Tom Cruise’s Extravagant Lifestyle Is Hard to Believe

Tom Cruise is one of the world’s highest-paid actors. Over the years, Cruise has commanded huge paychecks for his popular blockbusters. For the 2005 film “War of the Worlds,” which grossed $603 million worldwide, Cruise was reportedly paid $100 million after he decided to forgo an advanced check. Six years later, Cruise earned a portion of the $700 million gross made off of “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” per Forbes. Still, Cruise’s biggest payday was right around the corner. After the release of the Joseph Kosinski-directed 2022 film “Top Gun: Maverick,” which is Cruise’s highest-grossing film at $1.4 billion, he was projected to have earned over $100 million.

Cruise is worth every dime, as a Hollywood executive told Variety in 2022. “I would never bet against Tom Cruise,” they said. “Most actors aren’t worth what you pay them, but Cruise and maybe Dwayne Johnson justify their salaries.” The big bucks Cruise has earned during his decades-long career have afforded him a very lavish life. The actor has had the finest possessions—cars, houses, jets, motorcycles, you name it! Cruise’s star power has given him privileges and experiences that the 99% can only dream of. So, in Jerry McGuire’s famous words, let’s “Show you the money.”

While the fear of heights would freeze most people, Tom Cruise doesn’t. In June 2018, Cruise and former television host James Corden went skydiving in a segment promoting “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” on “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” Similarly, Cruise thanked his audience for supporting “Top Gun: Maverick” in December 2022 while aboard a helicopter on the set of “Mission: Impossible-Dead Reckoning.”

Cruise has a pilot’s license, which he reportedly acquired in 1994. He is also said to own three to five jets, per Forbes. In a promotional clip for “Top Gun: Maverick,” Academy Award-winning writer Christopher McQuarrie, Cruise’s long-term collaborator, revealed that Cruise’s fighter-bomber was used in the blockbuster. “The P51 Mustang as featured in the film is Tom’s, and it’s a beautiful aircraft,” McQuarrie disclosed.

Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick” co-stars have shared their experiences with him in the pilot’s seat. For actor Jennifer Connelly, flying alongside Cruise as he performed rolling stunts on the P51 Mustang was a ride of a lifetime. “It was an incredible experience,” Connelly said. “Certainly like nothing I’ve ever done before.” Cruise’s other co-star, Glen Powell, told CBS Mornings that working with Cruise included such a thorough flight program, which inspired Powell to go ahead and get his own pilot’s license.

Tom Cruise has bought and sold exquisite homes over the years, and in November 2016, The Tampa Bay Times reported Cruise acquired the uppermost floors of a Clearwater, Florida, building. Per the publication, Cruise was looking to merge three $3 million units into one luxurious penthouse. Seven years later, it was reported that Cruise owned not one but three other condos within the same building, all worth $1,475,000. Cruise’s purchase raised eyebrows for two reasons—the project’s developer was a member of the Church of Scientology, and its location wasn’t far from the church’s headquarters.

Just as Cruise invests millions in buying and tailoring properties to suit his needs, his asking price when selling them is audacious. In 2016, Cruise made a $7.5 million profit when he sold the 10,000-square-foot Beverly Hills home he once shared with ex Katie Holmes for $40 million. Two years later, the actor put his Telluride, Colorado, ranch on the market for $59 million. In March 2021, it was back on sale for $39.5 million, and by May of that year, Cruise had found a buyer.

As far as the need for speed goes—pun intended—Tom Cruise is not limited to private jets. In April 2007, Cruise and Katie Holmes were pictured arriving at Mastro’s Steakhouse in a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (C1). Different variations of the sports car model, whose production ceased in 1962, recorded speeds of up to 142 mph. At the time of writing, the car is still valuable, and its average market price is $120,196.

In May 2006, Cruise and Holmes arrived at the “Mission: Impossible III” premiere in a Bugatti Veyron (2005). Cruise had a hard time opening the door of the super sports car, which led to a rumor that he’d been banned from ever owning a Bugatti. The luxury car boasts a speed of 252 mph and retails at an average price of $1.5 million as of August 2024.

Still on Cruise’s love for top-speed automobiles, the actor used a Ford Saleen Mustang to move around New York during the 2006 premiere of “Mission: Impossible III.” Cruise had the car flown overnight from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, for a whopping $13,000. According to John Ficarra, a film car company owner who facilitated that transportation, Cruise owned more than one Ford Saleen Mustang at the time.

In June 2012, Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise. The “Edge of Tomorrow” actor was apparently caught off-guard by the unexpected move. Luckily, the pair had a prenuptial agreement, which reportedly guaranteed Holmes payment depending on the number of years they were married. One of the causes of the divorce, as Cruise revealed in a deposition, was his affiliation with the Church of Scientology (via ABC). Holmes cut ties with the church at the onset of divorce proceedings, while Cruise is reportedly still a member as of 2024.

Holmes and Cruise were able to reach an agreement in a record 11 days. According to lawyer Marilyn Chinitz, a partner at the firm that represented Cruise, the couple settled swiftly for two reasons. First, they both had lawyers who had their best interests at heart. Second, a much longer process would have cost them more money. “It’s incredibly costly to litigate,” Chinitz told Bloomberg Law. “And the cost factors are enormous. You’re better off taking those monies and putting it into your child’s college account and saving it.”

Tom Cruise shares adopted children, Connor and Isabella Cruise, with “The Hours” actor Nicole Kidman. Connor and Isabella reportedly went to Delphian School in Portland, Oregon, a private day and boarding school that doesn’t come cheap. As of 2024, students at Delphian School pay $27,652 to $78,596 annually in tuition fees.

During Katie Holmes and Cruise’s split, the former lovebirds’ daughter Suri Cruise, whom the pair welcomed in April 2006, was entitled to a figure in the neighborhood of $400,000 every year in child support until her 18th birthday. She, too, attended some costly schools. Suri was reportedly at the $40,000-per-year Avenues: The World School in New York. Per Daily Mail, her curriculum included Mandarin lessons.

In June 2024, Suri graduated from LaGuardia High School, a public school with many famous alumni, including Jennifer Aniston, Timothée Chalamet, and “Suits” star Gina Torres. Suri then enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University. According to the school’s 2024/2025 fee structure, students pay either $86,812 or $73,000 for tuition and other expenses, depending on whether they are boarding.

In July 2021, the “Triple Seven,” a luxury superyacht, arrived in Penzance, an ancient town in southwestern England. Tom Cruise was rumored to have been aboard the vessel early in the morning. Observers reportedly noticed a supposed silhouette of Cruise as the sun began to rise, but there was no verification that it was the “American Made” actor. Cruise had earlier been seen leaving “Triple Seven” when it stopped in Mevagissey, a fishing village in Cornwall that’s only a 52-minute drive away.

The “Triple Seven” is the epitome of luxury at sea. It has an 18-member crew and can host up to 10 guests. To rent it, customers must pay at least $570,000 per week. The superyacht features luxurious amenities such as a lounge, a sun deck jacuzzi, and a beach club. Fitness enthusiasts have a reason to smile when aboard it since the 223-foot superyacht includes a gym.

As if renting “Triple Seven” is not expensive enough, buying it costs an arm and a leg. As of August 2024, the listed market price is $42.2 million. Cruise may not have a problem affording it since his net worth as of March 2024 was $600 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.

Tom Cruise is often seen wearing super expensive watch brands at events. In July 2018, Cruise was promoting “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Seoul, South Korea [0:06]. At the press conference, the actor was sporting an all-black outfit which he paired with a stainless steel Calibre de Cartier Chronograph. The elegant timepiece had a price tag of $10,900 at the time, but the watch model has since been discontinued.

In another sighting, Cruise was pictured carrying an umbrella as he walked into Jimmy Kimmel’s studio in February 2023. Despite the blurring effects of the rain, the Rolex GMT-Master II on his left wrist was hard to miss. Per GQ, Cruise’s GMT-Master featured white gold in place of normal steel. The GMT-Master II in Oystersteel costs $30,900 at the time of writing, which means Cruise could have paid a lot more for