The reactions of fans to celebrities can be anything from heartwarming, to a little overwhelming. Bryce Dallas Howard recounted a memorable encounter with Tom Cruise in front of an ocean of fans. This incident occurred during the Tokyo premier of Far and away Bryce, then 11, was left with a deep impression by 1992.
Bryce, along with her father Ron Howard (the esteemed film director), described this scene during a Q&A session at MegaCon Orlando: “Tom Cruise’s press engagement and fans are extraordinary.” “He’s a tireless worker.” She explained how Cruise, who was walking in front of her, on the red-carpet, had gotten a bit too close to a crowd. “He was waving. He got a bit too close, his arm got pulled in, then his whole body got sucked.”
Bryce was briefly concerned for Cruise’s safety, as he knew him at that time mostly from his work with her dad and the way he entertained her with backflips on the set. “Seeing him get sucked in there and then everyone kind of diving in after him, I was like, ‘Is he dead?'”
The luckily, there are many other ways to get the Top Gun The star was then about 30 years old. Cruise behaved in typical action-star style, “sorta shook off the incident and kept on going,” as reported by The Village actress. Bryce was left to contemplate the intensity of celebrity love: “Is it because people like him?”
Bryce’s experience shaped her perception of fame. Although some celebrities’ children love the spotlight, Bryce was interested in what goes on behind the scenes. Ron Howard confirmed this by stating, “She enjoyed going to the set.” Bryce also agreed and described her obsession as “insatiable.”
Bryce Dallas Howard shared stories about Tom Cruise in 2017. She told the story of Tom Cruise’s death on What Happens Live How to? Mission: Impossible Star used to entertain her by doing cartwheels, backflips, and other tricks. She jokingly said, “He is an acrobat.”
This story gives a unique insight into celebrity life, the interactions with fans, and childhood memories of Hollywood kids. Bryce Dallas Howard recollections show Tom Cruise’s devotion to his fan base and how sometimes the chaos of such fervent admiration can occur during premieres for high-profile movies like Far and away.