‘My Security Loves It When I Do That.’ Tom Cruise Recalls Hilarious Encounter With A Young Woman When He Was Trying To Go Incognito On The Subway

'My Security Loves It When I Do That.' Tom Cruise Recalls Hilarious Encounter With A Young Woman When He Was Trying To Go Incognito On The Subway

As a long-time gamer with a soft spot for action movies, I have to say that hearing about Tom Cruise‘s casual Tube rides is nothing short of exhilarating. It’s not every day you come across a celebrity who seems so down-to-earth and unbothered by fame.


Tom Cruise is arguably the most renowned actor globally, which undeniably comes with its perks, such as participating in the Closing Ceremonies of the Olympics. However, excessive fame often restricts celebrities from engaging in everyday activities they might otherwise enjoy. Nevertheless, Tom Cruise maintains that his life hasn’t undergone drastic changes due to his fame and he still partakes in ordinary activities like using public transportation, which occasionally leads to amusing encounters with the public.

During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Tom Cruise shared a tale that seems to have happened during the production of the latest Mission: Impossible movies in England. He disclosed that he often commuted from his residence to the film set using the London Underground, although he acknowledges that the security detail accompanying him isn’t particularly fond of this mode of transport. Tom Cruise went on to reveal…

Absolutely, I do take public transportation, and it’s something my security appreciates. Specifically, I refer to the London Underground, or the Tube. Sometimes, when I feel like heading to the studio, I’ll don my hat, pop on my earphones, and hop onto the Tube without a second thought.

As a London enthusiast myself, I can see why taking the Tube might be an ideal choice for someone like Cruise, who’s been residing in this vibrant city lately, to travel swiftly from one place to another. However, his security team seems less than thrilled about it, perhaps due to the risk of a large crowd identifying him, potentially leading to an unwanted celebrity frenzy. Fortunately, it seems like he’s managed to avoid such incidents so far, although recognition has been a part of his life before.

In a remarkable incident, an actor shared an account of a teenage girl who identified him on the subway. While many commuters were engrossed in their journeys home, oblivious to their surroundings, this young lady noticed him and was astounded that no one else seemed to recognize Tom Cruise was traveling alongside them. The story didn’t end there…

At times it proves effective. In the midst of peak hours, I plan to visit and stay put. I recall an instance when I was present, and there was a 14-year-old girl there. Everyone seemed engrossed in their phones, and I happened to catch her gaze. My attention was drawn to her, as if by magic, with my head down and baseball cap on, she was staring at me intently.

It’s clear that Tom Cruise aimed to prevent an unnecessary commotion, so he discretely signaled the girl to keep quiet about their encounter. She respectfully complied, but not before securing some evidence of her meeting him. He remarked…

I glanced at her, and she returned my gaze, seemingly observing the subway surroundings. Afterwards, she looked back at me, and I signaled for silence by placing a finger to my lips. The expression on her face was one of amusement, and she grabbed her iPhone, snapped a photo, and simply said “Alright.” That woman will always be etched in my memory.

1. If everyone’s response towards encountering celebrities in public were more respectful and less intrusive, it would likely make their day-to-day lives smoother. It appears that Tom Cruise was affected by the interaction, and until the filming of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two” is over, perhaps commuters on public transport should pause to observe their surroundings. You might just spot someone famous.

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2024-08-27 19:37