Maybe this is one of those events in history that some selectively forget. But, yes, there was a moment in American popular culture when Cher and Tom Cruise were a thing — if ever so briefly. Their fling happened in the 1980s when the pop diva was focused on her film career and Cruise was the hot young actor about to star in “Top Gun” and “The Color of Money.” The affair was momentous enough for Cher, now 72, that she let slip in a 2013 TV interview that Cruise was “in her top five” of lovers — and that she’d had some of “the greatest lovers ever.” “I’ve accepted that there’s something in him Cher liked, and have come to the conclusion that, like many men, Tom Cruise could very well be good in bed but lame in life.” https://t.co/mvl2XFhojI — Beatriz Hoya (@BeatrizHoya) September 16, 2018 In a new interview with the Daily Mail, the usually candid, straight-talking pop star and Academy Award winner was a bit reluctant to spill any more descriptions about Cruise’s love-making prowess. But Cher would talk about how they connected in the first place. She credits some very 1980s cultural touchstones for bringing them together: Madonna and Sean Penn’s 1985 wedding in Malibu and the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Cher, who currently stars in “Mamma Mia 2,” said she and Cruise first met at Madonna and Penn’s extravagant wedding, when he was just 22 and a newly minted star with the success of “Risky Business.” Cher was 16 years his senior. That same year, they encountered each other again at the White House. And the reason they were there? Both have dyslexia. The White House was hosting an event for people with a learning ability that affects their ability to read. “Then a bunch of people who were dyslexic were invited to the White House, and Tom and I are both dyslexic,” Cher told the Daily Mail. Citing a 1985 Washington Post report, the Daily Mail said Cruise was dressed “in 1920s-chic gangster suit, hair glooped in grease,” while Cher was “draped in black and gray gabardine with a sculpted hairstyle best described as haute punk goddess.” Cher Opens Up About Her Famous Past Lovers, Including Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer https://t.co/cPbUtMQXnc pic.twitter.com/SK6K0l1OAn — Lisa Jhonson (@Pslmanianew) September 17, 2018 But Cher denied that this event constituted their first date or that there was any “snogging” in the White House of Ronald and Nancy Reagan. “No, no, no!” Cher said in the interview. “We didn’t go out till way later, but there definitely was a connection there.” In the 2013 interview on Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live,” she said the fling was “pretty hot and heavy for a little minute.”” Cher insists she and Cruise are still friends. However she admits: “I don’t get what he does, that whole Scientology thing. I can’t understand it so I just … don’t.”<doc-sep>Cher might not be able to turn back time, but she can dish on her famous romances decades later. The music icon's romantic history is peppered with famous names like Tom Cruise, Gene Simmons, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora and Val Kilmer. She unforgettably told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live! back in 2013 that she's had "the greatest lovers" and that Cruise was among the top five. "It's not a long list. It's just a good list," she told the late-night host at the time. In a recent interview with The Daily Mail, the Oscar winner recalled how she and Cruise first met. As the Daily Mail reported, the first crossed paths at Sean Penn and Madonna's 1985 wedding following Cruise's Risky Business stardom. "Then a bunch of people who were dyslexic were invited to the White House, and Tom and I are both dyslexic," she told the newspaper. "We didn't go out 'til way later, but there definitely was a connection there."<doc-sep>Celeb obsessed? Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice There has long been rumours of a historic romance between them. And, finally, Cher has confirmed that she did indeed enjoy a fling with Hollywood actor Tom Cruise. Speaking about the relationship, the surgically-enhanced singer, 72, revealed that sparks flew when they first met in 1985 - while both approaching the peak of their star power. Shortly afterwards, they embarked on a passionate love affair which made a lasting impression on the hit-maker. Not least because they both connected over their shared experiences with dyslexia. (Image: Allstar) "A bunch of people who were dyslexic were invited to the White House, and Tom and I are both dyslexic," she told Event magazine. "We didn't go out till way later, but there definitely was a connection there.'' She then added that she considers him among her all-time Top 5 lovers - although, respectfully, doesn't divulge why. However, he's not the only ex-partner she still feels fondly about. Speaking on James Corden's US chat show, yesterday, she shared a number of positive opinions about her former flames. Specifically, speaking about Val Kilmer, she said: ''when we kissed I thought my head would shoot right off my body'', while she called Rob Camilletti - a pastry chef 18 years her junior - ''possibly the one true love of my life''. (Image: BACKGRID) (Image: BACKGRID) Unfortunately, Cher's modern-day love life is considerably less exciting. When asked if she has a boyfriend, the veteran performer replied: "Not... not this week. I'm still on the lookout." she added: "The problem I have with all the boyfriends lately is that I don't want to go any place with them because you can't keep a relationship going in this kind of goldfish bowl, where everything you do and every picture you have taken will be on Instagram. "There's no way to keep something special.''<doc-sep>Getty The legendary singer opens up about her famous relationships and plastic surgery. If Cher could really turn back time, what former lover would she want to be with? In an interview with Mail on Sunday, the pop icon spoke about her previous relationships with famous men, such as Val Kilmer, Gene Simmons, and most notably Tom Cruise. Cher explained that while she met Cruise in 1985 at Madonna and Sean Penn's wedding, they really connected during their next meeting where they bonded over having dyslexia. "A bunch of people who were dyslexic were invited to the White House, and Tom and I are both dyslexic," Cher said. "We didn't go out till way later, but there definitely was a connection there." The "Believe" singer has previously mentioned that the "Mission Impossible" star was one of her "top five" lovers of all time, but his allegiance to Scientology was something that didn't fly with her. "Though I don't get what he does, that whole Scientology thing," Cher said. "I can't understand it so I just... don't." Although Cruise might have been one of her top lovers, it was Rob Camilletti, a bagel baker who she dated from 1986 to 1989, that she said was "possibly the one true love of [her] life." As for Kilmer, who Cher dated from 1982 to 1984, the singer said that his smooching skills particularly stood out. "When we kissed, I thought my head would shoot right off my body," she recalled. Cher told the publication that Simmons, who she was linked to from 1973 to 1974, was the one that she's "crazy" about. The "Mamma Mia Here We Go Again" star only had kind things to say about her relationship with Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, who she said is "one of the most underrated singers ever." Although Cher confessed that she is still "sweet" on her most of her exes, she didn't have the greatest experiences in her marriages to Gregg Allman and Sonny Bono. The "Bang Bang" singer revealed that her marriage to Allman was difficult because of his drug use. "It was really intense, but it's hard to have a marriage with someone who's doing drugs," Cher said. "Drugs and I were just never meant to be together. I thought it was stupid and still do. I saw too many people where it ruined their lives. It ruined Gregory's life." As for Bono, who Cher was married to from 1969 to 1975, she said that he treated her "more like a golden goose" than a wife. "We had a weird relationship," she said. "I don't expect anybody to understand it." The Grammy winner gave insight into her current love life as well -- she's currently single and doesn't have a boyfriend "this week." "I'm still on the lookout," Cher said. "The problem I have with all the boyfriends lately is that I don't want to go any place with them because you can't keep a relationship going in this kind of goldfish bowl, where everything you do and every picture you have taken will be on Instagram. There's no way to keep something special." Cher, 72, also confirmed to the publication that she's had plastic surgery. "Yes, I've had a facelift, but who hasn't?" she joked.<doc-sep>
There have been innumerable rumors surrounding the romance between Cher and Tom Cruise. The 72-year-old singer has now confirmed that she did enjoy a fling with the Hollywood actor and said that sparks flew when they first met in 1985 as they were approaching the peak of their stardom. Following their first encounter, Cher and Cruise embarked on a passionate love affair especially after both connected over their experience with dyslexia. Tom Cruise attends the 'The Mummy' New York Fan Eventat AMC Loews Lincoln Square on June 6, 2017 in New York City. "A bunch of people who were dyslexic were invited to the White House, and Tom and I are both dyslexic," she told Event magazine. "We didn't go out till way later, but there definitely was a connection there.'' She added that she considers him among her all-time top five lovers but refused to divulge any more details. Even though Cruise made a lasting impression on her, he's not the only ex-partner she still feels fondly about. Speaking on James Corden's chat show, she shared a number of positive opinions about her former flames. Specifically speaking about Val Kilmer, she said: ''When we kissed, I thought my head would shoot right off my body'', while she called Rob Camilletti, a pastry chef 18 years her junior, ''possibly the one true love of my life''. When asked if she has a boyfriend, the veteran performer replied: "Not... not this week. I'm still on the lookout." "The problem I have with all the boyfriends lately is that I don't want to go any place with them because you can't keep a relationship going in this kind of goldfish bowl, where everything you do and every picture you have taken will be on Instagram," she explained. "There's no way to keep something special."