The Tom Cruise Cake List: A Hollywood Status Symbol Worth Over $12,000 Annually, Featuring Dunst, Fallon, and More

Hollywood's elite covet more than just Oscar nominations; they aspire to be on the "Tom Cruise Cake List." For years, Tom Cruise has gifted his show business acquaintances with a coconut cake, sparking conversations on talk shows and social media. Renée Zellweger discussed the cake on the Graham Norton Show, confirming her continued inclusion on the list. Kirsten Dunst first revealed the tradition in 2015, noting her family's delight in the annual gift. Other celebrities like Angela Bassett, Jimmy Fallon, Tom Hanks, and Mindy Kaling have also shared their joy in receiving the coveted cake. Cobie Smulders freezes hers, savoring it piece by piece until March. Glenn Powell even hosts a "Cruise Cake Party" annually. However, inclusion isn't guaranteed. Brooke Shields revealed she was "kicked off the list" after a decade of receiving the cake. The cake, made by Doan's Bakery in California, costs around $130 each. Cruise reportedly sends over 100 cakes annually, totaling over $12,000, to co-stars, brands, and industry professionals.