International media outlets reported on 29/7 that Tom Cruise is publicly dating actress Ana de Armas, after TMZ released photos of the pair holding hands in Woodstock, USA, last weekend. On 25/7, the two attended an Oasis concert where DJ Goldie captured them holding hands in the stands. Previously, Cruise and de Armas, who is 26 years his junior, vacationed on a yacht in Spain.
While neither has publicly confirmed their relationship, many sources suggest their recent affectionate gestures speak for themselves. Rumors of a romance between Cruise and de Armas began circulating in February after they were spotted dining together in London. At the time, People reported the two artists met for business, accompanied by their shared agent, to discuss "potential future collaborations." However, their meetings continued after this initial encounter. Paparazzi photographed them strolling through a London park on de Armas' 37th birthday. In May, Cruise brought her to David Beckham's birthday party.
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Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas in Woodstock, USA, on 27/7. Photo: The Image Direct |
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas in Woodstock, USA, on 27/7. Photo: The Image Direct
Since his divorce from Katie Holmes in 2012, Cruise has kept his private life largely out of the public eye, focusing primarily on his career. Despite this, he has been linked to several women. While Cruise has remained silent, most of his rumored partners have either denied the rumors or taken steps to distance themselves from the speculation.
In 2014, he was rumored to be dating actress Laura Prepon, due to their shared affiliation with Scientology. In a 2014 interview with She Knows, Prepon expressed amusement at the rumors, highlighting the public's lack of knowledge about their lives. A year later, rumors circulated that Cruise was about to marry his assistant, Emily Thomas. Shortly thereafter, she publicly revealed her boyfriend on social media. In 2017, Cruise was linked to his Mission Impossible: Fallout co-star Vanessa Kirby. Kirby denied the rumors to the Daily Mail, stating she had been dating actor Callum Turner since 2015.
Vanessa Kirby in "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One" (2023). She previously appeared in the sixth installment of the film series. Video: Paramount Pictures
Actress Hayley Atwell faced similar rumors after co-starring with Cruise in Mission Impossible 7. In a 2023 interview with The Independent, Atwell recounted seeking Cruise's advice on dealing with false rumors. "When I raised it with him, he said, 'You need to know who you are and what you want. That's what matters. What other people think of you is not important, as long as you're true to yourself and you know your own worth,'", Atwell recalled.
Us Weekly reported that Cruise dated Elsina Khayrova, 25 years his junior, in late 2023. They reportedly spent considerable time together at her apartment in the UK. In February 2024, news outlets reported their separation. Representatives for both parties declined to comment.
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Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell in "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One" (2023). The two reunited for the eighth installment, released in June. Photo: Paramount Pictures |
Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell in "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One" (2023). The two reunited for the eighth installment, released in June. Photo: Paramount Pictures
In a 1986 interview with director Cameron Crowe for Interview Magazine, a 24-year-old Cruise shared his perspective on dating. He stated he wouldn't "hide from the cameras" and wasn't bothered by public attention while in a relationship. "I don't purposely bring the women I'm dating to the attention of the press. But if they come to me, I don't care," he said. At the time, he had recently ended a nearly three-year relationship with actress Rebecca De Mornay.
In the same interview, Cruise acknowledged the difficulty of balancing relationships and career. He said: "I spend a lot of time alone. I've spent most of my life alone, and it doesn't bother me. There are times when I get lonely, but I don't want to get involved with someone unless it's right. I'm not the kind of person who does things just to do them. I need to take the time to get to know people."
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Tom Cruise at the "Mission: Impossible 8" premiere in London on 15/5. Photo: WireImage |
Tom Cruise at the "Mission: Impossible 8" premiere in London on 15/5. Photo: WireImage
Cruise, 63, is known for his ageless appearance in Hollywood. According to SCMP, he was the highest-paid actor in the world in 2022, considering only film work. He holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive films grossing over USD 100 million, with over 30 films to his name. On 6/6, he set a world record for performing 16 flaming parachute jumps for a stunt in Mission: Impossible 8.
Cruise has been married three times. He married Mimi Rogers in 1987 and divorced in 1990. The same year, he married actress Nicole Kidman, divorcing in 2001. Five years later, he married Katie Holmes, with whom he has a daughter, Suri, now 19. In June 2012, Holmes filed for divorce, gaining custody of Suri. Sources suggest the marriage ended due to Cruise's devotion to Scientology, with Holmes wanting to protect Suri from her father's beliefs. Since then, Cruise has been absent from most of his daughter's milestones, including her high school graduation and college enrollment. In May 2024, Suri reportedly dropped the surname Cruise, replacing it with her mother's middle name, Noelle, for a theater production. It remains unclear whether "Suri Noelle" is a stage name or her legal name.
Phuong Thao (Us Weekly, ENews)
