Tom Cruise dives into Paris Olympics closing ceremony in jaw-dropping stunt

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Tom Cruise brought Hollywood to Paris, and back around again.

The "Mission: Impossible" star descended from the top of the Stade de France after H.E.R. sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 11.

Cameras panned to the top of the building to watch Cruise effortlessly fly through the sky and down to the athletes who competed in the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad.

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Tom Cruise descended down into the Paris Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday. (Getty Images)

After walking through a sea of competitors, Simone Biles and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass handed Cruise the flag for him to bring it back to the States in a nod to signify the hand-off from Paris to the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 

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"Thank you, Paris! Now off to LA," Cruise shared on X.

In a pre-recorded clip, Cruise rode through town and onto a plane before he made his way to the top of the Hollywood sign in LA, which was now configured to show the Olympic rings. 

Cruise waited at the top of the Stade de France before launching himself into the crowd. (Getty Images)

Cruise is known for hitting his mark and performing his own death-defying stunts. The "Top Gun: Maverick" star filmed part of the spot in March when he was seen flashing his abs while posing on top of the iconic landmark.

Production came to a grinding halt on "Mission: Impossible – Fallout" in 2017 when Cruise broke his ankle while performing a stunt where he jumped between buildings. He got the shot and went back to filming despite not being fully healed.

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After Cruise showed off Hollywood to the world, athletes cruised around town before the flag was finally brought to a Southern California beach where Los Angeles local band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers performed, before Highland Park-native Billie Eilish took the stage on top of a lifeguard tower.

Tom Cruise waived the Olympic flag on stage at the closing ceremony. (Getty Images)

The "Mission: Impossible" actor cruised through the crowd on a motorcycle. (Getty Images)

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Olympic breakout star, Snoop Dogg, was back on the West Coast to perform with legendary hip hop icon, Dr. Dre, to welcome the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to town.

Not only did the famous rapper carry the torch during opening ceremonies weeks ago, he also provided commentary throughout the games and was a staple at many Olympic events, including dressage with his best buddy, Martha Stewart.

"When the lights are on, that’s when I shine the best," he told the Associated Press. 

"This opportunity was nothing but a chance for me to show the world what it’s supposed to look like when you put the right person in the right environment."

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He added, "But remember, I’m a rapper. So, ain’t no rapper ever did what I’m doing. It’s limitations to the field that I come from. Rappers aren’t supposed to do this. I tend to do the unthinkable."