LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tom Cruise, known for achieving 'impossible' stunts has been dominating Hollywood since the '80s. Over the years, the 60-year-old handsome hunk has delivered a plethora of blockbusters that cemented his legacy as one of the highest-paid stars in showbiz.

But despite his conventional good looks, Tom Cruise doesn't quite fit the 'Hollywood leading man' sterotype of "tall and handsome" because of, you guessed it, his height! His ex-wife Nicole Kidman had even snarked once about finally being able to "wear heels" after she broke up with Cruise. So one question that often eclipses the 'Top Gun' star's chiseled features is: How tall is Tom Cruise?

How tall is Tom Cruise?

Tom Cruise’s height has become a raging topic among his fans since the start of his career. There have been numerous speculations regarding Tom Cruise's height over the years. But, reliable sources suggested that the ‘Top Gun’ actor stands approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall (170 cms). Early in his career, Cruise claimed to be 5 feet 9 inches (175 cms), weighing 147 pounds (66 kgs). But the truth was exposed when he appeared shorter when standing next to his significant others like Mimi Rogers and Katie Holmes who were both 5 feet 9 inches (175 cms). However, now he has mastered a subtle hack to appear taller during his public appearances.

Is Tom Cruise’s height too short for the showbiz?

Tom Cruise’s height might appear less impressive but he is perceived differently in the entertainment industry. The ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ star is not considered short in showbiz as he is roughly the same height as some other leading men including Robert Downey Jr, Jamie Foxx, Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Holland, Robert DeNiro, Michael Keaton, and Johnny Depp. However, it's hard not to notice his short height since he's often seen with taller women including his second wife, Nicole Kidman, who is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cms).

Does Tom Cruise wear lifts to increase his height?

Tom Cruise’s height is undoubtedly one of the most searched questions on Google as his public appearances often leave his admirers in doubt. Over the years, he has been accused of wearing shoe lifts or elevated boots to add a few more inches to his height. The rumors were made rife after Cruise attended a red carpet event, where he appeared taller than his co-star Cameron Diaz, who is slightly taller than 5 feet 8 inches (173 cms). However, the rumors were soon debunked when experts credited the star’s posing style and dressing sense for this 'taller' appearance.

Nicole Kidman once mocked Tom Cruise’s height

Tom Cruise’s shorter height was mocked most frequently during his marriage with Nicole Kidman, who was five inches taller than him. The couple exchanged vows in 1990 but their courtship failed to last long as they decided to separate ways in 2001. Following their divorce, Kidman mocked Cruise’s height on ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ in August 2001. During the appearance, the show host pressed Kidman on her divorce, to which she responds: "Well I can wear heels now.” In another interview, she revealed that in one of their movies together, she had to ditch high heels so she could look smaller than Cruise. "They had me in really flat shoes, but you could still see I was taller than him," she revealed.