Okay Hollywood watchers you know the rumor mill never stops churning right? Recently it went into overdrive when photos popped up of Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas hanging out in London right around Valentine's Day. Cue the romance speculations! Were these two A-listers secretly Hollywood's newest power couple? Well hold your horses because the real story is a bit less about love and a lot more about... Hollywood.
Valentine's Dinner in London: Debunking the Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas Romance Rumors
Everyone got excited thinking maybe Tom Cruise was finally off the market after his high-profile split from Katie Holmes like ages ago. And Ana de Armas? She is definitely having a moment. So a Cruise-De Armas pairing sounded like blockbuster material both on and off-screen. But insiders are saying pump the brakes on the wedding bells. Turns out this Valentine's meet-up was way more about business than romance.
sources are spilling the tea that Ana and Tom were actually having a pre-Valentine's dinner but for strictly professional reasons. Apparently Ana who is super smart and ambitious is looking to boost her Hollywood game even further. And what better way than to connect with mega-star Tom Cruise? Word is they were chatting about potential movie projects maybe even something they could work on together. Think power move not love match.
Ana de Armas: Hollywood's "Leading Man Whisperer" and Why Tom Cruise Wants to Team Up
Let's be real Ana de Armas is on fire right now. She has gone from breakout star to major player in a seriously short time. Movies like Knives Out and Blonde have shown her incredible range and she even snagged an Oscar nomination for playing Marilyn Monroe. Plus she has worked alongside pretty much every big name in Hollywood from Daniel Craig to Ryan Gosling to Chris Evans.
Industry insiders are calling her a "Leading Man Whisperer" because she just clicks with these established actors. Apparently she has this easygoing personality and incredible talent that just captivates her co-stars. Someone even said she has that "don't give a flying f—" attitude like some of Tom's exes like Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz which maybe Tom finds appealing. So yeah it is no shocker that Tom Cruise would want to team up with Ana. It is a smart move for both of them really.
Sorry Tom Fans Ana de Armas is Still with Her Boyfriend (and He's Reportedly Not Thrilled)
For anyone hoping for a Tom and Ana romance there is another wrinkle: Ana de Armas has a boyfriend. And not just any boyfriend but Manuel Anido Cuesta who is a lawyer and also happens to be the stepson of the Cuban president. Talk about an interesting background! Just days after the London dinner Ana was spotted back in Madrid with Manuel looking very much like a couple. So it seems pretty clear her heart is elsewhere.
Sources say Manuel is not exactly thrilled about Tom Cruise apparently wining and dining his girlfriend even if it is "just business". Apparently Manuel is "highly protective of Ana" and is not intimidated by Tom Cruise's fame. Could this turn into a Hollywood love triangle drama? Probably not but it adds a little spice to the story right?
Tom Cruise's Search for a Co-Star and Maybe... More? His Single Status Since Katie Holmes
Tom Cruise on the other hand has been famously single since his divorce from Katie Holmes back in 2012. His love life has been kept pretty private since then. So naturally any time he is seen with a woman especially a beautiful and talented actress like Ana de Armas people are going to wonder if romance is in the air.
Some reports even suggest that Tom is hoping for more than just a professional relationship with Ana. They say he thinks she has "everything he looks for in a partner". Whether that is true or just rumor-mill gossip is hard to say. But it definitely adds another layer to this whole Valentine's dinner mystery.
For now it looks like Tom Cruise is still searching for his next leading lady both on and off-screen. And Ana de Armas is focused on her own rising career and her relationship with Manuel. So no fairytale romance this time folks but maybe a blockbuster movie collaboration? Stay tuned.