Celebrities: Jewish or Not?
Celebrities you might not have known are Jewish….or maybe you did…
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Tom Cruise – Not Jewish
Tom Cruise is an American actor and producer, born in Syracuse, NY, to Mary Lee (née Pfeiffer) and Thomas Cruise Mapother III. Cruise is of English, German and Irish descent. He has been an outspoken advocate for the Church of Scientology. He rose to fame in the 1980s with films like Top Gun (1986) and Risky Business (1983). Known for his roles in the Mission: Impossible franchise, Cruise has become one of Hollywood’s most successful and enduring stars. He is also a producer and has received several awards for his performances, including three Golden Globes.