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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Top Gun: Maverick” has roared past the $800 million mark at the global box office, and by crossing that milestone it now ranks as the highest-grossing film in Tom Cruise’s storied career.The long-gestating sequel to “Top Gun,” the 1986 aeronautics action flick that solidified Cruise’s place on the A-list, has now passed “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” which was previously the actor’s most successful film with $791.1 million worldwide. Its total stands at $806.4 million, with $422.2 million of that impressive bounty coming from domestic audiences.

It’s about time we talk about Top Gun: Maverick glam because Jennifer Connelly’s on-screen makeup calls for some well-deserved attention! In an exclusive interview, makeup artist Vasilios Tanis tells Us Weekly’s Stylish the exact products he used on the movie star — and how to recreate the look at home.

J. Kim Murphy Tom Cruise is king at the domestic box office once again.Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick” is soaring to the top of the charts for its second weekend of release, drawing in a commanding $25 million on Friday from 4,751 locations.

Jennifer Connelly may star in “Top Gun: Maverick”, but she’s only just got over her fear of flying not so long ago.

Tom Cruise and the creative team behind, there were many factors to consider when it came to developing the long-awaited sequel to the beloved 1986 action flick. From a storyline that brought Cruise's character, Pete «Maverick» Mitchell, back on board with a cast of talented young recruits, to the logistics of filming in real-life fighter jets, the producers and stars pulled out all the stops to create a jaw-dropping follow-up to the high-flying original.Of course, that also meant answering some questions about Maverick's closest relationships from the original film.

Top Gun: Maverick (★★★☆☆).The folks in the high-flying sequel might as well be throwing their barbs at Maverick star Tom Cruise, who proved himself a box office draw 36 years ago with the phenomenal success of Top Gun, the film that cemented his brash onscreen persona.The courageous, grinning, gunning Little Engine that will always out-hustle his competition no longer radiates that same insatiable hunger. But Cruise — and Maverick — still move like men with something left to prove.Introduced living in an old Navy air hangar somewhere in the Mojave, Pete Mitchell is still a maverick after all these years, still forgoing a helmet while speeding around on his motorcycle, still ranked captain despite decades in service, and still risking his life for Navy and country as a test pilot for a Mach 9 program.

Top Gun: Maverick had his eyes on the Duke of Cambridge’s eyes. Jon Hamm appeared on Wednesday’s episode of The Tonight Show, where he revealed which of his costars “geeked out a little” over Prince William’s eyes at the UK premiere of the Top Gun sequel.Prince William’s ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ red carpet look included a nod to the movie—Did you catch it?“I heard a story that maybe Miles Teller was kind of freaking out?” host Jimmy Fallon asked.“He geeked out a little on Prince William’s eyes,” Jon recalled.

Jon Hamm and his Top Gun co-star Miles Teller may be big names in Hollywood, but even they get a little tongue-tied when they meet members of the royal family.MORE: Prince William reveals George, Charlotte and Louis's reaction to their parents' glitzy Top Gun outingLast week, the actors were introduced to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in London - an encounter that neither stars will forget in a hurry.WATCH: Tom Cruise talks about bond with Prince WilliamAppearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the 51-year-old Mad Men star revealed: "It was black-tie, so we're all in tuxedos. And Prince William had on his tuxedo shoes, embroidered F-18s."MORE: Jennifer Connelly opens up about 'special' moment with Prince William at Top Gun premiereREAD: Inside Kate Middleton's inner circle of close friendsHe added: "Very cool Top Gun tuxedo shoes… that means you made it.

Prince William, 39, last week at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere held in London’s Leicester Square.

Top Gun is launching some branded clothing in time for the sequel's release. With Top Gun: Maverick now taking flight, the iconic fashions worn by Tom Cruise have inspired some tees that will spruce up any wardrobe. Unisex options and customisable sizes are available on Lost Universe for the Top Gun logo Navy T-shirt, which is on sale for £15 or a two-for £25 limited time offer if you need a few new fashion options.

Jennifer Connelly is facing her flying fears. In a recent interview with Good Morning America, the actress, 51, admitted that flying isn't her "favorite" thing to do despite the movie being about airplanes.

Jennifer Connelly looks very stylish while arriving for a few interviews in New York City this week.

Jon Hamm remembers the excitement of the first day on set of "Top Gun: Maverick" with Tom Cruise.  In an interview with TODAY, Hamm, 51, spoke about working with the film’s star in the newly released movie. "I’ll never forget my first day on set, there’s Tom Cruise, and he says 'Hey,' comes up, gives me a big hug and says, 'It’s so good to have you here,’" Hamm shared during the interview. Jonn Hamm remembers his first day on set of "Top Gun: Maverick" with Tom Cruise.

Jennifer Connelly has had two British royal experiences that took place 35 years apart.Last week the 51-year-old Hollywood actress met Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton at the royal premiere of her new movie Top Gun: Maverick with Tom Cruise held at London's Leicester Square.And 35-years ago, the beauty met William's mother Princess Diana at the 1986 Royal Command Premiere of her film Labyrinth in London.The acting veteran toldEntertainment Tonight that both experiences were 'special' to her. Royal hello: Jennifer Connelly told ET that when she met Prince William with his wife Kate Middleton on May 19 at the London Top Gun: Maverick premiere, it was not her first brush with British royaltyOn Monday in NYC when ET asked Connelly if she had ever met other British royals besides William and Kate she said yes.

Alexa, play “Take My Breath Away.” While the nostalgia is overwhelming for Top Gun fans in the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, not everything is the same for the title character 30 years after the original film.

The stars of Top Gun: Maverick stepped out in N.Y. and L.A. to support the film at influencer screenings on both coasts!

Jennifer Connelly is opening up about the recent royal premiere of her new film,, and how it proved to be something of a full-circle kind of experience.Connelly and the rest of the cast recently got a chance to rub elbows, so to speak, with Prince William and Kate Middleton at the film's royal U.K. premiere at London's Leicester Square last week.The actress spoke with ET's Rachel Smith at a special screening of Maverick at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater in New York City on Monday, and she opened up about why meeting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was particularly special.As Connelly, 51, explained, this wasn't her first royal premiere.

Jennifer Connelly kept it simple in an all-black outfit on Monday for a special screening of Top Gun: Maverick in New York City.The 51-year-old actress wore a silky black jacket over a black dress with a zipper front and short skirt.The New York native completed her outfit with knee-high, open-toed black boots. Special screening:Jennifer Connelly kept it simple in an all-black outfit on Monday for a special screening of Top Gun: Maverick in New York CityJennifer had her dark hair down around her shoulders and accessorized with earrings.She accentuated her natural beauty with eye makeup, pink lipstick and rosy cheeks.

Jennifer Connelly looked effortlessly chic as she arrived at the Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York City.The 51-year-old actress donned a black silk monogram-printed Louis Vuitton blouse when she was spotted walking into the Ed Sullivan Theater on Monday.The Snowpiercer star tucked her long-sleeved, button-down shirt into a black flared miniskirt. Stunning:Jennifer Connelly looked effortlessly chic as she arrived at the Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York City on MondayThe Academy Award winner's utility miniskirt featured gold buttons and a small front pocket that was fastened with a brown leather Louis Vuitton strap.

Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. The actress, 46, put on a leggy display in a thigh-skimming pink minidress featuring silver embellishments as she posed up a storm for photographers.

Prince William awarded Karren the CBE and she recalled the event exclusively to Express.co.uk.Karren was accompanied by her husband Paul Paul Peschisolido and their children Sophia and Paolo when she received the prestigious award.Recalling meeting Prince William, she told Express.co.uk: "It was great because he’s a massive fan of the Apprentice, so he told me."So, yes it was great. It was just a fabulous day."Kate and Will attended the Top Gun: Maverick premiere in Leicester Square on Thursday night.Kate, 40, looked radiant in an off-the-shoulder Roland Mouret column gown, clutch and £10,500 diamond star earrings as she made her glamorous entrance on the red carpet.Meanwhile, Prince William looked dapper in an Alexander McQueen suit as he posed alongside his wife.The royal couple joined Tom Cruise and his co-stars Jennifer Connelly and Miles Teller on the red carpet.At one point film star Tom even reached out and took Kate's hand as she navigated a set of stairs in her point-toe black pumps.Karren has served as Lord Alan Sugar's assistant on The Apprentice since the show’s sixth series in 2009, having replaced Margaret Mountford.She is also famous for her role as vice-chairman of West Ham United, alongside David Gold and David Sullivan, while she is also a regular writer for the Woman & Home magazine and The Sun.In the same interview, Express.co.uk also asked Karren what she believes to be the main reason as to why Meghan receives so much heavy criticism.Karren said: "I think it’s probably because there’s a lot of contradictory things in what she says and what she does."I think lots of people don’t like to say one thing and do something else.