Known for his high-octane performances in blockbuster films, Tom Cruise is seemingly unable to replicate the same success when it comes to his love life. The action superstar, who recently charmed Hollywood elites at the Oscar nominees luncheon in February at Beverly Hilton, L.A., found himself being praised by legendary director Steven Spielberg for his pivotal role in revitalizing the pandemic-hit film industry. Spielberg gushed, "Top Gun: Maverick might have saved the entire theatrical industry."

Cruise, who at 60 still commands the big screen with his daring stunts and magnetic presence, has generated a global box office revenue of $1.49 billion. But the success story ends here, as the thrice-divorced Cruise is reportedly struggling to navigate the dating scene. According to sources close to him, Cruise has not lost hope. An insider shared, "Tom would love to meet that someone special. He emphatically believes the right girl is out there."

Throughout the years, Cruise's colorful love life has been the subject of much speculation, with rumors about his staff "auditioning" potential partners, and the suggestion that Katie Holmes, his third wife, "won" her place. Indeed, when Cruise sets his sights on someone, he goes all in. His extravagant gestures of love, like arranging a private jet sushi dinner and a beach motorcycle ride for his first date with Holmes, and presenting her with a five-carat diamond ring, indicate his no-holds-barred approach to wooing. Nicole Kidman, his second wife, once recounted their adrenaline-pumping escapades of go-kart racing after shooting intense scenes for 'Eyes Wide Shut'.

However, this all-in love language could be proving overwhelming for potential partners. "His friends have gently advised that he’d do well to dial it back, but that simply isn’t Tom’s way," notes the insider. An instance of this over-the-top approach was seen in his interaction with Shakira, who distanced herself from his advances after he showered her with flowers following their meet at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami.

Hayley Atwell, Cruise's co-star in 'Mission: Impossible', was thought to be a potential partner for him. However, once they returned to their respective lives after the pandemic-induced lockdown, it became apparent that they had little in common, primarily due to their different levels of celebrity. She recently announced her engagement to actor Ned Wolfgang Kelly.

Despite the recent setbacks, Cruise is reportedly ready to venture into the dating world again. The insider concluded, "There’s no getting away from the fact that Tom’s had some rotten luck recently, but he’s totally on the market to get out there and date again."