Tom Cruise has broken his silence regarding his new girlfriend, Ana de Armas, whom he began dating in February. On Sunday, the 62-year-old actor told Extra what he thought of the brunette stunner who previously dated his friend Ben Affleck. ‘Very gifted, excellent dramatic actor, comic, tremendous ability, learns rapidly,’ Cruise told the publication.
This comes after Ana, 37, informed Good Morning America that she will be collaborating with Cruise on multiple projects. Michael Strahan, a GMS host, brought out her link to Cruise: ‘You’re working with another huge star, Tom Cruise, on another project that will drive you to perform more wild stunts,’ Strahan said after promoting her film Ballerina with Keanu Reeves.
‘It’s so much fun,’ Ana responded. ‘We’re absolutely working on a number of projects.’ She went on to say, ‘It’s not just one, but several projects—with [directors] Doug Liman, Christopher McQuarrie, and, of course, Tom. With a wide smile, she added, ‘And I’m really excited. Tom Cruise has broken his silence regarding his new claimed girlfriend Ana de Armas. Cruise was photographed on May 18 in New York City.
On Sunday, the 62-year-old actor told Extra what he thought of the brunette stunner who previously dated his friend Ben Affleck. ‘Very gifted, fantastic dramatic actor, humorous, phenomenal ability, learns rapidly,’ Cruise told the publication. Armas and Cruise have been growing serious in recent weeks, according to DailyMail.com, with one of his A-list exes even agreeing to the strange romance.
It is reported that Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, who dated Cruise from 2001 to 2004, is ‘glad’ that her ex-boyfriend has found new love. Cruz, 51, and Armas have been pals since their co-starring role in the 2019 film WASP Network. ‘Ana has stated that Penelope is glad for her and approves,’ a source told the Daily Mail. ‘They know one other from the movie, and they also have mutual friends in Madrid from Ana’s time there.
‘Tom makes Ana feel comfortable, which is very important to her,’ the insider explained. ‘She moved to a secluded region of Vermont after being flipped out by admirers and stalkers while living in Venice Beach [Los Angeles]. In 2022, Armas spent more than $7 million for a huge six-bedroom mansion in Vermont. Ana de Armas discusses an impending project with Tom Cruise amid romance. This comes after Ana, 37, told GMA that she was’so happy’ to work with Cruise on ‘not just one, but a several projects’.
Armas and Cruise have gotten serious in recent weeks. Seen on May 15, in NYC. The timing of their new affair is great, as he has a Mission: Impossible movie coming out and she is starring in Ballerina. Tom Cruise makes his appearance at the Mission Impossible premiere in London. ‘She enjoys being away from the craziness,’ the person stated. ‘She has traveled with Tom to crowded locations such as London, but he always makes her feel safe because he is thoughtful and has a lot of security.
‘He never puts her at risk; she is absolutely safe in his company.’ Friends hope the romance will endure, with our insider pointing out that Armas ‘does not like to party’ and prefers peaceful nights at home with her decades-older partner. Another insider stated that the couple is ‘taking it day by day’ and that Armas ‘does not give her heart away easy.’
‘Ana has a thing for older men, and Tom is exactly her type. The evidence is in the pudding. Being affectionate with someone is not something Ana would do for a part,’ the second insider said.