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Hollywood romances often capture the imagination of fans, and the recent revelations from Heather Locklear about her past date with Tom Cruise are no exception. In a candid interview withPeople Magazine, Locklear shared amusing details from her awkward audition experience alongside Cruise and went on to offer a glimpse into his behavior during their date, including his memorableRisky Businessknee-slide.

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Meanwhile, although fans enjoyed her stunning revelations, it seems her candid comments haven’t gone down well with Tom Cruise. Her lighthearted remarks have sparked a stir, as insiders close to the A-lister revealed Cruise’s honest feelings about being portrayed in such a way, decades later.

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Talk of embarrassment and Heather Locklear has got your back. Speaking withPeople Magazine, the actress recently opened up about her past romantic date with Tom Cruise. However, the revelation has been stirring up Hollywood gossip, since her comments didn’t exactly paint the A-lister in the best light.

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During a chat with the outlet,Heather Locklearrecalled meeting Tom Cruise through an audition. Although she didn’t mention the movie, the actressjokingly critiqued both their performances, stating how they were both equally awkward in their audition. Locklear didn’t stop there. She shared that after their audition, Cruise and Sean Penn showed up at her house.

We both did an audition for the film together — the two of us — and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m terrible. [But] he’s even worse!’ Neither of us got that part by the way. [Tom] ended up coming over to my house with Sean Penn. And they were just nice, but he was very, ‘yes ma’am’ to me, and I was like, ‘okay, sir.’

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Revealing how Tom Cruise was charmingly formal, responding with a respectful “yes ma’am.” Heather Locklear quipped back with a playful “okay, sir.” The actress then recalled how the banter set the stage for a date that was more memorable than romantic, especially when she revealed that Cruise even performed his famousRisky Businessknee-slide during their outing.

Tom Cruise Left Red-Faced by Heather Locklear’s Date Confession

But what should have been a charming reminiscence is now casting a shadow overTom Cruise’s romantic history. Following Heather Locklear’s interview, an insider revealed viaRadar Onlinethat Cruise is reportedly less than thrilled with her portrayal. The actress’ criticism seems to be weighing heavily on the actor, who has spent decades cultivating a heartthrob image.

Tom hasn’t had much luck with women, so to say he was a lame date is pretty embarrassing coming from a bona fide s*x symbol. It doesn’t help Heather saying unflattering things about him decades after their one date.

Heather Locklear in Flirting With 40 | image: Peace Out Productions

Insiders mentioned that the timing couldn’t be worse, as Heather Locklear’s remarks are currently putting the spotlight onTom Cruise‘s dating history, decades later. However, the tipster noted that while both were young at the time, it seems Cruise’s past is still haunting him, leaving fans to wonder if he’s learned a few lessons in the dating game since then.

Yes, they were both young at the time, but he must have learned a few things since then!

Heather Locklear in Flirting With 40 | image: Peace Out Productions

So it seems that following Heather Locklear’s playful yet revealing comments about herdate with Tom Cruise, the actor is perhaps facing a renewed wave of interest in his love life, from fans. Despite carefully crafting his heartthrob image over decades, Cruise seems to be facing scrutiny over his past dating life, all over again.

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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.

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