Sophia Michaels
There have been plenty of instances where actors were totally repulsed by their co-stars, but Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis did not have that problem. Instead, their friendship soared on-set and on film, and McGillis would be the first to admit it. The actor has gushed about her “Top Gun” co-star on several occasions. In her interview with Movie Talk, she shared, “I think Tom is terrific. He’s the sweetest guy. He is very genuine and sincere and respectful. And I just loved working with Tom. I think he is wonderful.”
Cruise was even a part of some of McGillis’ highlights on the set, especially when filming got frustrating. She told Entertainment Tonight, “We had to get this one shot by an airplane and it was at golden hour, and I remember going back to that friggin’ tarmac about 120 times (laughs)…So I do remember that and I just remember working with Tom — he’s such a kind and generous and respectful person, he was just lovely to work with.”
While they didn’t fight like their iconic scene in the film, some fans thought that the romantic plot line between Cruise and McGillis was unnecessary. Even though the “Mission Impossible” actor once agreed, in an interview with Roger Ebert, the star noted that he never blamed McGillis herself. Cruise only praised his co-star, calling her a “fantastic actor.” Their friendship was stronger than ever on-set, but with the latest sequel, things might have changed.
