Tom Cruise stole the show at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony with an unforgettable stunt. The Hollywood star, aged 62, rappelled down from the roof of the Stade de France, thrilling the crowd as he descended into the stadium. Once he landed, Cruise mingled with fans, and one enthusiastic woman kissed him on the cheek while capturing the moment on her phone. This footage has since gone viral.
The incident sparked debate online, with many criticizing the lack of respect for personal space. Social media users questioned the appropriateness of the kiss, with some suggesting that reactions would be different if the genders were reversed.
One user on X expressed concern, saying, “Would hate to see what would happen if the roles were reversed.” Another questioned, “Did she ask for consent?” and pointed out that, “If that was a female celebrity, there’d be uproar.”
Others weighed in, noting the disrespect for personal space, with one comment stating, “If it had been a man with a woman, people would already be looking for all his information to burn him alive.”
The ceremony, which concluded a thrilling two and a half weeks of Olympic competition, featured a skydiving Tom Cruise and performances from Grammy winner Billie Eilish, among others. In his Ethan Hunt persona, Cruise captivated the audience with his descent to the iconic “Mission Impossible” theme. After mingling with the athletes, he took the Olympic flag from gymnast Simone Biles, attached it to a motorcycle, and revved out of the arena.