1. As Lt. Pete Maverick Mitchell in the film Top Gun (1986) falling in love with Kelly McGillis. Some people may find the whole thing a little corny but Tom sure looks good in uniform

2. When he declares his love for Renée Zellweger at the end of the movie Jerry Maguire (1996). You had me at hello.

3. The entire movie Eyes Wide Shut (1999) alongside his then wife Nicole Kidman.

1. He was the first choice to play Tom Ripley in The Talented Mr. Ripley but he turned the role down and Matt Damon stepped in.

2. Tom was the first actor in history to star in five consecutive films that grossed $100 million in the US. In case you were wondering the films were as follows: A Few Good Men, The Firm, Interview with the Vampire, Mission: Impossible and finally Jerry Maguire.

3. When he has fourteen, Tom enrolled in a seminary to become a priest. Thankfully he dropped out after one year and turned his attention to a more exciting career.