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Olivia Cooke Faints Meeting Tom Cruise
10 Apr
Summary
- Actress Olivia Cooke fainted upon meeting Tom Cruise.
- Cooke wore a tight bodysuit with ping pong balls during the encounter.
- She also mistook the Olympics for an HBO event in Paris.
Actress Olivia Cooke detailed a mortifying experience meeting Hollywood star Tom Cruise. While filming "Ready Player One" in a constricting motion-capture suit, Cooke heard Cruise was visiting the set. Upon being introduced, she fainted and later found herself bowing to him. She recounted the incident on "The Claudia Winkleman Show."
Cooke also shared a humorous misunderstanding during a "House of the Dragon" premiere in Paris. Upon arrival, she pointed out a large structure, believing it to be an HBO promotional event, only to learn it was the Olympic Games. She admitted that red carpet events can be overwhelming, causing her to feel like crying or running away.
Fellow guests on the show also shared their experiences. Anna Faris discussed reprising her role in the "Scary Movie" franchise after 26 years, expressing gratitude for the opportunity. Ralph Fiennes reflected on potentially reprising his role as Voldemort, stating that he believes that chance has passed.
Comedian Michelle De Swarte humorously recounted confronting Ruby Wax for eating loud pistachios during her stand-up set, initially unaware of the guest's identity. The show featured discussions on career milestones and memorable on-set moments.
