Tom Cruise’s love life is taking a surprising turn, and it seems his famous ex may have played a role in setting him up with his latest romance.
Cruise, 62, and Ana de Armas, 37, have recently been spotted enjoying some low-key outings, sparking rumors about a potential relationship. According to a source who spoke exclusively to Us Weeklyin an article shared on Thursday, May 15, the romance is still in its early stages, with both stars keeping things private. “It’s low-key, still new and in the early stages. Their romance is definitely on the down low.”
The insider also shared that the two met through Hollywood connections over the years, with de Armas reportedly getting a glowing recommendation from mutual friend Penélope Cruz. “Penélope put in a good word for her both personally and professionally,” the source revealed.
In case you forgot, Cruz and Cruise have maintained a close friendship after their brief relationship from 2001 to 2004, and Cruz and de Armas worked together in 2019’s Wasp Network.
Initially, the insider said that de Armas and Cruise met for work-related discussions in February, but things quickly evolved. Apparently, the Mission Impossible actor was “super smitten,” said the insider, which “developed into feelings.” The source also revealed that “They’ve gone out on some dates and it’s very low-key.”
However, while Cruise is all in, de Armas is allegedly being cautious and taking things slowly. According to Us’s source, she values privacy, something Cruise appreciates about her. “She isn’t looking for anything to move too fast, she’s taking it really slow,” the insider said.
De Armas was previously linked to Tinder executive Paul Boukadakis from 2021 to 2024. She has also previously dated other high-profile celebs like Ben Affleck, whom she dated from 2019 to 2021.