Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise’s awkward exchange at ‘F1’ premiere reignites speculation about 30-year-old feud

LONDON, ENGLAND: Two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, reunited under the glare of flashing cameras at the European premiere of 'F1: The Movie'. But what should have been a high-profile photo-op quickly turned into a viral moment filled with speculation and discomfort.

The pair shared a stiff handshake, followed by a hesitant chest bump, Marca reported.

At one point, Cruise even appeared to back away entirely. Though they eventually posed together for the cameras with a brief arm wrap, the tension had already become the talk of the event.

Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise share tense red carpet moment at 'F1' premiere

The actors, both known for their charisma and charm, appeared visibly uneasy as they crossed paths on the red carpet. Tom Cruise, 62, stood with a notably reserved posture, while Brad Pitt, 61, approached wearing a green suit, cravat, and sunglasses, initiating a greeting that hovered awkwardly between a handshake and a hug.

Warner Bros UK shared a video of the two stars on X and wrote, "Hollywood legends Brad Pitt & Tom Cruise team up at the #F1TheMovie European Premiere!"

Cruise, dressed in a dark charcoal suit, appeared hesitant.

Rather than going in for a full embrace, the two settled for an awkward handshake followed by a quick chest bump — a moment that left many viewers cringing.

At one point, it even seemed that Cruise might avoid physical contact altogether. They eventually posed side by side and managed a brief arm wrap, but the discomfort had already set the tone.

Social media reacts to Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt's uncomfortable moment

The encounter quickly made its rounds on social media, where fans analyzed every movement and gesture.

"Time to team up for a movie!" one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Another added, "Bro, they fucking hate each other. LMFAO."

"He literally pushed him away," one commenter observed.

“Tom cruise does not fw that man,” said another viewer.

While a few fans came to their defense, claiming the two had already greeted earlier in the day, the majority speculated there was more to the story than the cameras caught.

Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt's old feud resurfaces after nearly 30 years

The viral clip reignited long-standing rumors of a rocky history between the two stars, who have famously worked together only once — in the 1994 gothic drama 'Interview with the Vampire'. Cruise played the flamboyant vampire Lestat, while Pitt portrayed the brooding Louis.

Though the film was a success, reports at the time suggested the actors clashed off-camera. Years later, Pitt alluded to the tension, saying, “Tom was the North Pole, and I was South.”

An insider confirmed the animosity to Closer, stating, “There’s a reason they haven’t worked together in 30 years. They clashed so badly when they shot Interview with the Vampire, neither of them has ever been able to move past it.” The source added, “They play it down publicly, but it’s no secret they can’t stand each other.”

Despite efforts to keep things civil on Monday, June 23, the awkward exchange served as a reminder that not all Hollywood reunions come without baggage — and that some feuds may never truly fade.

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