Kelly McGillis, who famously co-starred Tom Cruise in "Top Gun", says she was not approached by the makers for the much-touted sequel.

"Top Gun: Maverick", directed by Joseph Kosinski, will mark the return of Cruise in the role of Pete "Maverick" Mitchell as well as Val Kilmer, who portrayed his arch-rival Tom "Iceman" Kazansky. McGillis, who essayed the role of civilian instructor and Cruise's love interest, Charlotte "Charlie" Blackwood, told Entertainment Tonight that she is "old" and "fat" and it would not have been right to play a part which is not "age-appropriate".