CELEBRITY SPLITS

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas' breakup: Who pulled the plug on the relationship?

They were first linked in February

OCTOBER 30, 2025 7:45 PM EDTOCT 30, 2025, 7:45 PM EDT

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas' private relationship has come to an end. The couple first sparked rumors on Valentine's Day, and 8 months later, they've called it quits, at least for now. As more details come out about what happened, we now know who reportedly pulled the plug - de Armas.

Why Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise ended their relationship after nine months: They're still working together — Their project is reportedly on a production hold

De Armas and Cruise's whirlwind relationship was full of fancy diners, A-list birthday parties, and a lot of helicopter rides. A source confirmed the split to Us Weekly, noting that they have not disclosed any details, but added, "for now," suggesting that a reconciliation may be possible in the future.

The insider said it was more of Armas' decision because "things were moving fast" and she "started to get a little uncomfortable" with the pace. They said she put the "brakes on it" and while she "still likes him a lot," she "needed to take a step back."

Tom was reportedly smitted by her

They noted that de Armas "enjoyed his company, and he was fun to be with," explaining, "One of the things that attracted her most to him was he supported her and everything she wanted to do.”

Their connection is still there, and they "want to remain friends" with the source keeping a glimmer of hope, "they will see how things go in the future."

You may also like

De Armas and Cruise never publicly confirmed their relationship. When the Cuban-American actress did address it, she only spoke about the projects they were working on. According to the source, it started as a "deep professional respect and then it ignited." "Tom was completely captivated by Ana," they added.

Cruise and de Armas were seen arriving at a London helipad aboard a private helicopter, accompanied by her dogs and carrying light luggage. The couple had flown in from Farnborough Airport, where Cruise’s HondaJet had landed earlier after a trip from Madrid. — Helicopter rides became a theme in their relationship, even her dogs were on it

One of those projects was the supernatural thriller Deeper. But according to the US insider, that project is now on a production hold. It's unclear if their breakup has anything to do with it being placed on pause. “They spent every day together in preparation and training for the intense underwater sequences,” the source said.

That doesn't mean de Armas is without work; the source said she is busy working on a "new project."

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas arrive at London Heliport Battersea together for the second day in a row on March 13 — They first sparked rumors in February

As for when the split happened, a source told People the Ballerina star has been single "for a while." They also categorized Cruise as a "dear friend and mentor" and not an ex.

The 63 year old actor and the 37 year old actress held hands while strolling the picturesque downtown to visit a few shops and attractions. — The 63-year-old actor and the 37-year-old actress never confirmed their romance but were photographed holding hands

Since they never confirmed their relationship, there is some discourse about whether they were actually officially a couple. But mentors don't usually hold hands, attend after parties together, and enjoy secret romantic Spanish vacations.

Tom Cruise and Ana De Armas tried their best to hide as they were seen arriving and leaving David Beckham's 50th Birthday Party together

Before Cruise, de Armas was linked to Manuel Anido Cuesta, the Stepson of the President of Cuba, and Tinder executive Paul Boukadakis. She began dating Boukadakis after her high-profile relationship with Ben Affleck ended in January 2021.

While de Armas' relationships always make headlines, the devoted actress has made it clear she wants to be remembered for her work on screen. She told Variety in 2022, “I’m just interested in my work. I want to be remembered for that." "The other side, [of fame] I’m not interested," she added.