Tom Cruise stopped to help up a photographer who crashed to the ground as the movie star arrived at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party on Saturday.
The American movie star, 61, grabbed the arm of the snapper as he lost his footing on the steps outside private members club Oswald’s in London’s Mayfair.
Mission: Impossible legend Tom’s arrival caused much excitement outside the exclusive venue and as fans and photographers scrambled to get his attention, the man fell down.
Once the gentleman was on his feet, Tom headed into the exclusive club to celebrate fashion designer Victoria’s birthday.
The incident happened just days after his daughter Suri celebrated her 18th birthday in New York, where she lives with her mother Katie Holmes.
Suri looked like the spitting image of her mother Katie from her Dawson’s Creek days as she frolicked around the Big Apple on her big day on Thursday.
Tom, who has had ‘no part in Suri’s life’ for 11 years, is currently in the UK where he is filming Mission Impossible 8.
Blockbuster regular Tom has been estranged from Suri since 2013, one year after he and Katie divorced.
The last photo of the Top Gun actor out and about with his daughter was a trip to Disneyland in 2012, the year his divorce from Katie was finalised.
At the time of their split, it was reported that Katie had chosen to end the couple’s marriage over fears about raising her daughter as a Scientologist – the religion that Tom has been dedicated to for decades.
Her decision to quit the religion, as well as the marriage, caused a major rift between the former spouses, which has seen Tom and Suri’s relationship become increasingly distant over the years.
The birthday also signalled the end of Tom’s reported $400,000 a year child support payment to Katie as per their divorce agreement.
Tom looked smart in a black tuxedo which he teamed with a matching bow tied and a white shirt, while he shielded his eyes behind a pair of dark sunglasses as he attended Victoria’s birthday on Saturday.
Former Spice Girl Victoria stunned in a semi-sheer floor-length green gown as she hobbled into the venue on crutches, following a gym injury, and prepared to celebrate the milestone with a string of her A-list pals.
Birthday Girl Victoria’s elegant sleeveless dress featured ruffles at the waist and decorative floral detail to the side.
Victoria was joined by her husband David who looked dashing in a black dinner suit which he wore with a matching bow tie and white shirt.
He arrived alongside the couple’s daughter Harper, 12, who followed in her mother’s stylish footsteps as she wore an elegant white satin dress and open-toed shoes in the same colour
Middle son Romeo, 21, wore a suit to match his famous father, as did his older brother Brooklyn, 25.
While Cruz, 19, donned a cream dinner suit which he teamed with a black bow tie and a pair of black and white brogue shoes.
The aspiring pop star completed his look with a pair of light brown braces and posed casually with his hand in his pockets.
Other guests included Eva Longoria as well as Victoria’s former Spice Girls bandmate Geri Horner who attended solo after standing by under-fire husband Christian.
Victoria has chosen one of her favourite London hotspots, the Private Members’ club, to celebrate her 50th birthday, which was on Wednesday 17 April.
Oswald’s has long been a favourite for the Beckham brood, with David and Victoria pictured leaving the swanky eatery on many occasions.
Given their vast celebrity circle of pals, including Gordon Ramsay and Eva Longoria, no doubt Victoria’s guest list will be a who’s who of big names, heading to the venue for an intimate celebration.
Oswald’s is certainly credited for its discretion, with no social media presence, and even its website offers little insight into what guests can expect when they step through the unassuming front door.
The club’s interior is no doubt inspired by The Gilded Age, with chandeliers, columns and red upholstered chairs, while a mantlepiece is adorned with roses and greenery, changed twice a week, according to Tatler.
Upstairs’ the restaurant, where Victoria and her pals will dine in luxury to mark her birthday, boasts a stairwell lined with framed posters, paintings and dog portraits.
The restaurant itself boasts a colourful aesthetic, with patterned upholstered chairs, bold ceramics on the walls, and velvet Ikat cushions.
The South African-inspired menu and tequila cocktails are a favourite among guests, and Victoria will likely indulge in one of her few vices, a glass of wine or two.
A source previously told The Mail last week that Victoria is delighted that she will be joined by all four of her children, including son Brooklyn, for her celebration.
They said: ‘It will be a small, intimate, family gathering, and it is literally the best present that she could have.
‘It will be close to their London home. David has pulled a few surprises but what Victoria really wants is to be surrounded by her loved ones.
‘The kids are staying for a few days, which Victoria loves, and they will all join her at her posh dinner on Saturday night.’
James Parker is a UK-based entertainment aficionado who delves into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. From Hollywood to the West End, he offers readers an insider’s perspective on the world of movies, music, and pop culture.
