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Tom Cruise

Appearances: 2Shows: 1Latest: Sep 17, 2026

Latest appearance: Sep 17, 2026 on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon →

Tom Cruise is an actor and producer recognized for his work in action and drama films. He is widely known for starring as Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible movie series.

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2)
Oct 9, 2026RerunOriginally aired Sep 17, 2026
Tom Cruise discusses his transformation into Digger Rockwell for Digger and recalls attending a Chiefs game with Taylor Swift, who he says schools him on football. He also joins Jimmy Fallon for the Claw Machine Challenge, winning by finding a hidden golden shovel.
Tom Cruise Says Taylor Swift Was Schooling Him at Chiefs Game, Talks Wild Digger Transformation
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Tom Cruise Says Taylor Swift Was Schooling Him at Chiefs Game, Talks Wild Digger Transformation
Tom Cruise discusses Digger, including his physical transformation into Digger Rockwell, developing the character’s voice, and performing a lengthy monologue in one take. He recalls attending a Chiefs game with Taylor Swift, who he says schools him on football, and describes their conversations about music and movies. Cruise and Jimmy Fallon joke about turning Digger into a musical before sharing popcorn with the audience and announcing an IMAX ticket giveaway.
Claw Machine Challenge with Tom Cruise | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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Claw Machine Challenge with Tom Cruise | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Tom Cruise and Jimmy Fallon compete in a giant claw machine, taking turns being lowered into a pit to collect prizes inspired by Cruise’s movies. Cruise leads after the first round, then wins outright by finding the hidden golden shovel during the final round.

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