Some women bring back seashells from their honeymoon. Michelle Monaghan brought back a story that could sink a cruise ship. The Mission: Impossible star has been stealing scenes and hearts since the early 2000s, known for her girl-next-door charm laced with a fiery edge. But just when fans thought they knew everything about her Hollywood life, she dropped a behind-the-scenes confession that sounded like it was scripted by the universe itself. And yes, it includes Tom Cruise.

While most people honeymoon with champagne and sunsets, Michelle Monaghan kicked off hers with a camera crew and Tom Cruise’s kiss-ready close-up.

Right after exchanging vows in Australia with longtime love Peter White, Michelle Monaghan flew back to Los Angeles and directly into a steamy Mission: Impossible III shoot. Appearing on The Tonight Show, she shared that her first task as a newlywed was locking lips with Hollywood’s most intense action star. “Of course, as luck would have it, it’s an intimate scene with Tom Cruise,” she recalled, clearly still amused by the bizarre honeymoon-to-set transition.

While others celebrate marriage with beach walks, Michelle Monaghan prepped for a romantic scene, with a man who was not her husband. Understandably nervous, she sought wisdom from her freshly minted spouse. “He told me, ‘Don’t worry, just follow his lead. He’s such a professional,’” she said to Jimmy Fallon. And that is exactly what she did, stepping into character while director J.J. Abrams called the shots. Honestly, not every marriage begins with such cinematic flair.

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As Michelle Monaghan was filming kiss scenes with Tom Cruise, her husband was busy setting the bar for chillest spouse in Hollywood history.

After her long day of espionage and lip-locking, Michelle Monaghan returned to their hotel where Peter White had one pressing question: “How did it go?” But instead of side-eyes and jealousy, he beamed with pride. Upon hearing she had kissed Tom Cruise, his reaction was pure comedic gold: “How cool is it that you were making out with Tom Cruise on our honeymoon!” Monaghan told Fallon with a laugh, “I married the right dude.” Someone give this man a rom-com deal already.

Fast forward to today, and Michelle Monaghan is still shaking things up, this time in The White Lotus universe. Recently seen in season 3 and now rumored to return for season 4, which is reportedly set in a jaw-dropping new location, she plays the gloriously unfiltered Jacqueline, a character viewers love to hate. “Everyone was like, ‘You’re a b-----!’” she laughed to Jimmy Fallon. “I’m just over here doing what the words tell me to do!” From honeymoon smooches with Tom Cruise to resort-side mayhem, Monaghan is turning every role into a power move.

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