In a career spanning nearly 45 years, Tom Cruise has finally collected his first Academy Award. It may not be a competitive award, but the Hollywood legend looked just as emotional as he collected his statuette.

Not only has the original Top Gun endured, but it has also produced an even bigger box office hit, Top Gun: Maverick, which is also one of the best movies of 2022, proving just how much filmgoers love the character. Who knows the fate of the movie if that seemingly simple change had not been made?

Glen Powell spoke about his new movie 'The Running Man' and how friend and 'Top Gun: Maverick' costar Tom Cruise showed support, revealing the movie star's nickname among close friends.

Good! I am glad they’re taking their time and making sure they get it right for a sequel. There is a lot riding on it as a continuation but also there is a lot that probably has to factor into it. Like how famous 90% of that cast is now.

Former U.S. Navy Blue Angel and Marco Island resident Lt. Cmdr. Curtis Watson took Tom Cruise flying in 1985 to help the young actor with character development for his role as Maverick in "Top Gun," according to a 2016 Naples Daily News report.