Wat-Not Staff
On Sunday, August 11, the Paris Olympics closing ceremony became controversial when a woman from the audience grabbed and kissed Hollywood star Tom Cruise. This happened after Cruise made an exciting entrance by rappelling from the roof of the Stade de France.
Uninvited Affection
At the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, Tom Cruise’s dramatic entry included rappelling from the Stade de France. As he greeted fans, a woman unexpectedly kissed him on the cheek and recorded the moment. This incident sparked controversy online, with many criticizing the woman’s actions as disrespectful. Comments highlighted concerns about consent and personal space, questioning how the situation might have been perceived if the roles were reversed. After the event, Tom Cruise thanked Paris on social media and looked forward to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Glamorous Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony
The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with an impressive closing ceremony on August 11 at the Stade de France, where the USA topped the medal count. The event featured fireworks, concerts, and a dramatic entrance by Tom Cruise.
About 9,000 athletes and staff attended the two-hour show, which included performances by H.E.R., Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish, and French artists, with over 70,000 spectators.
The ceremony, directed by Thomas Jolly, started with French singer Zaho de Sagazan performing “Sous le ciel de Paris.” Flag-bearers from all 205 countries paraded through the stadium. For the first time, the women’s marathon was the final event, and medals were awarded during the ceremony.
The show featured impressive light displays, choreography, and a golden voyager landing, along with a levitation sequence by Alain Roche playing “Hymn to Apollo.” The French band Phoenix then led a festive celebration.
IOC President Thomas Bach praised the Games for promoting unity and peace. The Olympic flag was handed from Paris to Los Angeles, which will host the 2028 Olympics. Tom Cruise made a memorable exit, carrying the flag through Paris on a bike before it was flown to LA.
In Los Angeles, the flag was received by various sports figures and celebrated with more performances by H.E.R., Snoop Dogg, and other artists.
India’s flag-bearers at the ceremony were PR Sreejesh and Manu Bhaker. India won six medals at the Games, with Bhaker taking bronze in shooting.
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