The Tom Cruise Interview That Inspired American Psycho Christian Bale’s terrifying take on Patrick Bateman didn’t come from thin air—it was inspired by Tom Cruise. Director Mary Harron revealed Bale called her after watching Cruise’s 1998 appearance on The Rosie O'Donnell Show. Bale described Cruise’s intense friendliness paired with “nothing behind the eyes,” and used that unsettling charm to build Bateman in American Psycho—one of cinema’s most chilling performances. | Did You Catch This?

Tom Cruise made a fool of himself live on TV. And his career would pay the price. In 2005, the actor became news when he lost his mind during an interview. He smacked the floor, shook the interviewer and jumped on top of the furniture. However, he would have to pay for his delirium. And soon would learn that Hollywood never forgets. Follow us on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/yt-upsoclicons | Icons