21 He has his pilot’s license.
In 1994, he received his pilot’s license and often flies himself wherever he needs to be. Today, he owns a Gulfstream G450 that cost him upwards of $38 million.
22 He once showed up in drag to accept an award.
The Hasty Pudding Man of the Year is an annual award given by the Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard University. In 1994, Cruise was presented this award for his outstanding work—and promptly accepted this honor dressed to the nines in a bra and heels.
23 He hates his teeth.
Believe it or not, Cruise was, for much of his life, terribly self-conscious of his appearance. Specifically, it was a front tooth that he’d chipped during a game of floor hockey when he was a kid. By 2002, however, he’d had enough, and apparently got braces.
24 He helped chase down a mugger.
In 1998, Cruise, along with his bodyguards, chased down thieves in London who nearly stole away with $153,000 worth of jewelry from his then-neighbor, Rita Simmonds. Cruise “sped to the rescue” after hearing the screams of the woman from down the road, where she was being mugged as she exited a car. And for more legendary Hollywood heroics, learn the 11 Times A-List Celebrities Became Real Life Heroes.
25 He once paid a woman’s hospital bill.
Just two years before he was chasing down muggers in the streets of London, the off-screen hero took Heloisa Vinhas, a 23-year-old Brazilian-born aspiring actress, to the hospital after witnessing her being struck by a car in Los Angeles. After finding out that she had no insurance to cover her bill, he paid the $7,000 bill in full.
