Tom Cruise has been called a heartthrob by his fans throughout his long film career, and has been the subject of desire of many moviegoers for decades.
But the action star, 61, seems to have had his fair share of crushes, too.
Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Shakira and even Ingrid Bergman are said to have won the actor’s affections.
And he has even dated some of the women he saw, like Penelope Cruz.
Here, FEMAIL takes a look at the main protagonists. Tom, whose two-month affair with Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova ended in February, is understood to have had feelings for…
Tom is known to be a big fan of the British royal family, so it is perhaps unsurprising that there is understood to have been a potential spark between him and the late Princess Diana. In 1992, when he was married to Nicole Kidman, Tom invited Diana to another London premiere of Far and Away.
PRINCESS DIANA
Tom is known to be a big fan of the British royal family, so it is perhaps unsurprising that there is understood to have been a potential spark between him and the late Princess Diana.
In 1992, when he was married to Nicole Kidman, Tom invited Diana to another London premiere of Far and Away.
However, it has been reported that Diana may not have been as enamored of the actor as he was of the royal family.
Former royal chef Darren McGrady once recalled how Princess Diana said Tom was “off the list” in terms of dating options because he was “too short.”
The royals had reunited with Tom on the set of Mission: Impossible and brought along Prince Harry and Prince William.
ANGELINA JOLIE
Tom reportedly insists that Hollywood star Angelina is his “perfect match,” according to insiders who spoke to world of heat.
‘Tom praises Ange’s intellect and how strong and impressive she is. “He loves that she never settled in Hollywood,” the source said.
“Also, they are both superstars, only a handful of people can truly understand the life they live. That in itself creates a bond.”
They also claimed that Angelina “seemed more open to meeting him socially as well.”
The source added that Tom is understood to be taking things slow with the actress, who split from fellow star Brad Pitt in 2019.
Tom reportedly insists that Hollywood star Angelina (pictured in 2021) is his “perfect match”, according to insiders who spoke to Heat World.
SHAKIRA
Last year, in the midst of Shakira’s new breakup with Gerard Piqué, she and Tom were photographed at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami.
And according Page sixSparks were flying, and a source spoke to the outlet stating that the action star was “extremely interested” in pursuing the singer.
“Shakira needs a soft pillow to lie on, and that could be Tom,” they added, also joking that the 5-foot-1 entertainer is “no taller” than 5-foot-7 Tom.
Last year, in the midst of Shakira’s new breakup with Gerard Piqué, she and Tom were photographed at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami. Shakira and Tom photographed in March
PENELOPE CRUZ
Tom met Penelope Cruz on the set of Vanilla Sky in 2000, but insisted the couple didn’t start dating until after his divorce from Nicole the following year.
In a 2003 interview with Marie Claire, as reported by Entertainment WeeklyTom spoke about the “little things” he liked to do for the star.
He said, “She will come home and I will prepare her favorite food and draw her a bath.” I like doing things like that. She likes my food, so I cook for her. It’s always the little things that I like in a relationship.
Tom met Penelope Cruz on the set of Vanilla Sky in 2000, but insisted the couple didn’t start dating until after his divorce from Nicole the following year.
And it’s clear that the first buds of romance were blossoming on set. Reflecting on her relationship in a 2002 interview with vanity fairTom said, “As a person and in the movie, she invites you in and is incredibly romantic,” he says, his voice low and serious, frowning.
—And yet you know it? She is beautiful. She is a very skilled actress, but she has a natural quality. You look at Audrey Hepburn. She had that kind of elegance and yet she was approachable.”
The couple finally went their separate ways in 2004.
INGRID BERGMAN
Ingrid Bergman is known for her timeless talent and old Hollywood glamour, and it looks like Tom thinks so too.
The actor has said in the past People Magazine that the actress is his first platonic love, after seeing her in Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller Notorious.
In it, she plays the daughter of a German war criminal enlisted by an American government agent to help infiltrate a ring of Nazis who fled to Brazil after World War II.
Ingrid Bergman is known for her timeless talent and old Hollywood glamour, and it looks like Tom thinks so too. Pictured in the 1946 film Notorious.
…AND IT GOES BOTH WAYS!
However, as much as the actor seems to have worn his heart on his sleeve, it seems there has been no shortage of celebrities who have also fallen in love with him.
As reported by Huffington PostTom’s ex-wife, Katie Holmes, even once admitted that he was her childhood crush and whom she thought she was “going to marry.”
Earlier this year, Tom was said to be “flattered” that Irina Shayk had put him at the top of her list of potential new boyfriends, but dating the Hollywood star may be too much of a mission for the supermodel, and inside sources reveal that he has no plans to date after splitting from his ex.
Cruise reportedly landed on Russian bombshell Shayk’s list of suitors following her six-month on-again, off-again fling with seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
As reported by the Huffington Post, Tom’s ex-wife, Katie Holmes, even once admitted that he was her childhood crush and whom she thought she was going to marry.
But although she is delighted by her apparent interest in him, a source told DailyMail.com that Cruise is turning his attention to making movies and is taking a much-needed break from dating after his two-month fling with the socialite Russian Elsina Khayrova will finish in February.
“Tom is flattered that someone as beautiful as Irina considers him relationship material, but as much as he’s flattered, Tom’s first love is making movies, and that will take up most of his time,” they said.
“Whoever he ends up getting involved with is going to have to deal with that.”
‘Would I ever meet Irina and see if sparks fly? Anything is possible, but if Tom and Irina dated, she would lean toward the impossible.
Meanwhile, in December, Rebecca Ferguson told The Times that she had a crush on him “when she saw him starring in Interview with the Vampire.” Tom and Rebecca photographed together in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
Rebecca, pictured in February, is among the celebrities who admitted to having a crush on Tom Cruise.
DailyMail.com contacted representatives for Cruise and Shayk for comment at the time.
Last week, it was also reported that Shayk had given Cruise a shine, with a source telling Page six: ‘Irina is looking in Europe and the United States.
‘She’s shopping, but her dating group is a small group of people. She needs fame, good looks and money. How many of those are there? Five ten?
Meanwhile, in December, Rebecca Ferguson said The times that she was in love with him “when she saw him star in Interview with the Vampire.”
“It’s certainly a strange film, and when we worked together I told him I was very much in love.” I’m sure he was delighted! Who wouldn’t be? she added.