Hayley Atwell Praises Tom Cruise's Anxiety Advice

Hayley Atwell has credited her Mission: Impossible co-star Tom Cruise with helping her overcome social anxiety. During a podcast appearance, Atwell shared that Cruise's advice to identify and confront the source of her anxiety has been transformative. Cruise advised her to look around a room and pinpoint what triggers her insecurity, suggesting that naming her anxiety can reduce its power and open opportunities for resolution. This approach contrasts with the tendency to retreat inward when feeling anxious. Atwell, who will reprise her role in this summer's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, praised Cruise's guidance as a significant personal breakthrough.