Ana de Armas Shuts Down Tom Cruise Romance Rumors Amid Deeper Collaboration

Hollywood’s rumor mill has been working overtime, and Ana de Armas is finally setting the record straight about her outings with Tom Cruise. The Ballerina star, fresh off a whirlwind of public appearances with Cruise, playfully dodged the romance gossip that’s been swirling since the pair were spotted together the night before Valentine’s Day.

“Obviously, everyone knows I’m working with Tom Cruise,” de Armas quipped in an interview with Women’s Wear Daily, her tone light but pointed. The duo’s chemistry, both on and off the set, has fueled speculation, but their connection seems rooted in their upcoming action thriller Deeper, directed by Doug Liman. “Those guys are unbelievable at what they do,” she said of Liman and collaborator Christopher McQuarrie. “It’s an amazing process.”

De Armas, no stranger to high-octane roles, hinted at the intense preparation for working with Cruise, whose action films set a relentless pace. “It’s another level, always pushing the bar higher,” she said, her excitement palpable. “We’re not just training for one thing but a few projects. It’s thrilling.”

Cruise, meanwhile, couldn’t stop raving about de Armas’ latest project, Ballerina, the fifth installment in the John Wick franchise. At the London premiere of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, he grinned, “I just saw Ballerina. It kicks a—.” The film, set for release on June 6, stars de Armas as a ballerina-turned-assassin seeking vengeance, alongside Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, and the late Lance Reddick.

The pair’s frequent sightings—strolling through London parks, hopping off helicopters piloted by Cruise—have kept tongues wagging. From a cozy walk in Soho to a birthday helicopter ride in April, their outings have sparked endless chatter. Yet, sources close to the duo insist it’s all professional, with Liman often tagging along. Still, with de Armas teasing “a few projects” with Cruise, fans are left wondering what’s next for this dynamic duo.