Over the past few decades, actor Tom Cruise has been one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. The actor’s film debut came in 1981’s Endless Love. By 1983, the actor saw a sharp increase in his popularity among audiences.
The actor once recalled his first big purchase, which wasn’t something lavish. After getting his first-ever paycheck, Cruise paid for his sister’s college. In an industry where stars often buy something like a sports car or a luxurious home, Cruise decided to spend his money wisely on something that was very important to him.
Tom Cruise paid for his sister’s college
The cast of Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) appeared on The Graham Norton Show in 2018 and the star of the movie, actor Tom Cruise, revealed what he bought using his first paycheck. Graham Norton asked Cruise what was his first big purchase, and the actor replied,
“I actually paid for my college, my sister’s college education and the next one, I bought my other sister a car.
Cruise’s Mission: Impossible co-star Simon Pegg then exclaimed, “Oh! That’s so him.” Cruise has three sisters, Cass Mapother, Lee Ann Mapother, and Marian Mapother.
The rest of the cast also revealed what they bought with their first paycheck
The rest of the cast of Mission: Impossible – Fallout also revealed what they bought after getting their first paycheck. Henry Cavill revealed that he bought an Aston Martin DBS because he wanted an upgrade, Rebecca Ferguson revealed she bought a pair of Dior sunglasses, which were stolen the very next day, and Simon Pegg revealed that he bought a second-hand Mazda MX-5.
It’s not like Cruise didn’t buy anything for himself. As the actor gained more popularity, he slowly built his million-dollar car collection. It is believed that he owns multiple American vintage cars as well as many unique hypercars.
Tom Cruise gained popularity in the 1980s
Cruise first started appearing in movies in the 1980s. His work as Lt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in 1986’s Top Gun gave him a lot of fame. He is also well-known for his work in the Mission: Impossible franchise. All of his action-packed movies never fail to impress the viewers.
Cruise has also entered the world of producing, establishing his own production company, Cruise/Wagner Productions. The actor is known for his dedication to his craft, his work ethic, and his commitment to providing entertaining and thrilling performances for audiences worldwide.
Source: The Graham Norton Show
