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Daredevil Tom Cruise Climbed Roofs at Age 3
22 Sep
Summary
- Cruise began performing stunts at two and a half years old.
- He climbed onto his family's roof to stargaze as a toddler.
- His mother baked cakes to lure him down from dangerous activities.
Hollywood icon Tom Cruise has revealed his affinity for performing stunts dates back to his early childhood. The actor shared that his thrill-seeking nature manifested as young as two and a half years old, when he would climb onto his family's roof to observe the stars. This adventurous spirit continued, with Cruise admitting to climbing tall trees on windy days, which often resulted in broken bones and hospital visits.
His mother employed creative methods to ensure his safety, often baking cakes to tempt him down from precarious situations. Cruise also recalled instances of driving cars before he could see over the steering wheel, using phone books to reach. His fascination with heights extended to his first aeroplane journey at around five or six, where he pondered being on the aircraft's wing during takeoff.
