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Risky business indeed to show up the birthday girl at her own party, especially if it’s Posh Spice. But if there’s one thing that Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London proved, it’s this: you never know who’s going to steal the spotlight. You’d think a Spice Girls reunion would take top billing, but apparently not if Tom Cruise is on the guest list.
Cruise, who’s known for doing his own stunts in action flicks, decided to take those skills to the dance floor at the exclusive members-only club Oswald’s. The 61-year-old star was apparently dressed for a gala but seemed to have his own mission: bust a move. And bust he did, going from formal black tie to full breakdancing splits. Someone might want to check if he still has all his tendons intact.
somebody please leak the video of tom cruise breakdancing and doing the splits at victoria beckham's birthday party
— karen han (@karenyhan) April 22, 2024
The crowd, a who’s who of celebs, watched in shock and awe as Cruise turned the sophisticated soirée into a dance-off. Among those catching the action were Gordon Ramsay, Eva Longoria, and Guy Ritchie, likely questioning if they’d entered some alternative Risky Business universe. Also among the crowd was Australia’s very own grooming guru Melanie Grant who has just launched a collaborative line of skincare with Victoria.
The Spice Girls, all five of them, got the reunion treatment, showcasing their 1997 hit “Stop” with the same energy that made us all zig-a-zig-ah back in the day. David Beckham, no stranger to star power, shared the footage on Instagram, although he didn’t seem to catch Cruise’s breakdancing extravaganza. A missed opportunity, Dave!
The real question on everyone’s mind: where did Cruise learn to breakdance, and can we get the behind-the-scenes footage? Also, could this mean a new chapter for Ethan Hunt—less helicopter stunts, more dance-offs with international criminals?
But one thing’s for sure: Victoria Beckham knows how to throw a party. And leave, as it happens. And if Tom Cruise shows up, you’re in for more than just a fancy dinner. You might just end up with a front-row seat to the most unexpected dance show of the year.
