How much is Tom Cruise net worth after series of controversies surrounding the "Mission Impossible" star? The "Top Gun" actor lives a typical Hollywood life enveloped with fame, fortune, divorces, and his contentious involvement with the Church of Scientology.
Tom Cruise, 52, is among the respected Hollywood actors hailed for his brilliant performances and versatility, which is proven by his bankability as an actor despite his age.
He was rumored with actress Lindsay Lohan in October, and still battling with Bauer Media on a $50 million defamation case for claims that he chose his religion over his daughter, Suri.
The ups and downs in the actor's life have been there all throughout. But it seems Tom Cruise net worth is not a bit ditched even a dollar. Tom Cruise is not just an actor, but he is also a successful filmmaker. Born in July 3, 1962 in Syracuse, New York, Tom Cruise's real name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV.
He displayed his interest in acting as early in his high school days. Tom Cruise moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career and in 1981, he debuted in the film "Endless Love."
He got his big break in the film "Risky Business" that earned him a Golden Gold nomination and that also started a lift on Tom Cruise net worth. After five years, he caught the public eye with his starring roles in remarkable films, "Maverick" and "Top Gun."
It was followed by record-breaking films "Rain Man, "Born on the Fourth of July," and "A Few Good Men," which all brought him numbers of nominations and awards. Tom Cruise net worth has never been the same, as he was considered one of the high-caliber Hollywood actors in history.
Tom Cruise net worth skyrocketed in his films "Mission Impossible," where he also co-produced. It was followed with his winning films "Jerry Maguire" and "Magnolia" where he received a Golden Globe Award.
Tom Cruise's move to make at least one movie per year beginning 2000 even boosts his net worth. He starred in "Vanilla Sky," "Minority Report," "The Last Samurai," "Collateral," "War of the Worlds," "Lions for Lambs," "Valkyrie," "Knight and Day," "Jack Reacher," "Oblivion" and "Edge of Tomorrow" in succeeding years.
Tom Cruise net worth could never be underestimated because he is the only actor whose more than 20 films had earned worldwide gross sales of $100 million. He is one of the highest paid actors in the world in 2012.
Today Tom Cruise net worth is estimated to $450 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. His massive net worth is fruit of his hard work and dedication both as an actor and a producer. Tom Cruise is married three times, to actress Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman and the latest Katie Holmes.
