Hayley Atwell finally referred to the rumors that for some time have linked her in a sentimental way to her castmate.
The new movie in the Mission Impossible saga will not only see the return of Tom Cruise in the role of Ethan Hunt but will also welcome new faces. One of them will be that of Hayley Atwell, best known for having played Peggy Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In Mission Impossible: Deadly Judgment - Part 1, the actress plays Grace, a character who accidentally crosses paths with agent Ethan Hunt and becomes an unlikely ally of the Mission Impossible team. But in addition to being one of the new additions to the franchise, Atwell was part of the rumors that link her romantically with Tom Cruise.
Facing the premiere of the film, the British actress decided to break the silence and clarify the truth behind these persistent rumors.
The rumors surrounding Hayley Atwell and Tom Cruise
During the filming of Mission Impossible: Deadly Judgment, Hayley Atwell, and Tom Cruise became the center of attention due to rumors of a possible romance. These arose at the beginning of filming and continued to grow during the last weeks in which both actors came together to promote the film.
Recently, in an interview with The Independent, Hayley Atwell decided to address the romance rumors and share her perspective on this awkward situation. In her own words, Hayley described Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie as "two guys", making it clear that there is no romance between them.
Hayley expressed her frustration and disappointment regarding these statements, noting that people assume things and project false ideas about her relationship with her co-worker, who is also her boss since Cruise is also her boss. tape producer. Making it clear that between the two there is nothing more than a professional relationship and friendship.
The actress stated that the rumors felt "dirty" and "serious", and that they did not represent her approach at all. She made it clear that she values her personal life and did not like being involved in unfounded rumors.
Though Atwell tries to stand her ground and doesn't let the rumors get to her, she admitted they were "disturbing" and hurt her personal life. According to the actress, these rumors invaded her privacy and affected those close to her who had to deal with the consequences of public speculation.
For her part, Tom Cruise has not referred to these speculations. On the contrary, the 61-year-old actor has always maintained a professional stance and has referred to Atwell and other co-stars respectfully, highlighting his professionalism and skills.
With Mission Impossible 7 just days away from release, Atwell hopes fans will focus her attention on the film and her work, and not on unsubstantiated rumors that she says have no truth.
