Jerry Maguire child star looks unrecognisable 27 years after Tom Cruise movie

06 May 2023 , 09:00

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Jerry Maguire child star looks unrecognisable 27 years after Tom Cruise movie

Jonathan Lipnicki has stunned fans with how different almost three decades since starring as a young child in Jerry Maguire.

The movie, starring Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger follows Tom's character and sports agent Jerry Maguire as he tries to get back on his feet after being fired from his job.

The only client he has is Rod Tidwell, played by Cuba Gooding Jr, who is a disgruntled football player who wants a better contract.

Jonathan played young Ray Boyd in the sports comedy, which went on to bag an Oscar in 1996, helped by young Jonathan, who was six at the time and delivered lines like "the human head weighs eight pounds."

Jonathan Lipnicki is now all grown up

Jonathan starred in Jerry Maguire at just six years old (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about his rise to fame, Jonathan admitted it wasn't easy and confessed to being "made fun of relentlessly," leading to anxiety and panic attacks.

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He added that as he entered his teen years, he needed time out to take acting lessons and regain his confidence.

"It wasn't really traditionally a break," he said. "I was still auditioning here and there. I was kind of in an awkward phase, and I wasn't as confident in myself, and the best thing as an actor you can bring to a role is yourself."

Jonathan didn't have a traditional break in Hollywood (Columbia Tri Star/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock)

As a teen, he took up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and credits the art for helping him become "confident" and stay "humble." He also does Muay Thai and mixed martial arts (MMA).

Nine years after debuting his new physique online and surprising the internet with his look in 2011, Jonathan earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

He now has a Black Belt

The ripped star shows off his toned physique regularly on his Instagram alongside his passion for martial arts. Fans in his comments have swooned over his new look, with one writing: "When did yo get all Sexyyyyyy!"

A second put: "My crush has been reignited," while a third added: "oh lawdy Lipnicki! Hotter than the sun."

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Lauren Gordon