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Tom Cruise fawns over 'stunning' Kate Middleton and says the future king made a 'smart choice' marrying her because she is 'intelligent, charismatic and fun'

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Dean, C. (2026, September 30). Tom Cruise fawns over 'stunning' Kate Middleton and says the future king made a 'smart choice' marrying her because she is 'intelligent, charismatic and fun'. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16172575/Tom-Cruise-fawns-stunning-Kate-Middleton-says-future-king-smart-choice-marrying-intelligent-charismatic-fun.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Tom Cruise expressed admiration for Kate Middleton during an interview, describing her as "stunning" and praising her intelligence and sense of humor. He also commended Prince William for making a "smart choice" by marrying Kate, calling them both “amazing people.” The comments section of the video where Cruise spoke featured fans joking about his apparent fondness for the Princess of Wales, with many suggesting he had a crush on her.
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Tom Cruise praised Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, at the world premiere of his movie "Digger" in London on September 22. During an interview with "Extra," Cruise complimented Middleton's intelligence and sense of humor, saying she was a "smart choice" for Prince William to marry. Royal experts highlighted that Cruise’s comments underscore Middleton's popularity and lack of scandal within the royal family, making her one of its greatest assets. The 64-year-old actor also mentioned how William and Middleton were "charismatic and elegant," noting specifically that Middleton was wearing a "stunning dress."

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Charlotte Dean
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🔮 Tom Cruise couldn't hide his delight over his recent meeting with Kate Middleton as he gushed over the 'stunning' Princess Of Wales in a new interview.
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Narrative

Tom Cruise guided Princess Kate down the stairs into the cinema for the world premiere of his new film on Tuesday, with Prince William waving to fans by his wife's side The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the London premiere of Tom's film Digger last week, after striking up a friendship with the Hollywood star over the years Fans in the comments section of the video joked about Tom's 'crush' on the Princess of Wales and said: 'We all known Tom is a little in love with Catherine'
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🔮 Tom Cruise couldn't hide his delight over his recent meeting with Kate Middleton as he gushed over the 'stunning' Princess Of Wales in a new interview.

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Tom Cruise couldn't hide his delight over his recent meeting with Kate Middleton as he gushed over the 'stunning' Princess Of Wales in a new interview. asserted
he → hide → interview
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the London premiere of Tom's film Digger last week, after striking up a friendship with the Hollywood star over the years. asserted
Prince → attend → years
When he was asked about the night at a subsequent event, Tom, 64, fawned over 'intelligent and funny' Kate, who he said was wearing a 'stunning dress'. asserted
he → ask → dress
Tom even cheekily added that Prince William had made a 'smart choice' in marrying Kate, as he addressed the future king, and saying: 'Will, way to go!' Speaking about William and Kate, Tom said: 'They are amazing people. asserted
They → add → William
How dedicated they are to their country and what they give to the world. asserted
they → give → world
He then moved on to only talking about Kate, saying: 'She's very funny. asserted
She → move → Kate
She's got a great sense of humour. asserted
She → get → humour
Tom Cruise couldn't hide his delight over his recent meeting with Kate Middleton as he gushed over the 'stunning' Princess Of Wales in a new interview asserted
he → hide → interview
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the London premiere of Tom's film Digger last week, after striking up a friendship with the Hollywood star over the years ' asserted
Prince → attend → years
So elegant, that dress that she was wearing - it was stunning. asserted
it → wear → that
'William did well. asserted
William → do → ?
I've got to give it to William, smart choice.' asserted
I → get → William
Fans in the comments section of the video joked about Tom's 'crush' on the Princess of Wales and said: 'We all known Tom is a little in love with Catherine.' asserted
Tom → joke → Catherine
Others said: 'We all know he admired Kate! asserted
he → say → Kate
He stared at her lol. asserted
He → star → her
The purple flowing gown looked gorgeous on her'; 'He has such a crush on Catherine'; 'Beautifully said. asserted
He → flow → Catherine
Tom Cruise can spot a great woman! asserted
Cruise → spot → woman
Good on him!'; 'There we have it, he said it out loud'; 'Will needs to watch out for his gal when Tom is around'; 'Aww Tom needs to find his Catherine'; 'He loves Catherine! Go get her Tom!'; 'That last part got a bit awkward'; 'I knew he was crushing on Kate, she is his type'; 'Lovely words from Tom about Catherine and Will'. asserted
she → have → Catherine
At the world premiere of his new film, Tom was the perfect gentleman as he guided Kate down the steps of Leicester Square's Odeon Luxe while the Prince of Wales walked beside her. asserted
Prince → guide → her
While it's hard to outshine certified A-listers, all eyes were on the future king and queen as they arrived for the royal Film Performance in London's West End, with Kate radiating elegance in a flowing purple gown by Jenny Packham. asserted
Kate → outshine → Packham
Tom Cruise guided Princess Kate down the stairs into the cinema for the world premiere of his new film on Tuesday, with Prince William waving to fans by his wife's side The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the London premiere of Tom's film Digger last week, after striking up a friendship with the Hollywood star over the years Fans in the comments section of the video joked about Tom's 'crush' on the Princess of Wales and said: 'We all known Tom is a little in love with Catherine' asserted
Tom → guide → Catherine
Tom's appearance at a royal occasion may not have come as a surprise to many, considering the actor has attended a number of events with members of The Firm over the years. uncertain
actor → come → years
He had starring roles in the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, as well as the Coronation Concert – and has even said King Charles can be his 'wingman'. asserted
Charles → have → celebrations
However, it has been reported that Diana might not have been quite so enamoured with the actor as he was with the Royal Family, with her former chef once claiming that the Princess said Cruise was 'off the list' in terms of dating options because he was 'too short'. uncertain
he → report → options
In May 2022, the actor famously offered his hand to Kate as she walked up the stairs at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere. uncertain
she → offer → premiere
But while the breach of protocol raised the eyebrows of royal traditionalists, it likely carried the approval of Prince William – a man Cruise claims he shares a lot in common with, including a love of aviation. uncertain
he → raise → aviation
In February 2024, following several weeks out of the spotlight, the future king returned to royal duties at a gala for the London Air Ambulance Charity – joined by none other than Cruise himself. asserted
king → follow → Cruise
The pair, both looking sharp in tuxedos inside the Old War Office, beamed as they stood side-by-side in a snap posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales's X account, with the caption: 'Fancy seeing you here!' asserted
they → look → you
Appearing at the event itself that evening, the famed Scientologist twinned with Prince William in black tie – and the royal even made a nod to Cruise, who has donated millions to the charity, in his speech. asserted
who → appear → speech
'Here in London, the current aircraft have served magnificently. asserted
aircraft → serve → London
But our capital city needs a new fleet. ' asserted
city → need → fleet
By September, we need the two new red birds - decked with the latest kit such as night vision - in our skies. asserted
we → need → skies
I should also take this opportunity to give a mention to my - our - fellow pilot, Tom Cruise. asserted
I → take → pilot
'And if you wouldn't mind not borrowing either of the new helicopters for the next Mission:Impossible, it would be appreciated. asserted
it → mind → Mission
We have all seen on our screens that - how can I put it - you seem to have a different take on 'normal wear and tear' to the rest of us. asserted
you → see → us
It's not the kind that buffs out, that's for sure.' asserted
that → buff → ?
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