Fans Mistake Tom Cruise Doppelgänger for AI During Surprise San Francisco Giants Appearance

In a shocking twist, a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to Hollywood legend Tom Cruise left fans puzzled and amazed as he took the mound to throw the first pitch at the San Francisco Giants' game on Thursday. Dressed in character as "Top Gun's" iconic Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, the look-alike was there to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the blockbuster movie. Social media lit up with comments from stunned fans, many of whom thought they were witnessing the real deal. One Instagram user wrote, "Is that really Tom Cruise?" Another said, "He's got Cruise's laugh and smile nailed down!" "What? That was the spitting image of Tom Cruise!" exclaimed another spectator on social media. Some fans were even left wondering if they were watching an AI instead of a human being. One Twitter user quipped, "I literally thought this was AI lol." The mystery man's true identity is actually Jerome LeBlanc, better known as "California Tom Cruise." In an interview with Cockpit USA, he revealed that his likeness to the "Risky Business" actor was a happy accident. After moving from Montreal to Los Angeles, people started telling him he looked like Cruise, and a career as a celebrity impersonator was born. LeBlanc admitted that while he may not be mistaken for the 64-year-old actor due to their age difference, he does get plenty of double takes and strangers approaching him, convinced they've stumbled upon the real Tom Cruise. He now boasts a thriving social media presence on TikTok, where he entertains over 770,000 followers with regular updates. Interestingly, LeBlanc also shared that he doesn't have a particular celebrity he'd like to meet in person. "Sometimes it's better to leave public figures to the imagination," he said. "Because, like myself, I'm more than what I post." Fans and followers alike are eagerly awaiting LeBlanc's next appearance, hoping for another opportunity to be left wondering if they've just seen a flesh-and-blood celebrity or an incredibly convincing AI.