Tom Cruise: 22 Things You Didn’t Know!

When it comes to movie stars, they don’t get much bigger than Tom Cruise. One of the few remaining screen icons that’s maintained his superstar status for nearly forty years, the man has successfully dipped his toe into all genres. Yet, as he closes in on sixty, he’s still pushing his body to the limit as Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible franchise and in Top Gun: Maverick.

Do you think you know everything about Tom Cruise? Then, join us as we take a look at 22 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT TOM CRUISE! We cover his whole career on this brand new show from the creator of our most popular show, WTF HAPPENED TO THIS CELEBRITY, Taylor James Johnson!

Here’s a sample fact – did you know that Tom Cruise refuses to allow his likeness to be used for toys or video games? Or that he can hold his breath for SIX AND A HALF MINUTES underwater? We dig into everything here – from close scrapes on stunts, his early days training for Top Gun, what life was like for him when he was young, and so much more!

We also dig into what makes Tom Cruise such an enduring icon, even though he can occasionally be a controversial figure. There’s something about the man that keeps fans lining up to see movie after movie, and we try to get to the bottom of what makes Tom Cruise such an impressive movie star and one of a kind.

About the Author

Chris Bumbray began his career with JoBlo as the resident film critic (and James Bond expert) way back in 2007, and he has stuck around ever since, being named editor-in-chief in 2021. A voting member of the CCA and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, you can also catch Chris discussing pop culture regularly on CTV News Channel.