On Monday, less than a week after the birth of his daughter, Suri, Tom Cruise flew to Rome, for the world premiere of 'Mission: Impossible III'.


Cruise told reporters at the movie's press event

"My own mission impossible was getting here today. Kate said, 'Go have fun.'"

Early in the day on Monday, Cruise said he planned to stay in Rome for only eight hours before returning to Los Angeles to be with Holmes and their new daughter Suri. However he changed his plans and will continue on to do press in London on Tuesday and Paris on Wednesday.


A leather-jacket clad Cruise made a big entrance at the press event Monday, he bounded onstage to wild cheers while costar Philip Seymour Hoffman was talking to reporters. (bet he was thrilled)

"Sorry to interrupt," he said. "I just got off an airplane, so I'm way too tired."

When asked about baby duties, Cruise was quick to reply:

"I changed her first. I change diapers all the time. We've got a whole system worked out – the B&B. (Katie) does the breastfeeding and I do the burping, and changing the diapers."

Later on Monday, Cruise and his costars took to the stage at Rome's Piazza del Popolo for an appearance in front of several thousand people. When one fan threw a teddy bear towards Cruise, the actor picked it up and thanked the crowd.

"Thank you so much. Thank you for the warm welcome you have given to my daughter Suri and fiancée Katie, and I just love you all."

(Pass the bucket quick - this is just too sweet and sickly)!!



Cruise spent two and a half hours on the red carpet, signing autographs, posing for photos and answering reporters' questions. With him on the red carpet was his daughter Isabella and son, Connor.