Tom Cruise applauds Prince William's smart choice of Kate
Tom Cruise applauds Prince William’s decision to marry Kate Middleton, calling it a “smart choice” after reuniting with the couple at his film premiere. Speaking at the Los Angeles premiere of “Digger,” the Mission: Impossible star praised the Princess of Wales’ humor, intelligence and style following their London meeting last week.
Key Takeaways
- Cruise told Extra that William “did well” and made a “smart choice” marrying Kate Middleton.
- He met the Prince and Princess of Wales at the “Digger” world premiere in London last week.
- He praised Kate’s sense of humor, intelligence and her custom purple Jenny Packham gown.
- Cruise said he has “so much respect” for the couple’s dedication to their country.
- William and Kate, both 44, married in April 2011 and share three children.
What did Tom Cruise say about Prince William’s marriage?
At Monday’s Los Angeles premiere of “Digger,” Cruise, 64, looked back on meeting the royal couple in London. He told Extra that Kate has “a great sense, incredible sense of humor.”
“I mean, obviously very intelligent and fun … they’re so charismatic and so elegant; that dress that she was wearing? Stunning, absolutely stunning,” he said of her custom purple long-sleeved Jenny Packham gown.
“William did well,” Cruise added with a wink. “Way to go. Smart choice.” More on this and related stories is available in our celebrity breaking news hub.
Where did Cruise meet the Prince and Princess of Wales?
According to Page Six, the Mission: Impossible and Top Gun star mingled with William and Middleton last Tuesday at the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square for the film’s world premiere.
Cruise said it was “so fun” seeing the royals watch the film and “be part of it.” Page Six obtained photos of the trio sharing laughs and chatting at the event.
Other stars in attendance included Salma Hayek, David Beckham with sons Cruz Beckham and Romeo Beckham, and Jodie Turner-Smith. Cruise was also photographed with the Waleses and Alejandro González Iñárritu.
Why does Cruise praise Kate Middleton and the royal couple?
Cruise also stressed respect for the couple’s public role. “I have so much respect for them, you know, they’re amazing people and how dedicated they are to their country and also … what they give to the world,” he said.
“They’re just beautiful people and fun, very funny,” he added. William and Middleton tied the knot in April 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London. They share three children: Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8.
Cruise recounted the London premiere encounter again on the red carpet in Los Angeles, days after meeting the royals in the UK.