Tom Cruise sparked tremendous conjecture after he attended the 2024 Paris Olympic Games closing ceremony on Sunday, August 11. The Mission: Impossible star, known for his high-octane stunts, gave an unforgettable performance, falling from the top of the Stade de France after H.E.R. performed “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

His renowned skydiving and motorbike acrobatics wowed the audience, but his look generated a different type of buzz online.As Cruise, now 62, walked through a swarm of athletes and dignitaries, including Simone Biles and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, to accept the Olympic flag, observers couldn’t help but notice anything different about his visage.

The actor, known for performing his own stunts and retaining a youthful appearance, appeared dramatically different, prompting many to wonder if he had received cosmetic treatments. One person on X (previously known as Twitter) asked, “Did Tom Cruise get work done on his face? At first look, he resembled Don Johnson. Asking for a friend.”

Another said, “What the hell is Tom Cruise and his obese face doing up there? Get down, Sir, before you break a hip. Dermal fillers, which are gel-like substances injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume and smooth wrinkles, have become a popular face rejuvenation therapy, with over a million men and women choosing the operation each year, according to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

The most popular fillers are composed of hyaluronic acid, which can last anywhere from 6 to 18 months. Botox, another popular therapy, works by relaxing the facial muscles, which reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles.Rumors of Cruise’s potential plastic surgery treatments are not new.

Over the years, there has been conjecture about the actor getting nose operations, Botox, hair transplants, and even veneers.

While Cruise’s youthful looks and action-packed performances continue to attract fans, the continuous debate over his changing appearance piques both adoration and intrigue.