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Nearly two decades after 'War of the Worlds' brought them together, Tom Cruise continues a sweet tradition with Dakota Fanning—sending her a new pair of shoes every year for her birthday.
During her recent appearance on 'Watch What Happens Live' with Andy Cohen, the 31-year-old actress revealed that Cruise still marks her February birthday with a thoughtful gift. While chatting alongside 'All Her Fault' co-star Brittany Snow, Fanning confirmed that the 'Top Gun: Maverick' star has never missed a year when it comes to his long-standing gesture.
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Dakota Fanning Shares on Tom Cruise's Gifts
Dakota Fanning shared that Cruise's gifts are always "really nice shoes," adding that the actor somehow keeps up with her changing shoe size over the years. She described the tradition as simple and consistent—a gesture that reflects Cruise’s enduring kindness since their days filming Steven Spielberg's 2005 sci-fi blockbuster.
Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning played a father-daughter duo in 'War of the Worlds,' which was based on H.G. Wells' classic novel. The movie also featured Miranda Otto, Tim Robbins, and Lisa Ann Walter, and followed Cruise's character as he fought to protect his children during a catastrophic alien invasion.
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This isn't the only thoughtful gift Tom Cruise has given Dakota Fanning. In a 2024 interview with Harper's Bazaar, the actress revealed that he surprised her with her very first cell phone—a Motorola Razr—on her 11th birthday, sparking what has since become a yearly tradition of birthday presents.
Dakota Fanning currently stars in the Peacock thriller 'All Her Fault,' while 'War of the Worlds' remains available to stream on Paramount+.
