Tom Cruise shocked as fan forcibly kisses him at Olympics
What's the story
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise was recently taken aback when a woman forcefully kissed him during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The incident, which took place at the Stade de France, has since gone viral on social media, sparking a widespread debate about gender double standards and consent.
Many users have questioned the woman's actions and criticized her for disrespecting Cruise's personal space.
Incident details
Cruise's unexpected encounter caught on camera
The incident occurred as Cruise was walking through the Stade de France after performing a thrilling stunt, rappelling down from the roof in front of 71,500 spectators.
A video circulating on social media shows a woman grabbing Cruise, kissing him on the cheek, and recording the incident on her phone.
Despite being visibly surprised, Cruise managed to maintain his composure throughout this awkward fan meet.
Online reaction
'What if roles were reversed...': Netizens questioned double standards
The incident has ignited a heated debate on the internet, with many users on social media arguing that if the roles were reversed and a man had forcefully kissed a female celebrity, the reaction would have been significantly different.
"Would hate to see what would happen if the roles were reversed," commented one user.
Another wrote, "If it had been a man with a woman, people would already be looking for all his information to burn him alive."
Actor's response
Cruise remained focused on celebrating event's success
Despite the controversy surrounding the incident, Cruise remained focused on celebrating the success of the event.
After attending the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, he expressed his gratitude on social media writing, "Thank you, Paris! Now off to LA."
His appearance at the event was one of the biggest highlights of the night, alongside a stunning light show and exceptional music performances from rock bands and classical musicians from around the world.