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Tom Cruise Maintains Birthday Tradition with Dakota Fanning for Over Two Decades

Since starring together in 2005's 'War of the Worlds,' Tom Cruise has sent Dakota Fanning a birthday gift every year, a tradition that started with a memorable Motorola Razr.

  • Tom Cruise has gifted Dakota Fanning a birthday present annually since their 2005 film collaboration, beginning with a Motorola Razr phone when she was 11.
  • Fanning, now 30, continues to receive gifts from Cruise, highlighting his thoughtfulness and ongoing connection with her.
  • The tradition was revealed during a Harper’s Bazaar interview with Fanning and her 'Ripley' co-star Andrew Scott.
  • Aside from Cruise, Fanning also received notable gifts from other stars during her childhood, including a horse from Kurt Russell.
  • The story of Cruise's consistent gifting has touched fans and colleagues, with co-star Andrew Scott praising his thoughtfulness.
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