💨 Abstract

Tom Cruise's 2005 Oprah Winfrey interview, where he jumped on her couch while declaring his love for Katie Holmes, became a cultural phenomenon. The interview, marking a turn in Cruise's public image, was one of YouTube's first viral videos. It sparked widespread mockery, discussion, and speculation about Cruise's ties to Scientology. Despite the controversy, Cruise's acting career, particularly his stunt work, has helped rehabilitate his public image.

Courtesy: Brooke Ivey Johnson and Emily Bashforth