Dakota Fanning Shares Annual Birthday Tradition with Tom Cruise
Dakota Fanning revealed a unique birthday tradition she has shared with Tom Cruise for nearly two decades. The actors worked together in the 2005 alien invasion film War of the Worlds, where Fanning played Cruise’s daughter.
Fanning explained that Cruise started giving her a special birthday gift when she turned 12. Knowing her passion for shoes and excitement about finally fitting into adult sizes, he began gifting her new pairs of shoes each year.
“He sends me beautiful shoes, it’s a tradition that started, I think, on my 12th birthday,” Fanning told the Today show. “I loved shoes, and I just had started fitting into adult-sized shoes, and so I was really excited about it. And so for that birthday he gave me shoes, and he’s kept the tradition going for 20 years.”
When Today host Craig Melvin asked what kind of shoes Cruise sends, mentioning brands like Louis Vuitton or Prada, Fanning replied simply, “nice.”
This touching tradition highlights the lasting bond formed between the two actors through their work and friendship.
Author's summary: Dakota Fanning shares how Tom Cruise began a 20-year tradition of gifting her shoes annually on her birthday, celebrating her love for footwear and their special connection.