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Judd Apatow is one of the most impactful directors in the comedy genre, having helmed some of the biggest comedy blockbusters of the 2000s. As a result, it is natural for Apatow to have a sense of humor that sets him slightly apart from most directors. However, Apatow surprised everyone when he harnessed this humor to take multiple digs at none other than Tom Cruise.
When Apatow took the stage at an awards night, the director could not stop firing shots at Cruise, who is one of the biggest commercial stars in Hollywood at present. Apatow spared no expense while roasting Cruise, going so far as to insult one aspect of the actor’s life that it is surprising Cruise did not retaliate. Here is Apatow’s worst insult aimed at Cruise.
Judd Apatow Brutally Roasted Tom Cruise Over His Fear of Parenting
Judd Apatowmight have had mixed success with critics, but he has delivered some of the biggest commercial successes in comedy with movies likeThe 40-Year-Old VirginandKnocked Upgrossingover $100 million at the box office.
In 2023, Apatow hosted the Directors Guild of America awards and delivered an opening monologue. During his monologue, the director specifically targeted actorTom Cruise, taking a dig at several aspects of the superstar’s life. However, Apatow arguably delivered the worst insult when he stated:
The only thing he seems to be afraid of is co-parenting and antidepressants.
Apatow’s comments (viaThe Hollywood Reporter) would’ve certainly rubbed Cruise the wrong way, especially given his estranged relationship with daughter Suri, who was born from his marriage with actress Katie Holmes.
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After Cruise and Holmes divorced in 2012, the latterreceivedfull custody of their daughter. Meanwhile, Cruise’s elder children, Isabella and Connor Cruise, whom he adopted with ex-wife, Nicole Kidman, remain close to the actor but not their mother. Therefore, while it is clear where Apatow’s dig comes from, it is tough to imagine Cruise easily swallowing the insult.
Judd Apatow Also Poked Fun at Tom Cruise’s Audacious Appetite For Risky Stunts
While Cruise might not be proud of some aspects of his personal life, which the actor hastried to keep away from the public eye, he is extremely proud of the high-octane action sequences and stunts he shoots for his movies.
As a result, Aaptow added insult to injury when he did not spare Cruise’s appetite for risky stunts in his roast. The director said the following about theMission: Impossiblestar’s stunt work:
Someone needs to explain something to him called CGI — you don’t need to do the stunts. They look exactly the same when you do them on the greenscreen.
Furthermore, Apatow asked the actor to calm down as he was now in his 60s and also joked about Cruise’s short stature.
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Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
