Tom Cruise beams as he leaves Sir Michael Caine's 90th birthday party
Tom Cruise leaves dinner with Sir Michael Caine after celebrating iconic actor’s 90th birthday with unlikely pals David Walliams and Denise Welch
Tom Cruise was in great spirits on Tuesday evening after helping Sir Michael Caine celebrate his 90th birthday with a star-studded bash at London’s River Cafe.
The Hollywood actor, 60, flashed a dazzling smile as he exited the eatery after joining the screen legend to mark his milestone birthday, joining a host of unlikely pals.
Birthday boy Michael cut a smart figure as he left his party using the help of a walker after celebrating with friends including David Walliams and Denise Welch.
Tom and Michael had earlier been snapped posing for sweet pictures together while enjoying the birthday dinner – with Tom wrapping his arm around the Alfie star.
While Michael’s unlikely celebrity pals David and Denise also featured in snaps with the Inception actor as they socialised with the Hollywood greats.
Happy days: Tom Cruise was in great spirits as on Tuesday evening after helping Sir Michael Caine celebrate his 90th birthday with a star-studded bash at London’s River Cafe
Many happy returns: Meanwhile birthday boy Michael cut a smart figure as he left his party using the help of a walker after celebrating with a group of pals including David Walliams and Denise Welch
Unlikely friends! On Tuesday evening, David Walliams 51, took to Instagram to share snaps with Tom and acting legend Michael from inside his birthday celebrations at the River Cafe
While Tom and Michael have known each other for years through the acting circuit – and starred in 2002’s Austin Powers in Goldmember together – David and Michael appeared in 2021’s Twist together.
Denise and Michael met through her artist husband Lincoln Townley, who painted the movie icon’s portrait in 2016 and have since formed a very close friendship.
And Mission Impossible star Tom certainly appeared to have had a grand time socialising with unlikely pals as he couldn’t keep the smile off his face as he later made his way outside.
Tom dressed to impress for the occasion, donning a smart black shirt and dark trousers paired with a stylish watch.
Meanwhile, other friends stepping out after helping Michael celebrate included former Britain’s Got Talent judge David, 51.
While Denise was seen cutting a stylish figure in a sparkly black outfit as she held hands with husband Lincoln.
Elsewhere, Andrew Lloyd Webber was seen making his way out into the night alongside glamorous wife Madeline.
On Tuesday evening, comedian David, 51, took to Instagram to share snaps with acting legend Michael from inside his birthday celebrations at the River Cafe.
What a night: And the Mission Impossible star hunk certainly appeared to have had a grand time as he couldn’t keep the smile off his face as he later made his way outside
Having fun: The film star was in a great mood as he left the birthday celebrations
Home time: Tom clutched onto a jacket while making his way towards a waiting car
Night out: While Tom skipped the Oscars this week, he made sure he was present at pal Michael’s birthday bash
Time to go: Michael made his way home after celebrating his birthday with showbiz pals
This way: He was surrounded by people as he carefully made his way outside
Looking good: Meanwhile, other pals stepping out after helping Michael celebrate included former Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams, 51
Dressed up: While Denise Welch was seen cutting a stylish figure in a sparkly black outfit as she held hands with husband Lincoln
Pals: Denise Welch was also among the group of unlikely celebrity pals who all flocked together to celebrate Michael’s big day with a lavish meal out
Pals: Tom and Michael had earlier been snapped posing for sweet snaps together while enjoying the birthday dinner – with Tom wrapping his arm around the Alfie star
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Legend: The actor smokes a cigarette during his 1960s heyday – he pursued acting after leaving the British Army in 1955
Beaming for a slew of pictures together, the duo were also joined by Hollywood star Tom, 60, who wrapped his arm around Michael for one sweet snap.
Loose Women star Denise, 64, was also among the group of unlikely celebrity pals who all flocked together to celebrate Michael’s big day with a lavish meal out.
She took to her own Instagram page to share a grinning selfie of herself alongside The Italian Job star – and even left Tom in stitches with an explicit joke.
It comes just days after Tom decided to skip out on the star-studded Academy Award ceremony on Sunday, despite his smash hit Top Gun: Maverick being nominated for six awards, including the coveted Best Picture Award.
It has since been revealed that he decided to give the Oscars a miss in order to avoid an ‘awkward run-in with ex-wife Nicole Kidman’, following their bitter divorce over 20 years ago.
Michael appeared to celebrate turning 90 with an intimate dinner – complete with an array of A-list guests and a chocolate birthday cake.
Sharing pictures from inside the meal, David and Tom both beamed from ear to ear – with the latter wrapping an arm around the birthday boy for one.
‘Happy 90th Birthday to the legendary Sir Michael Caine,’ shared David – who starred in 2021’s Twist alongside Michael.
The trio were suited and booted for the occasion as the actor, known for his range of movies across the years, was joined by his long-term wife Shakira for the celebration.
Hollywood stars Tom and Michael have known each other for years after both starring in 2002’s spy movie Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Meanwhile, Denise cut a glamorous figure in a sparkling black gown as she took to Instagram to share a snap of herself wrapping her arms around Michael’s neck.
Alongside the picture, she gushed: ‘Happy 90th birthday Michael Caine!!! We love you.’
Denise also shared an amusing video of herself telling a very rude joke at Michael’s expense at the fun-filled dinner party, leaving Hollywood star Tom and other guests in absolute stitches
In the clip posted to Instagram, Denise quipped: ‘Only the other morning, [Michael’s wife Shakira] said she heard a scream from downstairs, it was Michael shouting ‘Shakira look, there’s a parcel, my Olympic condoms have come.
‘He said ‘I’m going to wear the gold ones tonight’, and she said ‘why not wear the silver and c**e f**king second for a change’.’
Yum! Michael celebrated turning 90 with an intimate dinner – complete with A-list guests and a chocolate birthday cake
Having a good time: Tom appeared in high spirits while celebrating the acting legend’s birthday, wrapping an arm around him
Life and soul of the party: Denise had guests a Sir Michael’s 90th birthday dinner on Tuesday in hysterics as she told a very ride joke during her speech
He’s a fan: Denise shared an amusing video of herself telling the crude joke, which left Hollywood star Tom Cruise and other guests in absolute stitches
What a birthday: Michael heads home after celebrating with pals
Easy does it: The veteran actor was helped into his waiting car
Helping hand: A team of assistants were on hand to help Michael into his car
Almost there: The film star made a careful exit following his party
Off we go: Michael was pictured in the front seat of the car as he was driven home
Here she is: Michael’s wife Shakira cut an elegant figure on the night
As the camera panned around, Tom appeared to be weeping with laughter as he sat beside Michael, who appeared amused as he enjoyed his glass of red wine.
In a caption alongside the video, Denise joked that it appeared Hollywood star Tom likes a rude joke just as much as her friend Michael does.
She wrote: ‘Such an honour to be asked by Shakira to say a few words at Sir Michael Caines’ 90th birthday!!! He loves a dirty joke and so does @tomcruise it appears!!!! Great night and amazing company.’
Denise and Michael were introduced by her husband Lincoln Townley after the artist painted the movie icon’s portrait in 2016.
Back in July, she dished on their close friendship, calling him ‘wonderful’ and a ‘legend’.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline while she attended the TRIC Awards, she said: ‘Michael is a complete legend. I was very nervous of him when I first met him, he’s a huge fan of my husband’s work. I became very good friends with Shakira with his wife.
‘We see them as regularly as possible and I adore him – it’s my favorite shot in the world when I get papped with Michael Caine because I feel so cool!
Here they come: Elsewhere, Andrew Lloyd Webber was seen making his way out into the night alongside glamorous wife Madeline
Style: Madeleine cut a chic figure in a cream blazer worn with smart black trousers
Night out: The couple were in good spirits as they left the bash
Outfit: Madeleine teamed her smart blazer with a patterned scarf and a black handbag
Company: Madeline and Andrew bought their pet do g to the paty
Dressed up: One guest looked great in a white ruffled shirt and cropped black blazer
Home time: Stylish partygoers left Michael’s bash
Popular: The film star attracted many guests to his birthday party
Lovely: One woman looked smart in a black embroidered jacket
That was fun: Guests were seen mingling at the entrance following the party
Chit chat: People stopped for a chat as they made their way outside following the nice evening
Chilly: Guests wrapped up in coat as they stepped out into the cold March evening
Outside: One woman dazzled in a purple coat as she stepped outside
Dressed to the nines: Guests certainly made an effort for Michael’s big night
That’s a wrap: Partygoers bundled up against the cold as they made their way outside
Heading home: Michael’s guests certainly enjoyed themselves at the party
‘We don’t seem to make movie stars like that anymore. He’s just a legendary actor and he’s just wonderful.’
Elsewhere, Mia Farrow also took to social media to wish her pal Michael a happy birthday on Tuesday.
Posting an Instagram throwback of her and Michael at the 1979 People’s Choice Awards, Mia looked back on the decades they have known each other.
Their friendship lasted through Mia’s high-octane showbiz romances with such men as Frank Sinatra, André Previn and Woody Allen.
Michael won his first Academy Award when he and Mia played a married couple in Woody’s classic 1986 movie Hannah And Her Sisters.
Connections: David starred in 2021’s Twist alongside Michael and the pair appeared on the Jonathan Ross Show together back in 2018
Close: Denise and Michael were introduced by her husband Lincoln Townley after the artist painted the movie icon’s portrait in 2016 (they are all pictured with Shakira Caine and Nikki)
Sweet: Back in July, she dished on their close friendship, calling him ‘wonderful’ and a ‘legend’ (the friends are pictured in April 2022)
Longtime pals: Tom and Michael have known each other for years through the acting circuit – and starred in 2002’s Austin Powers in Goldmember together
Way back when: The actors pictured alongside Michael’s wife Shakira and actress Rebecca De Mornay in 1983
In her birthday post for Michael, she wrote: ‘He once played my husband. Just such a lovely man. He introduced me to Woody for which i forgave him :).’
Mia, who at 78 is over a decade younger than Michael, slyly shared a bit of the birthday boy’s romantic history, dishing: ‘Back in the day , when I was married to her dad, Nancy Sinatra dated him. If they had married he’d have been my son in law.’
Frank and Mia got married in Las Vegas in 1966, provoking a deluge of publicity and ridicule over the fact that he was 50 and she was all of 21.
The marriage eventually soured over her refusal to put him ahead of her career – he had her served with divorce papers on the set of Rosemary’s Baby after he demanded she leave the picture during the shoot and she declined.
Showbiz pals: Meanwhile, Mia Farrow also took to social media to wish her pal Michael a happy birthday on Tuesday
‘Just such a lovely man’: Posting an Instagram throwback of her and Michael at the 1979 People’s Choice Awards, Mia looked back on the decades they have known each other
Giving it a miss: And it comes just days after Tom decided to skip out on the star-studded Academy Award ceremony on Sunday, despite his smash hit Top Gun: Maverick being nominated for six awards, including the coveted Best Picture Award
Happier times:It has since been revealed that he decided to give the Oscars a miss in order to avoid an ‘awkward run-in with ex-wife Nicole Kidman’, following their bitter divorce over 20 years ago (pictured in 1992)
While Tom appeared happy to celebrate Michael’s birthday in the UK, he appeared less keen to get suited and booted for the biggest night in film over the weekend.
A source told DailyMail.com that his reasoning for not attending was simply because his ex Nicola was.
‘Tom was not there because she was there, and he did not want a run-in,’ said the source.
However, sources close to Tom claimed his absence was ‘not personal’ and was nothing more than scheduling difficulties, though they did not reply specifically to the claim that it was connected to Kidman’s presence.
The former couple split in 2001, reportedly due to her refusal to join him in the Church of Scientology. Tom and his ex-wife have not been present at the same Oscars bashes this year and haven’t been seen at the same event for years.
Nicole walked the Oscars red carpet with her country singer husband Keith Urban, 55, before packing on serious PDA during the show.
But she was notably absent from Oscars luncheon a month prior, which was attended by her Scientologist ex Tom.
Nicole adopted two children Isabella and Connor, now 30 and 28, with Tom during their relationship – with many reports circulating since that she has a rocky relationship with them now.
Picture perfect: Nicole walked the Oscars red carpet with her country singer husband Keith Urban, 55, before packing on serious PDA during the show
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