US EditionTom Cruise Comes Under Fire for 'Awkward' Father's Day Comment
- At the May 18, 2025 New York premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, 62-year-old Tom Cruise gave an awkward answer to a question about his ideal Father's Day plans.
- The question arose because Americans will celebrate Father's Day on June 15, and reporters noted the holiday was approaching while asking about his plans.
- Before the question, Cruise engaged happily but then hesitated, looked away, and pivoted to talk about movies instead of directly addressing his parental role.
- He replied by mentioning working in film, exciting experiences, and enjoying himself, later adding, "Just having fun, man," comments which many viewers and social media users perceived as avoiding the question.
- The moment highlighted ongoing reports that Cruise remains estranged from his youngest child, 19-year-old Suri, whom he reportedly has not seen since 2012, while maintaining closer ties with his adopted children Isabella and Connor.
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Tom Cruise comes under fire for 'awkward' Father's Day comment
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Tom Cruise gives awkward answer about fatherhood amid daughter Suri estrangement
Tom Cruise appeared to be caught off guard when asked about his plans for Father's Day (June 15) while at the premiere of "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" in New York City on May 18.
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