Tom Cruise’s Real Salary For Appearing At Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony Revealed (And It’s Shocking)!

How much was American actor Tom Cruise paid for his epic appearance at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games on August 11, 2024? Many people have wondered. While some rumors indicated that the actor received nearly two million dollars and others thought he did it for free, we finally have the answer! As a reminder, during this evening, Tom Cruise made a sensational arrival, inspired by his character in the saga Mission Impossible. The actor threw himself from the top of the Stade de France and landed on the pitch, where he caught the Olympic flag. A scene that left its mark on the event. But how much did he really get paid for this appearance?

Tom Cruise’s Olympic Games Pay Revealed…

The answer will surprise you! As crazy as it may seem, Tom Cruise did not receive a single cent for this “high-flying” performance at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Yes, you read that right. As reported by the American media outlet, Page Sixthe actor would therefore not have been paid for this appearance. TMZ reported that it was the actor himself, who had “approached the committee and expressed interest in being involved in the closing ceremony.” Hat !

As Casey Wasserman, President of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, told TMZat the time of filming this scene, the actor had just finished filming the next film Mission Impossible in London. He jumped on a plane to Los Angeles to do several jumps. In fact, he did one twice to make sure everything was perfect on screen. Proof that Tom Cruise is already invested in the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles, which will take place in five years. Among the stars who also made an impression at this ceremony, we found the wonderful Angèle and the artist Kavinsky, as well as Yseult who performed the song My Way by Claude François. A breathtaking performance! It’s obvious that this closing ceremony had left its mark.