Les Grossman Costume
Channel Tropic Thunder's hot-tempered, dancing studio executive with this hilarious look.
Les Grossman is the foul-mouthed, diet-Coke-chugging studio executive from Tropic Thunder, famously played by Tom Cruise in heavy prosthetics. This costume is a massive hit for movie fans who want to show off their aggressive mid-2000s dance moves. The look is defined by a half-unbuttoned tuxedo shirt, a balding head, chest hair, and comically oversized hands.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Les Grossman costume
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White Pleated Tuxedo Shirt
A classic white tuxedo shirt with front pleats, worn with the top several buttons left open.
DIY: Use a standard white dress shirt, leaving the collar wide open.
Black Dress Pants
Standard black formal trousers or slacks.
DIY: Any black slacks or dark chinos you already own.
Balding Wig
A bald cap wig with dark brown hair remaining only on the sides and back.
DIY: Apply a flesh-colored bald cap and glue dark faux hair around the sides and back.
Oversized Prosthetic Hands
Large, flesh-colored costume hands or oversized gloves to replicate his signature look.
Fake Chest Hair
A dark, curly stick-on chest hair patch to peek out of the open shirt.
DIY: Draw chest hair using a brown or black makeup pencil.
Half-Frame Aviator Sunglasses
Gold-rimmed, half-frame aviator sunglasses with dark lenses.
Gold Chain and Watch
A chunky gold chain necklace and a gold watch with a black leather strap.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black dress pants and the white pleated tuxedo shirt.
- 2
Leave the top three buttons of the shirt undone to expose your upper chest.
- 3
Apply the stick-on fake chest hair patch to your upper chest so it is visible through the open shirt collar.
- 4
Secure your natural hair and put on the balding wig, adjusting it so the bald top is centered.
- 5
Put on the gold chain necklace, the gold watch, and the half-frame aviator sunglasses.
- 6
Slip on the oversized prosthetic hands over your own hands.
- 7
Carry a can of Diet Coke as a prop and practice your best hip-hop dance moves.
Makeup & hair
Use a stipple sponge with brown face paint or makeup to create a realistic 5 o'clock shadow on your jawline. Ensure the bald cap or balding wig is blended smoothly at the forehead.
Les Grossman for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Tugg Speedman in full jungle gear.
- group
- Create a Tropic Thunder group with Kirk Lazarus, Jeff Portnoy, and Alpa Chino.
- kids
- Not recommended for kids due to the mature nature of the character.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting tuxedo shirt and standard slacks make this a highly comfortable fit for all body types.
Tips
- Keep a can of Diet Coke with you at all times to use as a prop.
- If the oversized hands make it difficult to hold drinks or use your phone, look for slip-on gloves that can be easily removed.
- Queue up 'Low' by Flo Rida on your phone to play during parties for the ultimate character entrance.
Les Grossman costume FAQ
- Why does Les Grossman have big hands?
- Tom Cruise personally requested that the character have comically oversized hands and a dance scene to make the studio executive look more physically unique and hilarious.
- What kind of sunglasses does Les Grossman wear?
- He wears gold-rimmed, half-frame aviator sunglasses with dark lenses.
- How do I do the chest hair if I don't have any?
- You can buy a stick-on costume chest hair patch, or use a brown makeup pencil to draw curly hair texture directly onto your skin.
Did you know? Tom Cruise's performance as Les Grossman was kept entirely secret until Tropic Thunder premiered, shocking audiences who didn't recognize him under the heavy bald cap, fat suit, and prosthetic hands.