Tom Cruise’s recent outing at a beach in Spain showcased him without a shirt, causing quite a stir online about his physique at 61. His unguarded moment was captured while he relaxed on Formentor Beach in Majorca, clad in navy shorts, seemingly enjoying a break from his rigorous filming schedule.

Earlier, he was seen engaging with notable filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu, indicating possible leisure or upcoming professional ventures. The images of Tom at the beach were quickly spread across social media, sparking varied reactions. Some fans admired his enduring commitment to fitness, while others pointed out the visible signs of aging, with comments like “Looks saggy to me” and “What happened to his chest???” There were even mentions of “clear signs of muscle atrophy” and exclamations like “That’s an old man body!!!!” and “Not ripped. I see flab.”

However, not all feedback was negative. Many defended him, with comments such as, “Yep, he’s sagging just like the rest of us 60+; that’s what happens when you are blessed to live long enough.” Another fan expressed disbelief about his age, saying, “I’m going to need to see Tom Cruise’s birth certificate no way is he 61 he looks incredible GO TOM!!!!” His appearance prompted a supportive fan to remark, “He looks great who cares about his age he’s an icon.”

In an interview with Men’s Health in 2023, Tom detailed his varied fitness regimen which includes activities like sea-kayaking, caving, fencing, using the treadmill, lifting weights, rock climbing, and hiking among others. He believes these activities contribute to his youthful appearance more than muscular physique alone.

Anne Elliott, a sports scientist at Middlesex University, praised Tom’s approach for its benefits on flexibility and balance which are crucial for maintaining youthfulness. She commented, “How we move conveys energy and youth—not how buff we are.”

Tom’s sighting in Spain occurred around the same time as his daughter, Suri Cruise’s 18th birthday. Despite their estrangement, speculation about their relationship changing now that she has reached legal adulthood stirred discussions. Suri, living with her mother, Katie Holmes, in New York, celebrated her birthday there, far from where her father was filming in London.

Comments on Suri’s appearance during her birthday emphasized her resemblance to her mother, with social media users remarking on her beauty and likeness to Katie Holmes. Discussions also extended to her potential openness about her relationship with her father and Scientology now that she is 18.

Experts like Tony Ortega, who has extensively researched Scientology, speculate on the impact of Katie Holmes’s protective actions during their divorce and how they might influence Suri’s future decisions regarding Scientology.

As Suri steps into adulthood, she holds the autonomy to forge her path, possibly diverging from the influences that shaped her early life. Her journey remains a point of public fascination, underscored by her parents’ complex histories and the visible legacy of their choices.