Cuban actress Ana de Armas has finally broken her silence on rumors linking her to Tom Cruise Speculation about a possible romance began circulating after the two were spotted dining together at a London restaurant on Valentine's Day 2025. Since then, the "Mission: Impossible" superstar and the "Ballerina" lead have reportedly been seen together on multiple occasions, fueling ongoing buzz about their connection—both personal and professional.
Appearing on Good Morning America,, Ana was asked directly about her relationship with Cruise—an unusual move in Hollywood, where publicists often shield stars from off-limits questions. The fact that the topic came up speaks volumes.
"You're working with another big star, Tom Cruise, on another project that will lead you to do more crazy stunts," host Michael Strahan said, referencing her upcoming role in 'Ballerina,' a spinoff in the John Wick franchise.
"It's so much fun," Ana replied. "We're definitely working on a lot of things. It's not just one, but a few projects—with [directors] Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie and, of course, Tom."
Flashing a wide smile, she added, "And I'm so excited."
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Since February, the couple has been seen together in various cities around the world. According to the Daily Mail, what was once a professional relationship has turned romantic and even has the approval of one of Ana's friends, who is also Tom's ex.
"Ana has said that Penelope is happy for her, that she approves," a source told the newspaper. "They know each other from the movie [The Wasp Network], and they also have mutual friends in Madrid from when Ana lived there for a while." Penelope and Tom were a couple from 2001 to 2004.
While a real relationship shouldn't be ruled out, there are also indications that it could be a romance for the cameras. Both are promoting major film projects, Tom Cruise had been single for some time, and Ana de Armas was being heavily criticized for her romance with Manuel Anido , stepson of the current Cuban president.
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If true, this isn't the first time the Cuban artist has confirmed that she "likes older men." One of her most high-profile romances was with Ben Affleck in 2020, who is 16 years her senior. Of course, now we have to add 10 more years. Tom Cruise is 26 years older than her.
