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Princess Diana did consider Tom Cruise as a possible romantic interest, but after meeting him, she reportedly dismissed the idea for an unexpected reason: his height. "He's too short," the princess allegedly commented after meeting the Mission: Impossible actor.
The relationship between Princess Diana and Tom Cruise never went beyond a meeting and a cordial rapport, but a curious anecdote has brought them back into the conversation; now that the star is promoting his latest film titled "Digger" and met with Kate and William at the London premiere, Lady Di's words regarding the actor have resurfaced.
Diana met Tom Cruise when he was at the peak of his career and was already one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. Their meeting took place in 1992, during the premiere of the movie "Far And Away."
According to the story told by Darren McGrady, who worked for years as a chef for the British royal family and had close dealings with Diana, after the princess met Cruise, she made a comment that ended with the actor off her particular "list" of potential interests.
According to McGrady's account, Diana dismissed Tom Cruise because she considered him too short. "Another one off the list, he's too short!" joked Lady Di.
How tall were Princess Diana and Tom Cruise?
Estimates place Diana at around 1.78 meters (5'10") and Tom Cruise at around 1.70 meters (5'7"). The height difference was, therefore, visible when both were together.
Was Diana interested in Tom Cruise before meeting him?
Some versions indicate that Diana found Cruise attractive before meeting him personally; however, it was never confirmed that there was any real interest from the princess in dating the star of Top Gun.
Nevertheless, some British media specializing in royalty reported that Diana was allegedly impressed with the actor when they met in 1992 during the premiere of Far and Away in London.
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