At the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on August 11, 2024, Tom Cruise delivered a stunning stunt that drew mixed reactions. Performing a jaw-dropping leap from the top of the Stade de France, Cruise showcased his signature action-hero flair. The ceremony, which began with H.E.R.’s energetic rendition of the “Mission Impossible” theme, saw Cruise descend from the stadium roof, landing safely amid cheers from the crowd.
Cruise, strapped into harness gear, then made his way through the arena, greeting fans and eventually receiving the Olympic flag from Simone Biles and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. He sped off on a motorcycle, flew to California, and revamped the Hollywood sign with Olympic colors before handing off the flag to cyclist Kate Courtney.
Despite Cruise’s impressive display, reactions were polarized, with some praising the stunt as memorable and others criticizing it as embarrassing. The event certainly left a lasting impression.