“I would want people to know”: Tom Cruise’s Cocktail Co-Star on Hooking Up Question With Mission Impossible Star
- Gina Gershon shared hilarious moments filming 'Cocktail' with Tom Cruise.
- Their first love scene was chaotic but respectful and professional.
- When asked if she ever hooked up with Cruise, she deflected the question.
It’s the mid-80s, and you’re on set with the one and only Tom Cruise. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, Gina Gershon, who starred alongside Cruise in Cocktail, just dropped some juicy details about her time with him.
It turns out their filming experience had a few surprises— and not just the usual Hollywood glitz and glam. It was her first love scene ever, and it was with a superstar who was already basking in a whole lot of fame. Yeah, that’s some serious pressure!
Now, let’s be real—love scenes can be awkward, right? Well, the actress had a little hiccup that turned into a hilarious memory. Between being ticklish and trying not to knee Cruise in the face, you can only imagine the behind-the-scenes chaos that ensued.
Gina Gershon’s Love Scene with Tom Cruise
Gina Gershon’s first love scene ever was with Tom Cruise, and let’s just say it was anything but ordinary. She recalled how they had to get cozy under the covers. But hold up—the actress warned Cruise that she was super ticklish.
So what did he do? The superstar totally went for it, grabbing her stomach to get a reaction. And it took her no time to knee him right in the nose! Ah, meet-cute gone wrong. However, Gershon described the Top Gun actor as a total gentleman throughout the shoot.
The 62-year-old noted how protective he was, making her feel at ease during the shoot. Seriously, trying to focus on acting while not cracking up because you just accidentally made Cruise recoil in surprise.
It was a blend of chaos and camaraderie, and Gershon wouldn’t trade it for the world. Despite that epic knee moment, the chemistry between them was undeniable. However, it seems that Hollywood magic didn’t spill over into real life. The two kept things professional, and we’ve got to respect that.
Did Tom Cruise and Gina Gershon Ever Hook Up?
When asked by Andy Cohen on his show Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen whether she and Tom Cruise ever hooked up while filming, Gina Gershon responded:
Do you think I would actually answer that? If I hooked up with Tom Cruise I would want people to know. He had just gotten married, his wife was very present.
Yes, let’s take a moment to consider the timing. Cruise was freshly married to Mimi Rogers during the Cocktail shoot. Gershon quickly pointed that out, reminding everyone that the Syracuse native had some real-life responsibilities.
With a wife on set, things were kept professional. Still, you can’t help but wonder about the unspoken chemistry. It’s clear that while things might have been kept platonic, the stories from that set will definitely keep the rumor mill churning for years to come.
Cocktail is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
