A maverick in love! How Tom Cruise has had a string of A-list adorations as he ‘crushes on Angelina Jolie’ – but Hollywood titan was ‘rejected by Princess Diana because he’s too short’

Tom Cruise has been labeled a heartwarmer by fans throughout his long film career and has been the subject of many moviegoers’ desires for decades.

But the action star, 61, also seems to have had her fair share of crushes.

A-listers including Angelina Jolie, Shakira and even Ingrid Bergman are said to have won the actor’s affection.

And he’s even dated some of the women he’s had his eye on, like Penelope Cruz.

Here, FEMAIL looks at the leading ladies Tom – whose two-month affair with Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova ended in February – is said to have had feelings for…

PRINCESS DIANA

Tom is known to be a big fan of the British Royal Family – so it’s perhaps no wonder there’s been a potential spark between him and the late Princess Diana.

In 1992, while 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 with the actor as she was with 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 small’.

The royal family met Tom again on the set of Mission: Impossible and brought along Prince Harry and Prince William.

ANGELINA JOLIE

Tom reportedly claims Hollywood star Angelina is his ‘perfect match’, according to insiders Heat world.

‘Tom raves about Ange’s intellect and what a strong, impressive woman she is. He loves that she never really adjusted in Hollywood,” the source said.

“Besides, they’re both such superstars, only a handful of people can truly understand the lives they lead. That already creates a bond.’

They also claimed that Angelina “seemed more open to getting to know him socially as well.”

The insider added that Tom is taking things slow with the actress, who split from fellow A-lister Brad Pitt in 2019.

SHAKIRA

Last year, amid Shakira’s new rift with Gerard Piqué, she and Tom themselves were caught at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami.

And according to Page sixSparks flew, with a source speaking to Outlet claiming the action star was ‘extremely interested’ in pursuing the singer.

“Shakira needs a soft cushion to stand out, and that could be Tom,” they added, while also joking that the 6-foot-2 performer is “no taller” than the 6-foot-1 Tom.

PENELOPE CRUZ

Tom met Penelope Cruz on the set of Vanilla Sky in 2000, but he insisted the pair only started dating after his divorce from Nicole the following year.

In a 2003 interview with Marie Claire, as reported by Entertainment weeklyTom opened up about the “little things” he enjoyed doing for the star.

He said, “She will come home and I will have her favorite food prepared and a bath drawn. 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.’

And it’s clear that the first buds of romance blossomed on set. Reflecting on their relationship in a 2002 interview with Vanity fairTom said, “As a person and on film, she invites you, and she’s incredibly romantic,” he says quietly and seriously, furrowing his brow.

‘And yet you know? She is beautiful. She is a very skilled actress, but has an effortless quality. You’re looking at Audrey Hepburn. She had that elegance and yet she was accessible.”

In 2004, the two finally went their separate ways.

INGRID BERGMAN

Ingrid Bergman is known for her timeless talent and old-school Hollywood glamor – and it seems Tom thinks so too.

The actor has mentioned it in the past People magazine that the actress is his first crush, after seeing her in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller Notorious.

In it, she plays the daughter of a German war criminal who is enlisted by an American government agent to help infiltrate a ring of Nazis who fled to Brazil after World War II.

…AND IT GOES BOTH WAYS!

As much as the actor seems to have worn his heart on his sleeve, it seems there is no shortage of A-listers who have also had a crush on him.

As reported by Huffington PostTom’s ex-wife Katie Holmes had even once admitted that he was her childhood crush, who she thought she was “getting married to.”

Elsewhere earlier this year, Tom is said to be ‘flattered’ that Irina Shayk has put him at the top of her list of potential new boyfriends – but dating the Hollywood star may be a mission too impossible for the supermodel, with insiders revealing he did. no plans so far after divorcing his ex.

Cruise reportedly joined Russian bombshell Shayk’s list of suitors following her six-month affair with seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.

But while charmed by her apparent interest in him, an insider told DailyMail.com that Cruise is turning his attention to filmmaking and taking a much-needed break from dating after his two-month affair with Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova ended in February .

“Tom is flattered that someone as beautiful as Irina considers him relationship material, but as much as he is flattered, Tom’s first love is making movies, and that will take up most of his time,” they said.

“Whoever he ultimately has to deal with will have to deal with that.

‘Would he ever meet Irina and see if sparks would fly? Everything is possible, but if Tom and Irina ever have a relationship, it verges on the impossible.’

DailyMail.com reached out to representatives for Cruise and Shayk for comment at the time.

It was also reported last week that Shayk had taken a shine to Cruise, according to an insider Page six: ‘Irina searches in Europe and the US.

“She’s out shopping, but her dating pool is a small group of people. She needs fame, beauty and money. How many of these are there? Fifteen?’

Meanwhile, Rebecca Ferguson shared in December The times that she was in love with him “by the time she saw him star in Interview with the Vampire.”

“It’s definitely a weird movie, and when we worked together I told him I was in love. I’m sure he was happy! Who wouldn’t be?’ she added.