Tom Cruise, Cher Dated? Cher Says It Was Love

It's old news, but still pretty wacky: Tom Cruise and Cher dated in the 1980s for a brief spell, and the legendary diva claims it was love.

It's hard to imagine now, but remember that Cruise has always had a thing for older women - witness his marriage in 1987 to actress Mimi Rogers, seven years his senior. But Cruise and Cher dated? Still boggles the mind.

The NY Post quotes Cher, talking to Entertainmen t Tonight back in 2008, on her relationship with Cruise. "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.