Dakota Fanning Talks About Annual Birthday Gift from Tom Cruise
Dakota Fanning shared a charming story about a long-standing birthday tradition she has with Tom Cruise, which began when they worked together in the 2005 film War of the Worlds, where Fanning played his daughter.
A Gift That Turned Into a Tradition
While appearing on the Today show, the actress revealed that Cruise started sending her birthday presents when she turned 12, marking the beginning of a unique ritual. Knowing her love for shoes, Cruise began gifting her a new pair each year — a gesture he has continued for two decades.
“He sends me beautiful shoes, it’s a tradition that started, I think, on my 12th birthday,” Fanning said. “I loved shoes, and I had just started fitting into adult-sized shoes, so I was really excited. For that birthday, he gave me a pair, and he’s kept the tradition going for 20 years.”
A Curious Question
During the interview, host Craig Melvin asked what kind of shoes Cruise chooses for her — “Louis Vuitton? Prada?” — to which Fanning laughed and simply replied, “Nice.”
Author’s Summary
Dakota Fanning revealed that Tom Cruise has sent her a pair of shoes every year since her 12th birthday, maintaining a thoughtful gift tradition that has lasted 20 years.
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