As one of Hollywood’s best-known leading actors, Tom Cruise’s personal life has attracted just as much attention as his film career.
The Top Gun actor has been married three times and has also dated a slew of famous women over the years.
He was last linked to singer Shakira after they were spotted at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami.
A source told Page Six that Tom is “extremely interested in pursuing” the Colombian singer, 46, because there is “chemistry” between them.
While Tom seems ready for a new romance, MailOnline looks back at his relationship history.
Love life: As one of Hollywood’s best-known leading men, Tom Cruise’s personal life has attracted as much attention as his film career (pictured with Shakira in May 2023)
Cher (1985)
Tom first met Cher in 1985 when they were introduced at Madonna and Sean Penn’s wedding in Malibu.
They later met again at a White House event to raise awareness of dyslexia and soon embarked on a “hot and heavy” romance.
Recalling the relationship, Cher told Event magazine in 2018, “A bunch of people who were dyslexic were invited to the White House, and Tom and I are both dyslexic.
“We didn’t date until much later, but there was definitely a connection.”
Romance: Tom first met Cher in 1985 when they were introduced at Madonna and Sean Penn’s wedding in Malibu (pictured in October 1985)
When asked if the pair are still friends now, she said, “Yeah! Although I don’t get what he’s doing, the whole Scientology thing. I can’t understand it, so I just… don’t.’
During a 2013 appearance on Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live, Cher said that Tom was one of the top five lovers she’d ever had.
She said, “He wasn’t a Scientologist then. It was quite hot and heavy for a short minute. He’s a great guy. The person I knew was a wonderful and sweet man.’
Mimi Rogers (1887-1990)
Tom married his first wife Mimi Rogers on May 9, 1987. However, the couple was not meant to be as they divorced three years later.
Discussing their marriage to Rolling Stone in 1987, Tom said, “I had never been in love before. Since being with her, it has opened me up a lot.
“I think it helped me become a better actor. We live a big part of life together. We share everything… She’s my best friend.’
Couple: Tom married his first wife Mimi Rogers on May 9, 1987. However, the pair were not meant for each other as they divorced three years later (pictured in 1986)
Mimi is considered one of Tom’s first ties to the Church of Scientology, with which he has become closely associated ever since.
The actress grew up in the controversial church and was one of the “auditors” when she met Tom.
Mimi has since left Scientology, while Tom remains an active member.
Nicole Kidman (1990-2001)
Tom met his second wife Nicole Kidman on the set of their movie Days Of Thunder (1990).
The couple enjoyed a whirlwind romance before getting married on December 24 of that year and adopting two children, Isabella (born 1992) and Connor (born 1995).
History: Tom met his second wife Nicole Kidman on the set of their movie Days Of Thunder (1990) and the couple separated in 2001 (pictured in 1991)
They starred together again in the 1999 erotic thriller Eyes Wide Shut before divorcing two years later.
Tom filed for divorce while Nicole was unknowingly pregnant. The pregnancy seemed to end in miscarriage before Nicole made it clear in 2007 that it was an ectopic pregnancy.
Penelope Cruz (2001-2004)
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.
He told The Telegraph: ‘I’ve never fallen in love with anyone I work with. It’s always been afterwards.’
Former flame: 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 (pictured in 2001)
In a 2003 interview with Marie Claire, Tom talked about the “little things” he loved to do for the Spanish beauty.
He said, ‘She’ll come home, and I’ll have her favorite foods made, a bath drawn. I like doing things like that. She likes my food, so I cook for her. It’s always the little things I like in a relationship.’
The pair eventually went their separate ways in 2004.
Nazanin Boniadi (2004-2005)
Tom was then linked to British actress Nazanin Boniadi, whom he dated from November 2004 to January 2005.
Fling: Tom was then linked to British actress Nazanin Boniadi, whom he dated from November 2004 to January 2005 (pictured in November 2022)
Years later, a Vanity Fair article alleged that Scientology leaders had launched a secret project to find Tom a new girlfriend after his breakup with Penelope.
The publication claimed that a series of “auditions” led to Nazanin being selected as his girlfriend, but she later left Scientology.
Both Tom and the Church of Scientology strongly denied this claim
Katie Holmes (2005-2012)
In April 2005, Tom began what would become one of his most high-profile relationships when he began dating Katie Holmes.
The pair made their first public appearance together in Rome that month and were soon dubbed “TomKat” by the press.
TomKat: In April 2005, Tom began what would become one of his most high-profile relationships when he began dating Katie Holmes (pictured in April 2005)
Tom famously declared his love for Katie during an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show where he jumped up and down on the couch in celebration of their relationship.
Tom and Katie’s daughter, Suri, was born in April 2006. The couple married in November at Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano, Italy in a Scientoogist ceremony.
Katie filed for divorce in June 2012, with Tom later acknowledging that Katie’s desire to protect their daughter Suri from Scientology was a factor in their divorce.
Hayley Atwell (2021-2022)
Tom reportedly dated actress Hayley Atwell after they worked on Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning together.
While the pair have never confirmed their romance, they did attend the 2021 Wimbledon final together.
Romance: Tom reportedly dated actress Hayley Atwell after they worked together on Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (pictured in October 2020)
They reportedly split in June 2022, with a source telling The Sun: ‘Unfortunately it didn’t work out for them. They have now decided that they are better as friends.’
The insider also revealed that the fanfare surrounding the couple after the disclosure was too much to handle.
Shakira (2023)
Tom was linked to Shakira after they met in May at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami.
Shakira parted ways with longtime love Gerard Piqué, 36, last summer amid allegations he had cheated on her with the woman he dated after the split, Clara Chia Marti, 24.
A source told Page Six that the Colombian singer “needs a soft cushion to stand out, and that could be Tom.”
New love? Tom was linked to Shakira after they met in May at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami