(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Katie Holmes threw a surprise birthday party for her husband Tom Cruise last night.

The actress decided to celebrate the star turning 49 by planning a secret dinner in Miami. She invited 40 of his closest friends and family to the exclusive members-only Soho Beach House. Tom was left lost for words when he arrived at the bash and was warmly welcomed by all the guests.

The party included a lavish Italian dinner and a huge chocolate birthday cake for Tom, reports New York Post. Guests were also treated to Cuban music and many took to the dancefloor after their meal.

Tom, who turns 49 today, has been busy recently filming scenes for his new movie. He is starring as tattooed rocker Stacee Jaxx in a big screen adaption of the hit Broadway show Rock of Ages, which is set during the height of the 1980s rock music scene. The star has been in Florida working alongside Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Malin Akerman, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Julianne Hough.

Adam Shankman is directing the movie from a script written by Chris D'Arienzo. (C) Cover Media