Summary
- Tom Cruise's interview on the red carpet for Jack Reacher 2 took an unexpected turn when he was asked about Scientology.
- Cruise was clearly caught off-guard by the question, but he stayed calm and defended his belief in Scientology.
- In recent years, Cruise's co-stars, including Simon Pegg, have avoided discussing Scientology with him, possibly due to the sensitive nature of the topic.
Throughout his career, Tom Cruise has taken on so many memorable interviews, some more positive than others. Cruise was once on the verge of tears after an unexpected question on The View. Let's just say the actor has been caught off-guard by certain questions several times before in the past.
In the following, we're going to take a look at Tom Cruise's interview on the red carpet while promoting Jack Reacher 2. Things take an unexpected turn when he's asked about Scientology. We'll reveal his reaction, and what he had to say about the question.
In addition, we'll reveal his current status with Scientology, and how he might have been avoiding the topic of religion with his co-stars in recent years.
Tom Cruise Kept His Cool After He Was Asked About A Scientology Movie
Tom Cruise was taking part in the Jack Reacher 2 premiere over in the UK. Tom Cruise loves to promote his films internationally, and this was yet another example of the actor traveling overseas, putting in the work. However, he likely wasn't expecting a question about Scientology while on the red carpet. Cruise was clearly caught off-guard, and even asked the interviewer to repeat the question.
Nonetheless, Cruise stayed calm during the ITV News chat. The interviewer asks, "I'm gonna ask you about another movie that's in the cinema as well. It is Louis Theroux's movie, My Scientology Movie." Cruise interjects, "Which is that?"
She continues, "What do you think about people still making these movies, do you care at all?"
Cruise responds, "No, it is something that has helped me incredibly during my life. I've been in Scientology for over 30 years, and it is something that without I wouldn't be where I am. It is a beautiful religion, I am very proud."
Credit to Daily Mail for the footage below.
Cruise wasn't all that bothered during the moment, but it seems like in recent years, even his closest castmates avoid the question about his religion.
Tom Cruise's Co-Stars Avoid Talking About Scientology With The Actor
Among the closest stars to Tom Cruise includes Simon Pegg. The two have built quite a connection during their work together on Mission: Impossible. Fans are curious about the topics of conversation between the two behind the scenes. One thing Pegg revealed the two aren't talking about is Cruise's personal beliefs. According to Pegg, it would abuse his privileged access of working with him.
“That would be me abusing my privileged access that I get to him.”
Instead, Pegg revealed that the conversations and chats are very light between the two. Pegg usually teases Cruise over his fame, and the things he's able to pull off because of it.
“We joke about it,” Pegg said. “I mean, I always make fun of him for it, you know, about the things that he can access. We were filming in South Africa recently on this mountain and then he decided he wanted to swim with sharks. He flew us in a helicopter to this seaside part and we dived with sharks. At the end of the day we said, ‘That was a real Tom Cruise kind of day.’ He kind of appreciates the ridiculousness of it sometimes.”
He continues, “My relationship with him is just very simple and amiable,” Pegg also said. “It’s always been a very easy relationship. I think you realize, when you meet the person rather than the thicket of mythology that’s built up around them, it’s a different experience."
On the flip side, it seems like Cruise has been discussing his religion a lot less nowadays. According to certain rumors, things might be bumpy between the star and Scientology.
Tom Cruise Has Discussed Scientology A Lot Less In Recent Years
There are interviews of Cruise discussing Scientology. However, most are from years ago, with the actor calling it a privilege to be part of such a religion.
“My relationship with him is just very simple and amiable,” Pegg also said. “It’s always been a very easy relationship. I think you realize, when you meet the person rather than the thicket of mythology that’s built up around them, it’s a different experience."
However, new reports allege that Tom Cruise's relationship with Scientology may have taken an unexpected turn. Reports seem to indicate that Cruise stopped visiting the Scientology headquarters over in the UK, despite the fact that he's typically in the area shooting a film.
She Knows writes, "According to the Mirror, the Mission Impossible star may have reportedly stopped visiting the UK Scientology headquarters, despite being in the UK for around three years while filming his latest movies."
Could it be that the two sides are drifting away? Well, fans are never going to know for sure, especially given the rules about speaking out about the religion and what goes on.
