Fans Question Tom Cruise’s Appearance As He Receives US Navy’s Highest Civilian Award

Tom Cruise was recently awarded the highest honor given to a civilian by the Navy, the US Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award, during a formal ceremony held recently.

The US Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, presented the award, highlighting the significance of Tom Cruise’s movies in increasing “public awareness and appreciation for the Navy’s highly trained personnel and the sacrifices they make while in uniform.” However, fans of Tom Cruise seem to be concerned about the Top Gun star as much as they are about his appearance.

Tom Cruise receives US Navy’s highest civilian award

He is known for his notable roles in military-themed action movies, and fans love him for it. He has received several accolades, including Golden Globe and Academy Awards, and also gained international recognition from viewers all around the globe. Nevertheless, his work has not only been acknowledged in the entertainment industry; the Navy has also noticed his works.

In 2020, Tom Cruise was awarded the prestigious title of Honorary Naval Aviator by the US Navy for his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the 1986 movie Top Gun, which was said to have increased public interest in naval aviation. This recognition is a high honor granted to civilians who have made exceptional contributions to naval aviation, and Cruise became the 36th person in history to receive it.

Tom Cruise has recently received another honor from the US Navy because his skill and bravery in movies have “inspired generations to serve in our Navy and Marine Corps.” In response, he was grateful to have inspired others to serve. “The effort was not just on my end, but the cast and crew I get to work with on all our sets. They are what bring the work to life.”

What happened to Tom Cruise’s face?

However, amidst the celebrations and congratulatory messages showered on him by supporters, others made his appearance the topic of controversy. Tom Cruise stood beside the US Navy Secretary, Del Toro, in a navy blue suit, smiling with the award in his hands. Some lamented that the 62-year-old actor was finally getting old, while others argued that he was into Botox.

“What happened to him?” A user asked in the comments.

“That’s not Tom Cruise.” Another wrote.

“He’s pumped his face so full of fillers to try and look younger that even Photoshop is no longer able to make him look like a normal looking guy.” Another user wrote.

“Sucks seeing Tom get old bro. Guy didn’t age for 50 years straight now it’s taking a turn,” the user commented.