Hollywood actor Tom Cruise mistakenly bowed to singer Katherine Jenkins, thinking she was a member of the royal family. The incident occurred backstage at Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee concert in London in 2022. Jenkins, a 45-year-old performer, shared the mix-up happened in a tight corridor backstage.
Katherine Jenkins recounted the encounter with Tom Cruise to the Telegraph newspaper. She described the backstage area as narrow, with her wearing a large Cinderella-style dress. Military personnel escorting Cruise mistook Jenkins for royalty, leading to the awkward encounter. Despite the confusion, there was no time for proper introductions.
Jenkins later met Tom Cruise again and noted his peculiar handshake/nod/bow gesture. She humorously speculated that Cruise might have thought she was a member of the Queen’s family. The singer, known for her vocal discipline, shared her pre-performance routine of maintaining vocal rest for 24 hours.
Katherine Jenkins, a mother of two, emphasized the importance of vocal care before her shows. She avoids speaking, alcohol, and noisy environments to preserve her voice. Jenkins’s dedication to vocal health includes refraining from speaking to ensure her vocal cords are rested. Her children enjoy the silent game of charades during this period.
