Tom Cruise’s Show Stopping Performance, Publicity Redemption

There was a time when Tom Cruise was the quintessential heartthrob, staring in roles such as Maverick in Top Gun, Lt. Daniel Kaffee in a Few Good Men and the underdog in the feel good flick Jerry Maguire. For God’s sake, he was even good looking as a pale, dead vampire in Interview with a Vampire.

Flash forward 10 years or so and the publicity waters got a bit muddy – Freaking out on Oprah’s couch? Scientology? Doomed marriage? Cruise a controlling husband? It was safe to say that Tom Cruise was careening toward all-out hate if he wasn’t already there.

Enter the 2010 MTV Movie awards and Tom Cruise’s three-minute booty-shakin’ performance as loud-mouthed Hollywood mega mogul film producer Les Grossman, complete with friend J. Lo by his side for the live performance. It’s safe to say that Cruise redeemed himself and become infinitely cooler again, making headlines championing him as the star of the show once again. We say, bravo, Tom Cruise, bravo.

Tell us what you think – Is Tom Cruise officially back on the public’s good side?

Tags: Les Grossman, MTV Movie Awards, Tom Cruise

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Rebecca

I was more impressed with Sandra Bullock's messaging...no flash, just her. Her brand is based on an accessible reality, and by keeping it real (or at least as "real" as she wants us to think it is), she's able to withstand the maelstrom with a grace those like Tom Cruise will never be able to manage.
Mike G

Personally, I can't wait to see another famous Tom Cruise "fast-run" in his new flick Knight and Day. If there's one thing Tom Cruise can do well, it's run fast...reallllly fast. So I'm going welcome back Maverick with open arms, you complete me. Run Tom...run.

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