Tom Cruise may be known for his death-defying stunts and ageless charm, but even the Mission: Impossible star can’t dodge the inevitable ticking of the clock. The 62-year-old action legend made a recent appearance at the 2024 Olympics, and while his charisma was as magnetic as ever, fans couldn’t help but notice something different. Social media buzzed with whispers about his noticeably puffier look, sparking rumors of plastic surgery or even the effects of medication.
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Has Father Time finally caught up with Hollywood’s eternal daredevil, or is there something else at play? Whatever the case, it seems even Tom Cruise can’t quite outrun the relentless march of time.
Tom Cruise’s Olympics Stunt Sparks Face Transformation Frenzy
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Tom Cruise just pulled off a stunt that would make Maverick blush. The 62-year-old daredevil skydived into the Olympic closing ceremony, proving age is just a number. But it was his face, not his fearless feat, that had tongues wagging.
Tom Cruise for the #OlympicGamesParis2024 pic.twitter.com/KFOAUaSByF
— Cinema Tweets (@CinemaTweets1) August 11, 2024
Social media exploded with theories ranging from ‘prosthetic perfection’ to full-blown plastic surgery accusations (via Daily Mail). “It looks like the type of puffiness that comes from medications,” tweeted Producer Shaun O’Brien, while others were less kind, comparing his face to a “puffy balloon.”
The rumor mill went into overdrive, with plastic surgeons weighing in. Some suggested a face lift, and fat grafting combo gone wrong, creating a ‘Howdy Doody’ look. Others pointed fingers at steroids, Botox, and fillers as possible reasons for the puffy appearance.
But here’s the kicker: Cruise’s face has been a rollercoaster. From the ‘chipmunk cheeks’ of 2021 to the youthful glow of Cannes 2022, his appearance has fluctuated wildly. One thing’s for sure, the mystery of Tom Cruise’s face is as captivating as his on-screen stunts.
Fans React to Cruise’s Plastic Surgery Speculations Amid Olympics Stunts
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Tom Cruise’s daring Olympic stunt was overshadowed by something else: his face. Fans were left scratching their heads after noticing a puffy, almost bloated look. Social media erupted with questions and accusations of plastic surgery gone wrong.
Tom Cruise's plastic surgery is turning him into Cherry Jones.
— Russian Warship, Go Fuck Yourself (@chandlerburr) July 9, 2024
saw a thumbnail on a YT short this morning with Tom Cruise, and the skin on his throat area was really wrinkly and sagging, and thought his plastic surgery from 5-10 years ago isn't holding up, think it was a current pic from the Paris Olympics like this one pic.twitter.com/2oKw0U0mlx
— Charles Patrick (@CharliePatrick) July 29, 2024
Plastic surgery does not look good on Tom Cruise, what happened #closingceremony
— 𝕾𝖙𝖊𝖕𝖍 ✈️ TwitchconSD (@StephzillaNJ) August 11, 2024
Tom Cruise has weird plastic surgery face
— alene passerine (@stickers_thecat) August 11, 2024
Tom Cruise has had enough plastic surgery to look like a young Richard Gere, it seems.
— בלומה (@AshRobertson20) August 11, 2024
What’s your actual point,—that Walz should spend money on hair systems, plastic surgery and dental enhancements like Tom Cruise?!
— Olga13 (@OlgaLawrence13) August 6, 2024
Get a life.
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From “Resembling Cherry Jones” to looking like his “Vanilla Sky” character, the comments were brutal. While some suggested prosthetics or medication as culprits, plastic surgeons hinted at a possible facelift and fat grafting combo. However, the actor hasn’t made any public announcements about undergoing plastic surgery as of yet.