Ana de Armas Breaks Her Silence on Tom Cruise Romance Rumors: “We’re Working on a Lot of Things”
Is Maverick Making Moves or Is It Just Movie Magic?
Ana de Armas has finally addressed the swirling speculation about her relationship with Hollywood legend Tom Cruise. The 37-year-old actress sat down for an interview on Good Morning America to promote her upcoming spin-off, Ballerina, from the John Wick universe—but it was her comments about Cruise that stole the spotlight.
After being spotted together multiple times since February, the pair has sparked intense rumors of a budding romance. The chatter only intensified after they were photographed arriving via helicopter in London and later spotted leaving David Beckham’s lavish 50th birthday party together under umbrellas, seemingly trying to dodge paparazzi lenses.
When host Michael Strahan broached the subject during the Thursday episode, de Armas chose her words carefully. “We’re definitely working on a lot of things,” she said with a smile. “Not just one, but a few projects with Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie—and of course, Tom. And I’m so excited.”
Beyond Romance: A Powerful Creative Collaboration
While fans continue to speculate about a possible off-screen romance, de Armas emphasized her professional connection with Cruise. The two are involved in multiple upcoming film ventures, most notably with action-thriller director Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow, American Made) and longtime Mission: Impossible writer-director Christopher McQuarrie.
According to industry reports, Cruise and Liman are reuniting for a supernatural thriller titled Deeper, and it appears de Armas may be part of that project too. If true, this would mark another high-profile collaboration for the actress, who has already held her own opposite Daniel Craig, Ryan Gosling, and Ben Affleck.
Still, insiders have hinted at something more personal brewing. A source told Us Weekly that Cruise is “super smitten” and has “caught feelings” for the Knives Out star. “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,” the source revealed.
A Timeline of Their Public Appearances
The rumors first ignited in February, when the two were seen having dinner in London’s Soho district. At the time, a source told People that they were “just friends” discussing upcoming work with their respective agents. But subsequent sightings have kept the rumor mill spinning.
- March 14: The pair arrived in London together via helicopter, joined shortly after by Doug Liman.
- April 30: Cruise was spotted celebrating de Armas’ 37th birthday with her in the UK capital.
- May 3: They were seen attempting to leave David Beckham’s birthday celebration unnoticed—she ducking behind the seat of a black Mercedes-Benz, he grinning through a blurry-eyed exit.
“He’s So Mind-Blowing”: Ana’s Praise for Tom Isn’t New
This isn’t the first time Ana de Armas has spoken highly of Cruise. In a 2023 interview with USA Today, she gushed about the actor while discussing her growing affinity for doing her own stuntwork.
“I’m not at a Tom Cruise level yet,” she said candidly. “But I can appreciate what he does 100% now, and I totally get why he does it. He’s so mind-blowing.”
Those words seem even more significant now in light of their increased professional and possibly romantic closeness.
Tom Cruise’s Romantic History: A Look Back
Tom Cruise, now 62, has had several high-profile relationships over the decades. His marriages have included:
- Mimi Rogers (1987–1990)
- Nicole Kidman (1990–2001): The couple adopted two children, Isabella and Connor.
- Katie Holmes (2006–2012): Parents to daughter Suri, now 18.
Despite the fame of each union, Cruise has generally remained tight-lipped about his personal life in recent years—until now.
A Rare Reflection on Nicole Kidman
Interestingly, just days before Ana’s interview, Cruise broke a long-standing silence regarding his second ex-wife, Nicole Kidman. In a rare comment published May 9 by Sight and Sound magazine, the Mission: Impossible star reflected on their time making the provocative 1999 film Eyes Wide Shut.
“I suggested Nicole play the role,” he said, referring to the character of Alice, opposite his portrayal of Bill. “Because obviously she’s a great actress.”
This marked the first time Cruise had spoken publicly about Kidman in over 20 years. He last addressed their divorce in 2002, telling Vanity Fair:
“She knows why, and I know why. She’s the mother of my children, and I wish her well.”
Nicole Kidman’s Take on Their Marriage
Kidman has offered her own rare insights, most recently in a 2024 Los Angeles Times interview where she recalled their experience filming Eyes Wide Shut with the late Stanley Kubrick.
“Tom and I shared a trailer because Stanley would say, ‘You’re not each getting a trailer. We can’t afford it,’” she said. “Tom had a smaller area because he was running stuff. And he’d play video games. That was when [Minesweeper] was big. So there was a lot of that.”
She also hinted at the director’s fascination with their real-life relationship, saying, “I suppose he was mining it… There were ideas he was interested in. But he had a strong sense of the story.”
Isabella and Connor: Cruise’s Private Children
Cruise’s eldest children with Kidman, Isabella (32) and Connor (30), have kept relatively low public profiles. In a 1994 Vanity Fair interview, Cruise spoke warmly about fatherhood:
“You’re lying in bed at night and you’re trying to sleep, so you roll over and you go, ‘What would happen if we had this in our life?’ One of the things that Nic and I talk about is that now suddenly we’re a family.”
Nicole later revealed that the couple had decided to adopt after she suffered a miscarriage early in their marriage—a deeply personal and traumatic experience that shaped their family-building choices.
Is Love in the Air or Just Lights, Camera, Action?
Back to present day—Ana de Armas’ “we’re working on a lot of things” comment has left fans wondering whether sparks are flying just on set or also behind the scenes. While neither Cruise nor de Armas has explicitly confirmed a romantic relationship, their frequent public outings, shared projects, and glowing words for each other suggest there’s more than just business between them.
As the world awaits the release of Ballerina and possibly Deeper, all eyes will remain on this potential Hollywood power duo. Whether it’s just a collaborative hot streak or the beginning of a new A-list romance, one thing’s clear: the chemistry is undeniable—and the cameras are watching.
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