Tom Cruise has become an Honorary Naval Aviator for supporting the US Navy.
The 58-year-old movie star has been named the 35th Honorary Naval Aviator, while Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer has become the 36th Honorary Naval Aviator in a ceremony held at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles recognising the importance of the iconic aviation movie, Top Gun.
Tom and Jerry have both returned to the franchise to make a sequel called 'Top Gun: Maverick', which is slated for release in 2021.
The pair are now both entitled to wear the Navy’s wings of gold and enjoy the other privileges afforded to Naval Aviators.