64-Year-Old Tom Cruise Undergoes Extreme Makeover To Portray 65-Year-Old Character In ‘Digger’

At 64, Tom Cruise is still known for performing physically demanding roles, but his upcoming film Digger required the Hollywood star to do something rather unusual — undergo extensive makeup to appear as a 65-year-old character.

During an interview with etalk, Cruise was shown a meme joking that he needed extensive makeup to look just a year older. The actor laughed and called it a “fantastic compliment”, before adding, “I LOVE that meme.”

The moment highlighted the attention surrounding Cruise’s appearance and fitness routine, which has remained a major part of his action-star image.

Cruise Treats Fitness As Part Of Everyday Life

Cruise has previously described fitness as a regular part of his daily routine rather than something he does only when preparing for a film.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, he compared the human body to a car that needs regular maintenance.

“I work seven days a week. I live on movie sets and editing rooms and that’s been my life. I look at a body kind of like a car…I have to take care of it,” Cruise said.

The actor has said he trains year-round, particularly because of the physical demands of his films and the stunts he performs.

His reported activities include weight training, treadmill running, rock climbing, hiking, sea kayaking, fencing and caving.

His Fitness Routine Goes Beyond The Gym

Cruise’s approach to fitness involves a wide range of physical activities rather than relying on one type of workout.

He has also spoken about flying aircraft, parachuting and undertaking specialised training for his film roles.

“I’m training all the time,” Cruise said. “I fly aerobatic airplanes. I fly jets. I fly helicopters. I parachute.”

The variety of activities helps him train different aspects of physical performance, including strength, endurance, balance and coordination.

His Diet Focuses On Consistency

Reports over the years have linked Cruise’s routine to controlled eating and frequent smaller meals.

According to the Daily Mail, his diet has included lean proteins, fish, vegetables, eggs and fruit, with his food intake adjusted around his demanding schedule.

Some reports have also described heavier breakfasts before particularly strenuous stunt days, including eggs, sausage, bacon and toast.

The broader approach is built around fuelling his training while limiting heavily processed food and unnecessary indulgence.

Recovery Is Also Part Of His Routine

Cruise’s demanding training schedule also requires attention to recovery.

His reported routine has included mobility and flexibility work, stretching and recovery practices such as cold plunges.

For an actor who continues to take on physically demanding roles, maintaining fitness involves more than exercise alone.

The Digger makeover meme may have started as a joke, but Cruise’s reaction reflects the unusual position he continues to occupy in Hollywood — at 64, he is still taking on demanding action roles while maintaining the fitness routine needed to keep up with them.