Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas: What’s the Deal with Their Secret Romance?

So, here’s the scoop: Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas have been turning heads lately with their low-key outings. I mean, it’s not every day you see these two together, right? An insider spilled the beans to Us Weekly, saying, “It’s low-key, still new and in the early stages.” Sounds like they’re keeping things under wraps for now.

Apparently, these two met through the Hollywood scene over the years. The source mentioned that Ana, who’s 37, got a solid recommendation from none other than Penelope Cruz. You know, the actress who used to date Tom? Yeah, she’s been singing Ana’s praises behind the scenes. “Penelope put in a good word for her both personally and professionally,” the insider shared. Talk about a friend in high places!

For a bit of context, Cruz and Cruise had a three-year relationship after they starred together in Vanilla Sky back in 2001. They called it quits in January 2004, but they’ve managed to stay friends since then. And fun fact: Cruz and de Armas worked together in the 2019 film Wasp Network, so it’s all connected in a way.

Now, according to the insider, Ana and Tom initially met to chat about work stuff back in February. But, you know how it goes—things took a turn, and feelings started to develop. The source said Cruise was “super smitten” with de Armas, and it just blossomed from there. “They’ve gone out on some dates and it’s very low-key,” the insider added. Sounds like he’s really trying to win her over.

But here’s the twist: while Cruise is all in, Ana’s being a bit more cautious. “She isn’t looking for anything to move too fast; she’s taking it really slow,” the source explained. It seems like she’s still getting over her previous relationship with Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. They were seen holding hands and sharing a kiss in Madrid last year, but Ana never officially confirmed what was going on there.

“It’s very private,” the insider said about Ana and Tom’s situation, noting that they’re trying to shield themselves from the media frenzy. And honestly, who can blame them? De Armas isn’t exactly a fan of the spotlight when it comes to her love life. “She doesn’t like the public attention,” the source added, mentioning that her past relationship with Ben Affleck was part of the reason she’s a bit hesitant. But hey, it’s one of the things that Tom finds appealing about her.

The first time they were spotted together was back in February in London’s Soho area. Then, in March, they were seen arriving via helicopter at the London Heliport. They looked super casual and happy, which is always a good sign, right?

Fast forward to late April, and it was reported that they were still hanging out, even celebrating Ana’s 37th birthday on April 30. They were photographed taking a stroll in a London park, and there’s even video of them exiting a helicopter again, with Cruise at the controls this time. Talk about a romantic ride!

Now, let’s not forget about Ana’s dating history. She’s been linked to a few notable names, including Ben Affleck, whom she dated from 2020 to early 2021, and Tinder executive Paul Boukadakis. Plus, she was married to Spanish actor Marc Clotet from 2011 to 2013. As for Tom, he’s had his fair share of relationships too. He was married to Mimi Rogers from 1987 to 1990, Nicole Kidman from 1990 to 2001 (they share kids Isabella, 32, and Connor, 30), and Katie Holmes from 2006 to 2012, with whom he has daughter Suri, who’s now 18.

So, there you have it! Tom and Ana are definitely keeping things under wraps, but it seems like there’s something special brewing between them. Whether it’s just a fling or something more serious, only time will tell. But for now, they’re enjoying each other’s company away from the prying eyes of the media.