Tom Cruise and Cher
Cher and Tom Cruise might seem like an unlikely duo, but their brief romance in the mid-1980s was very real—and apparently quite passionate. When they met at Madonna’s wedding, Cher was 38, already an entertainment icon, and Tom was a 23-year-old rising star. Their connection didn’t truly begin until they crossed paths again at a White House event for people with dyslexia.
Though their relationship didn’t go the distance, Cher has fondly referred to Tom as one of her “Top five lovers”—not a title she hands out lightly. The age difference and timing likely played a role in their split, but the fling clearly left an impression. It may have been brief, but this unexpected match-up still gets mentioned whenever surprising celebrity couples are discussed.
