Tom Cruise Tells Oprah He Has Been Misunderstood
May 2, 2008 AT 12:50 pm
On the couch jumping incident:
He says that what he said about Brooke Shield's post-partum depression "came out wrong," and that the incident brought the two closer:
On Scientology:
On the leaked video in which Tom talks about Scientology. He says it was stolen:
On keeping Suri hidden for so long:
On his marriage to Katie being fake:
On his reputation:
Do any of these quotes make you see Tom in a different light?
On the couch jumping incident:
"I just felt that way, and I feel that way about her. I can't even articulate it, to be honest," he adds. That feeling, that connection. Just who she is and what she means to me."
He says that what he said about Brooke Shield's post-partum depression "came out wrong," and that the incident brought the two closer:
"What I regret is even discussing Brooke in any way."
On Scientology:
"It's a minority religion, and I think that sometimes people misinterpret [it]. I think the best thing is for people to read about it themselves. I believe people have the right to choose what they believe in. The code of Scientologists says you respect the religious beliefs of others. That's part of being a Scientologist, and that's who I am as a person."
On the leaked video in which Tom talks about Scientology. He says it was stolen:
"I was receiving an award that evening for global literacy. It was a very private moment. I'm actually talking to my congregation. It's [taken] totally out of context."
On keeping Suri hidden for so long:
"We just want to have our baby, have the kids and everyone get to know Suri, get the family up here and just chill and have that time that you never get back. You don't ever get those moments back. Kate and I didn't feel any need to [rush] it. We said, 'Why? It's our family.' We just were on Suri time."
On his marriage to Katie being fake:
"That's laughable to me. You just know that they're trying to sell it and spin it."
On his reputation:
"Listen I, I feel like definitely things have been misunderstood, and there are things I could have done better. But then there's also that world where you go, 'Oh, it's been spun to such an extent that ... that's a truth also. Knowing when and where to communicate, I think that's important. A lot of times I was nervous giving interviews. Or I wasn't sometimes as comfortable about things. And I realized that it's okay. There's stuff you have to just let go. I just have to do the best I can."
Do any of these quotes make you see Tom in a different light?
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Unfortunately, no!
He is just plain strange.
Nope....Still crazy. Just better prepared in his craziness this time.
I would have to actually see the interview before making that decision.
I think the media makes him look a lot crazier than he really is. I don't have an issue with him and I hope he and Katie have a true long lasting relationship and stay happy.
He's still into scientology therefore my opinion is still the same.
Sorry, people are mean. The media has spun people into so many different things that how could you possibly judge someone that you dont know. The reason I love this site is that Vera, after trial and error, has decided to just write what she hears, not make stuff up. And if she's wrong she corrects it with an "update" not a delete.
YES, Scientology is not a mainstream religion but it is still his religion. Judge him on his acting skills not what the media tell youi what to believe.
A F__KING NUTTER!
I think that he has bought into a cult and so his perspective will always be suspect by me. The very fact that he associates himself with Scientology and actually believes the crap they feed them makes him laughable. He always says that Scientology is misunderstood and that everyone should read about it and I just have to ask what makes him think that the critics haven't read about it already? He is in a cult and is brainwashed and has a very controlling hand in spreading the crap.
So I'm sure Oprah gently pointed out to him that his behavior is absolutely nothing like a sane, heterosexual, fully-grown man... right?
Let's see do I see Tom in a different light? Nope still crazy!!!!!!
No. He is the king of double speak. Not a very clear answer on his rep :
"Oh, it's been spun to such an extent that ... that's a truth also. Knowing when and where to communicate, I think that's important.
What exactly does that mean? It sounds like he's saying there is some truth to everything thats been written.
change my opinion? not at all. what do you expect him to say on oprah? the truth?! not a chance!
scientology is not why i judge tom cruise-- he can believe whatever it is he wants. but i can't get over his sham of a life w/ his contractual marriage w/ katie and his inability to come out of the closet-- c'mon, tom! i'm routing for you, i really am! come out of the closet!!
Nope, he's still a weirdo. That Scientology video was downright disturbing. His crazy eyes, his wild and erratic comments. All that taken out of context?? I don't think so! THAT's the real Tom Cruise right there, in all his crazy glory. Of course he wants the public to portray him as a normal guy, why do you think he went back to Oprah? For his own good? No, to save his dying image. I think that's long gone now. Just like Michael Jackson and Britney Spears, he's classified as a freak by the public. Good luck trying to gain your reputation back, it's not going to happen.
By the way, Oprah looks so beautiful in that pic. She has a gorgeous smile.
nope. Still nuttier then a squirrel turd.
He's a fine actor, articulate, intelligent and successful. I think people are simply jealous of the man. As far as the religion goes, it is a free country. You may observe a religion or not but don't think you know a person until you walk a mile in their shoes.
i think everyone gets to believe whatever they want. Money makes people strange too.
Im one of those people that actually isn't into any religion. i don't even know if i think god exists. I know what i was taught as a child and what i was told to believe in, but i have to see proof.
I do not understand that scientology crap at all. BUT as long as they arent drugging my diet pepsi and trying to steal my brain they can do whatever they want.
I think Tom has played so many characters in his life, been in the public eye far too long and has had things about him mis-represented. does he act like a nut-job, OH yea...do i fear him because of it? Nah
I hope their marriage lasts and he really truely is good to her.
He's still a fruitcake. He's had plenty of opportunities to clarify things he's said in the past. The whole Matt Lauer thing, the way he went off on Brooke Shields... Please, that wasnt misinterpreted, he made his feelings perfectly clear. You cant act like a raving lunatic for 3 years (or longer) and then in one interview claim it was all the media trying to twist it, that it was taken out of context.
Im not buying it!
I have always LOVED Tom Cruise and I think Katie has turned into an Elegant lady that the younger generation can look up to. Suri is absolutly adorable. Love them.
I think the media made a big deal over him jumping on a sofa. I would love it if my hubby jumoed on a sofa and confessed his love for me to the world.
Nothing in the media will influence my opinion. People through out this whole world have different beliefs. I love this country, because we have the freedom to choose what we believe in. If you do not like scientology, then don't join. Simple.
Not in the least! Tom is crazy. Nothing that he can say or do will change what I think about him. I think Katie got caught up in the whirldwind and never saw the consquences of being with him would do to her. She's stuck. I know that she's not happy. She's always got that vacant look about her. How can anyone not see that she needs help. I know people who know her parents personally and they don't like Tom. Why do think she has limited contact with them? As for Suri, Tom is still calculating every move with her to keep her in the tabloids. It's not about having Suri time as he puts it. He knows it'll keep people interested. It's all abut money and Tom things he's a genious! Look at the videos that came out and you'll see what I mean.
So he dresses up like Santa, has cookies and milk with Suri, how nice, so cute.
But it's all staged, he's an actor acting, alot of b.s. What's he supposed to do on the Oprah show? Tell the truth? It doesn't matter, the truth is already out. He can just keep lying. If he was genuine all along,this maneuvering to get himself "liked" wouldn't be necessary. He is treacherous.
He and his GF Kate say their lines out of a script, all prearranged, just like the call the paps when they want them. Weird, disappointing people.
Has there every been a "celebrity" in Hollywood that carries on like him?
Nope....just a strange guy
Its the gossip blogs and meanies who are crazy not this amazing guy and amazing actor.
deep down many love Tom and even the haters cant get enough of him and have nothing to pin him down.
Grow up and get a life!
Eccentric indeed but I don't get the whole negative spin on everything he does ... he makes fun movies and I will watch his next one
I really wanted to see his interview live on Oprah today at 4. thanks for ruining it.
So many genuises among our Presidents,military generals,discoverers,Scientists,NASA,Einstein,Plato,Ceasar,Alexander,geeks in this world,doctors, are eccentric.
Most brilliant actors and directors in Hollywood are eccentric.
God made us all unique and eccentric.
I admire him and I love his entire family.
I hope when he finally wins the Oscars he will get a standing ovation.
you didn't have to read the article, you could have skipped it
People have a right to believe as they with; people also have a right to speak as they wish. Scientology is a tax-exempt cult dreamed up by a half-assed science fiction writer. To actually believe in the doctrine of this organization, you must suspend your sense of disbelief and eat a pile of horse-apples. Scientologist = one step below Mormonism = BOGUS. Additionally, he doesn't really "act" in his movies; he plays, "Tom Cruise." Think about it...
God bless TOMKAT! Im still waiting for Oprah but cant help reading this!
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