What Sydney Sweeney Told Tom Cruise During Viral Chat Moment At Governors Awards
By Favour Adegoke on November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM EST

Tom Cruise and Sydney Sweeney shared a moment at the Governors Awards, where they spent some time in deep conversation.
After videos of them went viral, netizens began speculating about what they might have been discussing. A lip reader has now revealed what the actress allegedly said to Cruise, although the "Mission Impossible" star's response remains unclear.
At the event, Tom Cruise also received an Academy Honorary Award for his contributions to Hollywood.
Lip Reader Reveals What Tom Cruise And Sydney Sweeney Talked About At Governors Ball

Sunday's Governor Awards ceremony in Los Angeles drew a long list of prominent attendees, including Hollywood veteran Tom Cruise and actress Sydney Sweeney.
During the event, the pair were seen sharing a deep conversation, with Sweeney smiling throughout their exchange.o
Upon speculation about what they discussed swirling online, lip reader Jacqui Press told the Daily Mail that Sweeney caught up with Cruise on the injuries she sustained while filming her new biopic, "Christy."
"I've never broken a bone, [but] I sliced my face open," the actress allegedly told Cruise.
The lip reader also claimed that Sweeney mentioned how some of the "real" fight scenes in the movie left her with a bloody nose, a concussion, and even occasional stitches.
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Adding to this, Press noted that Sweeney told Cruise she sustained the injuries because she was determined to portray the film's inspiration, boxing legend Christy Martin, as accurately as possible.
As for what Cruise said during the conversation, those details remain unclear as the actor's back was facing the camera.
A viral video of the pair's conversation swiftly ignited talks of Cruise's Scientology links, with some fans even joking that the actor was trying to recruit Sweeney.
One person wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "Auditioning to join Scientology maybe??" while another joked, "Wait … it kinda makes sense for her to join the church of Scientology."
The Movie Stars Turned Heads At The Event In Their Stunning Outfits
For the event, both Cruise and Sweeney were dressed to the nines in fashionable attire.
Cruise opted for a well-tailored tuxedo, complete with a white shirt and a bow tie. He also wore his hair in a shaggy, layered style, a look fans have seen him sport many times in the past.
Sweeney, on her part, wore a bedazzled, form-fitting strapless gown designed by Miu Miu. The dress featured a sweetheart neckline that put the actress's cleavage on full display.
Further complementing the gown was an off-the-shoulder white drape that wrapped elegantly around the bust area. The detail also had some part flowing majestically to the floor to give the appearance of a wedding veil.
Swift also accessorized with diamond earrings and styled her hair in an elegant bob that framed her face beautifully.
Tom Cruise Was Honored At The Governor's Awards Ceremony
Later on in the night, Cruise took to the stage to receive an Academy Honorary Award.
The actor looked to be in high spirits as he received the honor and went on to deliver a speech that reflected his love for Hollywood.
"The cinema — it takes me around the world," Cruise said in the speech. "It helps me to appreciate and respect differences. It shows me, also, our shared humanity, how alike we are in so, so many ways."
He added, "And no matter where we come from, in that theater, we laugh together, we feel together, we hope together — and that is the power of this art form. And that is why it matters, that is why it matters to me. So making films is not what I do; it is who I am."
The Actor Recently Split From His Alleged Girlfriend Ana De Armas

Cruise's appearance at the ceremony comes weeks after reports spread that his whirlwind relationship with Hollywood star Ana de Armas had ended.
Amid speculations about what caused the split, a source told Rob Shuter's #ShuterScoop that de Armas walked away because she was fed up with Cruise's controlling behavior, which showed itself in every part of their relationship.
"He acted like a director, not a boyfriend," said a source about the duo.
They said, "Every dinner, every outfit, every weekend plan — he had notes. It was exhausting."
Tom Cruise Is Ready To 'Find Someone New'

De Armas was also forced to call things quits because Cruise wanted more commitment despite her not being ready.
"He's high-octane in everything," added the source about the "Mission Impossible" star. "Ana wanted a partner. Tom wanted a production."
Despite the split being fresh, some sources have also revealed that Cruise is keen on replacing de Armas quickly.
"He's ready to find someone new, and he's being very proactive about it," a source told the National Enquirer about the actor: "He's told his wider circle that he's ready to be set up."