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Known for starring in franchises likeMission ImpossibleandTop Gun, action star Tom Cruise has long been an iconic figure in Hollywood. While he has made several headlines for leading multiple box office hits, he has also been the subject of headlines for not-so-glorifying reasons, one of which includes Cruise exploding in a fit of rage at his assistants.
The reason behind the confrontation left many astonished after the former Scientologist Leah Remini revealed the incident in her memoirTroublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology.
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Tom Cruise Lashed Out At His Assistants
Hollywood actress and former Scientologist, Leah Remini, recalled witnessing a temperedTom Cruise, who lashed out at his assistants over cookie dough. She shared that it happened while she and her husband, Angelo Pagán, were hanging out with Cruise and his ex-wife, Katie Holmes.
Remini recounted the incident, explaining that Cruise wanted to bake cookies. However, he was enraged after being unable to spot the pre-packaged cookie dough on the kitchen counter. The situation escalated as Cruise’s frustration mounted, leading to an explosive warning to his assistants.
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“Get in the f*cking present time is what you need to do!” Remini recalled his words, as perVulture. She further described his behavior, stating,“Tom seemed like a child who had never been told no.”He even went on to give a rundown of the hierarchy, reminding his assistants of their position with his hand down at his waist.
The King of Queensstar also said that no one said anything as they were“terrified of offending”the Hollywood star. Remini explained that she and her husband initially observed in silence, and she later defused the situation by casually pointing out the cookie dough on the kitchen counter.
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Tom Cruise Was Reportedly Furious Over Leah Remini’s Claims
AfterLeah Reminimade several claims about Tom Cruise and Scientology in her book, the actor was reportedly not too pleased with it. According toUs Weekly, he was “freaking out,” and even called it a“major betrayal”from Remini’s side.
However, he has not said anything against or regarding Remini in public. While Cruise has refrained from talking on the issue, the Church of Scientology addressed the actress’ claims in a statement. “Sadly, bitterness and anger are common threads through Ms. Remini’s life,”thestatementread, diminishing her allegations as a product of personal grievances and contends that she tends to point fingers at others rather than acknowledging her own role in any perceived issues.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
