Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr. Reunite at Cannes ‘M:I8’ Premiere

Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding Jr. reunited at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival during the premiere of "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," marking nearly 30 years since their collaboration in the acclaimed 1996 film "Jerry Maguire." The actors shared a warm embrace and heartfelt conversation on the red carpet, celebrating their enduring professional connection. "Jerry Maguire" earned Gooding Jr. an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and a Best Actor nomination for Cruise. While Cruise continues to dominate Hollywood, Gooding Jr. has been on a comeback trail after legal issues, including settling a rape lawsuit in 2020 and pleading guilty to a harassment charge in 2022. At Cannes, Gooding Jr. received lifetime achievement awards and is actively promoting new projects, attributing his recovery and renewed focus to his Christian faith. Their reunion was described as "wonderful," reflecting both nostalgia and ongoing mutual respect.