As anniversaries go, June 24, 2005, is probably one Tom Cruise would rather forget. That was the date of his notorious showdown with Matt Lauer on Today — but in truth, the whole monthlong press tour for the Cruise/Steven Spielberg blockbuster War of the Worlds could have benefited from a do-over.
The problems began in late 2004, when the megastar fired his longtime press agent, Pat Kingsley, and replaced her with his sister Lee Anne De Vette. "He had never been to my office before," Kingsley later told THR. "[After] a few minutes of chitchat … he said, 'I ...
The problems began in late 2004, when the megastar fired his longtime press agent, Pat Kingsley, and replaced her with his sister Lee Anne De Vette. "He had never been to my office before," Kingsley later told THR. "[After] a few minutes of chitchat … he said, 'I ...
- 6/24/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
A forthcoming Vanity Fair article about the Scientologist movie star promises eye-popping revelations. It's the final proof that he has become the new Michael Jackson
In his excellent essay on Michael Jackson, now titled simply Michael and included in the recently published collection Pulphead, Us journalist John Jeremiah Sullivan looks with clear eyes and a gossipy but open mind at how the media – specifically the white media – lobbed "passive-aggressive accusations" against Jackson for pretty much his entire adult life: "We moan that Michael changed his face out of self- loathing. He may have loved what he became," writes Sullivan.
I'll admit, I find it difficult to imagine that Jackson – who, according to Sullivan, was using medication to knock himself out not for hours but whole days – was a man overburdened with self-love. But Sullivan does touch on one of the many sad truths about Jackson's life: how useful he was...
In his excellent essay on Michael Jackson, now titled simply Michael and included in the recently published collection Pulphead, Us journalist John Jeremiah Sullivan looks with clear eyes and a gossipy but open mind at how the media – specifically the white media – lobbed "passive-aggressive accusations" against Jackson for pretty much his entire adult life: "We moan that Michael changed his face out of self- loathing. He may have loved what he became," writes Sullivan.
I'll admit, I find it difficult to imagine that Jackson – who, according to Sullivan, was using medication to knock himself out not for hours but whole days – was a man overburdened with self-love. But Sullivan does touch on one of the many sad truths about Jackson's life: how useful he was...
- 9/4/2012
- by Hadley Freeman
- The Guardian - Film News
Tom Cruise's publicists have dismissed reports they've been replaced by his sister.
According to sources close to the Cruise camp, the movie star rehired his sister Lee Anne De Vette as his publicist last week (ends19Sep08) - but his aides insist that's not the case.
A statement from publicity firm Rogers + Cowan reads, "We at Rogers + Cowan represent Tom Cruise worldwide in the area of publicity and public relations. Lee Anne DeVette, who is his sister, is not involved in this area for her brother at all.
"As it was announced three years ago, she remains as his assistant working in areas of his production company that do not include publicity or public relations."
De Vette replaced Cruise's longtime PR guru Pat Kingsley; she stepped down to concentrate on production matters in 2005.
According to HollyScoop.com, DeVette assists her brother by raising the profile of the good works that he does on behalf of children's health issues, mentoring and literacy.
According to sources close to the Cruise camp, the movie star rehired his sister Lee Anne De Vette as his publicist last week (ends19Sep08) - but his aides insist that's not the case.
A statement from publicity firm Rogers + Cowan reads, "We at Rogers + Cowan represent Tom Cruise worldwide in the area of publicity and public relations. Lee Anne DeVette, who is his sister, is not involved in this area for her brother at all.
"As it was announced three years ago, she remains as his assistant working in areas of his production company that do not include publicity or public relations."
De Vette replaced Cruise's longtime PR guru Pat Kingsley; she stepped down to concentrate on production matters in 2005.
According to HollyScoop.com, DeVette assists her brother by raising the profile of the good works that he does on behalf of children's health issues, mentoring and literacy.
- 9/26/2008
- WENN
Tom Cruise has parted ways with his publicist sister 20 months after giving her the job over his longtime PR Pat Kingsley. Lee Anne DeVette has dealt with her brother's romance with Katie Holmes and his controversial comments about Scientology and psychiatry during her time as his press officer. Cruise has replaced his sister with top Hollywood PR man Paul Bloch, who also serves as co-chairman for publicity powerhouse Rogers & Cowan and represents movie stars John Travolta, Sylvester Stallone, Billy Bob Thornton and David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, among others. However, DeVette will continue to work alongside her brother as the full-time caretaker of his charity work. In a statement, the movie star says, "Lee Anne has done a wonderful job on behalf of me and Cruise-Wagner Productions over the last few years, but she has always expressed a desire to oversee and expand the day-to-day activities of my charitable endeavors." DeVette adds, "I know how important Tom's charitable goals are to him, and I look forward to assisting in raising the profile of the good works that he does on behalf of children's health issues, mentoring, literacy and other social reforms."...
- 11/8/2005
- WENN
Pregnant actress Katie Holmes has fired her publicist Leslie Sloane-Zelnick after nine years together, and has hired her fiance Tom Cruise's sister as her new spokesperson. The Batman Begins star and Cruise announced her pregnancy last week, which comes only six months after the couple began dating. Since Holmes began her controversial relationship with Cruise, she has parted ways with her management company, agents and now Sloane-Zelnick. Holmes will now be represented by Cruise's sister and fellow Scientologist Lee Anne DeVette, who became the actor's spokesperson last year after he left his longtime publicist Pat Kingsley. Sloane-Zelnick tells the New York Daily News, "We were with her for nine years. We wish her the best. She has chosen to work with her future sister-in-law. We wish her well, and congratulate her on her happy news."...
- 10/10/2005
- WENN
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are expecting their first child together according to publication People Magazine. The couple have enjoyed a whirlwind romance since they began dating in April and became engaged in June. Mission: Impossible star Cruise already has two adopted children, Isabella, 12, and ten-year-old Connor, with his ex-wife Nicole Kidman. Cruise's spokesperson Lee Anne Devette reportedly confirmed the happy announcement saying, "Tom and Katie are very excited, and the entire family is very excited."...
- 10/6/2005
- WENN
Never mind the wedding, when's the kid coming? People magazine has broken the news that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are expecting their first child together. Cruise's publicist and sister, Lee Anne DeVette, related the news exclusively to the magazine that the couple was expecting, though she did not provide any further information regarding the baby's gender or due date. Lest you think this just a wacky story on People magazine's part, DeVette also confirmed to E! word of the impending arrival. This will be Holmes' first child and Cruise's first biological child, as he has two adopted children, Isabella and Conor, from his previous marriage to Nicole Kidman. So far, the engaged couple, who have been the subject of intense media coverage, have not yet set a wedding date. --Prepared by IMDb staff...
- 10/5/2005
- WENN
Brad Pitt is trying to sign up Tom Cruise's former public relations guru Pat Kingsley as he plans a press onslaught about his romance with Angelina Jolie. The movie star is reportedly keen to tell all about his private life after spending years shying away from personal matters, and he wants Kingsley to help mastermind his upcoming TV appearances and magazine interviews. A source says, "Brad's set to go public about his loving relationship with Angelina, but wants the event handled carefully and executed strategically. He knows Pat's perfect for the job." Cruise mysteriously sacked his longtime PR pal Kingsley last year and put his sister Lee Anne DeVette in charge of his press affairs. Neither the movie star nor Kingsley have spoken about the split.
- 8/25/2005
- WENN
Tom Cruise's sister and publicist Lee Anne DeVette has slammed reports her brother's belief in aliens is connected to their controversial Scientology religion. Cruise started publicizing his Scientology beliefs earlier this year after years of relative silence on the following, but many details about the religion are still shrouded in mystery. After the Minority Report star's comments last week, saying, "Are you really so arrogant as to believe we are alone in this universe?", many publications have suggested his belief in extra-terrestrials is linked to his religion. However, DeVette says, "I'm happy to tell you it has absolutely nothing to do with Scientology. He clearly said he has never seen aliens."...
- 7/5/2005
- WENN
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have shown off their new romance, appearing hand-in-hand on the streets of Rome, Italy. News of the couple's relationship was unveiled by Minority Report star Cruise's sister and publicist Lee Anne Devette, following numerous sightings of the actor wining and dining the Dawson's Creek beauty - and now the loved-up duo have been photographed holding hands in public. Cruise and Holmes, who are separated by 16 years, are currently enjoying a romantic getaway in Italy, where the actor is scheduled to receive a national award for his contribution to cinema today. Holmes announced her split from fiance Chris Klein in February and was romantically linked to Josh Hartnett, while Cruise split amicably with Spanish lover Penelope Cruz last year and had reportedly been dating Latina model Sofia Vergara.
- 4/29/2005
- WENN
Tom Cruise has a new girlfriend in the shape of newly-single actress Katie Holmes. The movie superstar has been spotted wining and dining the former Dawson's Creek beauty, and now his sister and publicist Lee Anne Devette has confirmed the rumors of a romance are true. The new golden couple, who are separated by 16 years, are currently enjoying a romantic getaway in Italy, where Cruise is scheduled to receive a national award for his contribution to cinema this weekend. Holmes announced her split from fiance Chris Klein in February and was romantically linked to Josh Hartnett, while Cruise split amicably with Spanish lover Penelope Cruz last year and had reportedly been dating Latina model Sofia Vergara.
- 4/28/2005
- WENN
Want to meet my Mom?” Tom Cruise asks as we walk through the halls of the Celebrity Centre, ground zero for Scientlogy in Los Angeles.
Um, sure.
We round a corner and enter the president’s office, where Mary Lee (a.k.a. Mom) has just ordered a salad. In town from Florida, she is leaning against a door frame near Lee Anne DeVette, Cruise’s sister and publicist, and Tommy, who manages Cruise’s philanthropy work. Mom is thin and tan, and she beams an even toothier smile than...
Um, sure.
We round a corner and enter the president’s office, where Mary Lee (a.k.a. Mom) has just ordered a salad. In town from Florida, she is leaning against a door frame near Lee Anne DeVette, Cruise’s sister and publicist, and Tommy, who manages Cruise’s philanthropy work. Mom is thin and tan, and she beams an even toothier smile than...
- 9/2/2004
- by Neil Strauss
- Rollingstone.com
Hollywood hunk and upcoming Collateral star Tom Cruise has denied reports he has followed the latest Los Angeles trend by boasting a hairless body. According to a source quoted by American website Pagesix.Com, Cruise was seen in a sauna adhering to the new craze sweeping Hollywood. The source alleges, "Tom has no hair on any part of his body except for his head." However, Cruise's representative Leeanne Devett says, "This is the first I have heard of this. Tom would not be part of this trend."...
- 5/21/2004
- WENN
Hollywood couple Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz have split - after less than three years together. The glamorous pair met on the set of the 2001 film Vanilla Sky as Cruise's marriage to Nicole Kidman fell apart, and they began dating publicly in July 2001. Cruise's sister and publicist Lee Anne DeVette confirmed the couple "broke up at the end of January and it's amicable". The Spanish beauty's spokesman Robert Garlock told American magazine People that both actors remain single since their split and "remain good friends". The separation is believed to have been fueled by the long periods the couple are apart. Cruise spends the majority of his time in his native America, while Cruz is regularly at home in Madrid and has recently been filming Sahara in Morocco. Both stars were involved in different religions. Cruise has well-publicized involvement the controversial Scientology religion, while Cruz has been a Christian since birth. Garlock says Cruz had not become a Scientologist "but she has taken church courses and she's found them beneficial". He adds Cruise's religions was not a factor in the split.
- 3/26/2004
- WENN
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