Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas Ignite Romance Rumors in London

LONDON, England — Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas have sparked romance rumors again after being spotted together for the second time in two months in London.

The pair was seen walking through Soho on Valentine’s Eve, with de Armas carrying takeout bags from a local restaurant. The 62-year-old actor and the 36-year-old actress paused to take photos with fans before departing in a taxi together.

Initially, insiders had indicated that their dinner meeting, which included their agents, was strictly professional, as they were discussing potential collaborations. A source noted that they appeared to have “no romantic connection” and were “just friends.” However, speculation deepened when they arrived at the London Heliport together by helicopter on March 14.

Further hints of a collaborative project were confirmed by a source who emphasized that while the two are working together, there is currently no romantic involvement. Director Doug Liman was reportedly on the same trip, though details about the project remain undisclosed.

Celebrity matchmaker Alessandra Conti expressed skepticism regarding the platonic nature of their relationship. She highlighted that Cruise, after his highly publicized marriage to Katie Holmes ended in 2012, has become guarded about his personal life.

“Since his devastating and public split with Katie, he has kept a low profile when it comes to his personal life. However, his new relationship could be a big comeback into being in a celebrity power couple,” Conti said. “The fact that he was seen publicly with Ana is a huge deal.”

Relationship experts have noted the compatibility between Cruise and de Armas, citing shared traits and experiences that could draw them closer. “Both are talented, high-energy actors who thrive in action-packed roles. Their dedication to their craft could make them understand and support each other’s demanding careers,” Damona Hoffman, another relationship expert, said.

Hoffman also emphasized the pair’s adventurous spirits. “Tom is known for his passion for adventure, while Ana has shown a bold and ambitious approach to her career. Their shared drive could create a strong connection.”

De Armas, who gained prominence with her role in 2019’s “Knives Out,” praised Cruise in a past interview, recognizing the intense preparation that action roles require.

“It’s demanding and painful,…but it’s also very rewarding as I saw myself getting better at it,” de Armas said, explaining her motivation for taking on challenging roles.

Conti noted that both stars have worked hard to achieve success in the industry. “Tom is not a nepo-baby and built his career for himself without the help of famous parents, while Ana worked her way through challenges to break into the Hollywood scene from Cuba,” she said.

While their professional similarities raise hopes for a potential romantic connection, past experiences with scrutiny could pose hurdles. Hoffman pointed out that de Armas left Hollywood partly because of the intense attention surrounding her relationship with actor Ben Affleck.

“Ana ended her relationship with Ben partly because she didn’t want the Hollywood spotlight, making a similar fate with Cruise highly likely,” Hoffman remarked.

Despite this, Conti remains optimistic about the pairing. “Out of all of the men she has been linked to in the past, I believe that Tom could be ‘the one,’” she said.

As the two continue to be linked through their professional endeavors, fans and critics alike will be watching closely to see how their relationship evolves.