Ana de Armas, the Cuban-Spanish star who’s stolen hearts from Knives Out to No Time to Die, lit up the red carpet at the Japan premiere of Ballerina: The World of John Wick in a showstopping sheer black gown. But it wasn’t just her fashion that had fans buzzing—the actress’s radiant smile seemed to hint at the open secret Hollywood can’t stop talking about: her rekindled romance with Tom Cruise.
A Night of Glamour and Intrigue
Held at Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills, the premiere marked a career milestone for de Armas, who stars as an assassin seeking vengeance in the John Wick spin-off. At 37, she embodied effortless elegance in a flowing black dress with delicate sheer panels, paired with minimalist jewelry and strappy sandals. Styled by Samantha McMillen (known for her work with Elle Fanning), the look was a masterclass in understated allure—equal parts Old Hollywood grace and modern edge.
Yet it was Ana’s demeanor that spoke volumes. “She’s never looked happier,” one attendee noted, echoing sentiments shared across social media. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) gushed over her “post-Tom Cruise glow,” while fashion critics praised the dress’s balance of sophistication and daring—a metaphor, perhaps, for Ana’s own career trajectory.
The Cruise Connection: From Rumors to Reality
The whispers turned to headlines in late July 2025, when paparazzi snapped Ana and Tom holding hands during a low-key getaway in Vermont. A source close to the couple revealed to People that Ana hosted Cruise at her private home there, calling it “her sanctuary away from the spotlight.” The trip seemingly confirmed what gossip blogs had speculated for months: the Mission: Impossible star and the Ballerina lead were more than just friends.
Their romance is a full-circle moment for both. Ana and Tom first met on the set of Deep Water in 2021, where their on-screen chemistry sparked off-camera dating rumors. Though they denied it at the time, insiders now suggest they reconnected earlier this year after bonding over their shared passion for high-octane filmmaking. “They understand the pressures of this industry in a way few others do,” a friend shared anonymously.
For Cruise, 63, this marks his first public relationship since his divorce from Katie Holmes in 2012. Ana, meanwhile, has been candid about valuing privacy after past high-profile relationships (including with Ben Affleck). Yet the couple’s Vermont stroll—Tom in his signature aviators, Ana laughing as she leaned into him—felt like a deliberate step into the public eye.
Career Highs and the Road Ahead
The Ballerina premiere wasn’t just a personal victory lap for Ana; it underscored her meteoric rise as an action star. Critics have hailed her performance as “electrifying,” with Variety noting she “holds her own against Keanu Reeves’ Wick-verse gravitas.” The role follows a string of successes, from the dark comedy Ghosted (2023) to Ron Howard’s survival thriller Eden (2024), proving her range extends far beyond the “Bond girl” label.
As for what’s next? Industry insiders speculate Ana and Tom might collaborate professionally, with rumors of Cruise eyeing her for a Top Gun-adjacent project. “They challenge each other,” a set insider mused. “Tom’s pushing her to do her own stunts; Ana’s got him laughing between takes.”
