Hayley Atwell Overcomes Social Anxiety with Tom Cruise's Pep Talk

Hayley Atwell shares how a pep talk from Tom Cruise helped her overcome social anxiety. Discussing her struggles on a podcast, she highlighted the role of Cruise's advice in handling anxiety while working on 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning'. The forthcoming film installment, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, is set for a May release.

Actor Hayley Atwell recently revealed that a pep talk from Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise was instrumental in helping her tackle social anxiety.

Atwell, who starred alongside Cruise in 2023's "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning," discussed her struggles during an appearance on the podcast "Reign With Josh Smith." She explained how Cruise advised her on managing anxiety, which often manifests in self-doubt and overthinking. The talk helped her face anxiety by suggesting, "Try doing the opposite" of retreating inward when feeling anxious.

Atwell, set to return as Grace in the franchise's eighth part, "The Final Reckoning," shared further insights stating the importance of identifying anxiety triggers for easier management. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film is anticipated to be the final installment of the franchise, with a release expected in May.

(With inputs from agencies.)