I don't think his home was invaded and he was raped when he was 30, like she was for "being a successful, beautiful woman". Nor did he have the drug and alcohol addiction problems as a coping mechanism from that incident. Add in he doesn't have a genetic condition that impairs his health. All in all, I think she is doing fantastic for all that life has thrown at her. All we see of him is Scientology propaganda photos.

The secret is that Tom Cruise has remained a famous actor for the entire time. This gives him both the money and incentive to maintain a youthful and attractive appearance. Personal trainers, private chefs, anti-aging doctors, hair drugs, hair plugs, hair dye, regular skin care routine, regular preventative botox, tailored clothes, professional hair and makeup work before all public appearances.

Let's not forget the power of lighting and photo re-touching, since it's a candid, street photo of her, and a publicity photo of him. He looks like a (fit) man in his 50s in candid photos. The hair in the later photo is definitely not natural, even aside from the dye.

A lot of female actors basically have to starve themselves and at some point they just are like "it's not worth it".

They usually gain weight. Go have a kid or two. And live a normal life.

People are surprised they got fatter and older. But that's what happens to most people.

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First, we're comparing a candid photo to one that looks like it was taken at a film premier. Cruise knew he was going to be photographed, so he was probably assisted by a makeup artist, hair stylist, and likely a wardrobe consultant. A fair comparison would be between two photographs where each subject has equal opportunity to prepare.

Second, Cruise is one of the top movie stars in the world. He has access to personal trainers, nutritionists, private chefs, stylists, etc. As a world class movie star, Cruise also has a significant professional and financial incentive to maintain a youthful, well manicured appearance. As such, Cruise has almost certainly had some cosmetic surgery or other work done. At very least, he's dyed his hair.

Looking your best, especially in your 60s, takes a lot of work. Cruise clearly has a strong incentive to put in that work. McGillis doesn't necessarily have that same incentive. As a middle aged man myself, I could be doing a lot more to look my best, but why bother? Again, it's a lot of work and for what? So that maybe if someone snaps a candid pic of you the internet won't see it and think you're fat, old and ugly? I mean, who gives a shit, but also they'll probably think it anyway. And let 'em. Fuck 'em.

This is what thetans do to your body, and why Scientology is necessary to help get rid of them.

Her secret is probably living her life and not being overly concerned about others' opinions of her. We should all be so blessed.

That's this weird Scientology guy, right?

Millions and millions of dollars.

Not that it matters to her worth as a person ofc but to be honest she’s still pretty imo. Aging is not this horrendous thing to be avoided at all costs. ¯\(ツ)/¯