Thandie Newton was surprised that she did not become a pariah in Hollywood after making Tom Cruise and Amy Pascal her enemies in Hollywood

British-Zimbabwean actress Thandie Newton has wowed audiences with her remarkable performances in projects such as crash, WestworldAnd For colored girls. In addition, the actress has consistently challenged stereotypes with her unwavering commitment to social justice, so it was only fair when she did not shy away from criticizing Tom Cruise for his behavior on the set of Mission: Impossible 2.

She criticized not only Cruise, but also former Sony boss Amy Pascal and described in detail the racism and sexist behavior she had encountered during the casting of Charlie's Angels. Despite her fears that she would be deposed after her admission, the response she received was something she did not expect.

Despite criticism from Tom Cruise and Amy Pascal, Thandie Newton did not become an outsider in Hollywood

In an interview with Vulture, Thandie Newton made headlines when she revealed that working with Tom Cruise had scared her. She also described the sexist behavior and racism she faced during the casting for Sony’s Charlie's AngelsThis also brought former Sony boss Amy Pascal into the conversation. After her interview with vultureNewton was pretty sure she would be deposed.

However, the response she received completely shocked her. In an interview with Variety, Newton revealed: “I thought I was going to get in trouble because I'm so used to it.” But they “was surprised by the recognition” she got from the public. The actress played with Cruise in Mission: Impossible 2and although it would be a dream come true for many to see the actor's behavior on set “frightened” her.

She described a moment when Cruise was so dissatisfied with her performance that he literally made her switch roles with him to show her how to play the scene. Moreover, this behavior was “pressed [her] further into a place of terror and insecurity.”

Regarding Charlie's Angels and Amy Pascal, she mentioned that the manager did not believe she could play the role of Alex just because the super spy “has studied and is educated.”

When Newton pointed out that she had actually attended the University of Cambridge, one of the most prestigious in the world, Pascal reportedly replied: “Yeah, but you're different. Maybe there could be a scene where you're at a bar and she gets on a table and starts shaking her butt.”

When asked why she decided to describe these incidents in detail now, the actress said that as an older woman, she realized how important it was to tell the truth, as it benefited her more than remaining silent about the things happening around her.

Jennifer Connelly revealed how Tom Cruise changed a “boring” scene in Top Gun: Maverick

When an actor is starring in a Tom Cruise movie, he should hone his acting skills because the star leaves no stone unturned to get a perfect shot. On the same topic, Jennifer Connelly revealed in an interview how Cruise discarded an entire scene and replaced it with a new one because he thought the original scene was “boring.”

Connelly also appeared in the scene, as he felt it could have been filmed better to do her role more justice. The scene in question took place on a boat where Pete (Cruise) and Penny (Connelly) were together, with the latter sailing the boat.

The actress added that Cruise found the whole scene beautiful, but “not cool enough” And “not fast enough.” He wanted her character Penny “be really strong”, and after she agreed, they shot a new scene in San Francisco.

You can watch Mission: Impossible 2 And Top Shooter: Maverick on Apple TV and Paramount+.