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.
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."
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."
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.