Bachelor Nation alum Jared Haibon recently lived out a childhood dream. He met his ultimate idol, Tom Cruise. The heartwarming family encounter quickly became a hot topic. Haibon’s effusive praise for the movie star ignited a fierce online debate. Many questioned the appropriateness of idolizing such a controversial figure.
Jared Haibon’s Dream Encounter with Tom Cruise!
Jared Haibon took to Instagram to share his elation. He, his wife Ashley Iaconetti, and their son Dawson attended the “Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning” premiere in New York. Haibon wrote, “It’s difficult to put into words what Tom Cruise has meant to me in my life.” He described growing up “idolizing the characters he portrayed.”
The highlight was Dawson’s interaction with Cruise. After learning of Dawson’s love for “Top Gun Maverick” (which Dawson calls “plane movie”), Tom “showed Dawson the plane he flies in the movie and explained the stunt.” Adding to the cuteness, Dawson even quoted “Show me the money!!” to the megastar. Jared shared another touching detail. Ashley told Tom their younger son Hayden’s middle name is “Cruise” after him, eliciting a “biggest smile” from the actor.
Haibon Praises Cruise’s Kindness & Work Ethic
Haibon didn’t hold back his admiration. He lauded Tom Cruise as “the biggest movie star in the Haibon household.” He praised how hard Cruise “works, how much he cares about the movie going experience and how much he cares about his fans.” For Jared, it was an unforgettable experience.
Many friends and fans shared in Haibon’s joy. Comments on his Instagram post included enthusiastic messages like, “What an awesome experience! So happy for you guys!!” and “This makes me beyond happy for you all.” Others called the encounter “epic” and “very cool.” One fan noted, “I love how your fandom hasn’t changed with your own stardom.”
Scientology & Family Woes Cloud “Idol” Image
However, a significant wave of criticism quickly followed. Many commenters on both Instagram and Reddit slammed Haibon for lionizing Tom Cruise. The actor’s deep involvement with Scientology was a primary concern. “Crazy support for a Scientologist,” one user wrote. Another stated, “He supports and promotes a highly abusive organization that has ruined lives and families.”
Cruise’s alleged treatment of his own family, particularly his daughter Suri, also drew sharp condemnation. “He’s not a part of his daughters life because of his religion,” a commenter pointed out. Another added, “He’s talking to your son but won’t talk to his daughter 🤔.” Some users declared they were unfollowing Haibon over the post.
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