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The Transformation Of Tom Cruise From 21 To 58 Years Old

There's a lot that can be said about Tom Cruise . The star is a Golden Globe-winning actor, producer, and dad of three . Cruise is known in Hollywood as one of the highest-paid stars, and he's held that status for decades.

Cruise is the only son of four children, who was raised by his mom, Mary Lee (née Pfeiffer), a special education teacher, and dad, Thomas Cruise Mapother III, an electrical engineer. His parents were both from Louisville, Kentucky, where he lived for 11 years, but Cruise moved to Glen Ridge, New Jersey, with his mother following his parents' divorce in 1973, per IMDb .

As a kid, Cruise struggled to fit in, and in school, he spent his years trying to hide his dyslexia, which he was diagnosed with at age 7. The actor once described his younger self as "functionally illiterate" (via Dyslexiahelp.umich.edu ), but fortunately, he excelled in sports. In fact, he once considered pursuing a career in professional wrestling, but he suffered a knee injury during high school that , per Biography . 

After a teacher encouraged Cruise to join the school's production of the musical "Guys and Dolls," he fell in love with acting, and well, the rest is history. Since then, Cruise has captivated audiences around the globe, and his transformation is nothing short of amazing.

Tom Cruise sets off to New York City with dreams of becoming a star

Tom Cruise had big plans to become a Hollywood star, and he set off to New York City with his dreams at the forefront. Though he struggled to get his career off the ground in the beginning, he persevered and kept auditioning before landing his debut gig in 1981's "Endless Love," starring icon Brooke Shields. That same year, he appeared alongside Sean Penn in "Taps."

By 1983, Cruise was establishing himself as an up-and-coming heavyweight, snagging roles in 1983's "Losin' It," "Risky Business," and "The Outsiders." He portrayed the character of Steve Randle, a member of the group of young actors dubbed the "Brat Pack," with Emilio Estevez, Matt Dillon, and Rob Lowe. Though "The Outsiders" didn't receive the praise it was hoping, the gig led to roles in 1985's "Legend," and ultimately, his iconic starring appearance in 1986's " Top Gun ."

"Top Gun," which became the highest-grossing film of that year (via Chicago Tribune ), confirmed Cruise's status as an A-list actor and catapulted the star into a life of fame and superstardom. According to Box Office Mojo , the action-romance flick, which follows the story of Cruise's character, Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, as he joins an elite naval flight school, has earned more than $176 million in the box office to this day.

Tom Cruise becomes one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors by the 1990s

With "Top Gun" on his résumé, Tom Cruise established himself as a Hollywood hotshot, and by that time, he was making the big bucks. In the late 1990s, Cruise snagged the title of one of showbiz's highest-paid actors in the world, according to Celebrity Net Worth .

The handsome heartthrob had already earned $9 million for 1990's "Days of Thunder" and another $15 million for his work on "Interview With the Vampire" in 1994, but his bank account skyrocketed when he landed the starring role in "Mission Impossible" in 1996. Entertainment Weekly reported he "pocketed $70 million" for the hit action film, and he also "negotiated a chunk of 'Mission's' overall $465 million gross."

Cruise's monetary gain is so impressive that a report from Casumo claims he pockets more than $7,000 per word. "When taking into account everything he's been in for almost 40 years, supposedly it's as much as $7,091 per word," CinemaBlend reported in April 2020.

But, while Cruise has more money than one could ever imagine, the producer knows he has earned every dollar in his $600 million fortune. "I get paid because I'm worth it and they should pay me that much. But I've never done work for money, ever," he shared with Vanity Fair in 2000 (via The Uncool ). "It is my life, it is what I do, it is what I love to do."

Tom Cruise falls in love with Nicole Kidman and starts a family

As he was cementing his place in the entertainment industry, Tom Cruise was also experiencing changes in his love life. The star walked down the aisle with his first wife, Mimi Rogers , in 1987, and they were together for three years. After they split in 1990, though, Cruise was not single for long, as he developed a deep bond with Nicole Kidman when they met on the set of "Days of Thunder."

Cruise wasn't the only one who was instantly smitten. "He swept me off my feet," Kidman recalled to Vanity Fair in December 2002. "I fell madly, passionately in love." Later that year, Cruise and Kidman said "I do," and by 1995, they were the parents of their adopted kids, daughter Isabella Jane Cruise and son Connor Cruise .

Over the next few years, Cruise and Kidman raised their kids while juggling their busy careers as Hollywood stars. In 1997 and 1998, they worked together on "Eyes Wide Shut," an erotic thriller directed by legend Stanley Kubrick. The actor landed other gigs, including 1999's "Magnolia" — which earned him a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor — followed by "Mission: Impossible II" in 2000 (via IMDb ).

Just one year later, though, Cruise experienced turmoil in his personal life as he and Kidman split in 2001. Per Entertainment Weekly , the "Vanilla Sky" lead filed for divorce , citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason.

Tom Cruise marries wife No. 3 Katie Holmes

Following his split from Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise fixated his focus on his acting career, and throughout the early 2000s, he balanced several roles in "Minority Report," "Austin Powers in Goldmember," and "Collateral." By April 2005, Cruise's personal life started making headlines once again when he publicly debuted his relationship with Katie Holmes .

While many speculated their romance was a publicity stunt, as Cruise was starring in "War of the Worlds" while Holmes was cast as the lead in "Batman Begins," they proved how serious they were when they got engaged less than two months later in June, per The Hollywood Reporter . Before they got the chance to walk down the aisle, though, Cruise expanded his family when Holmes gave birth to their daughter, Suri Cruise , in April 2006.

The duo wed seven months later in November, marking Cruise's third trip down the aisle. Marrying the Hollywood hunk was an unbelievable moment for Holmes, who told Seventeen magazine she "used to think I was going to marry Tom Cruise" as a little girl (via The Hollywood Reporter). However, their romance eventually came to end in June 2012 when Holmes filed for divorce. At the time, Cruise's attorney called their split "a private matter," adding the actor's No. 1 priority was their "daughter's best interests" (via People ).  

Tom Cruise focuses on his career, Scientology, and love

Following his a string of unsuccessful marriages, Tom Cruise became much more guarded in terms of his personal life. By 2016, Cruise sold both his L.A. mansions and purchased a penthouse in Clearwater, Florida, to focus on his work as a Scientologist. According to People , the home happens to be just one block away from the Church of Scientology's international headquarters.

Cruise has been a committed member of the controversial church since 1990, per Insider , and his involvement has been debated for years, especially since a source told Us Weekly in July 2019 that he's "not allowed" to see Suri. Regardless of the claims, plus the fact that Cruise has not been seen in public with Suri since 2013 , the Church fought back, telling Us, "Everything about your inquiry misrepresents the Church of Scientology."

These days, Cruise is also heavily involved in Hollywood, as he's set to star in several upcoming films . Most impressively, he's cast in an untitled project that will be filmed in space, per The Space Shuttle Almanac (via The Independent ).

Cruise isn't just busy in his professional life, though. The actor is reportedly dating actress Hayley Atwell . The two met on the set of "Mission: Impossible 7" and "hit it off from day one," The Sun reported in December 2020. "They've become fairly inseparable. They get on brilliantly, and both seem very happy." It looks like Cruise's long and admirable journey has certainly paid off.

Actor Tom Cruise is the star of several box-office hits, including Risky Business , A Few Good Men , The Firm , Jerry Maguire , and the Mission: Impossible franchise.

Who Is Tom Cruise?

Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, better known as Tom Cruise, was born on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, to Mary and Thomas Mapother. Cruise's mother was an amateur actress and schoolteacher, and his father was an electrical engineer. His family moved around a great deal when Cruise was a child to accommodate his father's career.

Cruise's parents divorced when he was 11, and the children moved with their mother to Louisville, Kentucky, and then to Glen Ridge, New Jersey, after she remarried. Like his mother and three sisters, Cruise suffered from dyslexia, which made academic success difficult for him. He excelled in athletics, however, and considered pursuing a career in professional wrestling until a knee injury sidelined him during high school.

At age 14, Cruise enrolled in a Franciscan seminary with thoughts of becoming a priest, but he left after a year. When he was 16, a teacher encouraged him to participate in the school's production of the musical Guys and Dolls . After Cruise won the lead of Nathan Detroit, he found himself surprisingly at home on the stage, and a career was born.

'Taps,' 'The Outsiders'

Cruise set a 10-year deadline for himself in which to build an acting career. He left school and moved to New York City, struggling through audition after audition before landing an appearance in 1981's Endless Love , starring Brooke Shields. Around this same time, he snagged a small role in the military school drama Taps (1981), co-starring Sean Penn .

His role in Taps was upgraded after director Harold Becker saw Cruise's potential, and his performance caught the attention of a number of critics and filmmakers. In 1983, Cruise appeared in Francis Ford Coppola 's The Outsiders , which also starred Emilio Estevez , Matt Dillon and Rob Lowe —all prominent members of a group of young actors the entertainment press dubbed the "Brat Pack." The film was not well received, but it allowed Cruise to work with an acclaimed director on a high-profile project.

'Risky Business'

His next film, Risky Business (1983), grossed $65 million. It also made Cruise a highly recognizable actor — thanks in no small part to a memorable scene of the young star dancing in his underwear.

In 1986, after a two-year hiatus, the budding actor released the big-budget fantasy film Legend , which did poorly at the box office. That same year, however, Cruise's A-list status was confirmed with the release of Top Gun , which co-starred Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards and Meg Ryan . The testosterone-fueled action-romance, set against the backdrop of an elite naval flight school, became the highest-grossing film of 1986.

'The Color of Money,' 'Rain Man' and 'Born on the Fourth of July'

Cruise followed the tremendous success of Top Gun with a string of both critically acclaimed and commercially successful films. He first starred in The Color of Money (1986) with co-star Paul Newman , and then went on to work with Dustin Hoffman on Rain Man (1988). Cruise's next role, as Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic in the biopic Born on the Fourth of July (1989), earned him an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe for Best Actor.

'A Few Good Men,' 'The Firm' and 'Interview with a Vampire'

In 1992, Cruise proved once more that he could hold his own opposite a screen legend when he co-starred with Jack Nicholson in the military courtroom drama A Few Good Men . The film grossed more than $15 million its first weekend and earned Cruise a Golden Globe nomination. He continued to demonstrate his success as a leading man with The Firm (1993) and Interview with a Vampire (1994), which co-starred Brad Pitt.

'Mission: Impossible,' 'Jerry McGuire'

Next, Cruise hit the big screen with two huge hits—the $64 million blockbuster Mission: Impossible (1996), which the star also produced, and the highly acclaimed Jerry McGuire (1996), directed by Cameron Crowe. For the latter, Cruise earned a second Academy Award nomination and Golden Globe for Best Actor.

'Eyes Wide Shut,' 'Magnolia'

Cruise and then-wife Kidman spent much of 1997 and 1998 in England shooting Eyes Wide Shut , an erotic thriller that would be director Stanley Kubrick 's final film. The movie came out in the summer of 1999 to mixed reviews, but that year Cruise enjoyed greater success with the release of Magnolia . His performance as a self-confident sex guru in the ensemble film earned him another Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

'Vanilla Sky,' 'The Last Samurai'

Cruise then starred in the long-awaited smash hit Mission: Impossible 2 in 2000, alongside Anthony Hopkins , Thandie Newton and Ving Rhames. In 2002, he starred in Vanilla Sky , his second collaboration with Crowe, as well as Steven Spielberg 's Minority Report . The following year, Cruise traveled to Australia to shoot the $100 million war epic The Last Samurai, which earned him another Golden Globe nomination.

'War of the Worlds'

Cruise proved he remained a top draw by starring in the Spielberg-directed remake of the science-fiction classic War of the Worlds (2005), which grossed more than $230 million at the box office.

His next effort, Mission: Impossible 3 (2006), also scored well with audiences. However, Cruise was faced with a professional setback in August when Paramount Pictures ended its 14-year relationship with the actor. The company's chairman cited Cruise's erratic behavior and controversial views as the reason for the split, though industry experts noted that Paramount more likely ended the partnership over Cruise's high earnings from the Mission: Impossible franchise.

Cruise quickly rebounded and on November 2, 2006, he announced his new partnership with film executive Paula Wagner and the United Artists film studio. Their first production as a team, the political drama Lions for Lambs (2007), proved a commercial disappointment despite a strong cast that included Meryl Streep and Robert Redford .

'Tropic Thunder'

Taking a break from weighty material, Cruise delighted audiences with his performance in the comedy Tropic Thunder (2008). Despite his relatively small role in a movie that featured Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Stiller , Cruise stood out by obscuring his trademark good looks to play a balding, obese movie studio executive.

'Valkyrie,' 'Rock of Ages'

In December 2008, Cruise released his second project through United Artists. The film, Valkyrie , was a World War II drama about a plot to assassinate German leader Adolf Hitler . Cruise starred as a German army officer who became involved in the conspiracy.

Cruise returned to one of his most popular franchises in 2011 with Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol . Breaking into new territory, he then starred in the 2012 musical Rock of Ages . Although Cruise received some positive reviews for his performance as a rock star, the movie failed to attract much of an audience.

'Jack Reacher,' 'Edge of Tomorrow'

Returning to his mainstream action roots, Cruise starred in the 2012 crime drama Jack Reacher , based on a book by Lee Child. He then headlined a pair of science-fiction adventures, Oblivion (2013) and Edge of Tomorrow (2014). Showing no signs of slowing down, the veteran actor in 2015 delivered his usual high-energy performance for the fifth installment of his blockbuster franchise, Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation .

Latest Movies and Familiar Franchises

In 2016, Cruise reprised the role of Jack Reacher for Never Go Back . He then headlined a reboot of The Mummy (2017), which performed respectably at the box office but was savaged by critics, before earning better reviews later that year for the crime thriller American Made .

2018 brought a return to familiar territory for Cruise, who starred in Mission Impossible —Fallout that summer. Prior to its release, he tweeted a photo to mark day 1 of production on the long-awaited sequel Top Gun: Maverick , scheduled for a June 2020 release.

Scientology and Personal Life

Cruise married actress Mimi Rogers in 1987. It was through Rogers that the actor became a student of Scientology, the religion founded by writer L. Ron Hubbard. Cruise credited the church with curing his dyslexia, and he soon became one of its leading proponents. However, while his spiritual life flourished, his marriage to Rogers ended in 1990. That same year, Cruise made the racecar drama Days of Thunder alongside Kidman. Though the movie was unpopular among critics and fans alike, the two lead actors had real chemistry. On Christmas Eve 1990, after a brief courtship, Cruise and Kidman married in Telluride, Colorado.

Divorce from Kidman

For much of the 1990s, Cruise and Kidman found themselves fiercely defending the happiness and legitimacy of their marriage. They filed two different lawsuits against tabloid publications for stories they considered libelous. In each case, the couple received a published retraction and apology, along with a large monetary settlement which they donated to charity. The couple has two children, Isabella and Connor.

On February 5, 2001, Cruise and Kidman announced their separation after 11 years of marriage. The couple cited the difficulties involved with two acting careers and the amount of time spent apart while working. Following the divorce, Cruise briefly dated his Vanilla Sky co-star Penelope Cruz , followed by a much-publicized relationship with actress Katie Holmes. A month after his ties to Holmes became public, Cruise professed his love for the actress in a now-famous appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, during which he jumped on Winfrey's sofa, shouting "Yes!"

Marriage to Katie Holmes

In June 2005, after a two-month courtship, Cruise proposed to Holmes in a restaurant at the top of the Eiffel tower. In October, they announced that they were expecting their first child together. The hasty proposal and surprise pregnancy quickly became tabloid gossip. But Cruise made even bigger headlines that year as an outspoken advocate for Scientology. He openly criticized former co-star Brooke Shields for using anti-depressants during her recovery from postpartum depression. He also denounced psychiatry and modern medicine, claiming Scientology held the key to true healing. Cruise's statements led to a heated argument with news anchor Matt Lauer on The Today Show in June 2005, for which Cruise later apologized.

In 2006, Cruise and Holmes welcomed daughter Suri into the world. That year, they were married in an Italian castle, with celebrities Will Smith , Jada Pinkett Smith , Jennifer Lopez and Victoria and David Beckham among those in attendance. However, the storybook romance wouldn't last, and in June 2012, the couple announced their separation.

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How Old Is Tom Cruise? Ageless Star’s Profile

In the ever-revolving carousel of Hollywood faces, there exists an ageless enigma, a man who seemingly hits pause on the relentless march of time. The question on everyone’s lips, whispered in hushed tones as if sharing an industry secret, is “ How old is Tom Cruise ?” The “Mission: Impossible” maestro, the “Top Gun” who flew into our hearts and refused to age, makes us rub our eyes in disbelief. So, let’s embark on this investigative journey through twisted turns and stylish musings to unravel the mystery of Thomas Cruise Mapother IV’s perennial youth.

How Old Is Tom Cruise? Age Mystery: A Deep Dive into the Star’s Chronology

Tom Cruise arrived on this planet on July 3, 1962, which slots him at an astonishing 62 years young as of 2024. But here’s the rub: place a picture of young Cruise next to a current snapshot, and you’d swear the clock has stood still. Therein lies the public’s endless fascination; he’s the man of yesterday, today, and seemingly, tomorrow.

• Birthdate and Current Age (2024): Tom Cruise, born July 3, 1962, is now 62.
• Unchanging Appearance: The collective online sleuths poke and prod at his immortal visage, wondering how Father Time got tricked.
• Youthful Roles: He continues to dive into roles that actors half his age might pant just reading about.

The Secret Behind Tom Cruise’s Perennial Youth

Rumors swirl like capes in a gothic novel—what elixir does he consume? What sorcery is at play? We’ve peeked behind the curtain to find the truth isn’t magic; it’s grit, sweat, and likely a dash of good genes.

• Fitness Regimen: The man scales skyscrapers and leaps out of planes; his workout routine isn’t for the faint of heart.
• Medical or Cosmetic Procedures: Speculation is rife—a nip here, a tuck there? Only his inner circle knows for sure.
• Holistic Approaches: Perhaps it’s the zen of a distant Joshua Tree hotel retreat, a whisper of Hollywood secret shenanigans.

Tom Cruise Through the Decades: A Timeless Journey in Film

From the heartthrob of the ’80s to the powerhouse of 2024, Cruise’s filmography reads like a guidebook to box office gold, yet his visage defies the decades.

• Career Milestones: Each film, from “Risky Business” to the latest sci-fi flick, serves to remind us of his unwavering charm.
• Evolution of Film Roles: The roles changed, matured, but that devil-may-care grin stayed put.
• Longevity in Hollywood: Cruise has been quoted as treating acting like an Olympic sport—always striving, never settling.

Scientific Perspectives: Can We Really Tell How Old Tom Cruise Is?

Let’s put on our lab coats and approach this with the sterility of science. Is it possible that Tom Cruise is a marvel of modern genetics?

• Expert Opinions on Aging: Some wizards in white coats might attribute his youthfulness to a cocktail of favorable DNA.
• The Science of Aging: It’s a complicated affair, a blend of biology, environment, and, quite possibly, a touch of luck.
• Rarity of Cruise’s Aging Process: In a sea of studies, Cruise could well be a fascinating case study onto himself.

The Age of Tom Cruise: Fan Theories and Cultural Impact

Dive into the rabbit hole of online forums, and you’ll find theories wilder than a Toyota Sequoia 2023 carving through uncharted forests. His age sparks dialogue, debates, and dissertations in the halls of pop culture.

• Fan Theories: Is he an ageless vampire? A benefactor of an alien pact? The musings are endless.
• Cultural Talking Point: Cruise’s agelessness shifts the celebrity aging conversation from quiet whispers to open admiration.
• Impact on Societal Perceptions: His eternal youth, bathed in the spotlight, nudges us to rethink our own approach to aging.

Behind the Scenes: Insights from Those Who Work with Tom Cruise

They say to truly know a man, look at how he works. We’ve scoured the backlots and soundstages for tales of the eternal leading man.

• Anecdotes from Co-stars and Crew: Hard as nails, soft as silk—Hollywood folk speak of him in tones reserved for legends.
• Cruise’s Work Ethic: Renowned for an energy that outpaces the sprightliest of newcomers.
• Effect on Casting and Filming: Directors must scratch their heads—how does one cast age against a timeless star?

Contrasting Other Stars: How Tom Cruise’s Age Stands Out in Hollywood

In a town where every second counts, Cruise’s timeless appeal is a stark contrast to peers who bear the years like medals of honor.

• Comparison with Contemporaries: Side-by-side with his generation, Cruise seems to sail a different sea.
• Pressure to Stay Young: Hollywood’s unforgiving glare could wilt the heartiest rose, but not Tom’s.
• Industry Norms: Where stars align with botox and diets, Cruise strides with the confidence of the naturally favored.

The Phenomenon of Agelessness: A Broader Look Beyond Tom Cruise

There’s Cruise, and then there’s the cadre of age-defiers; those who, like the man himself, challenge Father Time to a duel and come out unscathed.

• Other Ageless Celebrities: They walk among us, defying the natural laws with poise and aplomb.
• Psychological and Social Implications: We see in them what we wish to see in ourselves—a defiance against the inevitable.
• Influence of Media Portrayals: The media paints a picture of eternal spring; we can’t help but gaze, squint, and hope.

The Future of Tom Cruise: Defying Age in Upcoming Projects

Tom Cruise does not walk towards the future; he sprints, jumps, and flies towards it with a ferocity that belies his calendar age.

• Planned Films and Roles: The horizon is lined with potential box office behemoths, just waiting for his Midas touch.
• Age and Career Choices: Will he take the mantle of the elder statesman, or continue to race against 20-somethings?
• Embracing Real Age: Perhaps there’s a day when he’ll look at his reflection and nod to the passage of time, but that day isn’t today.

Eternal Youth in the Spotlight: What Tom Cruise Teaches Us About Age in Modern Society

From the conquest of youth to the casual flipping of the bird to old age, Tom Cruise crafts a narrative of vitality that’s more than skin deep. Here, in the twilight glow of our exploration, we find a man whose greatest role might just be himself.

• Key Insights on Cruise’s Age and Appearance: He’s a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma, then packed in an action blockbuster.
• Society’s Perception of Aging: Cruise nudges the needle, slowly turning perceptions from dread to admiration.
• Sustainability of an Ageless Image: In a race against time, he’s a reminder of the joys of the journey, rather than the destination.

In the tempest of sequels, remakes, and endless red carpets, Tom Cruise stands as a beacon of age defiance—an emblem of youth in a world obsessed with the next young thing. As twisted as a Wikipedia page on Andrew Tate , as bold as Alexis Fawx challenging industry norms, and as daring as a high-risk merchant highriskpay.com in a sea of safe bets, Cruise sails onward. Through the kaleidoscopic lens of our alternative fashion world, we tilt our hat to the man who asks not “how old,” but rather, “how young can you feel?” For in the end, is that not the true measure of time?

Tom Cruise, as eternal as the starlight, as enigmatic as a twisted tale, offers us more than just box office thrills; he invites us to ponder the ticking of our own clocks and consider what it means to live not just by years, but by moments that take our breath away. How old is Tom Cruise ? He’s as old as we believe, and perhaps, as young as we dare to dream.

Eternal Hollywood Maverick: Tom Cruise

Ah, Tom Cruise—the epitome of the age-defying superstar. While he leaps from buildings and sprints into action without breaking a sweat, the rest of us are left scratching our heads. Just how old is this guy?

Cruise-ing Through the Years

Alright, let’s cut to the chase. Born on July 3, 1962, this silver screen juggernaut has been defying Father Time in a way that’d make you wonder if he’s discovered the fountain of youth. Today, he’s flashing that iconic grin and doing his own stunts at an age where some might be eyeing retirement. But Tommy boy? No way! He’s hitting the ground running, literally, without a sign of slowing down. Seems almost as if the more candles on his cake, the more determined he gets!

Professionally Ageless

Now, you’d think with all those years under his belt, you’d find his life story carved into some ancient stone tablet. But don’t you worry, on the digital Shelves Of The Ever-updating Wikipedia ,( Tom Cruise’s saga is as fresh and fascinating as ever. From his early breakout roles to his latest gravity-defying feats—the man’s biography is a true testament to his enduring spirit.

Top-Tier Staying Power

But hang on, it’s not all about being a vampire of youth—this guy’s resilience in Hollywood’s risky business is something. Speaking of risk, navigating the volatile waters of showbiz fans utmost respect, sorta like those brave Souls who venture Into high-risk merchant waters .( Just as they tackle the perils head-on, so does Cruise surpass every expectation, powering through an industry where stars tend to flicker out faster than a bad movie sequel.

The Secret Sauce?

Alright, here’s the million-dollar question: what’s the man’s secret? If there’s a secluded retreat where A-listers sip from an elixir of youth, you’d expect it to be tucked away near some exquisite Joshua tree Hotels ,( wouldn’t you? God knows the desert’s got its fair share of mysteries. But nope, no mystical desert retreats for Mr. Cruise—he’s more of the gym-and-sensible-diet kinda immortal.

So, the next time you catch a Tom Cruise flick and find yourself wondering how this guy’s kept the clock from ticking, remember—it’s Tom freakin’ Cruise. Age is just a number, and he’s living proof that some stars burn too fiercely to even think about dimming down.

Who is Tom Cruise current wife?

Well, hold your horses! As of my last update, Tom Cruise is officially flying solo – he doesn’t have a current wife. The dude’s been married thrice, but now, he’s riding the bachelor wave, Top Gun style!

What is Tom Cruise’s real name?

Tom Cruise wasn’t always ‘Tom Cruise’ – get this, his real name’s Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. Pretty fancy, huh? But let’s be honest, “Tom Cruise” has a way better ring to it for a mega movie star.

How old was Tom Cruise in Top Gun?

Back in ’86 when “Top Gun” first took our breath away, Tom Cruise was a young Maverick at just 24. Seems like just yesterday, right? Time sure does fly!

How tall and heavy is Tom Cruise?

As for Tom Cruise’s stature, don’t let his height fool ya – he packs a punch at 5 feet 7 inches and weighs in around 148 pounds. The man’s practically an action figure!

Did Nicole Kidman ever have a child?

Kidman alert! While Nicole Kidman adopted two kids with Tom Cruise – Isabella and Connor – she did eventually have biological children with her country crooner hubby, Keith Urban.

Who is Tom Cruise’s son?

Connor Cruise – that’s Tom’s son! He followed in his old man’s footsteps into the world of entertainment. Seems like the apple doesn’t fall far from the celebrity tree, doesn’t it?

Does Tom Cruise have contact with any of his kids?

Yup, Tom Cruise is reportedly in touch with his kids, though rumors swirl about how much. Let’s just say family dynamics can be a bit of a Mission Impossible scenario.

Who does Tom Cruise’s daughter live with?

Isabella Cruise, Tom’s daughter, is living large in London – more specifically, with her hubby Max Parker. They’re keeping things low-key across the pond, away from the Hollywood glare.

Does Tom Cruise have a college degree?

College degree? Nah, Tom Cruise zoomed from high school straight to the silver screen. Who needs a dorm when you’ve got a blockbuster set, am I right?

Can Tom Cruise fly a jet?

Jet-setting in real life, Tom Cruise actually learned to pilot a plane! Although he’s not flying fighter jets solo, he’s got enough airborne skills to impress any Top Gun instructor.

How old was Meg Ryan during Top Gun?

When Meg Ryan appeared in “Top Gun,” she was every bit the ingenue at 24 years young. She definitely had that girl-next-door charm on lock!

Why was Kelly McGillis not in Top Gun 2?

Ah, Kelly McGillis wasn’t asked back for “Top Gun: Maverick,” and that stirred some feathers. Kelly chalks it up to aging naturally versus Hollywood’s fountain of youth – you know, the reality vs. illusion thing.

Is Tom Cruise physically fit?

Tom Cruise is in arguably wicked shape for his age – or any age, to be fair. The man practically moonlights as a stuntman with all the running, jumping, and hanging off planes he does!

How much does Tom Cruise weight?

Tipping the scales, Tom Cruise keeps it consistent, weighing in at around 148 pounds. His secret? Probably all that action-star cardio!

How rich is Tom Cruise?

Rich doesn’t even cut it when talking about Tom Cruise and his bank account. In Hollywood, he’s solid gold, with a net worth sky-high enough to rival some small countries!

Does Tom Cruise have a relationship with Suri?

Suri Cruise, Tom’s daughter with Katie Holmes, seems to be more in the picture with her mom these days. Paparazzi rarely catch a glimpse of her with Tom. It’s a touchy subject, for sure.

Well, the scoop is Tom Cruise keeps in contact with his kiddos, even if it’s not always front-page news. Like I said, family stuff can be as tangled as headphone wires in your pocket.

Is Tom Cruise still with Hayley Atwell?

Is Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell a thing? As the rumor mill churns, these two have been on-again, off-again more times than a light switch. But currently, it seems the romance chapter has closed. On to the next scene!

Does Tom Cruise have any biological children?

Biological children, you ask? Suri Cruise, that cute-as-a-button kid, is his only biological child. The rest of his clan, Isabella and Connor, were adopted during his marriage to Nicole Kidman.

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Tom Cruise Through the Years

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Tom Cruise, one of the world's highest-paid actors, has a storied acting career that includes various accolades and iconic roles. Take a look back at the star's most memorable moments.

Tom Cruise poses for a portrait.

Tom Cruise stars as Cadet Captain David Shawn in the film  Taps .

Tom Cruise laughs in a scene from the film  Risky Business.

Tom Cruise as Lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in Top Gun .

Tom Cruise married Mimi Rogers in May 1987. They divorced in February 1990.

Rain Man  producer Mark Johnson, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise and director Barry Levinson at the 61 st  Annual Academy Awards Show on March 29 in Los Angeles, California. Johnson (Best Picture), Hoffman (Best Actor) and Levinson (Best Director) took home Oscars that year.

Tom Cruise in a scene from  Born on the Fourth of July .

Tom Cruise met Nicole Kidman on the set of Days of Thunder . The pair tied the knot in December 1990. He filed for divorce in February 2001.

Actor Tom Cruise attends the 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 20 and takes home the Best Actor prize he won for   Born on the Fourth of July .

Tom Cruise's Hand and Footprint Ceremony at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 28.

Tom Cruise as Lestat in  The Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles .

Tom Cruise stars in his legendary role as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible .

Tom Cruise talks on a phone in a scene from the film  Jerry Maguire .

Actor Tom Cruise attends the 54th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 19 and takes home the Best Actor award for  Jerry Maguire .

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise hit the red carpet for the  Eyes Wide Shut  premiere on September 9 in Los Angeles, California.

Tom Cruise attends the 6th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on March 12 at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

Tom Cruise dated his  Vanilla Sky  co-star Penelope Cruz from 2001 to 2004.

Tom Cruise enters Dodgers Stadium with the Olympic torch during the torch relay on June 16 in Los Angeles, California.

Tom Cruise began dating Katie Holmes in April 2005.

Tom Cruise married Katie Holmes in Rome, Italy on November 18, 2006. The actress filed for divorce in June 2012.

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz during the shooting of the film  Knight and Day  on December 9 in Seville, Spain.

Tom Cruise and Jennifer Lopez perform onstage at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards at Gibson Amphitheatre on June 6 in Universal City, California.

Tom Cruise stars in  Edge of Tomorrow  and the film premiered on March 14, 2014.

Tom Cruise speaks onstage at the Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures preview of  Edge of Tomorrow  film during Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 20.

Tom Cruise signs autographs for fans as he arrives in South Korea to attend  Jack Reacher: Never Go Back  Seoul premiere on November 7.

Tom Cruise is seen on the set of  Mission: Impossible 6  on May 4 in Paris, France.

Tom Cruise poses at the global premiere of  Mission: Impossible - Fallout  at Palais de Chaillot on July 12 in Paris, France.

Tom Cruise wears a face mask during the filming of the movie  Mission: Impossible Lybra  on October 9.

Tom Cruise attends the men's final of Wimbledon in England on July 11.

Tom Cruise arrives in a helicopter to the world premiere of  Top Gun: Maverick  aboard the USS Midway in San Diego, California on May 4.

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Bonafide movie star! Tom Cruise has defined pop culture for decades through his movies and marriages, so  Us Weekly  is taking a look back at the film icon’s career, personal life and more.

The actor was born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV in New York in July 1962. After becoming interested in acting as a child, he landed his first onscreen role in 1981’s  Endless Love .

Cruise went on to star in countless blockbusters and critically-acclaimed films, leading several franchises and earning more than one Academy Award nomination. Some of his notable work includes  Mission: Impossible ,  Top Gun ,  Risky Business  and  Jerry Maguire .

The  Rain Man  star also became known for doing his own stunts in his action movies. “He’s too old for this stuff ,”  Jack Reacher  author Lee Child told  The Times  in November 2019. “He’s 57. He needs to move on, transition to being a character actor. He could get another 20 years out of it. He is talented. He’s a terrific guy, very considerate, good fun.”

While Cruise carried on with his career as planned, he had less success in his personal life. He was married to Mimi Rogers from 1987 to 1990, Nicole Kidman from 1990 to 2001 and Katie Holmes from 2006 to 2012.

The  Cocktail  star and Kidman adopted two children together : daughter Isabella and son Connor. “I’m very private about that,” the actress told Australia’s  Who  magazine in November 2018. “I have to protect all those relationships. I know 150 percent that I would give up my life for my children because it’s what my purpose is.”

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The Oscar winner added at the time: “They are adults. They are able to make their own decisions. They have made choices to be Scientologists and, as a mother, it’s my job to love them. And I am an example of that tolerance and that’s what I believe — that no matter what your child does, the child has love and the child has to know there is available love and I’m open here. I think that’s so important because if that is taken away from a child, to sever that in any child, in any relationship, in any family — I believe it’s wrong. So that’s our job as a parent, to always offer unconditional love.”

Meanwhile, Cruise and Holmes welcomed a daughter in April 2006.

Scroll down to relive highlights from Cruise’s years in the spotlight.

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Bonafide movie star! Tom Cruise has defined pop culture for decades through his movies and marriages, so  Us Weekly  is taking a look back at the film icon’s career, personal life and more. The actor was born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV in New York in July 1962. After becoming interested in acting as a child, he landed his first onscreen role in 1981’s  Endless Love . Cruise went on to star in countless blockbusters and critically-acclaimed films, leading several franchises and earning more than one Academy Award nomination. Some of his notable work includes  Mission: Impossible ,  Top Gun ,  Risky Business  and  Jerry Maguire . The  Rain Man  star also became known for doing his own stunts in his action movies. “He’s too old for this stuff ,”  Jack Reacher  author Lee Child told  The Times  in November 2019. “He’s 57. He needs to move on, transition to being a character actor. He could get another 20 years out of it. He is talented. He’s a terrific guy, very considerate, good fun.” While Cruise carried on with his career as planned, he had less success in his personal life. He was married to Mimi Rogers from 1987 to 1990, Nicole Kidman from 1990 to 2001 and Katie Holmes from 2006 to 2012. [sendtonews type="float" key="HGc9XSqqRV-2839814-14453"] The  Cocktail  star and Kidman adopted two children together : daughter Isabella and son Connor. “I’m very private about that,” the actress told Australia’s  Who  magazine in November 2018. “I have to protect all those relationships. I know 150 percent that I would give up my life for my children because it’s what my purpose is.” The Oscar winner added at the time: “They are adults. They are able to make their own decisions. They have made choices to be Scientologists and, as a mother, it’s my job to love them. And I am an example of that tolerance and that’s what I believe — that no matter what your child does, the child has love and the child has to know there is available love and I’m open here. I think that’s so important because if that is taken away from a child, to sever that in any child, in any relationship, in any family — I believe it’s wrong. So that’s our job as a parent, to always offer unconditional love.” Meanwhile, Cruise and Holmes welcomed a daughter in April 2006. Scroll down to relive highlights from Cruise’s years in the spotlight. [podcast_block]

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After roles in Endless Love and The Outsiders , Cruise broke out in Risky Business .

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The Oscar nominee began dating Cher in 1985 after meeting the singer at Sean Penn ’s wedding to Madonna . The romance made headlines, in part, because she is 16 years older than him.

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Cruise starred as Maverick alongside Val Kilmer in Top Gun . "The truth is that after that first meeting, I met with [director Tony Scott ], [producer] Jerry [Bruckheimer] and Paramount Pictures," he recalled during a 2016 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! "I got in the car and I was flying to New York. I told my agent, 'I'm going to make this movie, but don't tell Jerry I want to make this movie because I want to fly with the Blue Angels .' You've got to work these things, you know? I'm a businessman."

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The Mission: Impossible actor married Mimi Rogers in May 1987. They divorced in February 1990. The actress introduced him to Scientology, of which he would become one of the highest profile members.

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Following his roles in Cocktail and Rain Man , Cruise starred in Born on the Fourth of July , receiving his first Oscar nomination in the process.

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The Jack Reacher star met Nicole Kidman on the set of Days of Thunder . The pair tied the knot in December 1990. He filed for divorce in February 2001.

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Cruise appeared in A Few Good Men in 1992 and The Firm in 1993.

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The New York native’s adopted daughter with Kidman, Isabella, was born in December 1992.

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Cruise starred alongside Brad Pitt in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles .

His adopted son with Kidman, Connor, was born in January 1995.

Cruise kicked off his legendary role as Ethan Hunt in 1996’s Mission: Impossible . The film spawned 2000’s Mission: Impossible II , 2006’s Mission: Impossible III , 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol , 2015’s Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation , 2018’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout and more planned follow-ups.

The Rock of Ages actor earned his second Academy Award nomination for Jerry Maguire . "It was one of those experiences, when you're making a movie [and] just things are coming together," he told Entertainment Tonight in 2016. "It's what we all work for — when you just know it's just firing on all cylinders. It was such a joy."

Cruise starred with Kidman in 1992’s Far and Away and 1999’s Eyes Wide Shut . He then racked up a third Oscar nod for 1999’s Magnolia .

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Following his divorce from the Big Little Lies star, the producer dated his Vanilla Sky costar Penelope Cruz from 2001 to 2004.

Cruise continued his run to dominate the box office with 2002’s Minority Report , 2003’s The Last Samurai and 2005’s War of the Worlds .

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The Knight and Day star began dating Katie Holmes in April 2005. He famously declared his love for the Dawson’s Creek alum in May 2005, and the following October, the twosome announced they were expecting their first child together. Their daughter arrived in April 2006.

Cruise married Holmes in Italy in November 2006. The actress filed for divorce in June 2012, and the duo signed a settlement the next month.

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He ventured into different territory with 2008’s Tropic Thunder , 2008’s Valkyrie , 2010’s Knight and Day and 2012’s Rock of Ages before returning to form in 2012’s Jack Reacher .

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Cruise appeared with Emily Blunt in Edge of Tomorrow . He followed that job with 2016’s Jack Reacher: Never Go Back and 2017’s American Made .

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The Golden Globe winner reprised his role in the sequel Top Gun: Maverick . The film’s release date was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic, along with other planned Cruise projects.

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Cruise made headlines in December 2020 when a recording was released of him screaming at the Mission: Impossible 7 crew over not adhering to COVID-19 protocols. “I have told you and now I want it and if you do it, you’re out! We are not shutting this f--king movie down,” he said. “Is it understood? If I see it again, you’re f--king gone.”  

He later defended his rant in May 2021. “I said what I said,” he told Empire magazine, adding that he was only addressing “select people” who were violating safety measures. “There was a lot at stake at that point.”  

The following month, the movie halted filming after at least one member of the production team tested positive for coronavirus. 

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During the May 2022 premiere for Top Gun: Maverick in California, Cruise decided to arrive to the event in style. The actor flew in on a USS Midway helicopter before heading over to the red carpet in a black tux.

Cruise's Top Gun costar Miles Teller revealed that he sometimes cuts phone calls with the Mission Impossible star short because otherwise, they'd never stop talking. The Whiplash actor told E! News' Daily Pop that he and Cruise could be on the phone talking about the film industry for "an hour and a half, two hours, I'm like, 'Tom, I love you man. I gotta go.'"

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• Born July 3 , 1962 · Syracuse, New York, USA
• Birth name Thomas Cruise Mapother IV
• Height 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
• In 1976, if you had told fourteen-year-old Franciscan seminary student Thomas Cruise Mapother IV that one day in the not too distant future he would be Tom Cruise, one of the top 100 movie stars of all time, he would have probably grinned and told you that his ambition was to join the priesthood. Nonetheless, this sensitive, deeply religious youngster who was born in 1962 in Syracuse, New York, was destined to become one of the highest paid and most sought after actors in screen history. Tom is the only son (among four children) of nomadic parents, Mary Lee (Pfeiffer), a special education teacher, and Thomas Cruise Mapother III, an electrical engineer. His parents were both from Louisville, Kentucky, and he has German, Irish, and English ancestry. Young Tom spent his boyhood always on the move, and by the time he was 14 he had attended 15 different schools in the U.S. and Canada. He finally settled in Glen Ridge, New Jersey with his mother and her new husband. While in high school, Tom wanted to become a priest but pretty soon he developed an interest in acting and abandoned his plans of becoming a priest, dropped out of school, and at age 18 headed for New York and a possible acting career. The next 15 years of his life are the stuff of legends. He made his film debut with a small part in Endless Love (1981) and from the outset exhibited an undeniable box office appeal to both male and female audiences. With handsome movie star looks and a charismatic smile, within 5 years Tom Cruise was starring in some of the top-grossing films of the 1980s including Top Gun (1986) ; The Color of Money (1986) , Rain Man (1988) and Born on the Fourth of July (1989) . By the 1990s he was one of the highest-paid actors in the world earning an average 15 million dollars a picture in such blockbuster hits as Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) , Mission: Impossible (1996) and Jerry Maguire (1996) , for which he received an Academy Award Nomination for best actor. Tom Cruise's biggest franchise, Mission Impossible, has also earned a total of 3 billion dollars worldwide. Tom Cruise has also shown lots of interest in producing, with his biggest producer credits being the Mission Impossible franchise. In 1990 he renounced his devout Catholic beliefs and embraced The Church of Scientology claiming that Scientology teachings had cured him of the dyslexia that had plagued him all of his life. A kind and thoughtful man well known for his compassion and generosity, Tom Cruise is one of the best liked members of the movie community. He was married to actress Nicole Kidman until 2001. Thomas Cruise Mapother IV has indeed come a long way from the lonely wanderings of his youth to become one of the biggest movie stars ever. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Tom McDonough, Grant failor
• Spouses Katie Holmes (November 18, 2006 - August 20, 2012) (divorced, 1 child) Nicole Kidman (December 24, 1990 - August 8, 2001) (divorced, 2 children) Mimi Rogers (May 9, 1987 - February 4, 1990) (divorced)
• Children Isabella Jane Cruise Suri Cruise Connor Cruise
• Parents Thomas Mapother III Mary Lee Pfeiffer
• Relatives William Mapother (Cousin) Amy Mapother (Cousin) Katherine Mapother (Cousin) Lee Anne De Vette (Sibling)
• Often plays romantic leading men with an edge
• Often plays characters caught up in extraordinary circumstances
• Frequently plays intelligent yet laidback and likeable characters
• Beaming smile and intense eye contact
• Boundless off-stage energy
• His acting idol is Paul Newman . Much to the delight of Cruise, they became good friends during work on The Color of Money (1986) . Newman got him into racing, and Cruise ultimately raced on his team.
• Stopped to help a hit and run victim and paid her hospital bills. The victim was aspiring Brazilian actress Heloisa Vinhas (1996).
• Insists on performing many of his own stunts in his films, including climbing the exterior of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, during the filming of Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) , and driving during the car chases in Jack Reacher (2012) .
• Cruise earned roughly $75 million for Mission: Impossible II (2000) . He did this by turning down any upfront salary, for instead taking a back-end deal that landed him 30% of the film's gross for both his producing and acting duties.
• He did not stay for the remainder of the 2002 Academy Awards after opening them because it was his turn to look after his and ex-wife Nicole Kidman 's children. He reportedly left the Kodak Theatre by a back door after opening proceedings and dashed home to watch the rest of the event on television with his kids Connor and Isabella.
• The thing about filmmaking is I give it everything, that's why I work so hard. I always tell young actors to take charge. It's not that hard. Sign your own checks, be responsible.
• [to Jay Leno regarding his topless Vanity Fair cover shoot] I don't drink but I had a beer that night and they only did one setup like that. I'm a cheap date. What can I say?
• [on Eyes Wide Shut (1999) ] We knew from the beginning the level of commitment needed. We felt honored to work with Stanley Kubrick . We were going to do what it took to do this picture, whatever time, because I felt - and Nic [ Nicole Kidman ] did, too - that this was going to be a really special time for us. We knew it would be difficult. But I would have absolutely kicked myself if I hadn't done this.
• I have cooked turkeys in my day but when Mom's around I let her do it.
• I was 18 when I saw Akira Kurosawa 's Seven Samurai (1954) . After about 30 seconds, I realized that this was not just a cultural thing, it was universal. Years later, I read Bushido. It talked about many things that I strive for in my own life: loyalty, compassion, responsibility, the idea of looking back on your life and taking responsibility for everything you've ever done. I'm fascinated by the samurai and the samurai code - it's one of the main reasons I wanted to make The Last Samurai (2003) .
• Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two (2025) - $13,000,000 + % of back end
• Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) - $13,000,000 + % of back end
• Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - $13,000,000 + % of back end
• The Mummy (2017) - $13,000,000 + % of gross
• Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) - $12,500,000 + % of back end

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Tom cruise turned 60 the day before america’s birthday and it feels right.

Tom Cruise turned 60 years old on July 3 and all we got him was a blockbuster movie.

While “Top Gun: Maverick” cruises the top of the box office, the film’s star spent part of his birthday at the British Grand Prix F1 race.

Not only has Cruise raced a few cars himself, but he is also good friends with race car driver and champion, Lewis Hamilton.

Some of his famous friends wished Cruise a happy birthday on social media.

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“Mission Impossible” director Christopher McQuarrie and “Maverick” co-star Glen Powell both posted a photo that appeared to show Cruise, who is known for performing his own stunts, hanging off a plane mid roll.

“This is 60.TC, there is just no one like you,” Powell tweeted. “Keep hangin’ in there. Happy Birthday!@TomCruise.”

His legendary “Top Gun” costar Val Kilmer also sent some birthday love.

“Happy Birthday Mav @TomCruise from Ice!,” Kilmer tweeted .

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Bonafide movie star! Tom Cruise has defined pop culture for decades through his movies and marriages, so Us Weekly is taking a look back at the film icon’s career, personal life and more. The actor was born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV in New York in July 1962. After becoming interested in acting as a child, he landed his first onscreen role in 1981’s Endless Love. Cruise went on to star in countless blockbusters and critically-acclaimed films, leading several franchises and earning more than one Academy Award nomination. Some of his notable work includes Mission: Impossible , Top Gun, Risky Business and Jerry Maguire . The Rain Man star also became known for doing his own stunts in his action movies. “He’s too old for this stuff,” Jack Reacher author Lee Child told The Times in November 2019. “He’s 57. He needs to move on, transition to being a character actor. He could get another 20 years out of it. He is talented. He’s a terrific guy, very considerate, good fun.” While Cruise carried on with his career as planned, he had less success in his personal life. He was married to Mimi Rogers from 1987 to 1990, Nicole Kidman from 1990 to 2001 and Katie Holmes from 2006 to 2012. The Cocktail star and Kidman adopted two children together: daughter Isabella and son Connor. “I’m very private about that,” the actress told Australia’s Who magazine in November 2018. “I have to protect all those relationships. I know 150 percent that I would give up my life for my children because it’s what my purpose is.” The Oscar winner added at the time: “They are adults. They are able to make their own decisions. They have made choices to be Scientologists and, as a mother, it’s my job to love them. And I am an example of that tolerance and that’s what I believe — that no matter what your child does, the child has love and the child has to know there is available love and I’m open here. I think that’s so important because if that is taken away from a child, to sever that in any child, in any relationship, in any family — I believe it’s wrong. So that’s our job as a parent, to always offer unconditional love.” Meanwhile, Cruise and Holmes welcomed a daughter in April 2006. Scroll down to relive highlights from Cruise’s years in the spotlight.

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How Old is Tom Cruise? 60 Years of Age Defying Secrets

Have you ever desired that fountain of youth to defy the wrinkles and greying hair that comes with age? Well, some claim that how old is Tom Cruise is still a mystery, as the legendary actor seems to hardly age! Our own modern-day Dorian Gray, Tom Cruise has been garnering the spotlight for nearly four decades. Cruise’s age has always been a hot topic in Hollywood. Thus, we decided to dive into the cinematic ocean and explore the magnificent and dazzling journey of Tom Cruise’s life and career.

Early Life and an Introduction to Acting

Born on July 3, 1962, Tom Cruise started his journey in Syracuse, New York. A young and introverted kid, Cruise’s wild imagination sparked an early love for acting. It’s nice to see that the how old is Tom Cruise question didn’t take away from his passion for the art! In 1981, he debuted his acting career with a small part in the film “Endless Love.” This paved the way for a meteoric rise to fame, and the rest, as they say, is history.

The Age of Blockbusters

With a flair for action and thrillers, Tom Cruise has been the heartthrob in many iconic franchises such as “Top Gun,” “Mission: Impossible,” and “Jack Reacher” to name a few. Flash forward to today, and the burning question remains – how old is Tom Cruise, and how does he manage to look so young ?

For those curious folks out there, Tom Cruise is 57 years old , but his agile demeanor and charming appearance often disprove rumors that claim he’s discovered the secret to eternal youth!

The Exciting World of Tom Cruise’s Relationships

Delving into Tom Cruise’s age also brings about another frequently asked question – Tom Cruise spouse , or rather, spouses? Throughout his famed journey, Cruise has been in numerous high-profile relationships, showcasing his passionate side as well. From the enchanting Mimi Rogers to the enigmatic Nicole Kidman, and the stunning Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise’s romantic escapades have added a dash of intrigue to his already captivating life.

Defying the Odds with Age

Admit it, whenever we think about how old is Tom Cruise, we’re always stunned by how the years have been kind to him. He is still one of the most attractive men in the industry, and it makes us wonder – what’s the secret? Well, to be honest, it’s no secret at all. The actor leads a healthy and active lifestyle, engaging in regular fitness routines, and paying close attention to his diet.

Moreover, Cruise’s stardom hasn’t waned a bit, even after more than four decades in the entertainment industry.

Fun Facts about Tom Cruise

Ever wondered about the lesser-known aspects of Tom Cruise’s life? The world can’t help but get curious – what’s unique about this seemingly ageless superstar?

• He attended 15 different schools in his younger days, constantly moving and reshuffling due to his father’s job.
• Did you know that Tom Cruise was considered for the role of Iron Man before it went to Robert Downey Jr. (Who loves great Timex Watches ? Now that’s hard to picture!
• Cruise once had dreams of becoming a priest before the acting bug bit him!
• The talented actor has been a prominent member of the Church of Scientology since the early 1990s.

FAQs about Tom Cruise

📌 What is the secret to Tom Cruise defying age?

Staying fit, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining an active lifestyle are some of the keys to the enigma that is Tom Cruise’s age.

📌 What is Tom Cruise’s height?

Surprisingly, Tom Cruise’s height has been a hot topic in Hollywood as well. The actor stands at 5’7″, proving that great things do come in small packages! For more details, check out how tall is Tom Cruise .

📌 Who are Tom Cruise’s ex-spouses?

Tom Cruise has had three ex-wives – Mimi Rogers (1987-1990), Nicole Kidman (1990-2001), and Katie Holmes (2006-2012).

📌 How many children does Tom Cruise have?

The legendary actor has three children – Isabella and Connor Cruise with Nicole Kidman, and Suri Cruise with Katie Holmes.

Wrapping it Up: The Ageless Wonder

Now that we’ve unraveled the enigma surrounding Tom Cruise’s age, we hope you can rest easy knowing the answer. However, continue to be amazed by the actor’s evergreen charisma and timeless appearance, as Cruise proves that age is just a number. Take a leaf from his book and never let growing older hold you back from chasing your dreams and passions.

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Young Tom Cruise and His Journey Through The Years: How The Actor Has Aged Gracefully

Tom Cruise is one of the American actors and filmmakers notable for his action movie projects. He has earned lots of credits for featuring in many hit movies like  Mission Impossible ,  Top Guns . The legendary actor has equally made a lot of bucks from his movie projects, ranking him on the list of the wealthiest celebrities. How the young Tom Cruise started his journey through the years from his movie debut to date has been one thing that has fascinated his fans to date.

The Young Tom Cruise started his journey as an actor at 18 years and served his fans with the best movies to date. The 61 year-old actor has defied belief and left many people wondering and even admiring the film star—his ability to withstand aging following his years in the movie industry.

Young Tom Cruise and His Journey Through The Years

Tom Cruise has been a significant part of every home’s onscreen action movies. He ventured into acting at a young age and has not seized to serve his fans with his best stunts. Below is a rundown of the Young Tom Cruise and his journey through the years.

Tom Cruise Was Born in 1962

Tom Cruise was born in Syracuse, New York on the 3rd of July 1962, into a family of the Irish, German, and English ethnicity. He grew up with Cass, Lee Anna, and Mariana under his parents, who later separated. As a child, his passion for acting was evident as he started acting in his fourth and fourth grade in elementary school. The actor took part in a drama festival competition in his fourth grade and greatly impressed the drama organizer with his crew.

He Made His Debut In 1981

Having nurtured a passion for acting, Tom Cruise ventured into acting in 1981, making his first appearance in Endless Love at 19. The young actor maintains his body complexion but has different teeth from what he has today. He was born with a teeth defect which he featured within his debut in the movie industry. He had to undergo a lot of dental cosmetic procedures before he corrected it. In that same year, he also got a role in the movie  Taps .

Tom Inked Roles In 4 Movies In 1983

In 1983, he made his second appearance in the film  The Outsiders  at the age of 21. In the movie, he was featured as Steve Randle, a seventeen-year-old tall, lean, intelligent, and cocky boy who loves to comb his hair in thick unique swirls. He was also a member of the greaser gang.

The actor’s role in his previous films was significant as he got a role in the movie Risky Business in the same year. In the movie, he was featured as Joel Goodsen, an upper-class sub-urban teenager who turned his family house into a bordello unknown to his parents, who went on a holiday. Two other movies that the actor starred in 1983 are Losin’ it  and  All The Right Moves.

He Dated Cher In 1985

In 1985, at the age of 23, the actor sparked off a relationship with Cher, an American solo artist and actress who was 16 years older. He met the multi-talented lady at the wedding of Sean Penn to Madonna. The duo made headlines with their relationship, especially in their age differences.

He also featured in the film  Legend  where he played the role of a mystical forest dweller. Fate chose to embark on a mission to save Princess Lily and subdue the demonic Lord of darkness or be cast into an eternal ice age if he failed.

Tom Cruise Inked a Role in Two Movies in 1986

The award-winning actor played the role of Maverick in  Top Gun,  in which he acted with Vil Kilmer. In the academy awards winning film, Tom played the role of a young naval aviator sent to a maritime school, but he displayed queer attitudes that made other pilots hate him. The destructive character of the actor was not to become the best naval aviator but to win the heart of his beautiful instructor. His outstanding acting skills also got him a role in  The Color of Money. 

The Actor Got Married To Mimi Rogers in 1987

Tom Cruise tied the knot in May 1987, at the age of 25, with his lover Mimi Rogers. The actor met his wife at a diner party in 1985 and started dating her in 1986. On the other hand, Roger has a different story about how they met and stated that their mutual friends linked them. The actor’s wife, a Scientology devotee, converted him to part of the religious movement.

At 26 Years, He Featured In Two Movies (1988)

The actor made an appearance in  Cocktail , a romantic comedy-drama film released in 1988. Brian Flagnan (Tom Cruise) aims for a job with high pay but needs to obtain a degree first. He served as a bartender to pay his tuition till he had an issue with his mentor. To start his own business, he moved on to Jamaica and fell in love with Jordan Mooney.

He also featured in  Rainman in 1988 as Charlie Babbitt, where he was a car dealer whose estranged father died. He discovers an autistic brother whom his father willed his $3 million fortune on returning home. With the thought of taking charge of the money, he gets his brother discharged from the mental institution where his father fixed the money for his care. Both their lives changed after their hectic trip to Los Angeles.

He Received His First Oscar Nomination at 27 Years (1989)

With the actor’s few years and skilled acting, he was nominated for the Oscar awards following his well-played roles in  Cocktail  and  Rainman . In the process of receiving the nomination, he appeared in  Born On The Fourth of July.  In the film, he was a patriotic Marine who became paralyzed because of an accident. The predicament changed his perception of wars and life.

The actor didn’t just receive an Oscar nomination in 1989; he also filed for a divorce from his wife Mimi Rogers on the 9th of December. The divorce was due to Tom’s decision to become a monk making him cleave onto  celibacy  and which his ex-wife couldn’t stand. However, the duo moved on with Tom finding love again and Roger getting married to Chris Ciaffa in 2003, sharing two children.

Young Tom Cruise Tied The Knot Again In 1990

At 28, young Tom Cruise found love on the set of  Days of Thunder. He  decided to get hitched once more despite the revelations of his ex-wife about their divorce. Tom Cruise met Nicole Kidman two days after he filed for a divorce and fell head over heels for her, which he described as instant lust. The duo tied the knot in December 1990.

Tom Cruise starred in the film  Days of thunder . He starred as Cole Trickle, a car racer who a top company employed meets an accident that took him some time to get back to work. On returning, he meets with a rival who wants to win and disable him.

His Adopted Daughter Was Born in 1992

The actor appeared in the film  Far and Away  with Nicole Kidman, which was released in 1992. He starred as Joseph, who left Ireland with his landlord’s daughter to claim free lands in Boston. But things took a turn when they found each other trapped in Boston, surviving to make a living.

Tom Cruise also starred in  Few Good Men  as Daniel Katty, a US military lawyer who defended two US Marine for murdering Cuba. In the process, he gets a clue of a top Colonel who is connected to the murder.

The movie star decided to adopt a daughter with his wife, Nicole Kidman, in 1992. Their adopted daughter Isabella was born in December 1992. Their adopted daughter also grew up to become a Scientology devotee, just like her adopter father.

He Featured in Various Films in 1993 and 1994

The actor featured in the film  Firm  in 1993 as Mitch, a lawyer. He was employed as a lawyer by a law firm with the promise of making him great. With time, he finds out that the law firm breaks the law and seeks to leave. Things didn’t go as he imagined as he was trapped in a murder case.

In 1994, the Young Tom Cruise featured in the film Interview With The Vampire in Vampire Chronicle and Brad Pritt. In the film, he was a Spanish Lord who Lestat de Lioncourt converted after the death of his wife and daughter to become immortal.

His Adopted Son Was Born in 1995

Tom Cruise’s adopted son with his second wife Nicole Kidman, Connor, was born in January 1995 and adopted the couple shortly after birth. He was raised alongside Isabella and has turned to become a Scientology devotee just like his father, Tom. He is currently a deejay and big-time fishing guy who chooses to live a quiet life.

Young Tom Cruise Started With His Role In Mission Impossible (1996)

The action movie star started with his role as Ethan Hunt in the film series  Mission Impossible . The film series has generated many other episodes like the  Mission Impossible II  acted in 2000,  Mission Impossible III  released in 2006,  Ghost Protocol released  in 2011,  Rogue Nation  released in 2015,  Fallout  performed in 2018, and many more episodes.

The  Mission Impossible  star bagged his second Academy Award nomination for the American romantic comedy-drama sports film  Jerry Maguire.  Doing what one knows how to best in a perfect way always sends joy whenever they are appreciated, and Tom is not left out.

The Actor Won An Award in 1999

Its no doubt that the actor is top-notch as he fits in perfectly for any role that he is assigned to play. He bagged his third Oscar Award for the American epic psychological drama  Magnolia  acted in 1999. He was featured alongside his wife Kidman in the continuation of the 1992’s film  Far and Away .

Tom’s outstanding acting skills are made him a hottie in the movie industry. He also starred alongside his wife Nicole Kidman in the film  Eyes Wide Shut  in the same year. An erotic mystery psychological drama film features Tom as Dr. Bill and Kidman as Alice.

Tom Cruise Cut Ties In His Marriage For The Second Time (2001)

The actor seemed to hit the rock once more in his love life as he divorced Nicole Kidman in 2001 after ten years of being together. Tom Cruise filed for divorce in February 2001 with a reason of irreconcilable differences. Both celebrities blamed the Church of Scientology for the divorce; however, the duo did not react to the rumor. However, he moved on with his love life the same year of the divorce and got into a relationship with Penelope Cruz. On the other hand, Kidman married Lenny Kravitz in 2003 and currently shares two daughters.

He Was Spotted With Teeth Braces In 2002

The actor was born with a teeth defect which was a terrible yellowish, disarranged broken front teeth with a bit of cover on the fractured part. He started his acting career with a teeth defect, which only became noticeable in his role in  The Outsiders . On becoming relevant in his career, Tom began treating his teeth with whiteners before moving on to invisible braces with ceramic brackets to help him align his teeth.

The actor who took his acting profession seriously did not serve his fans with his outstanding acting skills from 2002 to 2005. He played a role in the 2002  Minority Report , 2003  Last Sumarai, Shattered Glass , 2004  Collateral,  and the 2005  War of The Worlds  and  Elizabethtown.

The Mission Impossible Star Welcomed a Daughter With Kathie Holmes in 2006

Though Tom Cruise has had it rough through his love life, he never seizes to look for love. He became Kathie Holmes’s boyfriend in April 2005 and made his love for her open to the public in May 2005. The duo welcomed their daughter Suri in April 2006 and got hitched in Italy in November 2006.

The actor also starred in various movies like  Mission Impossible II ,  Ask The Dusk ,  The Queen ,  Boffo! Tinseltown’s Bombs And Blockbusters  in the same year. He played thrilling roles in various movies like the 2007  Lion’s for Lamb , 2008  Tropic Thunder ,  Valkyrie , 2010  Night and Day , and 2011  Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.

Tom Cruise Got Divorced The Third Time In 2012

Tom Cruise is undoubtedly unlucky in finding lasting love as his third wife, Kathie Holmes, filed for divorce in June 2012. however, the news of the divorce got fans pointing fingers at the Church of Scientology, stating that Kathie filed for a divorce in a bid to protect her child from the religion. This rumor didn’t get the silence that it got the last time it came up as the  Rock Of Ages actor reacted to the story. He stated that the reason popped up from fans following his divorce to his ex-wife. The story was confirmed when a lawyer asked if Kathie truly divorced him because of the religion which the actor asked if his ex-wife told him so. People took the reaction to the question as a yes. 

Despite the marriage scandal, which will stand as a distraction to many, the actor was still focused and played a role in Rock of Ages and Jack Reacher. The actor was also spotted flaunting more improved white teeth after going through teeth treatment processes.

He Has Been on Set Featuring In Various Movies From 2013 Till 2019 

The actor has been on set playing different roles in various movies. He featured in  Oblivion  in 2013,  Edge of Tomorrow  in 2014,  Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation  in 2015, J ack Reacher Never Go Back  in 2016,  The Mummy and American Made  in 2017,  Mission Impossible: Fallout  in 2018. All his movies from 2013 till 2019 have not seized to glue fans to the television.

Tom Cruise Repeated His Role In The Continuation Of Top Gun: Maverick in 2020

Tom Cruise repeated his role in the continuation of Top Gun: Maverick in 2020. The movie was halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic that broke out in 2020. The pandemic also made the actor suspend his other movie projects, which he intended to release in 2020. In December 2020, he continued the movie cast of Mission Impossible 7, which the actor also paused in January 2021 following one of the crew members who tested positive for Covid-19 infection.

Tom Cruise has been rumored to be secretly in a relationship with Hayley Atwell. She is his British co-star who is on the movie set of Mission Impossible 7. The relationship was confirmed by fans after they appeared as a couple in the Wimbledon women’s singles final Saturday. Recently, it came to the knowledge of fans that they have separated and gone back to being friends.

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Tom Cruise Through The Years

• October 6, 2023

Tom Cruise Age 60: Shocking Secrets of the World’s Top Action Hero

60 years of tom cruise: defying age and expectations.

Now isn’t it amusing that when we think of the world’s top action hero, “tom cruise age” barely seems to cross our minds? Having just celebrated his 61st birthday on July 3rd, 2024 (born 1962), Tom Cruise continues to shine under the limelight, defying every conventional age boundary typically associated with Hollywood. As tough as thermal underwear For men keeping warmth trapped amidst bone-chilling weather, there’s something everlasting about Cruise’s career even in the autumn of his life.

Take a step back in time, and Cruise’s career timeline is a sprawling mosaic of critically acclaimed roles and billion-dollar franchises. In 1986, his role as Maverick in “Top Gun” catapulted him to stardom. Yet, it’s 2024, and he’s busy thrashing bad guys in his latest “Mission Impossible” flick. With every passing year, it’s like we’re playing a thrilling round of “most likely to,” and Cruise always tops the most likely To Questions about who in Hollywood would outlast all expectations.

Birth and Early Childhood: The Foundational Years of Tom Cruise

Meet Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, born to Thomas Cruise Mapother III and Mary Lee Cruise back in Syracuse, New York. This German, Irish, and English descent lad wouldn’t have known that he’s destined for greatness. His childhood, steeped in the colors of navy blue winters of Canada, served as the backdrop of this unfolding drama.

Family life wasn’t always kind to Cruise. Along with his three sisters, Lee Anne, Marian and Cass, he had to endure hardships due to his father’s abusive behavior. But that didn’t stop the boy, much like the tale of David and Goliath. He’s a testament that our circumstances do not define us, but drive us to achieve grander vistas in life.

The Many Relationships of Tom Cruise: From Penelope Cruz to Katie Holmes

The romantic reel of Tom’s life features many faces, with Penelope Cruz being just one shade of his love canvas. Sparks flew between them while filming “Vanilla Sky,” wrapping them in a cocoon of romance. However, like all good things, their relationship came to an end, leaving more chapters for Cruise to pen in his love life.

Yet it was his whirlwind romance with Katie Holmes that truly left jaws dropping. Their relationship, like a roller coaster ride, had the world gripping seats. But sadly, after five years of marriage, an abrupt end porpoised out of the calm, culminating in their divorce in 2012. Amid all this commotion, the one relationship that suffered the most was with Suri, Cruise’s only biological daughter. Her story stands as a poignant narrative in Cruise’s life much like Colleen Ritzer ‘s in other life stories.

Tom Cruise and Mission: Impossible: A Dynamic Duo at 60

Talk about Mission: Impossible, and the face of Tom Cruise swoops in, playing Ethan Hunt like he was born for it. With 60-plus years on the clock, Cruise, much like an athlete in his prime, is synonymous with his character, Ethan Hunt. His symbiotic relationship cake-walks over the dynamics within the franchise, stamping his indomitable presence in the annals of cinema.

While other actors his age are choosing more grounded roles, Cruise is out here climbing skyscrapers like a 20-year-old. Even with all these high-octane stunts, the inevitable question of “tom cruise age” merely becomes a murmur, lost beneath his bold, dB-blasting action sequences.

It is, indeed, an intriguing phenomenon. Why does he continue in such roles despite turning 60? Simply speaking, Cruise owns both the franchise and the character. He doesn’t just play Hunt; he lives, breathes, and embodies Ethan Hunt in every cell of his being.

Tom Cruise Age 60: Discovering His World Beyond the Screen

Dive a tad deeper, and you’ll find much more to Tom Cruise beyond the action hero. From his lifestyle choices to his rigorous routines and strict dietary habits, the man is disciplined, almost to a fault. Shockingly, his approach to age defiance isn’t some arcane mystic practice, but a simple, disciplined, and committed lifestyle.

Eccentric yet intriguing, Cruise’s fitness mantra involves an adrenaline-pumping blend of weight training, cardio, and surprisingly sport fencing. Matched by a nutritious diet that would rival another fitness enthusiast, Sasha Piqué mebarak ‘s routine, Cruise’s recipe to stay young remains intimate yet robust.

A 60-year-old Hero: The Incredible Legacy of Tom Cruise

Looking at the legacy of Tom Cruise is like gazing up at a skyscraper, colossal and awe-inspiring. Over a 60-year journey, Cruise has morphed into a versatile actor who’s audacious enough to take on the wildest roles and breathe life into them. His body of work jots a mosaic of cinematic masterpieces that charm, challenge, and stir the human spirit.

From his intense performance in “Rain Man” to the heart-wrenching drama of “Born on the Fourth of July” and the adrenaline rush of “Mission: Impossible”, Cruise’s contributions to Hollywood remain a magnum opus. And if we dare to dream, what lies ahead could be even more exciting than his already glittering past. After all, if anyone’s capable of surpassing their own legacy, it’s Cruise.

Sign Off – Tom Cruise at 60: The Story Continues

For 60 years, Tom Cruise has resided in the hearts of millions. His journey, adorned with ceaseless energy, boundless creativity, and a never-say-die spirit, continues to inspire. An enduring symbol of resilience, he’s living proof that age is no barrier to dreams or high-kicks in his case!

As the curtains fall and the credits roll on yet another chapter of his life, we eagerly await what will unfold next in the tale of Cruise. A tale not just about the magic of cinema and all its radiant glamour, but a story of a man who refused to bow to time. In Cruise’s world, “tom cruise age” isn’t a number; it’s an inspiration, a testament to his burning passion to entertain, no matter the cost.

What’s next for the world’s top action hero? We don’t quite know. But one thing’s certain, he’ll have us marveling at his next big stunt, wide-eyed, popcorn in hand. And the world will again echo – “tom cruise age” is just a number, and the “Mission continues.”

Who is Tom Cruise wife now?

Well, as far as we know, Tom Cruise doesn’t currently have a wife. After three trips down the aisle, with Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, and Katie Holmes, he is apparently sailing the single sea these days.

Is Tom Cruise Hispanic?

Nope, Tom Cruise isn’t Hispanic. Despite the somewhat misleading surname, Cruise is a true blue American. Born as Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, he’s of German, Irish, and English descent.

Who is Tom Cruise biological child?

To bring you in the loop, Tom Cruise has one biological child, Suri Cruise, his daughter with third ex-wife, Katie Holmes. His two other kids, Isabella and Connor, were adopted during his marriage to Nicole Kidman.

Does Tom Cruise own Mission: Impossible?

Uh-uh, Tom Cruise doesn’t own the “Mission: Impossible” franchise. That’s basically Paramount Pictures’ territory. But, hey, he does a damn good job as Ethan Hunt doesn’t he?

How many marriages has Tom Cruise had?

Hold your hats, folks! Tom Cruise, despite his eternal Hollywood bachelor boy looks, has been married three times. Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, and Katie Holmes, in that order.

Who was Tom Cruise’s biggest love?

Dishing the dirt here, but while Cruise has loved and lost quite a few ladies, his biggest love, arguably, was Nicole Kidman. Their marriage lasted a full 11 years, which is like 50 Hollywood years!

How rich is Tom Cruise?

Holy smokes! Tom Cruise is rolling in dough. As of the last count, his net worth hovered around a staggering $600 million. Talk about raining Benjamins!

What is the religion Tom Cruise believes in?

Straight from the horse’s mouth, Tom Cruise is a proud believer in Scientology. It’s a religion that’s had its fair share of controversy, but Cruise remains one of its most famous adherents.

Does Tom Cruise see Suri?

Hold your horses! Yes, Cruise does have the right to see his daughter, Suri. However, due to his Scientology beliefs and the infamous ‘disconnect’ policy, visits are reportedly rare.

Did Nicole Kidman have a baby with Tom Cruise?

Get this, Nicole Kidman did indeed have kids with Tom Cruise, but not biologically. They adopted two children during their marriage – Isabella and Connor Cruise.

Did Nicole Kidman raise her children with Tom Cruise?

Going by the book, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise raised their adopted children, Isabella and Connor, together. Though after the divorce, the kids chose to live with Cruise and are reportedly estranged from Kidman.

Are Tom Cruise kids Scientologists?

Hot gossip: Yes, Tom Cruise’s kids, Isabella and Connor, are indeed Scientologists. They were raised in the faith by their father and continue to follow it as adults.

Does Tom Cruise do all his own?

Now, about Tom Cruise doing his own stunts, you bet he does! Cruise is renowned for his daredevil antics on set. Honestly, watching the man hang off a plane is worth the price of admission alone.

Is Tom Cruise in a relationship?

Keeping you in the loop, as of our latest info, Tom Cruise is not in a relationship. Seems like he’s been too busy hanging off planes to play the dating game.

What does Tom Cruise say about his daughter?

When it comes to his daughter, Tom Cruise keeps things mostly under wraps. However, he’s made it clear in past interviews that he loves Suri very much but respects her privacy.

Is Tom Cruise in a relationship currently?

Fast-forward to the present and no, Tom Cruise is not currently in a relationship. It’s just him, his movies, and heart-stopping stunts, baby!

On the topic of Tom Cruise seeing his daughter Suri, it’s been reported that he doesn’t visit her often due to his commitment to Scientology, which encourages members to ‘disconnect’ from non-Scientologists.

Why does Tom Cruise not see Suri?

Elucidating why Tom Cruise doesn’t see Suri, Cruise’s commitment to Scientology reportedly plays a significant part. Suri, being raised outside the church, poses a ‘disconnect’ issue per the church’s policy.

Who is Katie Holmes seeing now?

Moving on to Katie Holmes, Suri’s mom and Cruise’s third ex-wife, it’s reported that she’s seeing chef Emilio Vitolo Jr. at the moment. Looks like love is cooking!

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The Stunning Transformation Of Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise has undergone a stunning transformation, going from an awkward kid who had trouble in school to becoming one of the most famous faces on the planet. His 40 years in Hollywood have spawned countless catchphrases ("Show me the money!"), he's continued to helm one of the most popular movie franchises ("Mission: Impossible"), and his net worth is estimated to be $600 million. And while it seems as if he became a big-name actor overnight, that isn't exactly true. Tom Cruise faced childhood hardships — and even as an adult, it hasn't been all smooth sailing.

What has always set the star apart though is a clear vision for his future. "I've wanted to make movies since I was 4 years old," Tom Cruise told People . He noted, "To be able to entertain an audience, that was my dream. And here I am." Read on for the biggest twists in Tom Cruise's stunning transformation into one of Hollywood's true superstars.

Tom Cruise endured several hardships growing up

Born in Syracuse, New York on July 3, 1962, Thomas Cruise Mapother IV had a rough start to life. The family moved often, noted  Syracuse.com , spending time in Ontario, Ohio, and New Jersey before he graduated high school. His mother, Mary Lee, eventually left his electrical engineer father, and his parents divorced when Tom Cruise was 12. 

Cruise's father does not hold a special place in his heart, and the two had presumably been estranged for a decade when the elder Mapother died in 1984. "He was a bully and a coward –- the person where, if something goes wrong, they kick you," the star told Parade (via People ). "It was a great lesson in my life, how he'd lull you in, make you feel safe and then, bang!" 

After the separation, the family struggled to make ends meet, and young Cruise did what he could to support his mom and three siblings, telling Playboy (via CNBC ): "I've had paying jobs since I was about 8 years old — cutting grass, raking leaves, paper routes, selling Easter cards and Christmas cards."

Tom Cruise once described himself as 'a functional illiterate'

At age 7, Tom Cruise was diagnosed with dyslexia, a neurobiological condition "characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities," according to the International Dyslexia Association . As a student, he would dictate his assignments to his mother, who would write them out for him so he could then copy the words in his own hand. 

Cruise told People , "I'd try to concentrate on what I was reading, then I'd get to the end of the page and have very little memory of anything I'd read. I would go blank, feel anxious, nervous, bored, frustrated, dumb. I would get angry. My legs would actually hurt when I was studying." Regarding his high school years, he described himself as a "functional illiterate." Even after graduating high school, he had issues, and as a young actor, he would ask questions about his character at auditions and then mostly improvise the dialogue. 

Cruise said he has overcome the disability, crediting Scientology's "Study Technology," and he is a founding board member of the Hollywood Education and Literacy Project (H.E.L.P.), which aims to provide free tutoring.

Tom Cruise discovered his love of acting while in Ottawa, Canada

While Tom Cruise's parents were still married, his father got a job with the Canadian military and the family moved to Ottawa in 1971. It was there that the would-be superstar got his first taste of acting.

Just a year after the move, Cruise represented his school, Robert Hopkins, at a local drama festival. "He had good raw energy that had to be channeled," drama teacher George Steinburg recalled in Andrew Morton's book " Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography ." "You could tell there was some talent." 

Cruise appeared in multiple roles during his time there, which spanned from age 8 to 11, and made a memorable impression with each one. "He played the Sun," teacher Wendy Santo shared with the Ottawa Citizen . She added, "I do remember that when that child got up on the stage, there was something in his presentation and the way he posed. You knew he was different."

Risky Business made Tom Cruise a star at age 21

By the summer of 1983, Tom Cruise had appeared in four movies, but he was about to be catapulted into superstardom. In "Risky Business," Cruise played Joel Goodsen, a teen who starts to run a brothel out of his home while his parents are away. But before those shenanigans start, he drinks a Chivas Regal and Coke, attempts to eat a frozen TV dinner ... and then performs one of cinema's most famous dance routines . Wearing a button-down shirt, tighty-whities, and basic gym socks, he lip-synced to Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock & Roll" — and an icon was born. Rolling Stone called it a "sequence of sexy air-guitar strutting and mock-macho hilarity that endeared Cruise to film audiences." 

The film made a significant $65 million at the box office and allowed Cruise to start demanding $1 million per film. Co-star Curtis Armstrong wrote in his memoir "Revenge of the Nerd" (via The Hollywood Reporter ), "I think I'm safe in saying that 'Risky Business' was the last time he was just 'Tom.'" Talk about a transformation.

Tom Cruise went from the seminary to Scientology

Second to being a movie star, Tom Cruise is famous for his devotion to Scientology . He was introduced to the controversial religion by his first wife, Mimi Rogers, and over the decades, he has become its most high-profile follower. "It's something that has helped me incredibly in my life," he told ITV (via E! Online ). "I've been a Scientologist for over 30 years. ... Without it, I wouldn't be where I am." He called it a "beautiful religion," noting he is "incredibly proud" of his faith. 

Hard as it is to believe, Cruise was once a devout Christian who was raised Roman Catholic. This shift is one of his most stunning transformations: He was even on the track to potential priesthood, attending St. Francis Seminary in Ohio, Newsweek reported. "He had a very strong Catholic faith," classmate Shane Dempler told the New York Daily News . "We went to Mass, spent time in the chapel and enjoyed hearing stories from the priests. We thought the priests had a great lifestyle and we were really interested in priesthood." 

A life in the church was clearly not to be, however, as Tom Cruise seemed to have partying more than priesthood on his mind. Dempler claims the two were asked not to return to the school after they stole alcohol from some of the friars!

In the 1990s, Tom Cruise was arguably Hollywood's biggest star

Tom Cruise literally roared into the 1990s with "Days of Thunder," a film about stock car racing he conceived of and starred in. The production was fraught with problems and delays, but it still went on to find success. As the deadline to wrap approached, he told Rolling Stone : "We always felt the pressure from the beginning, in August. It's been pedal to the floor from that point on." 

The same can be said of his career. After the movie's release, there was no catching Tom Cruise, as he went on to be the hottest star of the decade. His string of successful films spanned genres, including drama ("A Few Good Men"), romantic comedy ("Jerry Maguire"), action ("Mission: Impossible"), and erotic thriller ("Eyes Wide Shut"). 

The films were box office successes — all the more remarkable because, as Forbes pointed out, the majority were rated R. Several of the movies were also critically applauded, with Tom Cruise earning his three Academy Award nominations for work released between 1989 and 1999.

Tom Cruise combined love and work while married to Nicole Kidman

While filming "Days of Thunder," as  Today  recounted, Tom Cruise fell in love with his co-star, a then up-and-coming Australian actress named Nicole Kidman . "It was that special connection when you recognize your soul mate," he told Vanity Fair . "She is a person who understands. It was as if a whole new life had started for me." The two married in 1990 (via Hello! ). It was her first and his second, as he'd previously married and divorced first wife Mimi Rogers. 

The couple adopted two children, Isabella and Connor , and acted together twice more in 1992's "Far and Away" and 1999's "Eyes Wide Shut," the final film by legendary director Stanley Kubrick. That last movie, about a couple's indiscretions, was plagued by rumors, the Independent reported, including those of troubles within their marriage. But years later, Kidman brushed them aside, telling The New York Times , "We were happily married through that. We would go go-kart racing after those scenes. ... I don't know what else to say." 

Eventually though, the real-life couple would crumble, with Tom Cruise filing for divorce in 2001.

In the age of CGI, Tom Cruise raised the bar on action stunts

When the CGI blockbuster rose to prominence in the 1990s, Tom Cruise didn't jump on the trend. Instead he jumped off things  — becoming even more famous for performing the majority of his own stunts. "It has to do with storytelling ... It allows us to put cameras in places that you're not normally able to do," he explained on "The Graham Norton Show" (via Screen Rant ). Over the years, he has hung off a flying jet plane, held his breath underwater for more than six minutes, and more. 

Director Christopher McQuarrie told The New York Times he considers the helicopter chase in "Mission: Impossible — Fallout" to be Tom Cruise's "hairiest" stunt. "Tom is weaving in and out of canyons and gullies," he explained. "There was one where his rotor blades were just a few feet away from the rock walls on either side. It was like flying through a broom closet." Ironically the star broke his ankle while performing what he told Jimmy Fallon was an "easy" jump during filming.

For Cruise, it's all in good fun. "The first time of any stunt is nerve wracking but it [is] also exhilarating," he told Graham Norton (via NME ). "I have been told a few times during shooting a stunt to stop smiling."

Tom Cruise's relationship with Katie Holmes made headlines

"TomKat," as the couple was known in the tabloids, began in April 2005, recounted The Washington Post , when Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were seen together in Rome. The relationship raised eyebrows from the get-go. For starters, the actress, who had kept a fairly low profile after starring in the teen TV drama "Dawson's Creek," was 26, notably younger than her 43-year-old beau. According to Vulture , it was a whirlwind romance worthy of a "Bachelor" episode, complete with first-day motorcycle rides, spontaneous trips to Italy and, ultimately, a proposal at the Eiffel Tower. Before they tied the knot in 2006, she gave birth to their daughter, Suri. 

After her arrival, things settled down a bit. Tom Cruise later told Oprah Winfrey (via MTV News ), "Saturday night we have dinner, and then it's games. We play Quick Scrabble, and then it's usually movie night." 

Still, despite all the public displays of affection and talk of domestic bliss, the marriage was not built to last. In 2012, the actress filed for divorce. The actor's Scientology religion was said to have played a role in her leaving, according to The Hollywood Reporter , but both parties have remained tight-lipped about what really happened .

In a series of disastrous interviews, Tom Cruise almost destroyed his career

In 2005, Tom Cruise was in love with actress Katie Holmes and, according to many, out of his mind. First, there was the couch jump seen around the world in May. Appearing on " The Oprah Winfrey Show ," Tom Cruise pumped his fists in the air, knelt down and, of course, hopped onto the sofa multiple times. "I'm in love," he sighed, as Oprah Winfrey kept repeating, "I've never seen you like this." Eventually her astonished response was simply, "You're gone." And that's how it felt for people watching at home. 

Subsequent interviews didn't help dispel that idea. In June, he chatted with Matt Lauer on the " Today " show and doubled-down on comments he had made criticizing actress Brooke Shields ' use of anti-depressants after she gave birth. "There's misinformation, and she doesn't understand the history of psychiatry," Cruise said, noting , "Psychiatry is a pseudoscience." He also got short with a " 60 Minutes Australia " reporter over personal questions, telling him to "put your manners back in." 

The actor's image was quickly being tarnished. As The Guardian reported, Paramount even considered stopping work on the third "Mission: Impossible" movie. Ultimately, Cruise bounced back — but his star never shone quite so brightly.

In the late 2000s, Tom Cruise revealed a side we'd never seen

After his reputation took a hit, Tom Cruise seemed willing to take some risks to win back audiences. And to that end, he said yes to two outrageous roles that let him show off his not-so-serious and downright goofy side. 

First up was the part of Les Grossman in the action comedy "Tropic Thunder." The character was a loud, unattractive, disgusting movie studio executive. It was a small role, not the kind such a superstar would normally take on. But, as the Observer noted, it got people talking — in a good way. 

Then, in 2012, Cruise appeared in, of all things, a musical. He played Stacee Jaxx, a womanizing hair-metal singer in "Rock of Ages." "It was so different. I'm always looking for different things to do and to work with [director Adam] Shankman on a musical, he just really knows these musicals," Cruise said at the movie's premiere, as reported by  MTV News . The performance was ridiculous and over the top, but that was the point. "Tom Cruise as a bandanna-headed Axl Rose type will hit you as the purest bit of genius in the man's entire film career," raved SFGate .

People have spoken out about Tom Cruise's generosity

Tom Cruise doesn't just play a hero in the movies: He often goes above and beyond for friends and strangers.

At a gala in New York, for example, actor Bill Hader told the story of how the star arranged for him to have safe transport home from Los Angeles to his wife and baby in Manhattan after an attempted bombing in New York. The two were filming promos for the 2010 MTV Awards, but after hearing the news, Hader said he had a "full-on panic attack" and Tom Cruise made sure they wrapped days ahead of schedule and got him a plane ticket (via Vulture ).

And director Cameron Crowe told Deadline how the star kept in touch with the child actor originally cast to appear in "Jerry Maguire": "I thought, wow, I had no idea Tom Cruise was doing that."

The most delicious Cruise story, though, is truly sweet. He reportedly often sends a  white chocolate coconut bundt cake from Doan's Bakery in California to celebrity friends. Recipients, Yahoo! reported, include Jimmy Fallon, Kirsten Dunst, and Henry Cavill.

Over the years, Tom Cruise developed a reputation for being intense on set

In December 2020, Tom Cruise once again made headlines for losing his cool. While filming "Mission: Impossible 7" in the United Kingdom, the actor chewed out crew members for breaking COVID-19 safety protocols. "They're back there in Hollywood making movies right now because of us. We are creating thousands of jobs," he can be heard yelling, hurling profanities and threatening jobs, in an audio recording that was leaked from the set, as  The U.S. Sun  reported.

While filming during a pandemic is definitely a recipe for stress, it wasn't the first time Cruise has been intense while on set. Actress Thandiwe Newton, one of his co-stars in "Mission: Impossible II," referred to a difficult day filming with him as a "nightmare." She told Harper's Bazaar , "I was so scared of Tom. He was a very dominant individual. He tries super hard to be a nice person. But the pressure. He takes on a lot. And I think he has this sense that only he can do everything as best as it can be done."

Is Tom Cruise trying to reclaim some of the glory from his younger days?

Tom Cruise's latest projects are all highly anticipated ... but also seem rather familiar. Up first is "Top Gun: Maverick," a sequel to the 1986 hit "Top Gun." "There's never been an aerial sequence shot this way," the actor told  Empire , teasing the cool stunts being filmed for the movie. "I don't know if there ever will be again, to be honest." Then appearing next on his IMDb  page are the seventh and eighth installments of the ever-popular "Mission: Impossible" franchise.

There are also rumors of a sequel for his 2014 sci-fi flick "Edge of Tomorrow." "It's one of these things where if Tom, Emily and I were to say, 'We're ready to pull the trigger on this script,' it's Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt , the film gets made," director Doug Liman told Collider in early 2021.

Then again, as Cruise's stunning transformation makes clear, he's never been one to rest on his laurels. In May 2020, it was confirmed that the star will work in conjunction with NASA to film a movie aboard the International Space Station. Elon Musk's Space X program is also involved, CNET reported. The big question now is: Can he run in outer space?

20 Thrilling Behind-The-Scenes Facts From Tom Cruise's Biggest Films

F or nearly 40 years, Tom Cruise has been one of the biggest movie stars in the world. From his breakout role in Top Gun to the franchise lead in Mission Impossible , few stars boast the resume that Cruise has. He's also worth a cool $500 million. He's kind of a big deal. With four decades of movies under his belt, it's fair to assume a lot of interesting things have happened behind the scenes. Here are the craziest Tom Cruise movie secrets you need to know!

He Won't Sign Onto A Movie Unless He Gets To Do His Own Stunts

Tom Cruise famously performs the most dangerous stunts in all his movies. Watch any Mission Impossible movie, and it's shocking how much danger the action star is willing to put himself in. Cruise reportedly refuses to sign onto movies that won't let him do his stunts.

Say a movie wants to cast Cruise but won't let him jump from high rise to high rise for a critical chase scene. The producers better start looking for a different, more risk-averse actor. Tom Cruise feels the need, the need for speed!

He Took Lead Role In Valkyrie Because He Looked Like The Real Person

The movie Valkyrie is based on the true story of Colonel von Stauffenberg's assassination attempt on Hitler during World War II. When Cruise was offered the role, there was no sales pitch that convinced him to sign on. Instead, he noticed that he bared a striking resemblance to the German soldier.

Cruise was sold, proving sometimes looks are all that matters. The movie was a moderate success, earning $200 million worldwide. Doing his own stunts has its downfalls.

Mission Impossible: Fallout Literally Broke Tom Cruise

Mission Impossible: Fallout came close to missing its summer 2018 release date after Tom Cruise broke his ankle performing a stunt. The film had to take a break from filming in 2017 after Cruise couldn't stick his landing after a scary jump. The hiatus put the movie's release in serious doubt.

Never doubt Tom Cruise, though. After a brutal seven-week recovery, cameras were able to roll again. He also continued punishing his body by doing his stunts. All his hard work paid off. A seventh movie in the profitable franchise is already being planned.

The Last Samurai Almost Killed Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise earned an Academy Award nomination for his role in The Last Samurai . If it wasn't for his co-star saving his life, we'd be writing a very different article right now. Using real samurai swords rigged for safety was a bad idea when one of the rigs broke.

The sword came one inch from Cruise's neck before Hiroyuki Sanada stopped it. That reminds us of the helicopter scene at the end of the first Mission Impossible ! Somehow it always comes back to Ethan Hunt.

Anne Rice Hated His Casting In Interview With A Vampire

Without author Anne Rice, there would be no Interview With The Vampire . Having written the book, she was not happy to see the film cast Tom Cruise in the role of the vampire Lestat. She was so upset with his selection that she publicly criticized Cruise and everyone involved with the film.

After the movie came out, Rice changed her tune. It turns out Tom Cruise was perfect for Lestat, and he proved it with his performance. To apologize, Rice bought a two-page ad in Daily Variety praising Cruise's portrayal of her most famous vampire.

Les Grossman Was Created For Tropic Thunder By Cruise

When Ben Stiller was struggling to write Tropic Thunder he had Tom Cruise read the script. Cruise suggested he include a movie executive in the film as a way to create pressure on the characters. Later, he decided to play the role of Les Grossman himself, under two very odd conditions.

The first condition was the character have fat hands. The second condition was that the bald and overweight studio executive be a dancer. And that is how one of the most memorable characters in movie history was created.

The Iconic Risky Business Dance Was Adlibbed

Even if you've never seen Risky Business , you've probably seen Tom Cruise's infamous underwear dance. According to the actor, he made up the routine himself, on the spot, "I just ad-libbed that," he said during an interview .

But how did he stick the landing on his slide to enter the scene? As he explains, "I dusted the floor and then put stick (tape) on the other side so I would get the center frame on that and wore the socks."

The Mummy Was A Real Monster Behind The Scenes

The Mummy was supposed to start Universal's "Dark Universe." That is until Tom Cruise got his hands on it. According to reports, Cruise took over every aspect of the film, from the story to the direction, and even the editing.

Despite having a team hired by Universal, Cruise brought in his own editor and screenwriter, then wrangled control of the direction away from Alex Kurtzman. For all his meddling, Cruise's version of The Mummy earned terrible reviews and scared audiences away. Made for $190 million, the film only grossed $80 million stateside.

Cruise Destroyed A $100,000 Camera Filming Days Of Thunder

Tom Cruise's "need for speed" is iconic, and it got the better of him while filming Days of Thunder . Playing NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, Cruise drove his stock car during several scenes. I

n one scene he lost control of the car and crashed into a wall, destroying a $100,000 camera in the process.

He Didn't Get Paid For Minority Report

Tom Cruise was so passionate to film the 2002 film Minority Report with Steven Spielberg that he refused to take a paycheck. Spielberg refused money also, something he claimed to have on his last eight films. Instead of getting money upfront, the pair cut a deal to earn 15 percent of the movie's gross.

Minority Report made $358 million worldwide, netting Cruise and Spielberg around $54 million each. That's pretty amazing. They took a chance on a passion project and it paid off big time!

He Was A Passenger In A Car Accident During Filming For Edge Of Tomorrow

For Edge Of Tomorrow , Emily Blunt had to drive a van with Tom Cruise as her passenger. The van needed to be seen shaking for one particular scene, so producers had Blunt make a hard turn at a pretty high speed. But she lost control and the van crashed into a tree.

She was upset that she could have injured (or even killed) Cruise, but fortunately, they both walked away unharmed. And even laughed about the incident later.

One Stunt He Didn't Perform

We know that Tom Cruise prefers to perform even the most dangerous stunts himself. But according to director Martin Scorsese, there was one stunt that he didn't complete when filming the 1986 drama The Color of Money .

His character had to perform a bunch of complicated pool shots, which wasn't a problem for Cruise. Except for one: a shot where his ball had to leap over two others and sink a third. Scorsese said that he thinks Cruise could have made the shot but it would have taken two days. And that's just too long during movie production, so an expert was brought in to do the shot.

He Broke His Thumb Making The Outsiders

The 1983 coming-of-age drama The Outsiders featured a fight between two rival gangs, the Greasers and the Socs. Things got pretty out of control during filming and one of Cruise's thumbs was broken in the scuffle.

He wasn't the only one to get hurt in the fight, either; two of Cruise's fellow actors were also injured. Tom Howell got a black eye and Emilio Estevez's lip was cut. That must have been quite a brawl!

He Lost A Lot Of Weight For Risky Business

The creators of Risky Business really wanted Tom Cruise to be as baby-faced as possible. To prepare for the role, he got serious about dropping weight fast. He told People that he followed a strict eating plan and jogged daily in the brutal Florida sunshine for five weeks. And then when he hit his target weight, he stopped exercising completely "so I could put on a little layer of baby fat."

"[Joel Goodson is] a very vulnerable person,” Tom explained. “I didn't want any physical defenses up for him. No muscle armor at all.”

Tom Cruise Has An Impressive Set Of Lungs

For 2015's Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation , Tom Cruise had to hold his breath for almost six and a half minutes! We knew he did all his own stunts but this might be one of the craziest of them. He called the experience unpleasant but explained his training technique to EW .

"You get rid of the regulator, get rid of the bubbles, get on the side and we wanted to do it one shot, so they were very, very long shots," he said. “I'd have to hold it consistently, you know safely, up to four minutes almost for every take.”

He Really Sang In Rock Of Ages

For the 2012 musical Rock of Ages , Tom Cruise insisted on singing his own parts. Of course, he did, right? He trained for four months, up to five hours each day to perfect his voice.

Cruise also filmed the scene where he sang "Pour Some Sugar On Me" while Def Leppard (the band that originally performed the song) watched. The guy just doesn't like to make things easy for himself.

Born On The Third Of July

In the 1989 war drama Born on the Fourth of July , Tom Cruise played a real-life Vietnam War veteran named Ron Kovic. Kovic was actually born on the 4th of July, as the title indicates.

It turns out that Cruise and Kovic almost share the birthday. Cruise was born on July 3, though, just a day early. Audiences didn't mind the discrepancy (as if they were even aware of it), as the film pulled in $161 million worldwide.

He Wasn't Expecting Emily Blunt To Kiss Him In Edge Of Tomorrow

Maybe he hadn't read the script thoroughly, because it sounds like Tom Cruise was surprised when Emily Blunt kissed him during filming for Edge of Tomorrow . She opened up about the moment to BBC Radio . "I mean, [it was] great. I don't think he was expecting it. I just sort of planted one on him," she said.

Blunt continued, "I think he was a bit taken aback. He was like, 'Oh my god! This is what we're doing.' Well, Tom had read the scene but he hadn't really read the stage directions. There were some new pages."

He Holds A Huge Box Office Record

We already know that his movies rake in tons of money at the box office, but Tom Cruise holds another distinction in that area. He became the first actor ever to star in five consecutive movies that each made more than $100 million in the United States.

The films were A Few Good Men (1992), The Firm (1993), Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994), and Jerry Maguire in 1996. That's a pretty good run for the money.

Cruise Inspired A Character In A Movie He Wasn't Even In

Although he's been in some live-action Disney movies, Tom Cruise hasn't yet voiced an animated character for the studio. However, he was the inspiration for a very famous Disney prince. Can you guess which one? Turns out that Aladdin was based on the actor!

While providing commentary for the 2004 DVD release of the film, producers revealed that executive Jeffrey Katzenberg decided that the animation should be modeled after Cruise because of his "iconic hero" look.

Tom Cruise Proved the Doubters Wrong with His 'Born on the Fourth of July’ Performance

The 1989 Oliver Stone movie showed that Tom Cruise was more than just a movie star, he had legitimate acting chops.

The Big Picture

• Movie stars and actors are distinct in Hollywood, with actors seen as more artistically valuable than mere popcorn entertainment.
• Tom Cruise defied skepticism by taking on a challenging, dramatic role in "Born on the Fourth of July" to showcase his versatility.
• Cruise's dedication to embodying Ron Kovic's story reflects his commitment to artistic excellence over commercial success.

Generally speaking, in movie language, there is a clear divide between movie stars and actors. For the crowd that valorizes the dramatic chops and artistry of the actor, this is a badge of honor. Movie stars have the glamor and privilege, but they are usually regarded as lesser performers. In essence, movie stars provide popcorn entertainment, while actors expand one's cultural taste. Movie stars, as successful entrepreneurs in their own right , want to keep succeeding. This drive eventually calls for them to take on parts that showcase their dramatic chops , which will inevitably inspire doubters. In 1989, when Tom Cruise , the preeminent movie star of the time, decided to play a real-life Vietnam War veteran inflicted by combat wounds in Oliver Stone 's Born on the Fourth of July , the skepticism of audiences, and even his director, was forever silenced . Cruise earned his first of three Academy Award nominations for his work in Born on the Fourth of July .

Born on the Fourth of July

The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.

'Born on the Fourth of July' Was a Sought-After Project in Hollywood

In the late 1980s, Tom Cruise was the biggest movie star in the world, and not much has changed in 2024. Perhaps Cruise's prominence speaks to Hollywood's waning farm system for developing young stars, but Cruise's sustainability is a miracle. He has elevated his status as the premiere spokesperson for movies as an art form and the theatrical experience. Before he was the symbol for movies themselves, Cruise was a sharp wunderkind foaming with charisma who made his name from a breakout role in Risky Business and soared to superstardom with the release of the 1986 aviation extravaganza, Top Gun . The actor could have cruised (no pun intended) off the success of the Tony Scott film and only made spectacle-driven blockbusters in its aftermath, but if Cruise's recent triumphs in restoring the theatrical experience have proven anything, it's that he is driven to take risks .

Ron Kovic , a Vietnam War veteran who was wounded in combat and paralyzed from the chest down and subsequently turned to anti-war activism, had an enticing story for any movie studio. Upon publishing his autobiography, Born on the Fourth of July in 1976, Hollywood, with the war now officially in the past, had their eyes set on a big screen adaptation. After years of ignoring the international quagmire that divided the nation, the industry was ready to reflect on this turbulent period . Kovic's arc and noisy appearance at the 1976 Democratic National Convention caught the attention of Al Pacino , who read his autobiography, met with Kovic himself, and negotiated a deal for the film rights with his manager, producer Martin Bregman . Because of his Vietnam background , Bregman hired Oliver Stone, an unknown writer attempting to get his autobiographical script about the war off the ground, which would eventually become the Best Picture-winning Platoon .

Following a decade stuck in development hell, with Pacino and Bregman exiting the project, Stone, who would write the script with the real-life subject , had Kovic's story to himself. From the get-go, Born on the Fourth of July was coveted as a prestigious endeavor-- a film that could nab a studio a plethora of Academy Awards . It's no surprise that this project started with Al Pacino, the dictionary definition of a prestigious dramatic actor, in mind as the lead. A sweeping story about the Vietnam War that encompasses America's relationship pre-war, during the war, and post-war, calls for a lead with gravitas. As depicted in the film, Kovic, due to his tragic circumstances, was a man prone to volatile outbursts, which was a trait congruous to Pacino's screen persona .

Tom Cruise's Ability to Play Ron Kovic in 'Born on the Fourth of July' Was Doubted

Stone's agent, Paula Wagner , also represented Tom Cruise, who arranged for a meeting about a collaboration on Born on the Fourth of July . Cruise, who recently starred in the Best Picture-winning Rain Man , held some esteem as a credible dramatic star, but for Stone, there was one notable film starring Cruise that he just couldn't shake . It wasn't just that Cruise was a "movie star," a term of derision in this context, but his breakout hit, Top Gun , was the antithesis of Born on the Fourth of July . If Top Gun inspired young people to enlist in the military, Kovic's story implored its viewers to reconsider their American patriotism. Stone's rationale against casting Cruise was that his presence would give the story an unwarranted Hollywood shine . Stone has never pulled punches on his thoughts on the unabashed jingoism of Top Gun , once referring to it as a "fascist film."

Eventually, Stone channeled his pessimism into a positive read on Cruise's likeness. "I saw this kid who has everything," Stone told the Los Angeles Times in 1989 , referring to Cruise's public image. "And I wondered what would happen if tragedy strikes, if fortune denies him... What would happen to Tom Cruise if something goes wrong?" he pondered. Kovic also initially shared the director's skepticism, but after meeting with the star, he was moved by Cruise's palpable sympathy. Recognizing Cruise's star persona and linking it with Kovic's evolution from an idyllic, John F. Kennedy -coded teen willing to do anything for his country to a dispirited war veteran coldly betrayed by his country is an artistic stroke of genius by Stone . Cruise's best performances in this era, such as in A Few Good Men and Jerry Maguire , frame him as a talented, but vain figure who needs an obstacle to set him straight. In Born , Cruise's narrative stakes are raised due to the nonfictional nature of the film. Supported by Cruise, who has never been so vulnerable, heartbreaking, and unflinching , watching Cruise rebound from harrowing events is not pleasant. Kovic is frequently painted as unlikeable, and the moments of triumph are not delivered to the viewer on a silver platter.

Tom Cruise Proves His Dramatic Chops in the Oliver Stone Film

Cruise, who spent days in veterans’ hospitals and familiarized himself with riding in a wheelchair with Kovic until the chair became an extension of his body, put his heart and soul onto the screen in Stone's film , and his performance speaks for itself. He seamlessly conveys Kovic in three different phases and, in turn, gives three uniquely nuanced performances as a hopeful teenager, a bewildered combat soldier, and a demoralized veteran working through his physical and psychological woes and his charged political activism. Cruise overcoming skepticism emanating from Stone and Kovic is paralleled in the film during Kovic's rehabilitation. Cruise's Kovic, the wide-eyed kid from Long Island who was suckered into enlisting in this untenable war, is no match for the grueling obstacles on his way to recovery . Cruise in Born is as much of a psychological showcase as it is a feat of physical exertion. Appeasing Stone's vision, there is nothing glamorous about Cruise's emotional collapse . When Kovic reforms himself as an enlightened anti-war activist, the film does not push a hopeful conclusion. In the end, the audience walks away frustrated over a young man's heart and soul being ripped away by the atrocities of war.

In the LA Times story, Oliver Stone ascribes Tom Cruise's brilliance to his pursuit of artistic excellence. "He could always do Top Gun II , and they’d [audiences] come out in droves. If he confined himself to those roles, though, his soul risked dying. This film gave him an enormous amount of self-respect," Stone said. Certain movie stars of today are risk-averse, comfortable being merely personified corporate brands. While he may exclusively work in the action genre today, Cruise strived for something more during his prime. Born on the Fourth of July was not the kind of film that a glossy movie star is expected to tackle , but Cruise never saw a challenge he couldn't accept, even in the face of doubters.

Born on the Fourth of July is available to stream on Netflix in the U.S.

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How Long Do People Get Tom Cruise's Famous Christmas Cake? Kirsten Dunst Gets Candid After Working With The Actor 30 Years Ago

Is there an expiration date to receiving a holiday gift from Tom Cruise?

The tale of the famous Tom Cruise Christmas Cake is a Hollywood legend, but unlike most legends, this one is actually true. Every year around Christmas time, Cruise sends out white chocolate coconut bundt cake to some of his former co-stars and friends as a holiday gift from the Mission: Impossible actor. It’s an honor to get on the Christmas cake list, with celebs celebrating when they get the honor. However, many have wondered how long your name lasts on the list, and if there is an expiration date for how long you will receive a cake after working with Cruise on a movie. Kirsten Dunst worked with the actor 30 years ago, and is offering some insight.

It’s been three decades since Tom Cruise and Kirsten Dunst collaborated on The Interview with the Vampire. Dunst was only 11 years old at the time, and it was one of her first big on screen roles. Due to this collaboration, even before her teenage years, the Marie Antoinette actress earned a place on Cruise’s Christmas cake list. As it turns out, this is the gift that keeps on giving. The Oscar nominee told Entertainment Tonight that even after all these years, she is still receiving the cake each December, saying:

Still getting that cake

I guess there is no bounds for how long someone can continue getting that dessert, so excited co-star Glen Powell who recently made the cake list can expect to receive a package from Cruise every year with no end in sight. Years may pass between Top Guns and other potential collaborations, but time doesn’t seem to get you kicked off the cake list. Once you are on the exclusive list, you are on it for life. For Dunst, it must act as a nice reminder of some of her early acting days, and the experience she had at the beginning of her career. Also according to Tom Hanks, the cake is delicious, so who wouldn’t want to still be included?

Dunst also revealed that she is amongst one of Cruise’s luckiest former co-stars, as her household not only gets one but two Christmas cakes from the Jerry Maguire actor. Dunst’s husband is frequent collaborator Jesse Plemons, who she just worked with a third time on Alex Garland ’s Civil War. Plemons has an impressive filmography of his own, and additionally worked with Cruise on American Made . This earned him his own Christmas cake, and therefore, their household receives double the cake around the holidays. She said:

Jesse gets the cakes so we double up on our cakes.

This is a pretty cool flex. While A-listers like Michael Bay and Hayley Atwell can get excited about gorgeous bundt cake delivered year after year, not many can claim that they get two sent to their house. This makes me think if there is any other doubling up happening on the cake front. Cruise has worked with couple Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz individually as well, on Collateral and Vanilla Sky respectively, so I’d love to hear if they are also getting multiple cakes. With such a prolific career like Cruise, I wonder if he’ll ever draw a line in the sand. However, after that impressive Top Gun: Maverick payday, there is probably enough cake money to go around.

When Kirsten Dunst isn’t receiving gorgeous Christmas cakes from former co-stars, she is starring in some of the best movies in recent memory . You can see her in her latest film, Civil War, which is getting great reactions from critics and is currently playing in theaters nationwide. For more information on other exciting titles hitting the big screen later this year, make sure to consult our 2024 movie release schedule .

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