Tom Cruise’s Famous Christmas Cakes: Michelle Monaghan Reveals the Tradition

Tom Cruise Takes His Holiday Cake Tradition Seriously

February 10, 2025: Michelle Monaghan has shared details about Tom Cruise’s much-discussed tradition of gifting Christmas cakes, revealing just how committed he is to spreading holiday cheer.

An Exclusive Club of Cake Recipients

The ‘Mission: Impossible’ star ensures that his co-stars and friends receive the coveted cake every year without fail. Speaking to The Independent, Monaghan confirmed:
“Of course, I get the Tom Cruise cake. I get it every year, and I love it. … It’s annual and it’s so serious!”

A Delicious Holiday Treat

The Christmas cake, known for its rich coconut flavor, comes with a personal touch. Monaghan described it as:
“So moist, so dense, and just the most unbelievably delicious cake you’ve ever eaten in your life.”

Hollywood Stars on the Cruise Cake List

Kirsten Dunst, who starred with Cruise in Interview with the Vampire (1994), has been a recipient for years. She revealed on The Graham Norton Show:
“He gives me a cake every Christmas. We call it the Cruise cake at my house. It’s the best coconut cake I’ve ever had.”

Her husband, Jesse Plemons, joined the exclusive club after working with Cruise on American Made (2017).

Glen Powell’s ‘Cruise Cake Party’

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star Glen Powell also receives the famous cake and enjoys it so much that he hosts an annual gathering to share it. Speaking on The Jennifer Hudson Show, he explained:
“My friends love it so much they start asking about it in December. So now I throw a ‘Cruise Cake Party’ at my house.”

A Thoughtful Holiday Tradition

Cruise’s cake tradition has become legendary in Hollywood, with stars eagerly awaiting their annual delivery. It’s a gesture that highlights his generosity and appreciation for his colleagues.

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Published by HOLR Magazine

Sources: Top Gun, The Independent

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