I came across a post on PerezHilton.com about Tom Cruise and his upcoming role as Jack Reacher in the film One Shot, based on a book series by Lee Child.
Apparently Cruise has been facing a bit of criticism for being chosen for the role because the character of Jack Reacher is described as 6’5 and Cruise is only around 5’7.
And he is offended.
I never really thought that an actor as famous as Tom Cruise would have insecurities, especially over his height, but after doing more research, I realized that it really bugs him.
When recently asked about the issue of fans thinking that Cruise isn’t fit for the role because of height, he started off saying “Firstly, I’m very sensitive to it.”
I looked a bit deeper and found that Tom Cruise really does have issues with his height even though he was the star of huge movies like Mission Impossible, Jerry Maguire, Top Gun, Risky Business, and many others.
I would think that a man with such success would feel a bit better about himself, especially when all of his gorgeous romantic interests, such as Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, and Katie Holmes, have all been taller than him. It’s easy to think that a shorter guy that chooses to be involved with women that are obviously taller than him, is quite comfortable with his height.
But when looking through pictures, it’s quite the opposite.
Tom Cruise is often in the spotlight, so when he has been out with his lovers, he is very aware of his height and how the media might react to it. He does what he can to work around it.
While he was with Nicole Kidman, she would always wear flats during public appearances with Cruise. When their relationship ended, she said “I can finally wear heals again.”
Katie Holmes wouldn’t dare give up her heals, so Cruise has tried to find ways around his shortness while next to his current wife.
There has been suspicions that he sometimes wears height insoles in his shoes because with Katie Holmes being 5’9 and wearing 3-4 in. heels, this just wouldn’t be possible on the red carpet.
However, Cruise is also a fan of stairs because they give him an advantage and allow him to position himself higher than his wife.
I think Mr. Cruise has a bit of a conflicting issue. He keeps winding up with women that are taller than him, yet he evidently has a lot of insecurities when it comes to his height.
Tom Cruise should either a) find a woman who would have to get on her tippy-toes to kiss him, or b) stop caring so much about his image and just embrace his shortness, because at this point, there’s not much he can do about it.
However, I can understand where his insecurities come from when fans question his ability to take on a character who is supposed to be much taller. When you’re constantly in the spotlight, people are going to find something to criticize you about.
The criticism won’t stop him though as Cruise explains “Lee told me that the reason he wrote [Reacher] that size (6′ 5″) is because that was just one element to his character, and that opened the door to me playing him.”
He goes on to say, “This is Lee’s book and Lee’s character. Him giving me his blessing is what made me do it. If he hadn’t then I wouldn’t have done it.”
Tom Cruise as the mini- Jack Reacher in One Shot, coming the a theater near you.
Apparently Cruise has been facing a bit of criticism for being chosen for the role because the character of Jack Reacher is described as 6’5 and Cruise is only around 5’7.
And he is offended.
I never really thought that an actor as famous as Tom Cruise would have insecurities, especially over his height, but after doing more research, I realized that it really bugs him.
When recently asked about the issue of fans thinking that Cruise isn’t fit for the role because of height, he started off saying “Firstly, I’m very sensitive to it.”
I looked a bit deeper and found that Tom Cruise really does have issues with his height even though he was the star of huge movies like Mission Impossible, Jerry Maguire, Top Gun, Risky Business, and many others.
I would think that a man with such success would feel a bit better about himself, especially when all of his gorgeous romantic interests, such as Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, and Katie Holmes, have all been taller than him. It’s easy to think that a shorter guy that chooses to be involved with women that are obviously taller than him, is quite comfortable with his height.
But when looking through pictures, it’s quite the opposite.
Tom Cruise is often in the spotlight, so when he has been out with his lovers, he is very aware of his height and how the media might react to it. He does what he can to work around it.
While he was with Nicole Kidman, she would always wear flats during public appearances with Cruise. When their relationship ended, she said “I can finally wear heals again.”
Katie Holmes wouldn’t dare give up her heals, so Cruise has tried to find ways around his shortness while next to his current wife.
There has been suspicions that he sometimes wears height insoles in his shoes because with Katie Holmes being 5’9 and wearing 3-4 in. heels, this just wouldn’t be possible on the red carpet.
However, Cruise is also a fan of stairs because they give him an advantage and allow him to position himself higher than his wife.
I think Mr. Cruise has a bit of a conflicting issue. He keeps winding up with women that are taller than him, yet he evidently has a lot of insecurities when it comes to his height.
Tom Cruise should either a) find a woman who would have to get on her tippy-toes to kiss him, or b) stop caring so much about his image and just embrace his shortness, because at this point, there’s not much he can do about it.
However, I can understand where his insecurities come from when fans question his ability to take on a character who is supposed to be much taller. When you’re constantly in the spotlight, people are going to find something to criticize you about.
The criticism won’t stop him though as Cruise explains “Lee told me that the reason he wrote [Reacher] that size (6′ 5″) is because that was just one element to his character, and that opened the door to me playing him.”
He goes on to say, “This is Lee’s book and Lee’s character. Him giving me his blessing is what made me do it. If he hadn’t then I wouldn’t have done it.”
Tom Cruise as the mini- Jack Reacher in One Shot, coming the a theater near you.
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