Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly once again dressed to impress on Thursday as they attended the star-studded London premiere of his latest film Top Gun: Maverick, held at Leicester Square Gardens.
Jennifer was 51 and the actor, 59 looked elegant in a black suit while Jennifer, 51, looked sophisticated in a cream-patterned gown as they entered the red carpet. They arrived from Cannes Film Festival, where the film had been shown, just hours before.
Tom enjoyed good company as Hayley Atwell was there, the rumoured love of his life. The actress looked stunning in black velvet crop tops and matching long dresses at the premiere.
![Glam: The actor, 59, cut a suave figure in a classic black tuxedo while Jennifer, 51, [L] was elegant in a cream patterned dress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/19/21/58033175-10834465-Glam_The_actor_59_cut_a_suave_figure_in_a_classic_black_tuxedo_w-a-2_1652993472232.jpg)
Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly led the way as stars at the London Premiere of Top Gun: Maverick. It was held at Leicester Square Gardens.
Tom, who reprised his famous role as LT Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell for the film, looked in great spirits as he happily chatted to reporters despite his busy few days promoting the remake of his 1986 hit movie.
He styled his matching black trousers and dinner jacket with a matching bow tie and crisp white shirt, and polished shoes.
Meanwhile, Jennifer, who plays Penny Benjamin, was simply flawless in a floaty cream number with a black floral pattern throughout and bell sleeves.
She wore a waiting-cinching black belt, and added silver rings to add bling.
Dress to impress: Tom was in good company at the premiere as Hayley Atwell, his rumoured love interest, was also in attendance with the actress looking stunning in a black velvet crop top and matching long skirt
Now, all together: The Top Gun Maverick cast poses for group photos in front of a fighter aircraft
Jennifer opted for looser hairstyles in Cannes, where she was wearing a tightly woven bun. Instead, she let her raven locks fall around her head in soft waves and highlighted her stunning features with sleek makeup.
Jennifer was accompanied by co-star Miles Teller, who plays Bradley Bradshaw in the film, with the actor looking dashing in a smart black suit.
Hayley Atwell was another actress who made waves as she showed off her toned midriff with a black cropped top and matching skirt.
Hayley was able to show off her toned body and endless pins with this stunning number thanks to her high-split at the front.
Tom was dapper in his best clothes as he walked down the mock runway to London’s premiere of his action film.
Good to be here: Tom, who reprised his famous role as LT Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell for the film, looked in great spirits as he happily chatted to reporters despite his busy few days promoting the remake of his 1986 hit movie
Popular: Tom spent his time greeting and talking to fans at the event.
A step up: The 5ft 7 star boosted his height by a few inches thanks to the stacked heels he wore on the evening
Heel shoes help Tom stand tall
Angelic: Jennifer, who plays Penny Benjamin, was simply flawless in a floaty cream number with a black floral pattern throughout and bell sleeves
Aren’t they lovely? It was a beautiful look! The actress added some bling with silver rings and a belt to make it more secure.
Wow! What an amazing sight. The actress posed on the runway in front of a fighter aircraft.
The stunning outfit was completed by statement emerald earrings and gold platform heels. Her brunette hair was combed back into a sleek bun.
Hayley was in Mission Impossible 7 with Tom and it is rumored that she was his girlfriend during filming. Sources claimed they were ‘brought closer’ by filming.
Meanwhile, things took a right Royal turn at the glitzy event as The Duchess of Cambridge dazzled as she joined Prince William at the premiere.
Kate, 40, looked radiant in an off-the-shoulder Roland Mouret column gown, £2,300 Alexander McQueen clutch and £10,500 diamond star earrings as she made her glamorous entrance on the red carpet.
Tom and Jennifer, leading man and leading girl: Tom and Jennifer took snaps together
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Stars of the show: Miles Teller [L] and Jon Hamm [R]Jennifer invited me to take a photo with her.
A beauty: Unlike in Cannes were she sported a tight bun, Jennifer allowed her raven locks to fall about her in soft waves, while she highlighted her striking features with a sleek make-up palette
Lovely: Jennifer was accompanied by co-star Miles Teller, who plays Bradley Bradshaw in the film, with the actor looking dashing in a smart black suit
Beautiful: Miles & Jennifer look great as they pose together
It was a great experience: At the premiere, she greeted and signed autographs with fans.
Beautiful: Jennifer stole the show with her beautiful cream gown
As British television royalty descend on London’s Leicester Square, A-listers and British stars joined the couple.
Cruise, 59 said that he had ‘a lot to share’ with the Duke of Cambridge as he expressed his admiration of the royal.
“We all have much in common. “We both love England. We’re both pilots. Flying is our passion,” he stated.
Actor Michael J. Fox expressed joy at returning to the red carpet and said: “I love what you do. I have always loved it, but I enjoy it more now. “Particularly the last few years, having an event like this was extraordinary.
Ah, hello! Hayley Atwell (40), a fellow actress, turned heads with her toned midriff and black cropped top. She also wore a matching maxi skirt.
Details: She accessorised her stunning look with towering gold platform heels and statement emerald earrings, while she swept her brunette locks into a neat bun
Romance? Relationship?
Hayley showed up at the event to support her star-studded love interest
It was a head turner: Agent Carter Star Agent Carter ensured that everyone’s attention was on her at the premiere
The Film and TV Charity is supporting the event as it’s a fundraiser.
The previous day at the Cannes screening of his film, Tom looked touched as he was awarded an honorary Palme d’Or award, presented to him by the festival’s president Pierre Lescure.
Tom, speaking at the screening alongside his award, said that “they all worked so hard for this to the big-screen, and it’s an amazing dream to be there.” It’s an evening I will never forget.
He said, “Thanks for taking the time to do this.” The Hollywood Reporter reports that he makes these films for you all.
The Royals are coming! As the Royals arrived, the glamourous event took a Royal turn. Prince William was joined by The Duchess Of Cambridge.
Helping hand: Tom Cruise reached out to give the Duchess of Cambridge a hand as she made her way up the stairs to the cinema in a black and white Roland Mouret gown
Princely clothes: Prince William looked dapper in blue velvet, tuxedo pants and playful plane slippers.
Amazing: The Duchess was chic in a monochrome designer robe that she paired with classic black accessories.
Friendly: Ahead of the premiere, Cruise, 59, said he and the Duke of Cambridge ‘have a lot in common’ as he spoke of his admiration for the royal
It was nice to get to know you: The Duchess and Duke of Cambridge welcomed the actors of the film.
Giggles: Tom and the Duchess had a good time as they introduced them to Top Gun. Maverick.
A Royal wave: The Duchess of Cambridge waves to royal fans as she and Prince William hit the red carpet for the UK premiere of Top Gun: Maverick
Both gentlemen are Hollywood royalty Tom and Prince William.
As we enter: Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke of Cambridge looked thrilled as they prepared for Top Gun in the Cinema.
Carol Vorderman, a Maverick-inspired actress who slipped into a pilot-style jumpsuit to show her curves at the premiere of Carol Vorderman.
The former Countdown actress, 61 showed some cleavage in her low-cut khaki ensemble, which was paired with a black belt to cinch her waist.
Carol also a wore badge that read ‘Matherick’ above her left pocket to play on the name of the film and her talent for mathematics.
These numbers were wearing black platform heels with dark aviator glasses.
Carol Vorderman looks the part
Eye-catching: The television star, 61, put on a busty display in a khaki jumpsuit as she wore it zipped down to leave her décolletage on display at the Odeon Leicester Square cinema
Joking: To play on her mathematical talent and the title of the movie, she wore a badge reading ‘Matherick’ above her left hand pocket.
Completing the look: The numbers whizz wore a pair of black platform heels and shielded her eyes behind a pair of dark aviator sunglasses, at times hooking them over the top of her outfit
Carol smiles high as she takes to the air in front of the plane that took center stage at the London premiere
The ex-I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out! Campmate accessorized with a necklace in gold and a bracelet that sparkled on her wrist.
Carol, who got her pilot’s license in 2014, carried a black clutch purse with her for the evening and struck a number of poses before heading inside.
She said of the outfit: ‘Strictly speaking it should be a gown on the red carpet tonight but this is my little homage to the original Top Gun and to my passion for aviation.’
In early reviews, the sequel to Tony Scott’s blockbuster 1986 film Top Gun was unanimously well-received. One even said that it “improves upon” the original.
Tom is well-known for his stunts and he is believed to have been trained to resist g force power. He flew real fighter jets in the sequel.
Pretty in pink Maverick: Top Gun star Miles Teller arrived with his wife Keleigh Sperry who wore a rose pink gown
Beautiful: Keleigh looked calm in her baby pink, draped dress with a cape and high split.
Wow! They took a stunning photo in front of the plane.
All right lads! Miles [L]He paired his black dinner jacket and an ornate bloom with Glenn Powell, while Powell wore velvet.
Let’s get close: Top Gun star, Top Gun, smiled happy for photographs with fans
Hello there! The movie star waved at star-struck viewers as he welcomed them to the Top Gun London premiere
A bit of all white: Jon Hamm, who plays Vice Admiral Cyclone in the film, cut a dapper figure in a white tuxedo
Get ready to shine: Tom looked sharp for Thursday’s celebrity-studded event
All eyes were on me: Tom won quite the award ahead of the screening
All: Mission Impossible’s actor, Hello Everyone! He waved at his admirers
![Here they are: The cast gathered for a photo at the event [L-R Glen Powell, Miles Teller, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connolly, Jon Hamm, Jay Ellis and Lewis Pullman]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/19/21/58038791-10834465-Here_they_are_The_cast_gathered_for_a_photo_at_the_event_L_R_Gle-a-63_1652993477135.jpg)
They are here: Here’s a group photo of the cast at the event [L-R Glen Powell, Miles Teller, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connolly, Jon Hamm, Jay Ellis and Lewis Pullman]
Tom was a highly skilled pilot: He completed the Aviation Survival Training Curriculum, before joining the US Navy F-18. His co-stars also went through it.
Dedication Much has been made of Tom’s insistence on real flying scenes, with no CGI work. In interviews, he stated that if Top Gun was not in actual planes, he would refuse to talk about it.
Flying high: The film shows Tom’s character Maverick flying supersonic jets on a dangerous secret mission – at ‘Mach 2 with his hair on fire,’ as Cruise puts it
Peter Hoskin for the Daily Mail gave the film five stars, writing: ‘Whenever the film threatens to become too cosy, it shocks itself – and us – back into the present with another madly ambitious action sequence.’
Before he was able to fly in an F-18 US Navy F-18 with his fellow stars, Tom had to complete an Aviation Survival Training Course. The supersonic jets were reached by working up using a series of slower aircraft over many months.
Tom’s insistent on actual flying scenes without using CGI has received a lot attention. In interviews, Tom stated repeatedly that he wouldn’t talk about Top Gun 2 unless the actors flew in real airplanes.
You can see who it is. Denise Van Outen, looking glamorous in red velvet was as stunning as ever.
Leggy: This presenter showcased her toned legs with a scarlet minidress, which she teamed up with heels embellished with butterflies.
Star stunner: She wore platinum hair in poker straight with the centre parted and added a dewy palette to her face.
Take a picture! Denise smiled with a radiant smile while she took part in the premiere attended by stars
Green Goddess Jenni sported her long, luscious legs in her minidress. She paired it with matching heels and a matching clutch bag.
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Jay Ellis is a master at pulling out all of the stops. [L]As he took photos of Lieutenant Reuben, ‘Payback’ Fitch looked elegant
Tom stated that “For many years people have said, “Can’t you shoot?” [the movie]What is CGI? I have always maintained that CGI is not the best. This is not how it works. I told you, “I have to find the right stories.” We’re going need the right people. This movie is like hitting a bullet with an iron bullet. “I’m not playing.
The official synopsis for the movie reads: ‘After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.
‘When he finds himself training a detachment of TOPGUN graduates for a specialised mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.”
Looking good: Patrice Evra looked delighted as he attended the event with Margaux Alexandra
Power couples: Anton Du Beke and his wife Hannah Summers (left) and HRVY with Mimi Slinger
Red carpet glamour: Amber Doig-Thorne and Deborah Salumu strike a pose as they lead the arrivals
Lady in red: Amber cut an elegant figure as she posed in her sweeping scarlet gown
“Facing a uncertain future and facing the ghosts his past, Maverick finds himself drawn into an encounter with his deepest fear, which culminates in a mission that requires the most extreme sacrifice of those chosen to fly.
Joseph Kosinski is the director of this sequel. Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie wrote the screenplay.
It is also produced by Cruise, Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie and David Ellison.
The cast also includes Jon Hamm and Jennifer Connelly as well as Lewis Pullman, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman (bashir Salahuddin), Monica Barbaro with Jay Ellis, Jay Ellis, Jay Ellis, Glen Powell, Glen Powell and Lewis Pullman.
Top Gun Maverick: Maverick arrives in UK cinemas starting May 25th and ending May 27th in the USA.
Good cause: The event is being held as a fundraising event in aid of The Film and TV Charity, which supports people working behind the scenes in the UK’s screen sector
Amazing: Tony Scott’s 1986 blockbuster Top Gun sequel has received unanimous praise in reviews. One even stated that it “improves on the original in all conceivable ways” (Tom Cruise, pictured as character).