Happy Birthday, Tom Cruise! See Three Decades of His Changing Looks

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Grace Gavilanes
Grace Gavilanes
Grace Gavilanes is a NYC-based writer and editor who joined InStyle in 2013. She covers all things entertainment, celebrity, and movies.
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Updated on July 3, 2016 @ 08:00AM
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Mega movie star Tom Cruise's fame has consistently been on the rise from the moment he emerged in Hollywood. While the actor, who turns 54 today, has enjoyed continued success since he began his film career in the early '80s, his looks have evolved quite a bit though the years!

Celebrate Tom Cruise's birthday and see his changing looks, from baby-faced high-school student to rugged action star.

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