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Tom Cruise stuck his neck out for his co-star. Back in 1986, the Hollywood icon starred as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in "Top Gun" alongside Val Kilmer, who played his rival, Tom "Iceman" Kazansky.The two played students at an elite Naval aviation school.

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Tom Cruise Was 'Adamant' That Val Kilmer Return for 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Tom Cruise had a big hand in Val Kilmer‘s reprising his role as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky for Top Gun: Maverick.

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Tom Cruise insisted ‘driving force’ Val Kilmer appear in ‘Top Gun’ sequel

People that Cruise, 59, “really wanted” Kilmer to be part of the action film despite his health struggles. Kilmer, 61, was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017 and underwent radiation and chemotherapy.

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‘Top Gun 2’ Producer Reveals Tom Cruise Was ‘Adamant’ About Bringing Val Kilmer Back For Sequel

Val Kilmer is making a “Top Gun” comeback, thanks to Tom Cruise.

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‘Top Gun: Maverick’: Tom Cruise Was “Really Adamant” That Val Kilmer Return For The Sequel

When Paramount announced plans to make a sequel to “Top Gun,” fans had some immediate questions. First, and perhaps foremost, is there going to be another volleyball scene? The answer might have to wait until we see the film on the big screen.

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Val Kilmer has more energy than ever after battling cancer

Val Kilmer has found a new lease of life after his cancer diagnosis. The 61-year-old actor is still recovering after being diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 following two years of health issues, but his children – Jack, 26, and Mercedes, 29 – have said their dad now has more “energy” than ever.

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Cher looks back at her iconic romance with Val Kilmer during the 80s

Cher is opening up about her iconic romance with Hollywood star Val Kilmer, admitting they had “unbelievable times” together.The 75-year-old singer described her relationship with the actor, falling “madly in love” with him right after they met in the 80s, during a party hosted by Meryl Streep.“He was so young. Was he 22? What was I? I don‘t know.

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Cher shares intimate details about falling in love with Val Kilmer and their four-decade friendship

They were first friends, then lovers, and even after their romance ended, remained friends without making a conscious effort.Cher is opening up about her decades long relationship with Top Gun actor Val Kilmer, following the release of the new Amazon documentary, Val, which chronicles hispersonal and professional life, including his cancer diagnosis and recovery.In a new interview with People, the Moonstruck star gushed over Kilmer's artistry, unique personality, and beauty, admitting he's both 'exasperating and hysterical' but still 'like nobody I've ever known.' Friends to the end: Cher opened up about falling in love with Val Kilmer, and their four-decade friendship during an interview with PeopleThe two stars met at a birthday party a

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Cher Reflects on Falling 'Madly in Love' with Val Kilmer

Cher is looking back at her romance with Val Kilmer.

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Cher admits she 'loved' and still loves ex Val Kilmer: 'He's like nobody I've ever known'

Cher admitted she "loved" and still loves ex-boyfriend Val Kilmer in a personal essay published Wednesday by People magazine. "He's like nobody I've ever known," the 75-year-old actress said. "He is exasperating and hysterical.Thrilling and funny, and doesn't do what anyone else does.

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Val Kilmer reveals struggle ‘to breathe or eat’ after throat cancer battle

documentary, “Val.”The 61-year-old is now cancer-free after he was diagnosed six years ago. He’s now in recovery after enduring painful chemotherapy treatments, radiation and a tracheotomy that permanently damaged his voice.Kilmer’s team got candid with People about his life and his new documentary after living with cancer.

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Val Kilmer gets candid about surviving throat cancer in new Amazon Prime documentary

He was diagnosed with throat cancer six years ago.And, Val Kilmer, 61 — who is now cancer-free —gets candid about surviving throat cancer in his new Amazon Prime documentary, Val.Followingradiation and chemotherapy treatments, along with a tracheostomy that permanently damaged his speaking voice, the actor explained:'You have to make the choice to breathe or to eat.' Staying strong: Val Kilmer, 61 — who is now cancer-free — gets candid about surviving throat cancer in his new Amazon Prime documentary, Val; seen in 2019In the documentary, with his voice sounding raspy, Val insists: 'Now that it's more difficult to speak, I want to tell my story more than ever.'I obviously am sounding much worse than I feel.

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Cher Talks Falling ‘Madly In Love’ With Val Kilmer: ‘He Is So Creative Like Nobody I’ve Ever Known’

Cher will always have a place in her heart for Val Kilmer.

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Val Kilmer’s Voice Reconstructed Via AI After It ‘Was Taken From Me’ By Throat Cancer

Val Kilmer is introducing fans to his new voice.

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Val Kilmer documentary reveals deeply personal portrait of a Hollywood star

(CNN)Seeing celebrities through their own eyes and stories can be fraught with ... exaggeration.

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Steph Curry Documentary ‘Underrated’ Set At A24

A24 has greenlighted Underrated, a documentary about Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry and his rise to prominence in college, where he first became a national figure guiding underdog Davidson to the Elite 8 in the 2007-08 NCAA Tournament.

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Val Kilmer’s Kids Jack and Mercedes Give Update on Their Dad’s Health: ‘He’s Doing Really Well’

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor“Val,” the new Amazon doc about the life of actor Val Kilmer, premiered on Wednesday night at the DGA in West Hollywood.Co-directors Leo Scott and Ting Poo assembled the film from footage that Kilmer shot over several decades. “This is over 50 years in the making,” Val’s son Jack told Variety.

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7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and more this weekend

The Suicide Squad leading the charge, which arrives on HBO Max to throw everything you thought you knew about comic book movies out the window (unless you’re already well-versed in bipedal sharks shouting “nom nom” at every opportunity). Elsewhere, there’s a TV return for Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Apple TV Plus, an autobiography of Val Kilmer 40 years in the making on Amazon Prime Video and a Netflix cooking show hosted by… Paris Hilton? Below, we've collated seven of the biggest movies and TV shows available to stream over the next few days.

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Val Kilmer's Kids Mercedes and Jack on the Legacy They Hope Their Dad Will Leave Behind (Exclusive)

Val Kilmer's children, Jack and Mercedes Kilmer, are opening up about the legacy they want their father to leave behind amid his ongoing battle with throat cancer.While speaking to ET via Zoom, the two marveled over the impact their dad has made in Hollywood, starring in movies like , and more. The 61-year-old actor spent decades finding his voice through characters, but underwent a tracheotomy years ago and now speaks through his tracheostomy tube.«What I'm very proud of about our dad is that he trained at Juilliard.

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Val Kilmer still recovering from cancer battle

Val Kilmer is "still recovering" from his cancer battle. The 61-year-old star was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017, after battling health issues for two years, and his children Jack and Mercedes admitted the recovery process is brutal.

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Val Kilmer's kids say father is 'doing well' and 'still recovering' as they attend 'Val' premiere

Val Kilmer is 'still recovering' from his cancer battle.The 61-year-old star was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017, after battling health issues for two years, and his children Jack and Mercedes admitted the recovery process is brutal.On Tuesday the siblings attended the premiere of their father's Amazon Prime documentary Val, an event the Top Gun star did not show up to. The film will debut Friday.

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Val Kilmer’s emotional children give update on actor dad’s ‘gruelling’ battle with cancer

“We hadn’t seen a lot of it until this project began and so it was very exciting.”Throughout his six-year battle with cancer, Val has undergone multiple tracheotomies and now uses a feeding tube to eat.Despite his life-changing setback, the actor still has an incredible lust for life, and makes the most of every day.Speaking affectionately about her amazing dad, Mercedes gushed: “He talks about how laughter comes from the sadness in life and how we can turn the difficult times into something that is elevated to comedic, and we can find the joy in life.That’s what my dad does.”Val found fame after appearances in comedy films, starting with Top Secret! (1984) and Real Genius (1985), as well as the military action film Top Gun (1986) and the

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Val Kilmer's kids give an update regarding their dad's battle with cancer ahead documentary release

He is one of the most celebrated Hollywood actors of his generation, with a documentary exploring his life and career coming out this week.And Val Kilmer‘s children Jack and Mercedes spoke with Extra on Wednesday to give an update on their star father’s health, as he is currently in the midst of recovering from a long battle with throat cancer.Of the 61-year-old Doors actor, Kilmer‘s daughter Mercedes, 29, said 'He’s doing well… Still recovering...

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Val Kilmer's kids say he's 'still recovering' amid cancer recovery: It's 'grueling'

Val Kilmer is doing his best amid his battle with and recovery from cancer. The 61-year-old actor was diagnosed with throat cancer a few years back.

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Val Kilmer's Daughter Mercedes Shares What Made Her Emotional Watching Documentary About Her Dad (Exclusive)

Val Kilmer's children couldn't be more excited to have people watch their father's life story.The 61-year-old actor's upbringing and career are highlighted in the upcoming documentary, . The film, narrated by his son Jack, features intimate home movies and behind-the-scenes footage from movie sets throughout Kilmer's career.

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Val Kilmer's Kids Mercedes & Jack Share Update About Their Father's Health

Mercedes Kilmer and Jack Kilmer step out for the premiere of Amazon Studios’ Val, held at DGA Theater Complex on Tuesday night (August 3) in Los Angeles.

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Val Kilmer's Children Jack and Mercedes Give Update on Actor's Health (Exclusive)

Val Kilmer's children are opening up about their father's legacy. ET's Lauren Zima spoke with the siblings at the premiere of the actor's highly anticipated documentary, , on Tuesday, and they spoke about how their father is doing and why he didn't attend the premiere.Kilmer has been battling throat cancer since 2015 and underwent a tracheotomy that has made it difficult for him to speak.

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Val Kilmer’s Kids Mercedes, 29, Jack, 26, Step In As Dad Skips Documentary Premiere — Photos

Val Kilmer, 61, skipped out on the premiere of his new documentary, Val, on Tuesday, August 3 — but that didn’t mean that no Kilmer family members were in attendance. While the Top Gun actor was not present as he’s recovering from throat cancer, his son Jack, 26, and daughter Mercedes, 29, hit the red carpet together to represent their famous father. The two siblings dressed to the nines while posing at the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles to celebrate the Amazon Prime documentary, which features footage shot by Val himself throughout his life.

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Val Kilmer's children Mercedes, 29, and Jack, 26, pose up at premiere of new doc about their dad

Val Kilmer's children Mercedes, 29, and Jack, 26, posed up at the Los Angeles premiere of a new Amazon Studios documentary about their father.The film Val held its big event Tuesday at the DGA Theater Complex where the two Kilmer scions posed with Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke.Despite starring in the documentary - which is largely made up of footage he filmed of himself through his life - Val was not pictured hitting the carpet for the premiere.

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Are Self-Produced Projects Like Amazon’s ‘Val’ Documentaries, Memoirs or Sales Pitches?

Val Kilmer doesn’t consider the movie he produced about his life to be a documentary.“Val,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this month and begins streaming on Amazon Prime Video Aug. 6, traces his career from his “Top Gun” breakthrough to recent health struggles, incorporating footage from Kilmer’s vast personal archive into the film.

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How Val Kilmer’s Home Video Footage Helped Tell His Story in New Documentary

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“Top Gun” actor Val Kilmer surprised everyone when he revealed that for the past 40 years, he’s been capturing his life and career on video, ending up with more than 800 hours of footage.A feature documentary was the natural conclusion of his faithful chronicling, and when Kilmer mentioned that he was digitizing the footage to filmmaker Leo Scott, the idea for “Val” was hatched.Scott had been editing “The Lotus Community Workshop,” a segment starring the actor within the 2012 omnibus “The Fourth Dimension,” and ended up helping with the digitization. He also brought in collaborator and fellow editor Ting Poo (“Heaven Is a Traffic Jam on the 405”) to make the documentary happen.

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Val Kilmer Looks Back on His Time as Batman: 'It Was A Struggle'

Val Kilmer is opening up about his time in the Batsuit as Batman, in 1995′s Batman Forever.

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Val Kilmer didn’t want to do ‘Top Gun’ and other shocking revelations from ‘Val’

new documentary “Val,” out Friday, we meet Kilmer, 61, after he’s survived throat cancer. Although he denied being sick in 2016, the actor now lives with a stoma — a hole in his throat used to breathe and speak.

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Val Kilmer’s Children Mercedes and Jack Promote Their Father’s Documentary at Cannes

Sibling style! Val Kilmer’s children, Mercedes and Jack Kilmer, attended the 2021 film festival on Wednesday, July 7, to promote his new documentary.

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Top Gun star Val Kilmer speaks with voice box as he battles to cancer recovery

cancer and used voice box to communicate.The 61-year-old Hollywood star was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 but he kept his condition private and only revealed it two years later.In a new documentary "Val", which will be released on Amazon Prime, he said it is "difficult to talk and be understood" what it's like to go through the journey.The Batman Forever actor lost his voice and had to have a tracheotomy – an incision in the neck to help with breathing – during his recovery from throat cancer.In the trailer featuring some of his videos taken from his earlier years on and off his film sets, Val said: "My name is Val Kilmer. I'm an actor."I've lived a magical life and captured quite a bit of it.

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Val Kilmer's Children, Mercedes & Jack, Attend Cannes Film Festival To Promote New Documentary 'Val'

Mercedes and Jack Kilmer, the children of actor Val Kilmer, took the spotlight during the Val photocall during the 2021 Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday (July 7) in Cannes, France.

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Val Kilmer’s Kids Mercedes, 29, Jack, 26, Look So Grown Up Glamorous At Cannes — Photo

Jack, 26, and Mercedes, 29, Kilmer showed off just how grown up they are at a Wednesday July 7 screening for the documentary Val, which they co-produced, about their dad Val Kilmer, 61. The siblings looked fabolous at the screening. Mercedes wore a stunning black ballgown with black open-toed high heels. She also included a bit of flare with her outfit, adding a matching black cape to the get-up. Jack, meanwhile, was a little more pared down. He wore blue jeans, an untucked white button down and black blazer, as he posed with his sister. Besides looking very mature and handsome, Jack also bares a striking resemblance to when his father was younger.

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‘Val’: Val Kilmer’s Life As A Misunderstood Artist Is Showcased In This Wholly Conventional Bio-Doc [Cannes Review]

It is the actor’s great struggle to take their work seriously without taking themselves seriously. To selectively activate the mechanisms of emotion in order to embody credible human behavior or an aestheticized alternative is no small task, requiring study, training, and respect.

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‘Val’ Review: Val Kilmer Looks Back at His Stardom, His Fall From It, and 40 Years of Self-Videotaping

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticIn “Val,” the actor Val Kilmer, now in his early 60s, appears before us as a broken-down relic of himself. His face, once beaming and chiseled, with that smile that resembled a bite, now looks soggy and morose, with dark eyebrows that give him an oddly Nixonian cast.

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Val Kilmer finds it hard ‘to talk and be understood’ as he uses voice box device in new documentary

supports HTML5 videoVal Kilmer has revealed he finds it ‘difficult to talk and be understood’ after having a tracheotomy – an incision made in the neck, often for a tube – amid his throat cancer recovery.Fans have praised the Batman star as the trailer for his Amazon Prime documentary, Val, landed this week and shared an insight into the star’s health.The 61-year-old actor – who was diagnosed with the disease in 2015, but only revealed his health problems two years later after actor Michael Douglas broke the news – is determined to tell his story ‘more than ever’, even though he doesn’t find it easy to communicate these days.In a teaser for the upcoming documentary, he said: ‘I was recently diagnosed with throat cancer.‘I’m still

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Val Kilmer talks cancer diagnosis in trailer for upcoming doc: ‘I’m still recovering’

Val Kilmer is opening up in an upcoming documentary. The 61-year-old is set to be the subject of the documentary "VAL," which will see him reflect on his decades-long career in Hollywood and much more, including his battle with throat cancer.

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Val Kilmer Details Throat Cancer Recovery in Intimate Documentary Trailer: ‘I Want to Tell My Story’

Telling his story. Val Kilmer gave fans an intimate look into his life and career, including his battle with throat cancer in the first trailer for the upcoming Amazon Prime Video documentary, Val.

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Val Kilmer Reflects on His Life, Career and Cancer Diagnosis in 'Val' Documentary Trailer

Val Kilmer has lived his life onscreen, whether in blockbuster films, or thousands of hours of home video shot by the actor himself on a handheld camera. Now, the 61-year-old star is showing fans some of what he's shot through the years, and taking a look back at his life and career in a new documentary, simply titled, .«I've lived a magical life, and I have captured quite a bit of it,» Kilmer reflects in the trailer, noting that he was the first person he knew to own a personal video camera.

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‘I have behaved poorly’: Val Kilmer documentary reveals 40 years of home videos

Poo told IndieWire.“It was gold, like a treasure trove you’re lucky to come across in your career,” Poo added.The documentary provides a first-person account of the actor’s rise to Hollywood star, followed by a bumpy next few years. Shots are taken from his early years as an up-and-coming actor, his conflict-laden acting career in which he details his creative vision and his tragic battle with throat cancer.In 2017, Kilmer confirmed that he had cancer after months of denying he was sick.

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