11 celebrities who don’t get along with Tom Cruise: From Brad Pitt to Justin Bieber

Celebs locked in feuds with Tom Cruise: A deep dive into Hollywood star's strained relationships

Tom Cruise, despite his enduring Hollywood success, has found himself embroiled in numerous feuds over the years. From personal disputes to professional disagreements, here are some of the most notable celebrities in Hollywood who have clashed with the iconic actor.

1. Katie Holmes

One of the most publicized feuds involving Tom Cruise is with his ex-wife, Katie Holmes. Their relationship, which began amidst speculation and secrecy, ended in 2012 amid rumors of Scientology's influence and disagreements over parenting, particularly concerning their daughter Suri.

2. Leah Remini

Leah Remini, once a close friend of Tom Cruise within the Church of Scientology, became a vocal critic after leaving the organization. She detailed her experiences in her book 'Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology', including unflattering portrayal of Tom Cruise's behavior and his alleged close ties with Scientology's leadership.

3. Nicole Kidman

Before Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise was married to Nicole Kidman for 11 years. Their divorce, which Kidman described as unexpectedly painful, reportedly left a lasting strain on their relationship. Kidman has been relatively tight-lipped about her ex-husband in public, but their split and subsequent fallout has been subject of much speculation.

4. Brooke Shields

Tom Cruise's public criticism of Brooke Shields' use of antidepressants for postpartum depression sparked a heated feud in 2005. Cruise's comments, deemed insensitive by many, prompted Shields to defend her choice publicly, highlighting their conflicting views on mental health treatments and drawing attention to Scientology's controversial stance on psychiatric medication.

5. Alec Baldwin

Known for his outspoken nature, Alec Baldwin once humorously criticized Tom Cruise's high salary in Hollywood, suggesting that Cruise could afford to reduce his earnings to balance out the industry's pay disparities. Baldwin's remarks underscored broader criticisms of celebrity salaries and the industry's wealth disparity.

6. Justin Bieber

In a bizarre turn of events, Justin Bieber publicly challenged Tom Cruise to a fight in 2019 via X (then Twitter), suggesting a UFC match and later posting a playful video hinting at a physical showdown. While Bieber later downplayed the challenge as a joke, his initial tweet stirred speculation and amusement among fans and media alike.

7. John Travolta

Tom Cruise’s relationship with fellow Scientologist John Travolta has been notably strained. Brendan Tighe, a former Scientology member, revealed that Travolta was envious of Cruise's close ties with David Miscavige, the head of Scientology. Tighe stated, "Cruise is the only celeb with a direct line to Miscavige. Travolta didn’t have that." This rift, marked by Travolta's lack of access to the perks enjoyed by Cruise, underscores their ongoing animosity, despite neither party having publicly confirmed their feud.

8. Brad Pitt

The tensions between Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt reportedly date back to their collaboration on 'Interview with the Vampire' in 1994. Pitt’s discomfort with Cruise's demeanor was evident, with Pitt stating, “He bugged me. There came a point during filming when I started really resenting him. He’s North Pole, I’m South.” Pitt highlighted their stark personality differences, describing Cruise’s approach as overly formal, while his own was more laid-back. Their relationship remains strained, with no reconciliation in sight.

9. Mark Wahlberg

In 2013, Mark Wahlberg drew attention with his comment about the challenges faced by actors versus military personnel, specifically targeting Cruise. Wahlberg remarked that actors comparing their experiences to military service was disrespectful. “For actors to sit there and talk about ‘Oh I went to SEAL training,’ and I slept on the — I don’t give a f**k what you did,” Wahlberg stated, offending many, including Cruise. Despite Wahlberg’s clarification that his comments were not meant to offend Cruise, the remark highlighted a significant rift between them.

10. Russell Crowe

The animosity between Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe allegedly stems from Crowe’s loyalty to Nicole Kidman, Cruise’s ex-wife. Crowe's disdain for Cruise reportedly grew from Cruise’s treatment of Kidman during their divorce. A source close to Crowe mentioned, “Russell is a loyal guy and never forgave Tom for the way he treated Nicole.” Crowe’s longstanding friendship with Kidman, dating back to their early days in Australia, cemented his stance against Cruise. Crowe’s support for Kidman has consistently overshadowed any possibility of reconciliation with Cruise.

11. Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke has openly expressed his disdain for Tom Cruise, dismissing him as “irrelevant” and criticizing his acting career. During an appearance on Piers Morgan 'Uncensored', Rourke stated, “The guy’s been doing the same effing part for 35 years. I got no respect for that.” Rourke further emphasized that he values the work of actors like Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, and Robert De Niro, who he feels have demonstrated greater range and depth in their careers. Rourke’s harsh words underscore his lack of respect for Cruise’s approach to acting.