Tom Cruise Fuels Mission Impossible Stunts With Massive Egg-Filled Breakfast

Tom Cruise, preparing for his role in the upcoming Mission: Impossible movie, credits a massive traditional English breakfast—often including nearly a dozen eggs, sausages, bacon, toast, coffee, and fluids—for fueling his energy and stamina during physically demanding stunts such as wing-walking at high altitudes. At 62, Cruise described how his body burns a lot of energy in cold, high-altitude conditions, necessitating this substantial intake, which aligns him with other actors like Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg who consume large quantities of eggs for intense roles. Beyond diet, Cruise discussed the intense physical challenges of wing-walking and underwater sequences requiring him to breathe his own carbon dioxide to avoid obstructing his face with a breathing mask, highlighting his dedication to authenticity. Meanwhile, Channing Tatum has been undergoing significant body transformations for his roles, guided by his chef and nutritionist Aline Fiuza, who uses creative methods such as hiding vegetables in dishes to maintain his physique as he gains or loses weight. Both actors illustrate the rigorous physical and dietary preparations Hollywood stars undertake to meet the demands of their roles.