Tom Cruise turns down Meghan Markle's podcast invite as he 'clearly picks sides' amid royal feud
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Tom Cruise has reportedly rejected an invitation to appear on Meghan Markle’s podcast, further distancing himself from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex amid a growing royal divide.
'The Top Gun: Maverick' star, 62, is said to be aligning himself more closely with Prince William and Kate Middleton, leaving no room for speculation about where his loyalties lie.
Tom Cruise snubs Meghan Markle’s podcast as he 'picks sides' in royal feud
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reached out to Tom Cruise with hopes of featuring him as a guest on her podcast. However, the actor, known for being highly selective about his public engagements, reportedly had no interest.
They added: "There is no chance Tom would even consider doing her pod, a source told Radar Online. "They are way down the list of people he wants to connect with."
"Tom has clearly picked sides in the Harry and Meghan versus the Royal Family feud and he's picked right," another insider said.
The insider further added, "He is well in with the royals and has become an honorary Brit in the process as he spends so much time there making his movies."
"There is no way he would want to jeopardise those kind of connections by pal'ing up with no-marks like Meghan and Harry – who the royals hate anyway, " the insider claimed.
Once eyed Meghan Markle for film, Tom Cruise is now all in with Prince William and Kate Middleton
Though Tom Cruise once supported the Sussexes and even considered Meghan Markle for a film role, insiders say he is now “shocked” by their actions after exit, as reported by the Daily Express.
“Tom has followed Harry and Meghan’s saga very closely and is shocked by it all,” one source told. “He used to be a big fan of theirs, Meghan’s in particular.”
Meanwhile, Cruise’s bond with the Prince and Princess of Wales has only strengthened over the years. He famously escorted them to the London premiere of 'Top Gun: Maverick' in 2022 and is known to have a warm rapport with the royal couple.
Tom Cruise flies high with Ana de Armas and far from Meghan markle and Prince Harry's drama
Amid his flourishing royal ties and professional commitments, Tom Cruise is reportedly dating actress Ana de Armas.
"He’s been in hot pursuit for a long time, and she’s warmed to him," a source claimed. “Why wouldn’t she? He’s perhaps one of, if not the most powerful and bankable stars in the world.”
As Cruise continues work on future installments of the 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Top Gun' franchises, his deliberate distance from the Duke and Duchess of Sussexes only cements his public position in one of the most polarizing feuds of the decade.
