Speculation around the romantic relationships of stars has always attracted attention, and the latest in a line of celebrity buzz involves Cuban-Spanish actress Ana de Armas and Hollywood icon Tom Cruise. The two were recently seen together multiple times in February 2025, sparking curiosity and rumors of a potential new celebrity couple.
On the evening before Valentine’s Day, February 14, both de Armas, 36, and Cruise, 62, were spotted enjoying the night life together in London, where they were greeted by throngs of fans. As reported by the Daily Mail, the pair was not shy at all, happily posing for photographs with admirers. This marked the second occasion they had been seen together within a week, leading many to speculate whether there was a romantic connection between the two.
However, insiders have stepped in to clarify these assumptions. According to reports from Hello! and People, the encounters were not romantic dates but rather business meetings focused on discussing potential projects. The first sighting involved a dinner with their agents, hinting at the possibility of future collaborations. An insider remarked that the two appeared to share a friendship with no romantic undertones.
The speculation was inflamed again when the duo was photographed arriving in a helicopter at the London Heliport, further adding to the intrigue. Eye-catching at the scene, Cruise sported a casual attire of black jeans and a brown shirt, while de Armas opted for a stylish white T-shirt, fashionable jeans, and a trench coat.
What further casts doubt on the dating rumors is the fact that both stars are reportedly involved with other partners. Sources claim that Cruise is seeing his agent, Maha Dakhil, while de Armas has been spotted out and about in Madrid with Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel. In fact, de Armas was seen kissing Anido in November 2024, indicating their romance is not a mere passing fling.
De Armas's romantic history has been a subject of interest in the media. She began dating Paul Boukadakis, the vice president of Tinder, a relationship that lasted until late 2024, leading to speculation when de Armas and Anido were first photographed together in November. They were later seen holding hands in Madrid just a month later.
Prior to Boukadakis, de Armas was in a high-profile relationship with actor Ben Affleck. The couple gained attention in March 2020 when they vacationed together in Cuba, and just nine months later, they took a significant step by moving in together. Their romance seemed poised for further commitment, but those aspirations quickly faded, and they amicably parted ways in January 2021, primarily due to differing desires for the future.
“Reportedly, de Armas wanted to tie the knot and expand her family, while Affleck hesitated to take that leap,” a source close to them shared. The end of this relationship did not hinder de Armas’s romantic pursuits, as she was also linked with Cuban photographer Alejandro Piñeiro Bello and was previously engaged to talent agent Franklin Latt.
As they move forward in their respective careers, both de Armas and Cruise are involved in significant projects that have fans eagerly anticipating their next moves. Cruise is set to star in the upcoming film Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, scheduled for release on May 23, 2025, while de Armas is slated to play the title role in Ballerina, which will continue the John Wick franchise and is due out on June 6, 2025.
In recent interviews, de Armas has expressed admiration for Cruise’s dedication to performing his own stunts in his films, calling his efforts “mind-blowing.” In 2023, she stated, “I totally get why he does it. It’s demanding and painful and your body is hurting everywhere, but it’s also very rewarding as I saw myself getting better at it. Besides, it’s fun. And if I just go say my lines and someone else does the stunts, I’m missing that fun.”
Despite the swirling rumors surrounding their relationship, the future seems bright for both actors. As de Armas continues to step into high-profile roles and Cruise embarks on yet another year full of blockbuster action, fans are left wondering how their professional collaborations might evolve. Although speculation will always linger around their personal lives, it appears that both stars are focused on their careers for the time being, leaving coupledom as merely a topic for tabloid discussions.
