On a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, Tom Cruise‘s generous gift-giving tradition was brought up, and it turns out he gives his fellow actors a special treat every Christmas. According to Zach Galifianakis, Cruise sends him a coconut cake from D’s Bakery in California every year. The cake has become a beloved holiday tradition for Galifianakis and his friends, who eagerly devour it on Christmas night. It seems that Galifianakis is not the only actor who receives the famous “Cruise cake.” Christian Dun has also been receiving the cake since her appearance in Interview with a Vampire as a child. Even Carrie Mulligan‘s hundred-year-old grandmother received one hundred cakes from Tom Cruise on her special birthday.
It seems that Tom Cruise has a knack for spreading joy through his delicious gifts. The cakes have become a symbol of friendship and appreciation in the entertainment industry, where actors often exchange presents. Chris Hemsworth revealed that he once gave Jessica Chastain a personalized candle, only to have her give it back to him. Matt LeBlanc, on the other hand, confessed that he doesn’t receive any extravagant gifts from his co-stars on Top Gear, despite their newfound success.
But it’s not just cakes and candles that actors exchange on set. Tom Cruise himself has received some interesting gifts over the years. In fact, there are even action figures made in his likeness! Cruise admitted to having a collection of miniature versions of himself, which have been given to him as presents by fans and fellow actors. It seems that there’s a whole room dedicated to these tiny Tom Cruise figures, where he jokingly goes to “play with himself.”
However, not all gift-giving experiences have been positive. Dwayne Johnson, for example, shared a story from his early days in the industry when he accidentally hit a stuntman during an action sequence. Feeling guilty, he bought the stuntman a Rolex watch as an apology. Word spread, and suddenly stuntmen were throwing themselves at Johnson in hopes of receiving extravagant gifts. Luckily, Johnson has since learned his lesson and doesn’t go around punching people for the sake of gift-giving.
The conversation on The Graham Norton Show also touched on Christmas traditions and the art of acting surprised and grateful when opening presents. Carrie Mulligan hilariously shared a mishap she had at a train station where her suitcase rolled off the platform, spilling her coffee and AirPod. Meanwhile, the game of Christmas crackers was explained to the American guests. The crackers, typically found at Christmas dinners in the UK, contain small gifts, jokes, and paper crowns. Graham Norton even revealed a trick he likes to use called “hacking the cracker” to strategically distribute the gifts and bring laughter to the table.
Overall, this episode of The Graham Norton Show provided a glimpse into the gift-giving culture among celebrities and the joy it brings, whether it’s an annual cake from Tom Cruise or a well-thought-out present from a co-star. It goes to show that even in the glitzy world of entertainment, the act of gift-giving can foster friendships and create lasting memories.
