Just a few months ago, Ana de Armas was riding high. Her action hit 'Ballerina' had performed well at the box office, her beauty campaigns were thriving, and her name was on every director’s shortlist. But as sources now reveal, the Cuban-born actress has hit an unexpected crossroads after a reported split from Tom Cruise and the delay of their once highly anticipated film, 'Deeper.'
According to one insider, the actress has been struggling to shake off the emotional weight of a year that didn’t go as planned. “Ana thought this year would be very different so she is disappointed,” a source told Daily Mail. “But she knows it will get better and is plugging on. And she is still friends with Tom. She is not crying at home.”
© The Image Direct/The Grosby GroupThe 'Knives Out' star was spotted this week strolling through Los Angeles with her fluffy white dog, looking casual and relaxed in denim shorts, a black top, and Mary Jane flats. Her low-key presence in the city was notable, as she has been living mostly in a secluded corner of Vermont since earlier this year.
Cruise and de Armas’ whirlwind romance began in February, when they first met to discuss 'Deeper,' a supernatural ocean thriller. The chemistry between them was, by all accounts, immediate.
© Raymond HallTheir romance was anything but low-key in its early days. By spring, Cruise had whisked Ana away on private jets to Madrid and Menorca. They attended an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium, spent weekends in Woodstock, Vermont, and were spotted leaving David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash together in Notting Hill.
© Backgrid UK/The Grosby Group“Tom has been showering Ana with gifts ever since they met, it’s his thing, he is thoughtful,” a source told Daily Mail in July. “The more they got to know each other, the bigger the gifts became. There has been jewelry like gold bracelets and designer clothing… probably the biggest gift he has given her is being able to go anywhere in the world at a moment's notice.”
By summer, the pair were considered Hollywood’s new power couple. They were photographed holding hands in Vermont and seen boarding a helicopter together in London with her dogs in tow. But as the months passed, the excitement faded.
© GrosbyGroup“Tom and Ana had a good time together but their time as a couple has run its course,” a source told The Sun. “They are going to remain good friends but they aren’t dating anymore. They just realized they weren’t going to go the distance and that they are better off as mates. The spark had gone between them but they still love each other’s company and they’ve both been really adult about it.”
Now, with 'Deeper' delayed indefinitely, Ana’s focus appears to be shifting inward. The actress recently attended the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris and was later seen in Puerto Rico dancing at a Bad Bunny concert.
© Getty Images for Paramount PictuShe even sparked curiosity when she posted a lighthearted photo with a mystery man during Fashion Week. Still, sources say she’s taking things one step at a time. “Ana thought this year would be very different so she is disappointed,” the insider repeated, “but she knows it will get better.”
Cruise, meanwhile, has maintained his trademark discretion since his high-profile marriage to Katie Holmes ended in 2012. His romantic life has remained mostly off the radar, though he’s been linked to several co-stars.
