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17 April 2025

Tom Cruise And Ana De Armas Spark Romance Rumors Again

Despite claims of friendship, the duo's frequent outings fuel speculation about their relationship status.

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas were spotted together once again, igniting speculation about a potential romance between the two Hollywood stars. On April 13, 2025, the duo was seen arriving at the London Heliport after taking a helicopter ride from Madrid, Spain, courtesy of Cruise, 62. De Armas, 36, looked stylish in a large black leather bomber jacket over a white t-shirt and blue flared jeans. She was seen juggling her two dogs, Elvis and Salsa, as she navigated through the airport. Cruise complemented her casual look with a white polo shirt, grey slacks, and a navy blue coat, carrying a small black bag.

This latest sighting follows a series of public appearances that have fueled ongoing rumors about their relationship status. The pair first sparked dating speculation back on February 13, 2025, when they were seen dining in London's Soho neighborhood. According to a source who spoke with People, the two were accompanied by their agents and were "discussing potential collaborations down the line" at dinner, dismissing any romantic connection and labeling them as "just friends."

Despite this, the rumors did not die down. They were seen again on March 14, 2025, at the same heliport, accompanied by director Doug Liman. The source reiterated that they were collaborating on an undisclosed project but maintained that there was no romantic involvement.

As the speculation continues, celebrity matchmaker Alessandra Conti weighed in on the situation. Conti expressed skepticism about the idea that their relationship is purely platonic, noting that both stars have been cautious about revealing details of their private lives. "Since his devastating and public split with Katie [Holmes], he has kept a low profile when it comes to his personal life. However, his new relationship with Ana de Armas could be his big comeback into being in a celebrity power couple," she said.

Conti also pointed out that Cruise's previous marriages to Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, and Katie Holmes have all played out under intense public scrutiny. "The fact that he was seen publicly with Ana is a huge deal," she added, emphasizing that it signals Cruise's growing comfort with the idea of a new relationship.

Interestingly, the age difference between the two—26 years—has also drawn attention. However, Conti believes this gap is not a significant barrier. "Ana clearly is mature, and at 36 years old, her frontal lobe has been developed, so I am in support," she stated, drawing parallels to de Armas' previous relationship with Ben Affleck, which also featured a notable age difference.

Adding to the intrigue, de Armas is rumored to be involved with Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of the President of Cuba, yet her outings with Cruise have continued to raise eyebrows.

In addition to their personal lives, both Cruise and de Armas have exciting professional projects on the horizon. Cruise is set to star in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, which hits theaters on May 23, 2025, while de Armas will appear in Ballerina, a spinoff from the John Wick franchise, scheduled for release on June 6, 2025.

Moreover, both stars are involved in other significant film projects. Cruise is also slated to participate in an untitled film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, which is set to be released on October 2, 2026. The film will revolve around "the most powerful man in the world who embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything." Meanwhile, de Armas is set to star in East of Eden, a survival thriller that is based on the true story of European settlers on Floreana Island in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, which is due out in the US on August 22, 2025.

As the public continues to speculate about the nature of Cruise and de Armas' relationship, it’s clear that their professional paths are intertwined. Whether they are simply friends or something more remains to be seen, but their frequent appearances together have certainly kept fans and the media buzzing.

With their respective careers flourishing and the spotlight firmly on them, only time will tell what the future holds for Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas.