Tom Cruise’s houses provide a place where the Hollywood icon can retreat from the world. When he isn’t rappelling into the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, he’s usually busy filming his next action-packed flick (next up: an untitled Alejandro G. Iñárrritu project that Cruise is also producing). Fitting, then, that the places he’s owned over the years have been veritable retreats where the actor can get away from it all: a 320-acre ranch in Telluride, Colorado, or a sprawling estate in West Sussex, England, for instance. The real estate empire he’s amassed over the past few decades is a far cry from Cruise’s more modest beginnings. Before he hit it big with 1983’s Risky Business, the New York native worked as a super in an Upper West Side town house. The building, known as the Good Luck Mansion, also previously housed the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and her then boyfriend Robert Downey Jr., as well as John Lennon and King Curtis. At the time, Cruise was reportedly paying just $300 a month for a small studio apartment in exchange for taking out the trash and vacuuming the hallways. These days, of course, the multimillionaire has the means for a more lavish lifestyle. Below, we’ve rounded up a few of the places that Cruise has called home over the years.

Tom Cruise’s Houses: Inside the Action Star’s Real Estate Portfolio

Los Angeles, CA

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	Nothing says old Hollywood glamour like a celebrity-connected estate in Los Angeles. Originally built in 1927, this Spanish-style pad in the Hollywood Hills has housed a slew of stars in its nearly century-long history including Oscar-nominated actress Ava Gardner and cinema legend Laurence Olivier. Fun fact: It’s also the former residence of English comedian Stan Laurel. On the market with Hilton & Hyland and Forbes Global Properties, 3351 N Knoll Drive is currently listed as a rental asking a cool $18,500 a month. This New Coffee Table Book Celebrates Hollywood's Most Stylish Eras




	Designed by Franz Herding, the hillside oasis has five bedrooms and...

This 1920s Los Angeles Estate Was Once Home to Ava Gardner and Laurence Olivier

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 33 years since actress Nancy Kulp died of cancer in 1991 at 69. Best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on TV's classic country comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies(CBS, 1962-1971, Kulp was a trailblazing political advocate. She was a Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district. She later worked as an artist-in-residence at Juniata College and taught acting. And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story.

The Secret Gay Life of Nancy Kulp ('The Beverly Hillbillies'): 33 Years After Her Tragic Death

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Of all the popular actresses of the '30s, Mae West may well have been the most daring. The actress, singer and writer became iconic for her delightfully sassy roles in comedies like She Done Him Wrong, I’m No Angel and Goin’ to Town, and she paved a way for women to be unapologetically bold and ...

Facts About Mae West: The Classic Hollywood Icon Who Defined Onscreen Empowerment and Sass

Jen Silverman's new comedy The Roommate began previews at Broadway's Booth Theatre August 29, with Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone starring. Get a first look at the pair in the new photo above. Opening night is set for September 12. Performances are scheduled to continue through December 15, with Jack...

Get a 1st Look at Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone in

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Greenwood, SC

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Susan Smith, in prison for the 1994 murder of her two young sons, has a parole hearing in early November — but if her former husband has anything to do with it, she’ll remain in prison.

The killer mom has reached out to her ex, David Smith, asking him not to oppose her bid for freedom. But a family member tells The Post that Smith will “100% oppose” her release from prison. 

“He has every right to stand in her way, and that’s exactly what he’s about to do,” says the Smith relative. “She killed his kids, caused him a lifetime...

Killer mom Susan Smith begging father of kids she drowned not to oppose her parole this year

Actress Anea Corsaut left an indelible impression as little Ronny Howard's TV teacher and Andy Griffith's on-screen girlfriend-turned-wife on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968). However, she died too young, from cancer at only 62 years old in 1995. Here's a brief look back at her life and career.

The Hollywood Life of Aneta Corsaut ('The Andy Griffith Show'): 3 Decades After Her Tragic Death

Marlon Brando is one of the most legendary actors of all time. With films like The Godfather and The Last Tango in Paris he became an absolute superstar. Brando received countless awards over the course of his career, including an Oscar, making him one of the most lauded actors of his generation.

Tragic: How Marlon Brando's Daughter Died

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Actor Cybil Shepherd has three children, and while growing up in Hollywood may have its perks, it doesn't stop a family from experiencing tragic moments.

Tragic Details About Cybill Shepherd's Kids

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Cybill Shepherd is known for her versatile roles in film and TV productions, showcasing her talent across various genres. She gained prominence in the ’70s for her role as Jacy in The Last Picture Show, which earned her a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. After...

Cybill Shepherd Has Rare Outing 35 Years After Hit ’80s Series

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It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

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Fort Worth, TX

Early on in their relationship, Yolanda Hadid’s fiancé, Joseph Jingoli, whisked her away on a date to a horse show in Fort Worth, Texas. The reality TV star and the construction company CEO had met in Pennsylvania, where Hadid bought a farm and moved in 2017 after raising her children—models Gigi, Bella, and Anwar Hadid—in the Los Angeles area. Both were horse lovers, but Hadid, who began riding as a child in the Netherlands, was more familiar with English-style equestrianism than the Western cutting horse world that Jingoli adored. “That trip was really my first introduction to Texas,” Hadid says. “We went straight to Fort Worth, where there was a huge horse show with hundreds and hundreds of real, authentic cowboys. It was like being dropped right into a Western movie.”

Explore Yolanda Hadid’s Showstopping Texas Refuge

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Liza Minnelli has been written off as dead and picked on for years, and she’s excited to set the record straight about her health struggles and tumultuous life, according to a source who exclusively tells Closer the Cabaret star has no reason to hold back now. “She’s got scores...

Liza Minnelli Has ‘Scores to Settle’ With Hollywood and ‘Tales to Tell’ in Her Upcoming Memoir

The first photo has been released of stars Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone hours before they make their first Broadway bow in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate this evening at the Booth Theatre. Directed by Jack O’Brien, performances begin tonight, August 29th, with an official opening night of Thursday, September...

Photos: First Look At Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow In THE ROOMMATE On Broadway

Entertainment Weekly

Sofía Vergara is keen on the prospect of more Modern Family — so long as her onscreen husband, Ed O'Neill, is around to take part too. "I always joke with him," the actress told Variety in a new interview, "'Ed, don't die. Because if we do the sequel, it will take some time, and you're the oldest of us. You can't be dead!'"

Sofía Vergara says she keeps telling Ed O'Neill not to die before they can make Modern Family sequel: 'You can't be dead!'

Manhattan, NY

Garden City, NY

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Susan Lucci has spent her life living in New York's Long Island, and now has given fans a glimpse into her Garden City home filled with coastal charm. Take a look...

Susan Lucci opens the doors into her lavish $4 million Long Island mansion in new video

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, this article features commentary and quotes from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Actor Paul Lynde, who died in 1982 from a heart attack, left an indelible mark in movies and television. He was best known on the small screen for his performance as Elizabeth Montgomery's wise-cracking warlock Uncle Arthur on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), and as the celebrity "center square" on the original Hollywood Squaresgame show (NBC/syndicated, 1995-1980).

Sister to Actor Paul Lynde ('Bewitched' & 'Hollywood Squares')  Recalled His Comic Genius in 1988

Trigger Warning: The following article contains mentions of sexual assault. Since she appeared in her first film as a child in the '70s, it was clear that Laura Dern was destined for greatness. As the daughter of movie star parents — Diane Ladd from "Chinatown" and Bruce Dern of "The Great Gatsby," both released in 1974 — countless opportunities were available to her from early on. However, as Dern told Willie Geist on "Sunday Today" in May 2018, an acting career wasn't necessarily what her mother wanted for her. "I think the quote of my mother's was, 'Be a lawyer, be a doctor, be a leper missionary, but don't be an actress!'" she remarked.

Tragic Details About Laura Dern

Helen Hunt grew up in a family deeply immersed in the arts. Her mother, Jane Hunt, was a photographer, and her father, Hank Hunt, was a director and acting coach. This artistic environment fostered her early interest in acting. At the age of 9, Hunt began her professional career with guest roles on television shows, marking the beginning of her impressive trajectory.

How Helen Hunt Became A Hollywood Darling

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The Houses Joan Crawford Called Home

Joan Crawford’s legacy as a Tinseltown fixture has stretched long beyond her lifetime. Known for films like What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, The Women, and...

The Houses Joan Crawford Called Home

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