Tom Cruise’s Emotional Tribute to Val Kilmer at CinemaCon: A Heartfelt Moment

Over these past two days, I’ve found myself reflecting on the life and career of Val Kilmer, a remarkable actor who graced us with his talent in films like Top Gun and Batman Forever – alas, he’s now left us at the tender age of 64 years old. Amidst the excitement at CinemaCon, where I’m promoting the upcoming Mission: Impossible film, I couldn’t help but take a moment to pay tribute to my fellow actor during our Paramount Pictures panel as we discussed The Final Reckoning.

At CinemaCon, Cruise’s remarks triggered a wave of applause and cheers from the crowd. In simpler terms, when Cruise spoke at CinemaCon, everyone started clapping and cheering.

I’d like to honor a dear friend of mine Val Kilmer.

Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer have been friends for forty years, making this a challenging time for the action star. Here’s what he shared with the audience at the gathering, where TopMob was present to listen:

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Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer have been close friends for four decades now, which makes this week particularly tough for him as an action star. The following are his words, spoken during a convention that TopMob attended:

As a passionate cinephile, let me express my profound admiration for the artist who has left an indelible mark on me. Not only did I appreciate his craft, but I also held him in high regard as a fellow human being. The day he was announced as part of Top Gun and later Top Gun: Maverick was a truly gratifying moment for me. He was a movie lover at heart, and the contributions he made to our world of cinema through his performances and films will never be forgotten.

After this, Cruise called for a brief moment of quiet from the crowd gathered at The Colosseum, before moving on to discuss four-time director of Mission: Impossible, Christopher McQuarrie, and unveiling a fresh trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Here he is at the event:

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2025-04-03 21:38