Tom Cruise and stunt doubles
On the eve of the sixth “Mission,” Uber released a comic viral video about Cruise’s stunt double, who, due to idleness, had to become a bomber. In reality, Tom does not beat stuntmen's bread and uses them extremely actively. The first three Mission: Impossible films were much less shy about using computer-generated special effects as an attraction and didn't emphasize Cruise's stunt work as much. Even then, he tried to do most of them himself, but the most desperate tricks remained in the competence of professionals. In particular, Tom mastered the bulk of the climbing along the cliffs at the beginning of the second “Mission” himself under the supervision of rock climber Ron Kauk, but the most difficult sections were entrusted to backup Keith Campbell.
Since the fourth part, "Phantom Protocol", Cruise has insisted on greater realism and on performing all his own stunts. However, even after this, the understudies did not go into early retirement. Each adventurous idea is carefully rehearsed and tested first on them, and only then on the actor. Stunt coordinator Wade Eastwood has been responsible for Tom's training and safety in recent years.
Cruz's luxury homes sold and for sale
It's no secret that the flamboyant handsome Tom Cruise has always strived to live on a grand scale.
But today the actor is actively putting up previously purchased houses for sale. And he does this not so much for the sake of money, but with the goal of giving life to houses, because many estates have long been irrevocably forgotten and abandoned by their eminent owner.
London Victorian mansion
The house, which the actor purchased in 2006, recently acquired new owners.
The highlight of the mansion is the furnished dance room. In addition, the house has:
- Gym;
- billiard room;
- mini cinema.
On the estate there is a full-fledged tennis court and a huge swimming pool with controlled water temperature.
The woman’s favorite did not want to disclose the amount the estate cost the buyers, but journalists managed to find out that at the start the amount was $6 million.
House in the San Juan Mountains
A stunning hunting lodge located right next to the famous Telluride ski resort went up for auction earlier this year. The starting price of the estate is almost 60 million dollars.
The interior decoration of the room is made of natural wood. Although the house is not large in size, it is very comfortable and suitable for year-round living.
The estate was designed by the actor himself.
The latest technologies and environmentally friendly building materials were used during construction, so the actor considers the amount quite adequate.
Mansion in Los Angeles
The mansion, located on Laurel Canyon Boulevard and recently sold for 11 million US dollars, can be talked about endlessly.
The estate of the famous bachelor consists of two separate buildings standing on top of a high hill:
- The first of them is two-story, the second has only one tier. The main house was decorated in a classical style.
- The second house is intended for guests. It also housed the maids and gardeners who maintained the magnificent estate.
- In addition to the owner's home, the buyer, the famous Eva Longoria, received a wine room leading to a personal wine cellar.
Beverly Hills mansion
There have been many rumors about this property, which was owned by the controversial actor since 2007 and sold in 2020 for $40 million. The happy owner of the estate was billionaire Leon Black.
The purchased house has 7 bedrooms, a huge living room and many rooms for entertaining guests and relaxing. On the estate there is a place for children to play, a large tennis court and a very impressive fountain.
How dangerous is this?
It’s definitely not worth repeating at home. Cruise trains manically and hones the skills necessary for this or that escapade. For the underwater scene in Outcast Tribe, he trained freedivers to hold their breath for six minutes. For “Consequences,” Tom learned to fly a helicopter and received the appropriate license, gaining the required 2,000 flight hours (he had long since mastered airplanes). Most countries were horrified by the filmmakers' plans, and only New Zealand allowed them to film while hovering so low and close to rocky surfaces.
In the famous scene from the first part, Cruise was hanging from the ceiling by cables. Apparently, he liked it so much that since then he has not been separated from them. Subsequent films are replete with episodes where Tom does something daring at a dizzying height: climbs the Burj Khalifa skyscraper (for eight filming days he dangled 500 meters from the ground), clings to the door of a taking off plane or falls from a helicopter. In all cases, Cruise is always protected by safety ropes, although on the screen they are overwritten by graphics.
Tom Cruise's Expensive Real Estate
Celebrities attract attention not only for their roles and personal lives; many fans are also interested in what kind of real estate their idol owns. Maybe to try to get a peek behind the scenes of his private life.
1. House in Telluride
This huge estate was put up for sale by Tom for fifty million dollars. However, Cruz's intention to sell the property has since changed. He himself bought the house in the 1990s. The site has a helicopter pad and its own recycling facilities. The house has 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms. It was built in 1984 and is located just 12 minutes from the historic resort town of Telluride, Colorado. The home features a large patio, three-car garage, elevator, maid's quarters and workshop. Near it there is a small guest house, a swimming pool with a spa and a garden. The house is equipped with the most modern security system and the floors are made of wood.
2. Penthouse in Florida
Tom Cruise has a very expensive penthouse in Florida. The penthouse occupies two floors of the building, and Tom has changed the layout of it slightly since he bought it in July 2020. It now has access to a secret little room on the second floor and much more, including a rooftop pool, solarium and bar. It is located near the Scientology headquarters, which is called the Superpowers Building. Tom has installed a flight simulator on his property, which has a private elevator and parking for 9 cars. The exact price the actor paid remains unknown.
3. Beverly Hills Mansion
In 2020, Tom sold the house for $40 million to multimillionaire Leon Black. The house has 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, and the surrounding area includes guest houses, a children's playground, a tennis court, a swimming pool and a pool-sized fountain. Cruz himself bought the house, built in 1937, for $30 million.
4. Mansion in Los Angeles
Located on Laurel Canyon Boulevard, this European-style estate features a two-story main building with oak floors, three bedrooms and arched ceilings. There is also a separate house for servants or guests with four bedrooms, its own kitchen and four bathrooms. The house also has a wine cellar and a tasting room where this wine is tasted. The house is on the top of a hill. A gravel path leads to it, leading directly to the central entrance. The actor sold this house, as well as some other real estate that Tom owned in this city, for $11 million, which is quite a decent price for such luxury.
5. London Victorian mansion
This huge house has many remarkable features. Recently it turned out that Tom sold this property of his. The house has 4 bedrooms, luxurious balconies, a dance studio, a gym, a billiard room and a cinema. It is believed that Tom purchased it in 2006 for approximately four and a half million dollars. The mansion is located 50 kilometers from London and just a few kilometers from the main British branch of the Church of Scientology. The surrounding area includes a heated swimming pool, tennis court and guest house.
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Five high-profile novels by Tom Cruise (Photos)
Today, the third of July, Tom Cruise celebrates his birthday. He turned 51 years old. We congratulate the actor, but we remember not his film work (of which he currently has more than forty), but his personal life - after all, he became famous for his novels no less than for his roles. We present to you the five most high-profile novels of Tom Cruise.
Cher
Singer and actress Cher admitted only a few years ago that she and Tom Cruise had an affair. This happened at the beginning of his career - in the mid-eighties. Tom was 23 years old and Cher was 39 years old. They met at one of the social events. According to Cher, Tom literally drove her crazy, and their romance could have been serious if not for being too busy. The relationship ended when Tom met Mimi Rogers.
Tom Cruise and Cher
Mimi Rogers
Actress Mimi Rogers became Cruise's first wife. They met on the set. At that time, Tom was already considered a promising actor, and the interest in him among the women around him was significant. But Mimi was lucky. They got married in 1987 and were married for almost three years.
It was Mimi who brought Tom to the Church of Scientology, of which the actor is an adherent to this day. But a common religion did not unite the spouses. Their marriage broke up - among the reasons for the breakup were Mimi's reluctance to have children, Tom's inability to conceive them, as well as his affair with Nicole Kidman.
Tom Cruise and Mimi Rogers
Nicole Kidman
Tom and Nicole met in 1990 on the set of the film Days of Thunder. By Tom’s own admission, after just a few months of communicating with Kidman, he dreamed of starting a family with her. This soon happened - the couple got married on Christmas Eve of the same year.
Over the next few years, they tried in vain to have a child, eventually taking in two adopted children, Isabella Jane and Connor Anthony.
However, in 2001, Tom Cruise filed for divorce and the marriage ended. The official reason was given as the couple's employment, but rumors said otherwise. One of the loudest rumors was Cruise's next romance - with actress Penelope Cruz.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise
Penelope Cruz
Tom met the sultry Spanish woman, almost the same name, Penelope Cruz, on the set of “Vanilla Sky.” Their romance lasted three years, but in 2004 the couple announced their separation.
It was rumored that Penelope turned out to be too temperamental for the right Tom and, moreover, she did not share his passion for Scientology.
Penelope Cruz and Tom Cruise
Katie Holmes
A year after breaking up with Penelope Cruz, Tom was in love and happy again. His new chosen one was the young (16 years younger than himself) actress Katie Holmes.
In 2005, Tom publicly declared his love for her on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and in April 2006, the couple had a daughter, Suri. Six months later, the lovers had a magnificent wedding in Italy.
For the five years that their union lasted, they were considered an exemplary couple, which did not stop Katie from divorcing her star husband last year.
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise with daughter Suri
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