Tom Cruise, known for his skills as an action actor and for performing his own dangerous stunts, faced an unexpected challenge: opening the door of a Bugatti Veyron. In 2006, during the premiere of “Mission: Impossible III” in Hollywood, Cruise arrived behind the wheel of a Veyron, one of the first high-profile customers to receive the car, with a reported price of $1.9 million. However, when trying to open the passenger door for his then-wife, Katie Holmes, Cruise struggled for about 40 seconds, a moment that became infamous.
This incident led to rumors that Bugatti had banned Cruise from buying another car from the brand, believing that the difficulty in opening the door had misrepresented the brand. These rumors suggest that Bugatti considered the incident as a poor representation of its manufacturing quality. However, it is important to note that these stories are just rumors, and there is no official confirmation that Cruise has actually been banned by Bugatti.
Prestigious car manufacturers such as Bugatti and Ferrari have strict rules for selecting their customers and even stricter guidelines for ownership, taking into account how owners represent the brand after delivery. Although it seems unlikely that Bugatti would ban Cruise for such a small incident, it is not unheard of for famous people to face unofficial restrictions for not complying with these guidelines.
