"The Weeknd's Gratitude: How Tom Cruise Helped Him Achieve a No. 1 Hit"
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"The Weeknd's Gratitude: How Tom Cruise Helped Him Achieve a No. 1 Hit"
[!CDATA[The Weeknd expressed his gratitude to Tom Cruise for helping him achieve a No. 1 hit early in his music career. Back in 2015, Cruise performed "Can't Feel My Face" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, which led to the song becoming The Weeknd's first top hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The singer acknowledged Cruise's support during a recent appearance on the show, crediting the actor for the song's success and praising him as the biggest movie star in the world. Despite never meeting Cruise, The Weeknd shared his admiration for the actor and his work in various films like The Color Of Money, Vanilla Sky, Rain Man, Eyes Wide Shut, Magnolia, and Mission Impossible. To show his appreciation for Cruise's help, The Weeknd decided to reciprocate the favor by promoting Cruise's latest movie, Mission: Impossible. Although he clarified that he has no involvement in the film, The Weeknd sported a cap with The Final Reckoning's logo and read a promotional card for the movie. Apart from "Can't Feel My Face," The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, has achieved six more No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including popular tracks like "Starboy," "The Hills," "Blinding Lights," and "Save Your Tears." He holds the record for the most songs in the Spotify Billions Club, with 27 tracks surpassing one billion streams. The Weeknd's collaboration with Tom Cruise on The Tonight Show remains a memorable moment in his career, showcasing the impact of celebrity support on music success.]]