Hollywood has a new pair of stars twinkling in its firmament: Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas. What began as a professional connection has blossomed into a full-blown romance, catching many off guard with its quiet, blossoming start.
The first hints of something special between Cruise and de Armas emerged in the spring of 2025. By May, reports from a prominent news channel, Us Weekly, confirmed a “low-key romance” was brewing. A source close to the couple shared that it was “something new and still in the early stages,” emphasizing how discreet they were keeping it.
It turns out these two weren’t strangers. They had crossed paths in Hollywood circles over the years. Interestingly, Cruise’s ex-partner, Penélope Cruz, with whom he dated from 2001 to 2004, even gave her blessing. According to the source, Penélope “spoke highly” of de Armas, praising her both personally and professionally. This good word certainly didn’t hurt!
Their story took a romantic turn after a business meeting. De Armas and Cruise met in February 2025 to talk work. This was the same month they were first spotted together. From that point on, their relationship began to grow.
Now that their romance is out in the open, both actors have been quick to praise each other’s work. They’ve also been enjoying some quality time together, even taking a trip to Woodstock, Vermont, where de Armas owns a home.
Let’s take a closer look at how this Hollywood romance unfolded.
February 2025
Cruise and de Armas were seen having dinner in London on Valentine’s Eve. Photos of their outing were shared by the Daily Mail. At the time, there were rumors that de Armas was seeing Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of Cuban President Miguel DÃaz-Canel Bermúdez. Just a few days later, de Armas and Cuesta were photographed holding hands in Madrid.
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March 2025
On March 15, Cruise and de Armas arrived by helicopter at a London helipad. Photographers captured their joint arrival.
April 2025
The day before de Armas’s 37th birthday, a video surfaced on TMZ showing her getting off a helicopter in London with her two dogs. The big reveal? Cruise emerged from the pilot’s seat, suggesting he was the one flying the aircraft. The next day, on her birthday, the couple was spotted enjoying a park and later dining at a Mexican restaurant.
May 2025
The couple was seen together at David Beckham’s 50th birthday party on May 1. Two weeks later, on May 14, a source told Us that Cruise and de Armas “had gone on a few dates and it’s very discreet. It’s in the early stages and he’s been wooing her.”
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Despite the new romance, the source also noted that de Armas was “cautious” and “taking it very slow.” This was after ending her relationship with Cuesta, about which she never publicly commented. The source added that their relationship was “very private” and they were “protecting themselves from intense media scrutiny.”
On the very day their relationship was confirmed, de Armas was asked about Cruise during an interview on Good Morning America. “He’s a lot of fun, and we are definitely working on many things,” she stated when asked about the “Mission: Impossible” star. “Not just one but several projects with Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie and, of course, Tom. I’m very excited.”
Cruise also shared his thoughts on de Armas’s movie, “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.” At the premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” on May 15, he told reporters, “I saw the movie, it’s a blast. Wow, it has that perfect tone. It’s set in that great world and you are going to love it.”
July 2025
Mid-July saw Cruise and de Armas vacationing together in Spain. Later that month, they attended an Oasis concert in London. They then traveled to Woodstock, Vermont, where they were seen holding hands, further confirming their blossoming bond.