Tom Cruise – a name synonymous with Hollywood blockbusters and heart-pounding stunts. But beyond the glitz and the red carpets lies a dating history as thrilling as any Mission: Impossible movie. Let's dive into the star-studded romance timeline of Tom Cruise, including his rumored fling with the stunning Ana de Armas.
Following a whirlwind romance with Ana de Armas, Tom is reportedly flying solo again. His jam-packed filming schedule might be the culprit, as he continues to helm mega-sequels like Mission Impossible and Top Gun. But before Ana, Cruise's love life has been a series of high-profile headlines, starting with a fun fact: he was one of Cher's top five best lovers!
Starting in 1981 with Melissa Gilbert, Cruise's romantic escapades began before he even adopted his famous last name. "Actually, when I dated him, he was Tom Mapother still," Melissa disclosed, revealing their relationship was PG-13, yet she praised his kissing prowess.
Fast forward to 1983, where rumors swirled around an "intense affair" with Rebecca De Mornay during the filming of Risky Business. Not officially confirmed, but hey, it was the '80s! Come 1985, Cruise briefly dated Patti Scialfa before she became Bruce Springsteen's wife, and even shared a romance with the legendary Cher. Their connection was sparked at Sean Penn and Madonna's wedding and blossomed further at a White House event. Cher later praised Cruise as one of her top-five lovers.
The late '80s and early '90s saw Cruise tying the knot with Mimi Rogers, who helped shape him into a better actor and was his "best friend." However, the label "Tom Cruise's wife" became too heavy a crown for Mimi. Then came Nicole Kidman, with whom Cruise shared "pure lust" and adopted two children. Their marriage ended with "divergent careers" cited as the reason.
The 2000s brought us the Cruise-Cruz era with Penélope Cruz on the set of Vanilla Sky. Though their relationship "ran its course," it was a noteworthy chapter. Post-Cruz, a brief encounter with Sofía Vergara in 2005 didn't soar due to religious differences involving Scientology.
Finally, the infamous TomKat – Katie Holmes and Cruise were the talk of the town with a daughter, Suri. However, happiness was short-lived, leading to their split in 2012. Recent years featured a brief relationship with Hayley Atwell and a short-lived romance with Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova.
Would Tom's love story with Ana de Armas have been the ultimate sequel? Unfortunately, their romance fizzled out by October 2025, as they decided to keep things professional. But in the world of Hollywood, Tom Cruise's dating life continues to be as unpredictable as his roles on screen.