In the glitzy realm of Hollywood, few stars shine as brightly and consistently as Dakota Fanning.
From her humble beginnings in commercials to gracing the silver screen in blockbuster hits, Fanning has etched her name in the annals of Tinseltown history.
But beyond her on-screen prowess lies a charming anecdote that unveils the endearing bond between Fanning and one of Hollywood’s biggest icons, Tom Cruise.
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“Tom sends me a birthday gift every year and has since that birthday,” Fanning said in a recent interview, recalling how Cruise started the tradition with a very special gift when they were filming ‘War of the Worlds’ together.
Dakota Fanning has recently been engaged in promotional activities for her Netflix series Ripley, where she shares the screen with Andrew Scott. In a recent interview, she charmingly recounted the story behind her very first cellphone.
During a playful exchange with Scott, they engaged in a guessing game about who bestowed Fanning with her inaugural mobile device. Scott’s guess hit the mark as he suggested the involvement of a Hollywood icon, prompting Fanning to confirm that indeed, it was Tom Cruise who gifted her the iconic Motorola Razr.
Reflecting on the moment, Fanning vividly recalled the overwhelming excitement she felt upon receiving such a generous birthday present from the renowned movie star. Despite not having anyone to call or text at the time, the sheer novelty of owning her own flip phone was enough to make her feel exceptionally cool, even at the tender age of 11.
“Oh, my God, I was so excited,” she recalled what it felt like to get such an amazing birthday present from the movie star.
“You know, I was 11,” she justified. “But I loved having it. I loved it. I felt so cool.”
Expressing her gratitude, Fanning revealed how Cruise’s thoughtfulness extended far beyond the realm of gifting. Since their collaboration on ‘War of the Worlds’ in 2005, Cruise has made it a tradition to remember Fanning’s birthday every year, ensuring to send her a heartfelt present without fail.
“Tom sends me a birthday gift every year, and has since that birthday,” she shared, which included her 30th birthday which just passed recently. “Yeah, so thoughtful, really really nice,” she praised Cruise.
“That’s lovely, he’s never given me anything,” Scott joked before he looked straight at the camera.
I had no idea Tom Cruise still maintained such a wonderful relationship with Dakota Fanning. This is honestly so heartwarming to hear. Share this with others so they can know about Tom Cruise’s generous heart!
