Tom Cruise’s path since couch jump

20 years ago to the day that “Final Reckoning” opens, Tom Cruise famously jumped onto Oprah Winfrey’s couch to demonstrate his love for Katie Holmes, his soon-to-be third wife.

Cruise worked hard at making movies that people wanted to see. He’s become known for executing extravagant stunt scenes that seemed to defy gravity and comprehension. He also pushed to produce, star in and market “Top Gun: Maverick.” After it grossed a stunning $1.5 billion, Spielberg came around on Cruise and congratulated him, saying, “You saved Hollywood’s ass!”

— Martha Ross, Bay Area News Group