Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas relationship status: Setting the record straight

Hollywood loves a “will-they-won’t-they” story, and Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas have been the latest names caught in the rumor storm. After being spotted together throughout the year, holding hands, grabbing dinner, even strolling through Vermont, fans were sure sparks were flying. 

But sources close to the pair have now cleared the air: they’re not dating. They’re just friends, collaborators, and maybe one of the most unexpectedly wholesome duos in Hollywood right now.

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From Vermont Walks to Viral Speculation

It all started back in February, when the "Mission: Impossible" star, 63, and the "Ballerina" actress, 37, were first seen spending time together. By summer, paparazzi photos showed them laughing, walking hand-in-hand, and enjoying a cozy Vermont getaway. Naturally, social media lit up with questions—was this friendship turning romantic?

The buzz grew when de Armas brought Cruise along to local spots in Vermont and insiders told PEOPLE she “really enjoys spending time with him.” The chemistry was undeniable. But as it turns out, that chemistry wasn’t romantic, it was the kind born of collaboration and mutual admiration.

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What’s Really Going On

A source close to Ana says the truth is simple: “Tom is a dear friend and mentor. She very much enjoys spending time with him.” The insider made it clear, Ana is single and has been for a while. She and Tom are in touch often, especially since they’ve got an upcoming movie project together that she’s “really looking forward to.”

So, while the internet was busy labeling them Hollywood’s new power couple, the two were quietly building something far more enduring, a creative friendship.

A Mutual Admiration Society

Their bond makes perfect sense when you see how much they admire each other’s craft. Cruise has publicly praised Ana’s acting chops more than once, calling her “a very, very talented actress with incredible range, dramatic, comedic, she learns quickly.”

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Ana, for her part, has talked about how inspiring it’s been working with Tom. “Obviously, everyone knows I’m working with Tom Cruise,” she told Women’s Wear Daily earlier this year. “It’s another level—crazy training, pushing limits, but so much fun.”

Tom, with decades of blockbuster experience, has stepped into a mentor role for younger action stars before, but this time, it’s different. There’s genuine warmth between him and Ana, a professional bond that’s evolved naturally as they prepare to collaborate on their next film. As one insider summed it up, “They’ve become incredibly close. Tom continues to be a huge support for her, both personally and professionally.”

Setting the Record Straight

Sure, they were seen holding hands. Yes, they’ve spent plenty of off-set time together. But, Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise are showing that friendship between major stars can be every bit as magnetic as a love story.

Both have busy schedules ahead—Ana with "Ballerina," the "John Wick" spinoff, and Tom reportedly gearing up for another high-octane project. The pair will reunite soon for their joint film with Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie, a collaboration fans are already hyped about.

So while they’re not walking down any romantic red carpets together, expect to see plenty of them side by side in the professional spotlight. Think of it as Hollywood’s coolest non-couple collab.