Kelly McGillis, star of the first installment of 'Top Gun', is 64 years old and stresses that Hollywood abides by beauty standards.
In 1986, the film “Top Gun” highlighted the acting ability of Tom Cruise alongside the protagonist and girlfriend in fiction, Kelly McGillis. In the 80s, when the actress was heading not only to be an s-x symbol, but also a great promise in Hollywood, she walked away from this world from one day to the next.
Currently, “Top Gun: Maverick” will be released, the sequel to the great film whose story takes place 35 years later where the character of McGillies is replaced by Jennifer Connelly.
Afterward, Kelly McGillis confessed that the producers of the film with Tom Cruise had not contacted her and criticized Hollywood for her beauty standards:
"I'm too old, I'm fat, I look the age I am and this is not what the film is looking for. (...) I prefer to feel safe in my skin and true to my age than value other things," said the actress for Entertainment Tonight.
It is not the first time that Kelly McGillis refers to her age since she revealed that she stopped being offered roles in Hollywood: "Being 43 years old and not being willing to go under the knife to have your face changed makes it difficult," she confessed in that then.
Jennifer Conelly replaces Kelly McGillis in 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Jennifer Connelly stars alongside Tom Cruise in 'Top Gun: Maverick', a sequel to the unforgettable 1986 film directed by Tony Scott. The director Joseph Kosinski directs the new action film, which hits theaters on Thursday, May 26, and in which its protagonist and producer has put the usual care and attention that characterizes his films. "Tom works very hard to make the best movie, with him every scene must be perfect," said the actress.
36 years have passed since 'Top Gun' became a cult film and today it remains one of the most remembered and viewed films of all time. "This movie has it all, the romantic part, comedy, tension, drama, the flying scenes, we show fighter pilots... and that soundtrack from the original, it's almost an invention of Jerry Bruckheimer. He made the music of their films was as iconic as the films themselves," said Miles Teller.
Working with Tom Cruise has been a unique experience for Miles. "Tom is great, he is a wonderful person to be on a shoot with because he elevates everyone around him. He is the hardest working person on the set and you feed off his energy," said the young man who plays the role. to pilot Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw.
His co-star Jennifer Connelly shares this same opinion about the Hollywood star. "Tom is great, I have never met anyone like him, he is extraordinary. There is a reason why he is where he is. He is very talented and intelligent. He is passionate and enthusiastic about what he does. His enthusiasm is incredible, he is born with a great passion for cinema and appreciation for the public that watches his films. He works very hard to make the best film, every scene must be perfect. Nothing is taken for granted, and I admire that," he added.
