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Hollywood loves its traditions. From over-the-top holiday parties to ultra-exclusive New Year’s Eve bashes, celebrities know how to celebrate in style. But some stars take their holiday cheer to the next level with unique and unforgettable traditions, ones that have fans talking year after year.

Enter Tom Cruise and his legendary Christmas coconut cake. If you’ve spent any time scrolling through celebrity interviews in December, you’ve probably heard about this confection.
But while Cruise’s cake is the ultimate A-list holiday flex, it’s not the only heartwarming celebrity holiday tradition. Steven Spielberg and Ke Huy Quan have something even sweeter with no sugar required.

Steven Spielberg and Ke Huy Quan’s unbreakable bond
Forget fruitcake and festive feasts,Steven Spielberg’s holiday tradition withKe Huy Quanis built on something even better, lifelong friendship. It all started in the 1980s, when a youngKe Huy Quan starred as Short RoundinIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Spielberg, the film’s director, took the young actor under his wing, and their connection only deepened over the years.
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Fast-forward to today, and their relationship remains rock solid. Every holiday season, Spielberg continues a tradition he started decades ago, sending Ke Huy Quan a heartfelt Christmas gift. And it’s not just any gift, he somehow reads Quan’s mind and always gets him exactly what he is looking for. In an interview onRadio Andy, Quan said,
It’s quite amazing because sometimes I would say, “Aw, there’s this new gadget that just came out. And I would really, I’d want to buy it.” Sure enough, it’s really crazy to think about it, then that present, that gift would come. And it would be exactly what I want. It’s happened multiple times.

Their tradition took on even more significance in 2022, when Ke Huy Quan made his triumphant return to the big screen inEverything Everywhere All at Once. The co-writer ofThe Goonieswas among the first to congratulate him.
This proves that his holiday spirit isn’t just about gift-giving, it’s about celebrating the people he cares about. And honestly, what could be more heartwarming than that?

Tom Cruise’s Christmas Cake is the dessert that rules Hollywood
Now, let’s talk about that cake. There’s one thingTom Cruiseis known for besides high-octane stunts and death-defying action sequences, it’s his incredibly consistent holiday tradition, of sending the most coveted dessert in Hollywood.
The Tom Cruise Cake is no ordinary holiday treat. It’s aluxurious white chocolate coconut bundt cake from Doan’s Bakeryin Woodland Hills, California, and it has a cult following that rivals some of his biggest blockbuster hits.

Every year, Cruise sends it to a carefully curated list of actors, directors, and Hollywood insiders. We’re talking A-listers likeKirsten Dunst,Angela Bassett, and evenMission: Impossibleco-stars past and present.
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The reactions are always the same, celebrities light up like Christmas trees when they receive the cake. Some post about it on social media with over-the-top excitement. Others save it for special occasions, cutting into it with reverence as if it’s a golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s factory. In Hollywood, getting one of these cakes is basically an unofficial badge of honor.
But while Cruise’s cake might be the talk of the town every December, Spielberg’s tradition with Ke Huy Quan is a reminder that sometimes, the sweetest gifts aren’t edible. They’re about loyalty, love, and the kind of friendships that outlast even the biggest Hollywood blockbusters.
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Ojas Goel is not just a writer by profession but one by heart His love for Marvel, DC, Star Wars, LOTR, Game of Thrones, and the intriguing world of anime is unmatched. This burning passion urged him to voice his opinions on the such topics and remain connected to the developments that follow. He particularly resonates with Tyrion Lannister as he likes the way he thinks and gets out of tricky situations. Ojas is a BCA graduate and loves to dive into the tech intricacies in his free time.