Tom Cruise was spotted with his agent Maha Dakhil as they arrived in London together in his helicopter on Sunday.
This comes nearly a year after the top Hollywood agent resigned from her leadership role at the Creative Artists Agency for sharing a social media post accusing Israel of genocide.
Maha, 49, resigned from his position on the CAA internal board after sharing an incendiary post on Instagram amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Despite this, she still keeps a close eye on Tom, 62, and joined him on his latest trip to London, where they arrived at Battersea Heliport in style.
The trained pilot appeared to be in high spirits as he arrived in the capital, as did Maha, as the two walked arm in arm.
Tom Cruise was spotted with his agent Maha Dakhil as they arrived in London together in his helicopter on Sunday.
This comes nearly a year after the top Hollywood agent resigned from her leadership role at the Creative Artists Agency for sharing a social media post accusing Israel of genocide.
Maha, 49, resigned from her position on the CAA internal board after sharing the incendiary post on Instagram amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The controversial agent, who also represents major stars including Dakota Johnson, Madonna and Natalie Portman, offered to resign from CAA’s board of directors late last year following the Instagram post.
The agent, who is half Libyan, shared a post on her Instagram stories from an account that calls itself FreePalestine and shared her opinion on the October 7 attacks on Israel. The post read in part: “You are learning who supports genocide.”
“That’s my line,” Dakhil wrote alongside the post.
“What is more heartbreaking than witnessing genocide? Witnessing the denial that genocide is happening,” Dakhil wrote in a second Instagram post.
Dahkil, who is Jewish, will continue to serve her clients, according to CAA.
Dakhil reportedly tried to arrange a meeting with some of his Jewish colleagues to explain further and apologize, but several of the coworkers were so furious that they refused to attend, a source said. The Ankle At the moment.
The agency confirmed that she also resigned from her position as co-head of the film department.
Dahkil deleted the messages shortly after posting them and apologized in a statement to Variety, saying: “I made a mistake with a post on my Instagram story, which used hurtful language. Like many of us, I have been reeling from heartbreak. I pride myself on standing on the side of humanity and peace.”
Despite this, she still drives Tom, 62, and joined him on his most recent trip to London, where they arrived at Battersea Heliport in style.
The trained pilot appeared to be in high spirits as he arrived in the capital, as did Maha, as the two walked arm in arm.
The controversial agent, who also represents major stars including Dakota Johnson, Madonna and Natalie Portman, offered to resign from CAA’s board of directors late last year following the Instagram post.
The agent, who is half Libyan, shared a post on her Instagram stories from an account that calls itself FreePalestine and shared her opinion on the October 7 attacks on Israel. The post read in part: “You are learning who supports genocide.”
“That’s my line,” Dakhil wrote alongside the post. “What’s more heartbreaking than witnessing genocide? Witnessing denial that genocide is happening,” Dakhil wrote in a second Instagram post.
Dahkil, who is Jewish, will continue to serve her clients, according to CAA.
Dakhil reportedly attempted to arrange a meeting with some of his Jewish colleagues to explain further and apologize, but several of the coworkers were so furious that they refused to attend, a source told The Ankler at the time.
The agency confirmed that she also resigned from her position as co-head of the film department.
Dahkil deleted the messages shortly after posting them and apologized in a statement to Variety, saying, “I made a mistake with a post on my Instagram story, which used hurtful language.”
“I am very grateful to my Jewish friends and colleagues who pointed out the implications and provided me with further information. I immediately removed the post. I regret the pain I have caused.”
But the posts had reached the Hollywood community, Variety reported, with many of her CAA colleagues reportedly “offended and saddened.”
Dakhil addressed her comments on Instagram again, writing, “Word choice is important. Dialogue is healing. As each unbearable day passes, I hear and learn more from my friends. Thank you.”
“I pray for all our families… I feel pain for all those who are suffering at this time. I continue to mourn the loss of all innocent lives. My mission is peace.”
CAA, arguably the most powerful agency in Hollywood, issued its own statement supporting Israel after the Oct. 7 attacks.
The company said it “stands with the people of Israel, the Jewish community and all innocent victims of horrific acts of terrorism. For those with family, friends or loved ones living in or connected to Israel and the region, our thoughts are with you. We wish peace for all peoples.”
Dakhil also works as an agent for Madonna, Anne Hathaway and Steven Spielberg, and is signed to former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground.
But the posts had spread throughout the Hollywood community, Variety reported, and many of her colleagues at CAA felt “offended and saddened.”
CAA, arguably the most powerful agency in Hollywood, issued its own statement supporting Israel after the October 7 attacks.
Tom dressed for the cooler weather in a navy puffer jacket and sweater.
She wore the look casually with jeans and black shoes and carried a backpack with her.
He helped her get off the helicopter after they landed.
He was wearing a smart black coat and jeans.
He shielded his eyes from the sun as they landed in London.
They then headed to a car that was waiting for them after landing at the helipad.
He was quite the gentleman as he helped her down from the helicopter.