Interesting Facts About Tom Cruise Who Apparently Could Only Read as an Adult

Kapanlagi.com - Tom Cruise has gained fame as one of the leading actors in Hollywood. Born with the real name Thomas Cruise Mapother IV on July 3, 1962, he is now 61 years old.

Far from rest and the pleasures of old age, Tom Cruise continues to show his enthusiasm by completing dangerous scenes in several action films he stars in.

One of the recent moments was shared by Christopher McQuarrie, the director of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning. To commemorate his birthday, the director posted a photo allegedly taken from the filming of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two, featuring Cruise in a daring action, hanging from a flying plane.

Although Tom Cruise is now known as one of Hollywood's living legends, there were moments in the past when his life was not as bright as it is now. He has faced various challenges and difficulties before finally achieving the success he enjoys today.

1. Only Able to Read After Adulthood

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Tom Cruise only developed his reading ability after entering adulthood. The actor, famous for his role in the film 'Top Gun', was unable to read until he reached adulthood.

However, in the late 80s, he began studying at the Church of Scientology, which allowed him to overcome reading difficulties caused by dyslexia.

2. Never Won an Oscar Award

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Tom Cruise's acting skills in the world are unquestionable. However, to this day, he has never won an Oscar, which is a symbol of excellence in global cinema.

Tom Cruise has only received three nominations for films such as Magnolia, Jerry Maguire, and Born on the Fourth of July.

3. Having Bad Memories with His Father

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Tom Cruise received his real name from his father. If his father's name is Thomas Cruise Mapother III, then the actor's real name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. However, their relationship was not harmonious.

According to a report from E! News, in an interview with Parade in 2006, Tom Cruise revealed that he has many bad memories about his father.

"He was a bully and a coward—someone who, if there was a mistake, would kick you. It was a big lesson in my life, how he lures you in, makes you feel safe and then, boom!"

4. Tom Cruise Boosts Ray-Ban's Popularity

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In 1981, Ray-Ban faced financial difficulties and only managed to sell 18,000 units of its eyewear.

However, luck turned around when Tom Cruise wore these Ray-Ban sunglasses in some of his famous films like Risky Business, Top Gun, and Rain Man.

As a result, Ray-Ban sales skyrocketed by 40% in 1986, especially after the release of Top Gun. Tom Cruise successfully saved Ray-Ban from its financial troubles.

5. Can't Stay Still

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During school, he was known as someone who couldn't stay still. He engaged in various risky activities, even resulting in some broken bones.

However, on the positive side, during high school, he redirected this energy into various club activities and sports. From theater, soccer, baseball, basketball, American football, ice hockey, to wrestling.

6. Having a Special Day in Japan

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Tom Cruise has visited Japan more frequently than any other Hollywood celebrity. On October 10, 2006, the Japan Memorial Day Association declared that every year on October 10th would be commemorated as Tom Cruise Day in Japan.

7. Having 5 Licenses for Films

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Tom Cruise has at least five impressive licenses. He obtained these licenses for the purpose of shooting films.

These five licenses include licenses for skydiving, diving, becoming a ship captain, becoming a pilot, and also a real estate license to engage in property buying and selling.

8. How many wives does Tom Cruise have?

Before his last marriage with Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise has been married twice, namely to Mimi Rogers and Nicole Kidman. There is an interesting story after Tom Cruise divorced Nicole Kidman and before he married Katie Holmes.

9. What is Tom Cruise's total wealth?

At the same time, Tom Cruise ranked fifth. His wealth reached USD 620 million or around IDR 9.3 trillion.

10. Is Tom Cruise dating?

Tom Cruise has a new romantic interest. After Cruise and Elsina Khayrova made their public debut in December, exclusive sources told Us Weekly that the couple has been secretly dating for 'some time now'. "They are very happy," the source said.

11. Is Connor Cruise Tom Cruise's biological child?

Next, Cruise married famous Australian actress Nicole Kidman, who also starred in the film Days of Thunder with him, on December 24, 1990. The couple had two children, Isabella Jane Cruise (born in 1993) and Connor Antony Cruise (born in 1995).

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