Tom Cruise’s multi-million-dollar luxurious Florida penthouse threatened by Hurricane Milton

Tom Cruise's penthouse apartment features a private 39-foot lap pool and outdoor dining area
PUBLISHED OCT 10, 2024
Tom Cruise's waterfront home in Florida's Clearwater is in the eye of Hurricane Milton (Getty Images)
Tom Cruise's waterfront home in Florida's Clearwater is in the eye of Hurricane Milton (Getty Images)

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, Tom Cruise’s luxurious penthouse in Clearwater finds itself in the storm's crosshairs.

The renowned Scientologist, who has called the sprawling condo home since 2016, is far from the chaos, touching down in London on Wednesday, October 9, after piloting his own helicopter.



 

While Cruise remains miles away, the massive storm is sparking frantic evacuations across the state. Florida officials have ramped up their warnings, urging residents to leave immediately as Milton’s strength intensifies.

With tornadoes already touching down and millions bracing for impact, the devastation could rival recent storms like Hurricane Helene, which left Florida reeling just weeks ago.



 

Inside Tom Cruise's Florida apartment

Tom Cruise has called his Florida apartment home since 2016, after selling off his Beverly Hills properties in a lucrative $39 million deal.

The 'Top Gun' star's Clearwater residence, located in The SkyView complex, features all the trappings of a Hollywood star’s lifestyle—complete with a jaw-dropping 39-foot rooftop pool, including a pool garden, pool kitchen, and private garage with space for nine cars.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 19:  Tom Cruise (R) and Connor Cruise attend Game Two of the Western Conferenc
Tom Cruise lived with his son Connor Cruise, whom he adopted with ex-wife Nicole Kidman, at the Florida apartment (Getty Images)

The penthouse itself occupies the top two floors of the building and was designed with luxury in mind, boasting a flight simulator and an outdoor dining area.

The building offers a range of amenities for residents, including the Sky Lounge community pool, a children's playroom, and a lounge known as 'The Vault.'

Tom Cruise once shared Florida penthouse with ex-wife Nicole Kidman

However,  this lavish retreat now faces the fury of a hurricane described as the 'storm of the century'. While Tom Cruise’s mansion is expected to be directly in Milton's path, he remains miles from the devastation, having landed in London with his sister Marian and fellow actors Simone Coppo and Martina Ferragamo, per Daily Mail.

His adopted son Connor, whom he shares with ex-wife Nicole Kidman, previously lived in the penthouse but now resides at the Church of Scientology’s Sandcastle compound, where he has become more deeply involved in the religion.

FILE PHOTO: Actor Tom Cruise and his wife Nicole Kidman pose for photographers at the Sydney premiere of
Tom Cruise and his ex-wife Nicole Kidman (Getty Images)

Hurricane Milton update

Hurricane Milton struck near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday night, October 9, as a Category 3 storm, but has since been downgraded to a Category 1.

The storm is projected to sweep across the Florida peninsula before moving into the Atlantic Ocean. Forecasts indicate that parts of Florida's Gulf Coast could experience storm surges ranging from 9 to 13 feet.

On Wednesday night, over 2.6 million Florida residents were left without power, according to utility tracker PowerOutage.us.



 

Officials have warned that those refusing to evacuate could face dire consequences. Emergency Management Director Cathie Perkins didn’t mince words: “Those of you who were punched during Hurricane Helene, this is going to be a knockout. You need to get out and you need to get out now.”

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