Although Tom Cruise was still a few years away from his peak, he had already become a Hollywood leading man. As he looked over his achievements, although they were not unrelated to his own efforts, it was still a bit too smooth for most people. Coupled with the youthful idol image he had always maintained, a bit of arrogance seemed rather justifiable.
However, as a celebrity with considerable influence in the entertainment industry, he hadn't mastered the skill of maintaining a facade, which was essential for every star without exception. Otherwise, the entertainment industry would have collapsed long ago.
Actually, Cruise was doing quite well, maintaining a peaceful and humble demeanor throughout. However, despite trying to change his stereotypical image by taking on numerous drama films since the late '80s to hone his acting skills, and even earning an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in the '90s, he didn't bring his acting skills into real life.
