Hannah Waddingham, Tom Cruise's co-star in Mission: Impossible 8 defends the actor against critics

Hannah Waddingham, known for her role in Ted Lasso, has come to the defense of Tom Cruise amid criticisms. Waddingham, who shares the screen with Cruise in the upcoming Mission: Impossible 8, spoke highly of the actor's wonderful and encouraging nature during the five intense days they spent on set together. Expressing her admiration for Cruise as one of the loveliest, positive, and inspiring individuals she has ever met, Waddingham stated that she has a 'real problem' with anyone who criticizes him.The Ted Lasso star firmly supports Cruise, dismissing negative comments about the acclaimed actor.

Waddingham's involvement in Mission: Impossible 8 was announced in March, and though her role remains undisclosed, she commended Cruise's character and conduct on set. The sequel, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, follows Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One and features a returning cast, including Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, Pom Klementieff, and Vanessa Kirby. New additions to the cast include Janet McTeer and Lucy Tulugarjuk.