During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Tom Cruise opened up about his emotional reaction to the passing of his friend and former co-star, Val Kilmer. Cruise shared, “I was crying, I was crying. I got emotional. He’s such a brilliant actor. I love his work.”

Following Kilmer’s death at the age of 65, Cruise took the lead in honoring him by holding a moment of silence at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas.

Meanwhile, Cher expressed her sorrow over Kilmer’s passing on social media, using the nickname “VALUS” to bid farewell to her dear friend. She described him as funny, crazy, and a pain in the a–, but ultimately a great friend whom she will miss dearly. Cher also highlighted Kilmer’s brilliance, comparing him to iconic writer Mark Twain, whom he had portrayed in both a play and a movie.

According to sources, the shared love and admiration for Kilmer has brought Cruise and Cher closer together. There have been whispers of a potential rekindling of their past romance, with insiders suggesting that they may even consider getting back together as a couple.