Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars, delivered a thrilling performance at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024, captivating an audience of 71,500 at the Stade de France.
The Mission Impossible star, known for his fearless stunts, rappelled down from the stadium roof, leaving spectators in awe. However, the actor experienced an unexpected and unsettling moment when a female fan grabbed him and kissed him forcefully amidst the crowd.
The incident, which was captured on video, quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion.
In the footage, Tom Cruise can be seen making his way through the stadium, surrounded by fans eager to snap a selfie with the star.
Suddenly, a woman grabs him, plants a kiss on his cheek, and records the moment on her phone. The unexpected kiss left Tom Cruise visibly stunned, though he maintained his composure.
As the video circulated online, social media users were quick to criticize the woman's behaviour, pointing out the double standards in how such actions are perceived based on gender.
Many argued that if the roles had been reversed, with a man forcefully kissing a female celebrity, the situation would have been met with much harsher consequences.
One X (Formerly Twitter) user commented, "Not at all pleasant, being kissed unexpectedly by either a woman or a man is very unpleasant. If it were the other way around, everyone would be pissed off." Another wrote, "The worst kind of people in audiences. Absolute zero respect for personal space. If it had been a man with a woman, people would already be looking for all his information to burn him alive." The sentiment was echoed by others, with one user remarking, "If a man did that to a woman, they would have tackled him and arrested him on the spot."
The incident also led to comparisons with other celebrities, with one user pointing out, "Imagine if a guy tried the exact same thing with Taylor Swift or Ariana Grande. What a crazy world we live in." Another added, "She was extremely inappropriate; you can't just try to kiss a stranger. If a man had done that to a female celebrity, there'd be an uproar." Many agreed that the woman's actions were disrespectful and inappropriate.
Despite the incident, Tom Cruise remained focused on the event's success. Following the ceremony, he took to X to express his gratitude, writing, "Thank you, Paris! Now off to LA." His appearance at the closing ceremony was one of the night’s biggest highlights, alongside a spectacular light show and exceptional musical performances from renowned rock bands and classical musicians from around the world.
On the professional front, Tom Cruise is set to return in the highly anticipated Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two, scheduled for release in 2025.
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