Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas have taken a joint vacation on the island of Menorca, an event that has drawn attention amid ongoing rumors about their relationship. The Top Gun star and the actress known for Knives Out were seen enjoying a serene outing on a yacht around the Spanish island, embracing a laid-back vibe while dressed in coordinated vacation attire.
Photos captured by Hello! and Hola! show Ana, 37, in a sheer white dress over a black bikini, complemented by a straw hat, while Tom, 63, wore a loose blue shirt, shorts, and a matching straw hat. Their synchronized style added to the impression of a close connection between the two during this getaway.
Public Appearances and Growing Affection Since February
The couple has been publicly linked since February, appearing together multiple times at dinners in London and New York City as well as during helicopter rides, one of which was piloted by Tom ahead of Ana’s birthday in April. Despite their frequent joint outings and mutual admiration, neither has confirmed the exact nature of their relationship.
Tom has openly praised Ana’s recent film Ballarina, expressing his enthusiasm to TikToker Javier Ibarreche by saying,
It just kicks ass!
—Tom Cruise
He noted that the movie aligned well with the tone of his favorite thrillers, adding,
loved the movie.
—Tom Cruise
This appreciation has meant a great deal to Ana, who shared with E! News in June,
It makes me really happy and proud,
It’s surreal that someone like him is liking the movie and supporting the film and celebrating other people’s films.
—Ana de Armas
Upcoming Collaborations and Future Projects Together
Beyond their current ventures, Ana de Armas has hinted at more work with Tom Cruise in the future. She revealed in a May interview on Good Morning America,
It’s so much fun, and we’re definitely working on a lot of things,
Not just one but a few projects with Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie and, of course, Tom. And I’m so excited.
—Ana de Armas
The pair will be featured together in the 2026 film Deeper, promising fans more of their on-screen chemistry to look forward to.
Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer’s Affection Behind the Scenes
While the rumors about Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas have stirred interest, Hollywood has a history of co-stars whose off-screen relationships surprised audiences. Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer, known for their characters Rachel and Ross on Friends, have openly discussed harboring crushes on each other during the show’s first season.
Schwimmer admitted,
Yeah, the first season we—I had a major crush on Jen.
—David Schwimmer
Aniston responded,
It was reciprocated.
—Jennifer Aniston
Despite their mutual feelings, both avoided becoming a couple due to existing relationships, with Schwimmer explaining,
At some point, we were both crushing hard on each other,
but it was like two ships passing because one of us was always in a relationship, and we never crossed that boundary. We respected that. But we both—
—David Schwimmer
Their co-star Matt LeBlanc humorously suggested that the pair may have been more affectionate off-screen than publicly known.
Aniston confessed,
Honestly, I remember saying one time to David, ‘It’s going to be such a bummer if the first time you and I actually kiss is going to be on national television,’
And sure enough, the first time we kissed was in that coffee shop.
—Jennifer Aniston
Schwimmer reflected on their closeness during breaks, noting,
I thought back on the very first year or two, you know, when we had breaks from rehearsal, like, there were moments where we would cuddle on the couch.
—David Schwimmer
Aniston added,
Or we would spoon and fall asleep on the couch.
—Jennifer Aniston
He further mused,
I’m thinking, how did not everyone know we were crushing on each other?
—David Schwimmer
The Behind-the-Scenes Romance of Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki
Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki’s relationship was a well-kept secret during their time on The Big Bang Theory. The couple dated for two years away from the public eye, with Cuoco later revealing details about their romance after the split.
Cuoco said,
It was such a huge part of my life and no one knew about it,
It was a wonderful relationship, but we never spoke a word about it and never went anywhere together.
—Kaley Cuoco
Despite their real-life breakup, the actors continued playing romantic interests Penny and Leonard on screen. Cuoco commented on their professional approach, stating,
When you’re dealing with two professionals who have been working since they were both four—and who kept their lives extremely private—we didn’t want anything other than that,
and admitted their desire for privacy may have contributed to their split by adding,
We were so protective of ourselves and the show and didn’t want anything to ruin that. But that also made it sad, too,
That’s not the kind of relationship I want—I don’t want to be hiding.
—Kaley Cuoco
Saved By the Bell Stars’ Romantic Entanglements Off Screen
Mark-Paul Gosselaar revealed the cast’s personal dynamics during the filming of Saved By the Bell, describing the relationships as entangled and overlapping. He said,
All of us dated at one point or another—it was incestuous!
and added,
Sometimes the girls would gang up on the guys. Tiffani and Elizabeth would hate me, and then they’d hate Lark because Lark was talking to me, and Mario was supposed to side with someone. All that stuff you did in high school, like, ‘How could you talk to him?’
—Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Among these relationships, Gosselaar and Lark Voorhies were the longest-lasting couple, maintaining a three-year relationship towards the show’s later seasons.
Flirtations Between Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Tiffani Thiessen
Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Tiffani Thiessen, who portrayed the beloved Zack and Kelly, also shared a real-life connection on set. Ed Alonzo, who played Max, described their interaction as very cute with,
It was hand-holding and looking over.
—Ed Alonzo
Thiessen recalled their time together on a press tour, explaining,
Mark-Paul and I got to go to Paris [for a press tour]. We ate crepes, and my first sip of alcohol was with him. It felt at times like we were Barbie and Ken.
—Tiffani Thiessen
Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s Brief Romance with Elizabeth Berkley
Gosselaar also dated Elizabeth Berkley during the run of Saved By the Bell, a detail he shared during a 2019 podcast appearance. He explained,
You’re in an environment—you know how it is,
When you’re working on a set, and we were young, there’s no one around, really. I mean, you work and live in a bubble.
—Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Mario Lopez and Tiffani Thiessen’s Relationship
Mario Lopez recounted his relationship with Tiffani Thiessen in his memoir, describing their activities together and eventual dating. He wrote,
went to movies, went out to eat, hung out at parties, danced together,
and admitted personal flaws, adding,
I thought that being loyal to Tiffani was the right thing to do. But I can’t say that I was capable at that age of following through on my noble intentions.
—Mario Lopez
Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling Reflect on Their Time Together
The Beverly Hills, 90210 co-stars shared differing views on their romantic history. Spelling described their relationship on the Woman on Top podcast, saying,
Brian Austin Green, I mean David and Donna, we were on camera together and we are off camera, something,
and acknowledged,
[Brian] and I have different perspectives of what that was. There’s the young girl version and the young boy version, so two different versions.
—Tori Spelling
She also continued,
It’s so funny, because to me, I was like, ‘Remember that summer we were together? You said ‘I love you’ and I said ‘I love you.’ And he remembers none of that. He was like, ‘No, we hooked up. We were friends.’ And I was like, ‘Cool, OK.’ Even now I’m like, ‘OK, cool.’
—Tori Spelling
Spelling admitted during a 2015 Celebrity Lie Detector test that she was always in love with Green, revealing additional flings with castmates Luke Perry and Jason Priestley. Priestley reacted privately, tweeting,
I’m not getting into this… It’s nobody’s business… Either way…,
—Jason Priestley
Melissa Joan Hart and Ryan Reynolds’ Early Connection
Before Ryan Reynolds became widely known for marrying Blake Lively, he shared a memorable moment with Melissa Joan Hart while filming Sabrina the Teenage Witch in 1996. Hart recalled in her memoir,
I remember that his lips were pretty wonderful, plus he has these big hands and shoulders that completely swallowed my petite frame,
It was a terrific distraction from how strongly he smelled of hair product.
—Melissa Joan Hart
Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini’s Relationship Outside American Idol
Contrary to rumors, Kelly Clarkson has clarified that she and Justin Guarini did not date during their time competing on American Idol, but their relationship blossomed later. Clarkson explained on Watch What Happens Live,
We didn’t date during Idol, which everybody thought we were dating,
and added,
We did date a little bit while filming their 2003 box office bomb, From Justin to Kelly.
—Kelly Clarkson
She further noted,
I think any two people who are thrown together that much [would eventually date]. ‘Timeless,’ you put that song on From Justin to Kelly—you can’t fight it!
—Kelly Clarkson
Miley Cyrus and Lucas Till’s Brief Romance
While filming Hannah Montana: The Movie in 2009, Miley Cyrus and her on-screen love interest Lucas Till shared a short-lived real-life romance. Till revealed their two-month relationship during an interview promoting the film, saying,
I think it will make the movie a little better cause it was definitely real.
—Lucas Till
Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Hutcherson’s Awkward Reveal
Following her breakup with Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens dated Josh Hutcherson briefly, with their relationship becoming public after they had parted ways. On an Australian morning show in 2012, when asked about their dating status, Hutcherson responded with nervous humor,
We’re not. We were at one point, but she broke my heart…no, I’m just kidding,
provoking laughter from Hudgens.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Ana de Armas natural?
A. Originally from Cuba during its special period, Ana de Armas transitioned to Los Angeles. Her natural beauty stands out in 2023, without needing plastic surgery.
Q. Is Tom Cruise’s 26-year age gap with Ana De Armas an issue? My interview with Women.com shares the key elements needed to offset the many challenges that come with such a significant generational difference.
A. How many years apart are Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas?
Q. What happened to Ana de Armas when she was 18?
A. When she was 18, de Armas relocated to Madrid. Shortly after arriving, she met casting director Luis San Narciso, who knew her work from “Una rosa de Francia.” Two months later, he gave her the role of Carolina in the drama “El Internado,” where she appeared for six seasons between 2007 and 2010.
Q. What is the color of Ana de Armas’ eyes?
A. She has central heterochromia. Her eyes are green but have a brown center. Also, her irises feature tiny, dark-brown spots.
