Before Tom Cruise achieved his mainstream breakthrough, he dated Melissa Gilbert.
The Little House on the Prairie actress revealed she and Tom romanced each other during their teenage years.
While stopping by Watch What Happens Live, Melissa told Andy Cohen: “Actually, when I dated him, he was Tom Mapother still.
“It was when he first moved to Los Angeles and I think I was 16, maybe, or 17?
“I did not have sex with him. We made out, but honestly, there was no sex.
“He was a good kisser. But, you know, he was, like, a struggling, starving actor. I actually bought him his first set of dishes.”
Rebecca De Mornay
Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay were together for three yearsCredit: Getty
According to Tom’s Risky Business co-stars, he and Rebecca De Mornay had a brief romance during the hit comedy film’s production.
At the time of reports, Tom and Rebecca’s fling coincided with the latter’s relationship with Harry Dean Stanton.
The former co-stars are believed to have split in 1985.
After Tom and Rebecca called it quits, the former moved on with Cher and the latter went on to marry Bruce Wagner.
Cher
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“He was such a private person,” Cher remembered about her relationship with Tom CruiseCredit: Getty
On August 16, 1985, Tom met Cher at Madonna and Sean Penn’s wedding in Malibu, California.
Soon after, the Top Gun star and the Grammy Award winner crossed paths again at a White House event.
Regarding her courtship with Tom, Cher recalled to ET: “It was a long, long time ago, and neither one of us ever talked about it, and I don’t know why.
“When we were together, he was such a private person. He always has been until lately.
“He didn’t mention it and I didn’t mention it. I loved him though, he was amazing.
“I loved him though, he was amazing. Now, it’s hard for me to look at this person and this press.
“How many times can I watch him jumping up and down on Oprah’s couch?”
She said of their split: “It was after Risky Business and right before The Color of Money.
“I couldn’t go to Chicago and that was kind of the straw that broke the camel’s back.”
Penélope Cruz
Tom Cruise and Penélope Cruz dated after they co-starred in Vanilla SkyCredit: Getty
Following Tom’s second divorce from Nicole Kidman, he began dating Penélope Cruz.
The Vanilla Sky co-stars were first spotted together in July 2001; they met while filming the aforementioned movie in late 2000.
After three years of dating, Tom and Penélope split at the end of January 2004.
At the time, an insider told People: “The relationship just ran its course and they decided not to be girlfriend and boyfriend anymore.
“Through most of the relationship, they were both shooting movies in separate parts of the world.
“They remain good friends and still talk often. There is no other person involved.”
While Penélope moved on with Matthew McConaughey, Tom started dating Sofia Vergara.
Sofia Vergara
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Before she was famous, Sofia Vergara briefly dated Tom CruiseCredit: GC Images
In February 2005, Tom was spotted on a date with Sofia Vergara in Los Angeles.
However, the relationship rumors quickly fizzled out.
Years later in August 2023, it was reported that the Tropic Thunder star was looking to reconnect with Sofia; the speculation eventually faded.
A source shared with Heat: “It’s always eaten away at Tom that he dumped Sofia and chose Katie [Holmes] instead, which turned out to be a disaster in the end.
“In hindsight, he does admit that Sofia would have been a far better match, even if he does think she’s feisty.
“She checks almost every box for Tom. She’s stunningly beautiful, enormously successful, and isn’t prepared to settle for second best.
“The physical attraction’s there, and Tom’s convinced that, together, they could be a Hollywood power couple.
“He’s been putting out the feelers through mutual friends, and if she bites, he’s all set to pounce.”
Hayley Atwell
Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell pictured at a press event for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part OneCredit: Getty
On December 17, 2020, it was revealed Tom had begun dating his Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One co-star Hayley Atwell.
An insider confirmed to The Sun: “Tom and Hayley hit it off from day one.
“Lockdown, and all the difficulties that came with it, brought them even closer and they’ve become fairly inseparable.
“They’ve been meeting up after hours, and she’s been to his London pad. They get on brilliantly, and both seem very happy.”
On June 11, 2022, it was announced Tom and Hayley broke up for a third and final time.
“Tom and Hayley’s relationship was genuine,” a source explained to the abovementioned outlet.
“In spite of some rumors to the contrary, it was never just for the cameras.
“Unfortunately it hasn’t worked out for them. They have now decided they are better as friends.
“They get on really well and have fantastic chemistry, which is why they decided to quietly give the relationship another try earlier this year.
“But what was working behind closed doors didn’t work out so well when it was made public, and the fanfare around them as a couple exploded again.”
Shakira
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Shakira thought the Tom Cruise relationship rumors were “hilarious because it’s just not true”Credit: AFP
On May 8, 2023, Tom Cruise was rumored to be dating Shakira after the two were photographed together at that month’s Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Eventually, the speculation was debunked as talks of the two as a couple died down.
According to Us Weekly: “Shakira has seen the online rumors that Tom has been courting her and how fans are chiming in with their opinions.
“She thinks it’s hilarious because it’s just not true. She had a fun time when they chatted, but that’s as far as things have gone.
“She has a lot on her plate and is focused on her kids and career for now.”
Elsina Khayrova
In December 2023, Tom started dating Elsina Khayrova; the daughter of Russian politician Rinat Khayrova.
An insider stated to The Sun: “With all their millions, Tom and Elsina can live the high life and never have to be near the public.
“But since they’ve been in London, they have been going out and about without anyone noticing them.”
In February 2024, Tom and Elsina split up after being together since the end of 2023.
A friend also revealed that while the two have broken up, both Tom and Elsina wanted to remain friends as they both live in the same apartment block in London.
Who are Tom’s ex-wives?
Mimi Rogers
Tom Cruise pictured with his first wife, Mimi RogersCredit: Getty – Contributor
Tom’s first marriage was to Mimi Rogers; on May 9, 1987, they wedded in Bedford, New York.
By February 4, 1990, the former couple’s divorce was finalized.
Nicole Kidman
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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman met after they were both cast in Days of ThunderCredit: Reuters
On December 24, 1990, Tom tied the knot with Nicole Kidman.
They share two children together; a son named Connor and a daughter Isabella.
After 11 years of marriage, Tom and Nicole’s divorce was finalized on August 8, 2001.
Katie Holmes
Tom Cruise was reportedly “completely surprised” when Katie Holmes filed for divorceCredit: AP:Associated Press
On November 18, 2006, Tom walked down the aisle with his third wife Katie Holmes.
The former couple share one child together, a daughter named Suri.
On August 20, 2012, Tom and Katie’s divorce was final; the latter was granted primary custody of Suri.
