Tom Cruise said he wants to keep making movies until he’s in his 100s. If he stays as active and curious as he is now, he may well succeed.
The 62-year-old actor, who is best known for his adrenaline-fueled stunts in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, said in 2023 that he was inspired by Harrison Ford, who still works at age 82.
But he told The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday: “Actually, I’m going to make them into my 100s. I will never stop. I will never stop doing action, I will never stop doing drama, comedy films — I’m excited.”
“Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning,” the eighth movie in the franchise that is out this week, sees him doing a lengthy scuba dive and wing-walking on a bi-plane, among other impressive stunts.
When asked how he stays young by Men’s Health in 2023, he said: “Sea-kayaking, caving… fencing, treadmill, weights… rock-climbing, hiking… I jog… I do so many different activities.”
Centenarians tend to be active and curious
Business Insider has spoken to many experts in healthy aging as well as healthy older people, including centenarians.
A common theme among them is keeping their minds and bodies active, including with new hobbies. One 2023 study based on interviews with 19 people aged between 100 and 107 published in the journal Journal of Happiness Studies identified eight traits in the centenarians. They included: being active, challenging your mind, taking commitments seriously, and being curious.
A person’s chances of living a long, healthy life are partly down to their genetics and environment — and Cruise has more resources than the most to take care of his health and try new things. But research suggests that a person’s diet, exercise, and lifestyle can have a significant impact on their longevity.
Joyce Preston, from the UK, who turned 100 in March, told BI that her morning routine included yoga or gentle exercise, and she also went on short walks.
Meanwhile, John Tinniswood, who died age 112 in November 2024, said: “Always do the best you can, whether you’re learning something or whether you’re teaching someone. Give it all you’ve got. Otherwise, it’s not worth bothering with.”
Some centenarians also prioritize diets of fresh, whole foods over processed ones. One 2022 study found that eating whole grains, legumes, fish, fruits, vegetables, and nuts could add 10 years to a person’s lifespan.
Meanwhile, an expert in healthy aging previously told BI that 30 minutes of activity a day, particularly a mix of cardio and resistance training, could help prevent chronic illnesses.
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