Hollywood romances are always captivating, especially when they involve the most enigmatic stars in the business. Tom Cruise, 62, and Ana de Armas, 37, have been spotted on several low-key outings that have ignited speculation of a budding romance.
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De Armas, a Cuban-Spanish actress known for her roles in Knives Out, Blonde, and No Time to Die, has steadily risen through Hollywood’s ranks, gaining acclaim for both her acting chops and striking screen presence.
From helicopter rides to birthday strolls in London, whispers of a relationship between the two stars are gaining traction. Are these just friendly encounters, or is there something more?
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas: Everything we know about the rumours of them dating
Speculation about Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas dating began earlier this year when they were first seen together in London’s Soho area. As reported by US Weekly, a source confirmed:
It’s low-key, still new and in the early stages.
Adding:
Their romance is definitely on the down low.
The insider revealed that their romance started from a work-related meeting back in February 2025, which evolved into something more.
According to the same source, Cruise was 'super smitten' and added:
They’ve gone out on some dates and it’s very low-key. It’s in the early stages and he’s been courting her.
De Armas is reportedly being cautious and taking things slow, especially after her recent split from Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of the Cuban president. The source added:
She isn’t looking for anything to move too fast, she’s taking it really slow.
Adding to the intrigue, they’ve been spotted together on multiple occasions, including a walk in the park on Ana's 37th birthday and several helicopter rides—one even piloted by Cruise himself. A source also told US Weekly that Ana 'doesn’t like the public attention', a sentiment Cruise reportedly respects.
Penelope Cruz, who previously dated Cruise and worked with Ana on Wasp Network, allegedly played matchmaker. The insider noted:
Penelope put in a good word for her both personally and professionally.
With mutual respect and careful discretion, the pair seem to be exploring something special away from the spotlight.
Inside Ana de Armas’ past relationships: From Affleck to Boukadakis
Ana de Armas has had a number of high-profile relationships in the past, beginning with her marriage to Spanish actor Marc Clotet from 2011 to 2013. After their split, she had a brief, low-key romance with talent agent Franklin Latt around 2015 to 2016.
Later, she dated photographer Alejandro Piñeiro Bello in 2017, though details remain sparse due to their private nature. Her most publicised relationship came in 2020 with Ben Affleck, whom she met during the filming of Deep Water. According to Cosmopolitan, a source said they had 'great chemistry right from the start.'
Their whirlwind romance included moving in together and going Instagram official, but they split in early 2021. As per Page Six, one insider claimed:
[Ben] would not commit to having more kids. She is in her 30s. It was a deal breaker.
While another source shared:
The relationship ended because she wanted marriage, and he did not.
The reappearance of Ana de Armas in the gossip columns has reportedly sparked some mixed feelings for Ben Affleck. As Hola! reported, an insider claimed:
Ben is kind of [a] jealous [type].
He really liked Ana a lot and then she walked away and left him sad. So to see her happy with his friend is kind of weird for him.
Following Affleck, Ana started dating Tinder VP Paul Boukadakis in 2021. The couple reportedly lived together in NYC before their quiet split in late 2024. Shortly afterwards, she was spotted with Manuel Anido Cuesta in Madrid, but their relationship status was never officially confirmed.
Now, the actress seems to be navigating her love life with caution—understandably so, given her history of public scrutiny.
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Sources used:
US Weekly: What’s Going on With Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas? Insider Explains ‘Low-Key’ Romance Is Brewing (Exclusive)
Hola!: Ben Affleck is reportedly 'jealous' over Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise's rumored romance
Cosmopolitan: Ana de Armas' Full Dating History (Including Those Tom Cruise Rumors)
Daily Mail: Ana de Armas, 37, flashes her abs as she steps out in New York while boyfriend Tom Cruise, 62, prepares for Cannes premiere of new Mission: Impossible film
