Tom Cruise and Oprah Winfrey joined forces on Saturday to honour the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The two A-list stars jetted into the Norwegian capital Oslo to present Wangari Maathai, who has dedicated over thirty years to saving her continent's environment, with the coveted medal.
The Kenyan activist was treated to an unforgettable night, with musical performances by Patti Labelle, Andrea Bocelli and teenage soul sensation Joss Stone. Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit also came along to offer their congratulations, but it fell to the American stars to present her with the award.
"People fight over water, food and natural resources," said Tom. "When our resources get scarce, we go to war over them. In managing our resources, and in sustainable development, we plant the seeds of peace."
Oprah meanwhile confessed that taking part in the ceremony wasn't her only reason for making the journey across the Atlantic. "I'm here because, first of all, when the Nobel Committee calls, you try to answer with a yes," she said. "I also like to go wherever Tom Cruise might be. You have the Nobel Committee and Tom Cruise — who's gonna say no to that?" |
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