Amidst a whirlwind of dating rumors, Tom Cruise is showering Ana de Armas with praise, consistently highlighting her exceptional talent and versatility as an actress. These accolades come as the two stars are reportedly working on multiple projects together, further fueling speculation about a potential romance.

Cruise's admiration for de Armas was recently on full display at the New York City premiere of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning on May 18, 2025. Speaking to reporters, the 62-year-old actor described de Armas, 37, as "very, very talented" and underscored her "incredible ability." He elaborated on her skills, noting her strength as a dramatic actress, her comedic timing, and her capacity to quickly learn and adapt to new roles. In an interview with Access Hollywood, Cruise reiterated that de Armas has dramatic chops, is comedic, and very talented.

This isn't the first time Cruise has publicly lauded de Armas. At the London premiere of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning earlier in May, he enthusiastically endorsed Ballerina, de Armas' upcoming action-packed spin-off in the John Wick franchise. According to an Instagram clip from May 15, 2025, Cruise said with a smile that he had seen the movie and that "it kicks ass." He added that it hits the mark perfectly with "big action, great tone," and that audiences would be blown away.

De Armas has also spoken highly of Cruise. During a Good Morning America appearance, she revealed that they are collaborating on not just one, but "a few projects" with directors Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie, both frequent Cruise collaborators. She expressed her excitement about these ventures, noting how much fun she's having working with Cruise.

Dating rumors between Cruise and de Armas first emerged in February 2025 after they were spotted enjoying a Valentine's Day outing in London. Since then, they have been seen together on several occasions, including David Beckham's 50th birthday party earlier this month. While sources have noted their apparent enjoyment of each other's company, they have stopped short of confirming a full-blown romance.

According to an Us Weekly insider, Cruise is "completely smitten" with de Armas and has been "pursuing her" with "quiet dates." However, the source also indicated that de Armas is proceeding with caution, preferring to take things slowly and keep the relationship private to avoid media pressure.

Despite the swirling rumors, neither Cruise nor de Armas has publicly addressed their relationship status. Their focus remains on their professional collaborations, with de Armas currently promoting Ballerina, set to release on June 6, 2025. The film sees de Armas as Eve, a ballerina-assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma, seeking revenge for her father's death. Keanu Reeves and other stars from the John Wick franchise will appear in the movie as well.

Beyond Ballerina, Ana de Armas has several other projects lined up, including Eden, a survival thriller, and Bananas, an Apple TV+ drama series co-starring Oscar Isaac. Cruise and de Armas are reportedly set to star in a forthcoming film called Deeper, directed by Doug Liman.