Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas Spark Romance Rumors After Vermont Sighting

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas: New photos of Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas holding hands in Vermont have intensified rumors about a possible romance between the two Hollywood stars. The July 26 sighting appears to confirm speculation that’s been building since February about their relationship status.

The Mission: Impossible star, 63, and Oscar-nominated Knives Out actress, 37, were photographed walking hand-in-hand during a Vermont outing – their most public display of affection to date. This follows several other sightings earlier this year, including:

• A February dinner together in London
• Multiple appearances around de Armas’ birthday celebrations
• Numerous low-key meetups in recent months

While representatives for both actors haven’t commented on the relationship rumors. According to a source close to the pair, they share a “special work relationship” while preparing for their upcoming supernatural thriller Deeper.

“Tom is crazy hardworking, and she’s very excited to work with him. She calls it an opportunity of a lifetime,” the insider revealed. “Tom is an incredible mentor to Ana. She has nothing but amazing things to say about him.”

The project marks their first collaboration since starring in 2017’s American Made. In Deeper, Cruise will reportedly play a deep-sea diver confronting supernatural forces, with de Armas rumored to have a significant co-starring role.

Fans first began speculating about a romance after the actors were spotted looking comfortable together during their London dinner five months ago. The Vermont hand-holding photos – showing the pair dressed casually while walking through a scenic area – have now fueled stronger relationship theories.

Both actors have kept busy schedules recently:

• Cruise continues his Mission: Impossible franchise work
• De Armas earned critical acclaim for 2023’s Ghosted
• Both are now deep in pre-production for Deeper

The Vermont sighting comes as Cruise maintains his usual private approach to personal matters, while de Armas navigates life after her highly publicized 2021 split from Ben Affleck. As Hollywood watches for more developments, all eyes are now on their professional collaboration and whether more personal moments will surface.