Rumours have been building for months that a romance could be blossoming between Hollywood stars Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise – but some fans are concerned there can only be disaster
Fans of Ana de Armas have expressed concern over the fact the Knives Out actress has been linked to action superstar Tom Cruise. The duo are tipped to be working together in a reboot of Days of Thunder, but rumours have been ignited that the pair have grown romantically close in recent weeks.
Ana is no stranger to dating high profile men – having been married to Spanish model Marc Clotet from 2011 until 2013, dated Ben Affleck from early 2020 until late 2021, and more recently been linked to the stepson of controversial Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel. In recent months, Ana, 36, and Tom, 62, have fuelled speculation they have become more than just friends or colleagues.
The duo were spotted together on Valentine’s Day and in March were spotted sharing a helicopter in London. Sources have attempted to downplay any suggestion of a romance, however.
After they were spied seemingly enjoying a Valentine’s meal together, a source insisted to People that the pair were merely “discussing potential collaborations down the line.” They added that the pair “appeared to have no romantic connection, just friends.”
Fans have been left unconvinced, however, and many have taken to social media to comment about the apparent bond between the Hollywood stars. And many have expressed concern thanks to Tom’s dramatic, headline-grabbing past that has included multiple divorces, auditioned brides, and his connections to a controversial cult.
Tom’s past romances
While Tom has been considered a heartthrob since he rose to fame in the 1980s, it appears he is relatively unlucky in love – as he is three times divorced. The actor’s first wife was American actress Mimi Rogers, 69 – who he was married to in 1987 and divorced in 1990, with reports suggesting Mimi landed a settlement worth $4 million (£3 million).
He then married Australian actress Nicole Kidman in 1990 and for a decade the pair appeared to be one of the most rock solid unions in Hollywood. The pair starred in iconic thriller Eyes Wide Shut in 1999 and adopted two children – but the love burned out in the early 2000s and they divorced in 2001.
Wife number three was Dawson’s Creek icon Katie Holmes – with the couple tying-the-knot in 2006 after a year of dating and welcoming a daughter named Suri in April that same year. But the couple split in 2012 with their divorce finalised that same year.
Since then, Cruise has been linked to a number of women including British actress Hayley Atwell and Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova. He has also been linked to other A-listers over the decades including Cher, Heather Locklear and Penélope Cruz.
Reports have suggested that one of the main issues Tom has faced in terms of his romantic ambitions has been arguably his biggest love of all – the Church of Scientology, which has been blamed for detailing some of his relationships.
Cult of Scientology
Tom is said to have joined the Church of Scientology in 1986 after allegedly being introduced to the pseudoreligion by his first wife, Mimi Rogers. The organisation has been slammed as a cult by many and it was invented by science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard in 1954.
The secretive society reportedly sees members unlock different levels within the organisation by paying certain amounts of money to rise up through the ranks – while also allegedly handing over personal details. Many who have escaped the organisation have claimed they have been followed and intimidated by other members.
It has been suggested that Tom’s dedication to the organisation sparked the collapse of his marriage to Nicole – however the Aussie star cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for her request for divorce.
Similar reports have suggested that Scientology played a role in the end of Tom’s marriage to Katie. It has been suggested the Dawson’s Creek star demanded a divorce in order to protect their daughter from the organisation. While further startling reports suggested that Scientology rules dictated that Katie was forbidden from making any noise while giving birth to her daughter.
Relationship with kids
Tom is a father of three but is said to have a mixed relationship with his three children. He adopted son Connor, 30, and daughter Isabella Jane, 32, with second wife Nicole Kidman.
Tom and Connor are said to have a close relationship and are seen attending premieres and sporting events together. He is also close to his eldest daughter, Isabella, who hit out at accusations they were estranged.
However, it has been well documented that he is not close to his daughter Suri, who he shares with ex-wife number three, Katie Holmes. It was suggested Katie opted to divorce Tom in part to protect their daughter from Scientology – however, conflicting reports have suggested this was not the case.
While the ultimate details of the couple’s divorce have not been published, reports have suggested that Tom agreed to pay Katie $400,000 (£300,000) a year until Suri turned 18. It has also been reported that the Mission Impossible star will pay Suri’s college tuition costs.
Romantic audition claims
In 2012, Vanity Fair published a report that claiming that the Church of Scientology organised auditions where actresses were screened to be Tom’s girlfriend. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star Nazanin Boniadi was one of the women who claimed to have been put through such an audition process.
Scarlett Johansson was dragged into the headlines when a former Scientologist claimed that she had been a star that auditioned to date the blockbuster actor – but she later vehemently denied such an accusation.
Johansson told Vanity Fair following the accusation: “The very idea of any person auditioning to be in a relationship is so demeaning. I refuse for anyone to spread the idea that I lack the integrity to choose my own relationships.”
