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Top Gun: Maverickgrossed over $1.4 billion on a budget of $170 million and secured its place as one of the biggest hits of 2022. The movie has also received 6 Oscar nominations, including one in the best picture category, and just like that Tom Cruise has become the prince of Hollywood. It seems like the global success ofTop Gun: Maverickhas boosted the actor’s ego and made him feel like he belongs in the film industry. But the star isn’t stopping anytime soon.
Tom Cruise Is Back In Hollywood
A source of Life & Style spoke to the magazine about theJack Reacherstar and how he is doing after the global success ofTop Gun: Maverick. The insider dished that Cruise is feeling the public adoration combined with the validation of the Oscar nod. As per the source:
“Tom may have moved out of Hollywood, but he’s back in the mix in the industry he adores and he’s finally feeling the love again. He’s telling people that this is his year. It doesn’t hurt that he’s now heading to the Oscars with a nod for such a huge blockbuster. Put it this way: Tom’s back on top.”
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Tom Cruiseshould be feeling the love because he conquered the box office with a film that became the second highest-grossing film in a year when everyone in Hollywood was anxious if theaters can bounce back after the pandemic.
At the 2023 Oscars nominee luncheon, Steven Spielberg told the actor that he had saved the film industry and theatrical distribution withTop Gun: Maverick. However, all the critical and audience love has not gotten into the head of the veteran star. He is still an intensely private person.
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Tom Cruise Likes Staying Private
The Life & Style magazine source further said that theTop Gunactor can now accept his mistakes. The insider also dished that he still likes to stay private and out of the limelight. As per the informant:
“Tom’s able to own up to the fact that he’s made some mistakes. Tom doesn’t like to discuss his private life, not even really with friends, so everyone has stopped asking and mainly stick to talking about work, hobbies, etc., with him. They accept his boundaries and admire his business accomplishments, especially what he’s done with Maverick.”
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Cruise’s dedication to keeping his life private came after years of him facing intense public scrutiny and paparazzi intrusion into his relationships. The media documented everything from his and Katie Holmes’ marriage to the birth of their daughter. But in stark contrast nowadays, action star isn’t photographed in public anymore.
In fact, fans of the prolific actor will be hard-pressed to remember a recent time when he was seen on the streets strolling around. So the star has been able to control his life and enjoy the fan reverence while keeping the windows shut on his personal life.
Source:Life & Style
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Ishita is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 700 articles published. She has been working in the entertainment and pop-culture niche for more than 4 years. With a English Literature degree, Ishita generally covers news and analyses on Foundation, Ted Lasso, Severance, and more.A lifelong DC fan, Ishita spends her time watching and re-watching everything in the DC universe (yes, even including the Arrowverse shows).
