Tom Cruise, 62, sent fans into a frenzy when he stepped out with Ana de Armas, 36, in London’s Soho district on Feb. 13, 2025. The pair, spotted leaving a restaurant, chatted with admirers, posed for selfies, and then hopped into a taxi together.
The sighting, just before Valentine’s Day, ignited romance rumors about the “Mission: Impossible” star, who hasn’t had a serious relationship since his 2012 split from Katie Holmes after five years of marriage. However, sources say the buzz might be off the mark, pointing to a simpler explanation: friendship and work talk.
Speculation exploded online after the outing. Fans couldn’t help but notice a spark, with one source saying everyone assumed they were an item. After all, Cruise has been single for nearly 13 years—a rarity for the Hollywood icon. Yet, insiders quickly cooled the romance talk.
They claim Cruise and de Armas, known for “Knives Out,” met to discuss potential collaborations, not to kindle a love story. Adding fuel to the platonic angle, de Armas was photographed with her rumored boyfriend, Manuel Anido Cuesta, just days later in Spain.
Cruise’s dating history offers a juicy twist. He’s drawn to talented, Spanish-speaking brunettes—like Sofía Vergara in 2005, Penélope Cruz from 2001 to 2004, and even Holmes herself. A source noted de Armas shares a “Katie Holmes-esque” vibe, with her dark hair and rising star power.
The “Ballerina” actress fits his pattern, and their good looks wouldn’t hurt a pairing either. Still, her recent PDA with Cuesta, a 27-year-old lawyer and stepson of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, suggests she’s off the market. The couple first sparked rumors in November 2024, and their Feb. 17 sighting in Spain reinforces that bond.
De Armas admires Cruise, though—professionally, at least. After filming the 2023 spy flick “Ghosted,” she told USA Today his stunt work inspires her. She called it demanding and painful but rewarding, admitting she’s not at his level yet.
“I can appreciate what he does 100 percent now,” she said. “He’s so mind-blowing.” Their shared action-film grit could hint at a future project, not a romance.
For now, the evidence leans toward a working relationship. Cruise, gearing up for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” in May, and de Armas, fresh off “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” have no joint projects announced. But their Feb. 13 dinner, per insiders, included agents and focused on future collabs.
Meanwhile, Cruise’s romantic past—cooling things with Elsina Khayrova in 2024—shows he’s cautious about love. De Armas, too, keeps her personal life quiet after high-profile splits like her 2020 fling with Ben Affleck.
So, what’s really going on? Likely a professional connection, not a passionate one. Still, with Cruise’s charm and de Armas’ rising star, fans won’t stop dreaming.
Jaja has a degree in journalism and took classes in international law and business communication. Jaja’s career spans roles at prominent international media outlets, including Business Times and Brigada. As a news editor, she covered a wide range of beats, including business, economy, cryptocurrency, and personal finance. Additionally, she has successfully managed teams of writers producing content on gaming, technology, and entertainment.
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