Hayley Atwell was in attendance at the premiere of Tom Cruise’s highly anticipated blockbuster sequel “Top Gun: Maverick,” in London on May 19. According to sources, for Atwell, this was more than a celebrity outing. “She’s purely there to support him. It’s a big step for them,” a source told The Sun. “[It] shows how close she and Tom have become again after separating last year,” the insider added. Apparently, the couple had “cooled off” after they finished working together, but reconnected leading up to the debut of the new “Top Gun” flick.
The “Risky Business” star had been selective (and secretive) about choosing a partner after splitting from Katie Holmes, so going public with Atwell spoke volumes. “It was Tom’s first relationship for a while and he did seem very fond of Hayley,” the insider told The Sun. “So it isn’t surprising things might not be as over as they first seemed.”
Even after their split, it seemed that Cruise and Atwell were still on very good terms. In December 2021, the “Agent Carter” actor shared a photo to Instagram of a gift she received from her “Mission: Impossible 7” co-star. “Thank you for your dedication and professionalism; for the kindness and positivity you so freely give,” Atwell wrote in the caption while tagging Cruise. He reportedly sent over 300 cakes to the “M:I” crew, but the fact that Atwell took time to praise him online indicated they continued to get along.
