ages, calling him a mentor.Boneta plays the lead in Rock of Ages (2012) which stars a-listers Cruise, Mary J Blige, Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin and Catherine Zeta-Jones. He told Hudson it was a learning experience, who quickly asked to see his impression of Cruise.

Patricia Arquette is telling the story of how she almost worked with Tom Cruise.

star Meri Brown is clearing the air with regard to her sexuality. In a recent Instagram Live, Brown shared that she identifies as straight after rumors about her sexuality began swirling when she posted a photo alongside a female friend.«I've got people really wondering what I may or may not want to say.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “I was crying. I got emotional.

Tom Cruise was reduced to tears while filming one scene for his major blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick.

Tom Cruise is refuting a long-held rumour that he was nearly cast as the lead in “Iron Man” before the studio ultimately decided on Robert Downey Jr.

James Corden's final episode of the is fast approaching, and to celebrate the show's groundbreaking run, it's bringing in a familiar and suave face for one final epic sketch — the one and only Tom Cruise.CBS announced on Friday that the star and the 44-year-old late-night host will reunite for one final, over-the-top sketch slated to air during a primetime special,, which will air at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Thursday, April 27.In that primetime special, Corden and Cruise will take part in a musical performance during  at the famed Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

Tim Gray Senior Vice President With 20/20 hindsight, the mega-success of Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick” might seem inevitable, since it is a sequel to a familiar title, and it stars Tom Cruise. Of course nothing is a sure bet. And even with its popularity, there was no assurance Academy voters would embrace it. But the film earned $1.48 billion at the worldwide box office and scored Oscar noms for best picture, adapted screenplay, editing, sound, song (by Lady Gaga and BloodPop) and visual effects. The best picture nom recognizes four producers: Tom Cruise, David Ellison, Christopher McQuarrie and, after nearly 50 years in the industry, Jerry Bruckheimer, who is celebrating his first Oscar nomination.

Tom Cruise over his height during a monologue at the Directors Guild Of America Awards.The comedian and producer hosted the ceremony on Saturday (February 18), where he praised Top Gun: Maverick for concealing Cruise’s 5 foot 7 height.“The visual effects in [Top Gun:] Maverick were so top-notch I couldn’t even see the stack of phone books Tom Cruise sat on to reach the flight controls,” Apatow said.“That’s why he’s always jumping out of tall buildings because you can’t tell how short he is when he’s in a 100-storey building. That’s why when he’s standing on a wing of an airplane he’s always alone, he doesn’t want anyone there next to him for scale.”Judd Apatow kills as host at the DGAAwards. No one was off limits including the Daniels and most notably, Tom Cruise.