Tom Cruise Saves TV Host From 500-Pound Motorcycle Crash

When Samantha Harris climbed onto Tom Cruise's Ducati motorcycle in Seville, Spain, she had no idea she was about to create one of the most memorable celebrity interview moments of her career.

The former "Dancing with the Stars" co-host was covering Cruise's 2010 film "Knight and Day" for "Entertainment Tonight" when she asked if she could sit on his motorcycle. Cruise, known for doing his own stunts, immediately invited her to hop on.

There was just one problem. Harris had only ever ridden horses, where you mount from the left side using a stirrup.

As thousands of fans watched and cameras rolled, Harris attempted to get on the same way. The 500-pound Ducati immediately started tipping over, threatening to crush Cruise beneath it.

"I am freaking out," Harris recalled in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. But Cruise reacted like he was in one of his action films.

"Literally, like in a movie scene, Tom gets under that Ducati, catches it with both arms, pushes it, rights it back up," she said. Harris thought her interview was over, but Cruise encouraged her to try again with better instructions.

The second attempt worked perfectly. Cruise took off with Harris on the back, speeding through the streets of Seville in what she called "the most fun, awesome TV experience" of her thousands of celebrity interviews.

Harris even wrapped her arms around him and audibly said, "Oh my God, your abs," which aired on television that same day. Her husband saw it at home while caring for their firstborn, unaware that Harris was pregnant with their second child at the time.

Sunny's Take

This behind-the-scenes moment captures what makes great celebrity encounters so special. Cruise could have easily sent Harris to the chase car after the mishap, but instead he helped her overcome her fear and created an unforgettable experience.

Harris has since shifted her focus from entertainment reporting to health advocacy after being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2014 at age 40. Despite three doctors dismissing a lump she found, she trusted her instincts and pushed for more testing, which ultimately saved her life.

Now a certified health coach, Harris uses her platform to encourage others to be their own best health advocates and to never ignore what their body is telling them.

From motorcycle mishaps to medical triumphs, Harris has turned every unexpected moment into an opportunity to help others.