Dakota Fanning Reveals Tom Cruise Gifted Her First Cellphone – Hollywood Life

Tom Cruise’s generosity towards his former co-star Dakota Fanning has been revealed in a heartwarming story shared by the actress on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Fanning, who starred alongside Cruise in the 2005 sci-fi film War of the Worlds, disclosed that the Hollywood icon gifted her a Motorola Razor cellphone for her 11th birthday while they were filming.

Despite not having anyone to call at that age, Fanning expressed her excitement at receiving the coveted phone, which she had been yearning for. She attributed Cruise’s thoughtful gift to her constant chatter about wanting a Motorola Razor on set.

The bond between Cruise and Fanning didn’t end there. The actress disclosed that Cruise has continued to send her birthday gifts every year since then, with a consistent theme of shoes. Fanning reminisced about how she transitioned into small adult shoes during the War of the Worlds press tour, sparking her love for footwear, which Cruise has since indulged by sending her shoes annually.

The story highlights the enduring friendship and thoughtfulness between the two stars, who portrayed a father-daughter duo in the Steven Spielberg-directed film. Fanning’s career flourished post-War of the Worlds, with notable roles in Charlotte’s Web, The Twilight Saga, and Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood, while Cruise continued to dominate the box office with hits like Top Gun: Maverick and Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning: Part One.

The touching tale of Cruise’s ongoing gestures towards Fanning serves as a reminder of the lasting bonds formed in the entertainment industry and the impact of thoughtful gestures on cherished relationships.