Tom Cruise’s fan forcefully grabs and kisses him at Paris Olympics closing ceremony; video sparks outrage
Paris Olympics 2024: The Paris Olympics 2024 concluded to an end with the closing ceremony at Stade de France in Paris. The ceremony arranged to celebrate the completion of the sports spectacle witnessed the hosts of the current edition, Paris, pass over the reigns to Los Angeles, the site of the next edition of the Olympic Games in 2028.
One of Hollywood's most iconic actors, Tom Cruise executed a rappelling stunt from the roof of the Stade de France at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony.
However, the action-packed moment took an unexpected turn when a the woman managed to kiss Cruise while recording the moment on her phone
The incident, which was captured on video, quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread conversation.
As the video spread online, social media users swiftly condemned the woman's actions, highlighting the double standards in how such behavior is viewed depending on gender.
Many pointed out that if a man had forcefully kissed a female celebrity, the situation would likely have led to much more severe repercussions.
As the video gained traction, social media users criticized the woman's conduct and discussed how the situation would have escalated if the roles were reversed.
“If that was a female celebrity there'd be an uproar. Like him or not, that shouldn't have happened! (sic)” a user opined.
Another user wrote, “The worst kind of people in audiences. Absolute zero respect for personal space.”
Another added, "Cringe. If a man did that to a female celebrity, there would be questions...(sic)." Several others found the woman's act "disrespectful."
The Paris Olympics 2024 concluded on a high note with a spectacular, star-studded closing ceremony on Sunday, featuring many famous athletes and artists celebrating the sport at its pinnacle.
- With inputs from agencies
