Cruise, 59, has remained one of the world's last movie superstars, while the once famously mercurial leading man Kilmer, 62, battled throat cancer in the 2010s that required a tracheotomy which still greatly impacts his speaking voice.
Val Kilmer, who famously played Tom Kazansky, a.k.a. Iceman in Top Gun, is a father to son Jack Kilmer and daughter Mercedes Kilmer. The actor shares his children with his ex-wife, Joanne Whalley.
After her wedding to Kilmer in 1988, she moved to Los Angeles to continue her film career and began using 'Joanne Whalley-Kilmer' as her professional SAG-AFTRA name.
Kilmer has dated Cher, Lesley Ann Warren, Cindy Crawford, Angelina Jolie, Daryl Hannah and Ellen Barkin. Kilmer was married to actress Joanne Whalley from March 1988 to February 1996.
Kilmer played Cruise's rival in the original TOP GUN, leading to fierce competition throughout the naval aviator training program. They reconcile towards the end of the movie when Cruise saves Kilmer's life, earning his respect. The two stars have remained friends since working on the original film in 1986.
Did Val Kilmer use his own voice in Top Gun? The short answer is no. Unfortunately, the actor has lost most of his voice due to his health condition. But thanks to AI and his compromise with the Top Gun sequel, we did hear some of his character voice in the movie.
Key Takeaways. Tom Cruise has an estimated net worth of $600 million as of 2023, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Cruise's Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One hit theaters on July 12, and earned close to $16 million at the box office on opening day.
A documentary about his life, “Val,” was released on Amazon Prime in 2021. He spent the '90s as one of the world's highest paid actors and now has an estimated net worth of $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
However, in Top Gun: Maverick's saddest scene, Iceman passes away before Maverick's big mission. This left Cruise's antihero feeling directionless and despairing. Fortunately, Maverick pulled it together and took inspiration from both Goose and Iceman in the finale.
'Forbes' Names George Lucas as the World's Richest Celebrity Billionaire of 2024. Forbes officially unveiled its list of the world's richest celebrity billionaires, which includes the likes of JAY-Z, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, LeBron James and more.
In 2021 it was reported that Celebrity Net Worth had assessed Kidman's net worth, not including that of Urban's, at US$250 million. Kidman has raised money for, and drawn attention to, disadvantaged children around the world. In 1994, she was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.
His hobbies: Tom Cruise is known for his adventurous spirit and his love for doing his own stunts in his movies. He spends a lot of money on his hobbies, such as skydiving, scuba diving, rock climbing, sailing, and skiing. He also likes to travel around the world and visit exotic locations for his films or for fun.
As of 2024, Brad Pitt's net worth is estimated to be an impressive $400 million, reflecting his exceptional talent, smart business decisions, and continuous efforts in the entertainment industry.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, George Clooney's net worth is estimated to be $500 million. Interestingly, not all of his wealth is derived from his acting career, but from various other business ventures as well.
Why Doesn't Val Kilmer's Iceman Speak in "Top Gun: Maverick"? The inspiration behind Iceman's grim diagnosis in "Top Gun: Maverick" was actually influenced by Kilmer's real-life health battle, and it's the reason why he has few lines in the film. Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014.
Here's what to know about Maverick's love interest. Is Penny Benjamin in the Original "Top Gun"? Penny, played by Jennifer Connelly, is not physically in the first "Top Gun" movie, but she does exist in it, though only mentioned in passing. She is never actually seen on screen.
Originally Answered: Did Tom Cruise actually fly in a real fighter jet during the filming of the Top Gun? Yes, he apparently did fly a little. But most of the scenes are filmed with Cruise in the backseat of an F-18 while another pilot in the front seat is flying for the actual dramatic flight scenes.
Tom Hanks wants to go out with a piece of the "Tom Cruise cake" in his belly. On Thursday's episode of Mythical Kitchen's newest YouTube series Last Meals, Hanks raved about the coconut cake that his friend Tom Cruise famously sends to him — and many other A-listers — every year for the holidays.
Cruise reportedly fought to have Kilmer back for the sequel, in which Kilmer chose to incorporate his real-life illness into the script. In his memoir, the Batman Forever star explained that he approached the producers himself to return as Iceman.
Val Kilmer as LT Tom "Iceman" Kazansky: One of Top Gun's students and Maverick's rival turned wingman. Anthony Edwards as LTJG Nick "Goose" Bradshaw: Maverick's radar intercept officer and best friend.
List of Top 10 Richest Actors in the World by March 2024. Tyler Perry stands on the top position in the list of richest actor in the world 2024 with the net worth of $1 Billion, followed by Jerry Seinfeld, Dwayne Johnson and Shah Rukh Khan.
