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The film, which also featured Brad Pitt and Antonio Banderas, opened with over US$36 million. This made it the biggest non-summer release R-rated movie debut.
Before he was famous, the film star attended seminary, and was reportedly a little bit of a jerk! However, he later transferred out.
Cruise's first marriage was to actress Mimi Rogers, and lasted three years (1987-1990). He allegedly met her while she was dating one of his friends!
The star's three marriages all ended when his respective wives were each 33 years old. Spooky, right?
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In the same year as his divorce from Kidman, Cruise began a relationship with Spanish actress Penélope Cruz, which lasted three years. They had met on the set of 'Vanilla Sky.'
They had a daughter together, named Suri, who was born in 2005. The couple then got married in 2006.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise adopted two children, Isabella, who was born in 1992, and Connor, who was born in 1995. The marriage lasted 11 years and ended with Cruise filing for divorce in 2001.
Cruise played the role of protagonist Nick Morton in 'The Mummy' (2017). Unfortunately, it was panned by critics overall.
In 2005, Cruise surprised everyone. During an interview with Oprah Winfrey, he jumped around on the sofa and declared his love for actress Katie Holmes.
In 1989, he played the protagonist in the film 'Born on the Fourth of July,' a film loosely based on the biography of Ron Kovic. He won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for the role.
Cruise reprised his iconic role as Maverick in 2022 for one of the most anticipated sequels of all time. 'Top Gun: Maverick' was a critical and box office success. Cruise was named the highest-paid actor of the year thanks to the movie. It's estimated that he took home a whopping US$100 million for his role!
In the year 2000, he won Best Male Performance at the MTV Movie Awards for 'Mission: Impossible II.' He had won the same award in 1997 for 'Jerry Maguire.'
He received the award at a ceremony in London that was held to honor his contribution to the US Navy through his film work. The Navy has released a statement saying that the original 'Top Gun' (1986) movie provoked a huge surge in Navy pilot recruitment. The award was presented by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, who said, “His work has inspired generations to serve in our Navy and Marine Corps.”
Cruise said of the award: “I’m happy I have been able to be a source of inspiration to many of the sailors who serve today or have served in the past.”
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Tom Cruise receives the US Navy's highest civilian honor
The star has become a real-life military hero
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Tom Cruise has built a career playing military heroes on screen, and now finally he can say he is one in real life, too. On December 17, the 'Top Gun' star was honored with the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service (DPS) Award, which is considered the highest naval honor that a person outside of the Navy can receive.
He received the award at a ceremony in London that was held to honor his contribution to the US Navy through his film work. The Navy has released a statement saying that the original 'Top Gun' (1986) movie provoked a huge surge in Navy pilot recruitment. The award was presented by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, who said, “His work has inspired generations to serve in our Navy and Marine Corps.”
Cruise said of the award: “I’m happy I have been able to be a source of inspiration to many of the sailors who serve today or have served in the past.”
Let’s take a look back on the life and career that has made this Hollywood star a naval hero. Simply click on!