William and Kate Join Tom Cruise at 'Digger' Premiere in London — SkimNews
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- Prince William and Catherine attended the royal gala screening of Tom Cruise's film Digger in Leicester Square on Tuesday, where Cruise took Catherine's hand as they talked and laughed on a black carpet.
- Catherine wore a purple floor-length Jenny Packham gown alongside Princess Diana's pearl drop earrings and the late Queen Mother's amethyst sautoir necklace.
- Tom Cruise complimented William on his black velvet jacket, calling it a "great jacket"; Cruise has known the royals for years and met Diana before attending her 1997 funeral.
- David Beckham attended the premiere with his sons Cruz and Romeo, joining the guest list at the Iñárritu-directed film.
- Critics' early reactions were split: IndieWire's Anne Thompson called Digger "a brave and gorgeous art film" suited for the Academy, while Awards Radar's Joey Magidson called it "a mess" that "wasn't enjoyable."
- The film, which stars Cruise as a grey-haired oil baron cleaning up his environmental mess and is directed by Oscar winner Alejandro González Iñárritu, is set for UK and US release on 2 October.
Why it matters: The premiere gave the Princess of Wales a high-profile platform to honor Diana's memory through jewelry, while giving Cruise's $Digger an unusual royal endorsement ahead of its 2 October wide release — at a moment when early reviews are divided on whether Iñárritu's film appeals to mainstream audiences or only the Academy.
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