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Ben Affleck is reportedly 'jealous' over Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise's rumored romance

"It was passionate and real," a source said about their relationship in 2020.

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MAY 9, 2025 1:04 PM EDTMAY 9, 2025, 1:04 PM EDT

It seems Ben Affleck is reflecting on his previous relationship with Ana de Armas. The pair dated from March 2020 to January 2021, and recent reports indicate that the actor is looking back at the romance, especially now that rumors about his friend Tom Cruise dating the actress have surfaced.

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According to an insider who spoke with the Daily Mail, “Ben is kind of [a] jealous [type]." The source explained that he did not have a positive reaction to the rumors. "He really liked Ana a lot and then she walked away and left him sad. So to see her happy with his friend is kind of weird for him.”

Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise deboarding a private helicopter in London — Cruise and de Armas went on a private helicopter ride with her dogs

Despite his alleged discomfort, sources insist that Ben has admiration and respect for his friend. “I think every working actor in Hollywood is jealous of Tom's success and Ben is not any different,” the source told the publication. “But Ben is also happy for Tom."

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas arrive at London Heliport Battersea together for the second day in a row on March 13 — Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas spark more romance rumors as they arrive at London Heliport

"He admires that a colleague in his sixties is still going hard on the big screen. Ben hopes to be so lucky one day," the insider said, adding that friends have said the actor "should get revenge on Cruise by dating his ex-wife Katie Holmes."

A different source told the Daily Mail that Ben is looking back at the romance with different eyes after his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. "Ben and Ana had such a special and unique relationship because they were holed up together 24/7 during the pandemic," the insider detailed.

Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas on July 01, 2020 in Los Angeles.

"They got so close so fast, and it was passionate and real." The relationship ended "because she wanted marriage, and he did not," the source continued. Ben would later rekindle his love for Jennifer Lopez before their marriage and recent divorce.

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas during a night out in London together.

Tom and Ana have been rumored to be dating since Valentine’s Day, and were recently seen taking a stroll through a park in London, surrounded by their security team. The public outing also doubled as a low-key birthday celebration for Ana, who turned 37 last week.