Dakota Fanning Shares Special Annual Birthday Tradition with Tom Cruise
Dakota Fanning revealed a heartfelt tradition she shares with Tom Cruise, which began when they worked together in the 2005 film War of the Worlds. In the movie, Fanning played Cruise’s daughter.
A Tradition Born at Age 12
The actress shared that when she was 12 years old, Cruise noticed her excitement about starting to wear adult-sized shoes. Knowing her love for shoes, he gifted her a pair, sparking a tradition he has maintained for nearly two decades.
“He sends me beautiful shoes, it’s a tradition that started, I think, on my 12th birthday.”
— Dakota Fanning on the Today show
“I loved shoes, and I just had started fitting into adult-sized shoes, and so I was really excited about it. And so for that birthday he gave me shoes, and he’s kept the tradition going for 20 years.”
Details on the Gifts
During the interview, host Craig Melvin asked what kind of shoes Cruise sends, mentioning luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada. Fanning replied briefly, describing the gifts simply as “nice.”
Summary
This enduring gift tradition highlights the lasting friendship between Fanning and Cruise and the thoughtful way he celebrates her special day each year with a meaningful present.
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