What Happened to Tom Cruise’s Face? Fans Shocked by His ‘Tightened’ Appearance in Super Bowl 2025 Ad

Fans of Super Bowl LIX were left astounded on Sunday when they saw Tom Cruise on their screens during the big game. The 62-year-old acting legend made a surprising appearance in a Super Bowl ad, leaving many viewers stunned by how different he looked compared to previous public appearances.

Social Media Reactions and Surprising Appearance

Social media was flooded with comments from fans who couldn’t believe their eyes. The Mission: The Impossible star’s face appeared “tightened” in a way that sparked rumors about him having undergone cosmetic surgery or other aesthetic enhancements before filming the ad.

The ad showed Cruise, who was promoting the event, watching the Kansas City Chiefs battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. The tension was high as the Chiefs were looking to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

The Dramatic Ad Narrative

Cruise entered a dark room filled with video screens displaying historic NFL moments from past years. “Tonight in New Orleans, we face an opportunity that doesn’t come around often,” Cruise says in the ad, referencing his famous Mission: Impossible franchise. He continues, “This winding road ahead is the reason we’re here,” before talking about the new heights that players are always striving to achieve.

The ad transitioned to clips of some of the most well-known players of the game, including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, DeAndre Hopkins, and Xavier Worthy from the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, Saquon Barkley, and AJ Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles. The visual of these athletes surrounded by unusual microphones arranged in a semi-circle highlighted the immense pressure that players face on the field.

A Romantic Moment: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce, known for his recent romance with pop star Taylor Swift, was seen kissing her on the field in a romantic moment following the Chiefs’ victory at last year’s Super Bowl. Cruise made a statement about the players’ resolve, saying, “I don’t see fear in their faces; these are the best in the world who’ve dedicated their lives to getting to this moment.”

However, fans quickly shifted their attention to Cruise’s face, which looked remarkably different from what they were accustomed to. The actor’s appearance led to online speculation that his facial skin had been “pulled tight,” sparking jokes and theories among fans.

One viewer quipped, “Tom Cruise in the Super Bowl ad talking about pressure—there’s no pressure bigger than the pressure of his skin trying to stretch on his face.” Another fan humorously suggested that Scientology was to blame for his appearance, writing, “Scientology doesn’t work on Tom Cruise’s face, WTF?”

Youthful Appearance or Artificial Look?

Despite appearing youthful, many viewers felt that Cruise’s face looked artificial. Some even joked that it seemed like he was wearing someone else’s face, commenting, “Who’s face is Tom Cruise wearing? It looks familiar but I can’t place it.”

Some fans were so shocked by his appearance that they didn’t even recognize him at first. A few went as far as speculating that Cruise’s image was created by AI technology. “Tom Cruise is the embodiment of AI,” one fan declared.

Others compared his appearance in the Super Bowl ad to recent photos of him in Paris, suggesting that the video could have been digitally edited to make him appear younger. However, some fans attributed the change to the makeup used in the commercial.

Fans will get another look at Tom Cruise’s true appearance when his latest Mission: Impossible film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, hits theaters on May 23. The movie also aired an ad during the Super Bowl, giving fans a hint of what’s to come.