Tom Cruise smitten by 'MI' co-star Rebecca Ferguson as she reminds him of a 'young Nicole Kidman'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tom Cruise, known for not remaining single for long, has reportedly found a new love interest in his ‘Mission: Impossible 5’ co-star Rebecca Ferguson, according to the National Enquirer. Sources claim that Cruise has been flirting incessantly with Ferguson and even compares her to his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman, describing her as more beautiful. Ferguson initially caught Cruise's attention through her role in the period drama ‘The White Queen’, where her resemblance to Kidman, including her pale complexion and reddish-blonde hair, struck a chord.
In a similar fashion to how Cruise hand-picked Kidman for 'Days of Thunder' after seeing her in 'Dead Calm', he personally selected Ferguson for the coveted role in ‘Mission: Impossible 5’, despite numerous actresses auditioning for it. The Enquirer reports that Cruise was drawn to Ferguson due to her similarities to Kidman.
‘Young Nicole, but even more beautiful’
An insider revealed, “Tom Keeps saying how Rebecca’s just like a young Nicole, but even more beautiful”. After going through two high-profile divorces with Kidman and Katie Holmes, Cruise has been keeping his love life under wraps. However, rumors emerged about his alleged involvement with Ferguson, as he sought to repair his public image. The 60-year-old actor was reportedly attracted to Ferguson's youthfulness and beauty, reminiscent of his past relationships.
Following his divorce from Holmes, Cruise was linked to Ferguson, his co-star in ‘Mission: Impossible’. The Swedish actress caught his attention with her charm and a memorable nude scene in ‘The White Queen’. Despite the controversy surrounding their alleged relationship, Cruise was said to have personally chosen Ferguson for the role, drawing comparisons between her and Kidman.
The 60-year-old actor’s ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ will be released on the big screen on 12 July 2023. Since its inception in 1996, the 'Mission: Impossible' film series has become one of the most valuable assets of Paramount Pictures. With a cumulative worldwide box office revenue exceeding $3.5 billion, these films are considered crown jewels within the studio's portfolio.
Uncanny resemblance
According to Radar Online’s reports in 2014, Cruise was infatuated with Ferguson after seeing her in 'The White Queen'. The actress bore a striking resemblance to Kidman, leading Cruise to select her for the 'Mission: Impossible' film. While other celebrities vied for the role, Ferguson's likeness to Kidman played a significant factor in her casting.
Rumors circulated that Cruise employed similar tactics with Ferguson as he did with Kidman, handpicking her for the role and aiming to ignite chemistry between them. Insiders revealed that Ferguson's appearance, with her pale complexion and tousled reddish-blonde hair, reminded Cruise of Kidman. The reference to her past nude scene was seen as another parallel to Kidman's career.
Cruise was reportedly captivated by Ferguson's nude scene in ‘The White Queen’, likening her to a young Nicole Kidman but even more beautiful. Casting her alongside him, Cruise attempted to foster a connection, while Ferguson also showed interest in developing a personal relationship. However, Ferguson later distanced herself from the romance rumors and focused on her career. Although the pair was seen together in 2020, Cruise has not publicly updated his relationship status since his last divorce.