Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, professionally known as Tom Cruise, is an American actor and producer who has achieved worldwide fame and success. He is one of the highest-paid actors in the world and has received several awards, including an honorary Palme d'Or and three Golden Globes. Cruise's life and career have been filled with remarkable moments, from his early days as a school actor to his current status as a Hollywood superstar. Cruise was born in Syracuse, New York, to Mary Lee Pfeiffer and Thomas Cruise Mapother III.
His mother left his father when he was 12 years old, and the family moved around frequently. During this time, Cruise developed an interest in acting after recovering from a wrestling injury and performing in a school production of Guys and Dolls. This experience inspired him to pursue a career in acting. In 1994, Cruise starred in Interview With The Vampire alongside Brad Pitt and Christian Slater.
The film was based on the novel by Anne Rice, who openly criticized the decision to cast Cruise in the role. Despite this, the film was a success and Cruise's career continued to rise. He received Academy Award nominations for his roles in Born on the Fourth of July and Jerry Maguire, and he has since become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. Cruise married actress Nicole Kidman between 1990 and 2001, adopting two children during their marriage: Isabella (born 1999) and Connor (born 1999). While there is some tension between Cruise and his mother due to his commitment to the Church of Scientology, Kidman recently spoke about her relationship with her adopted children in an interview with Australian magazine WHO.
Cruise is best known for playing Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible franchise since 1996. His most recent film in the series, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, was released in 2018 to critical acclaim. He will also be reprising his role as Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick, which is set for release in 2021. Recently, rumors have circulated that Scarlett Johansson auditioned to date Cruise after his split from Kidman. However, Johansson has denied these claims. Additionally, there have been reports that Cruise has not seen his daughter Suri (whom he shares with ex-wife Katie Holmes) for years.
Tom Cruise has had an incredible career that has spanned decades. From his early days as a school actor to his current status as a Hollywood superstar, he has achieved remarkable success both on-screen and off-screen.
