People have been left ‘creeped out’ after finding out who Tom Cruise is now ‘dating.’
The internet is buzzing with mixed reactions after recent reports surfaced about Cruise’s rumored romantic interest in a famous actress.
The speculation comes at a particularly sensitive time for the 62-year-old action star, whose relationship with his family continues to make headlines.
Just last year, Cruise’s 18-year-old daughter Suri made a symbolic statement by dropping her father’s famous surname.
At her high school graduation in 2024, she chose to go by ‘Suri Noelle’ instead of ‘Suri Cruise,’ adopting her mother Katie Holmes’ middle name as her new surname.
The name change was widely interpreted as a reflection of the ongoing estrangement between father and daughter, with sources suggesting it was meant to honor her mother rather than antagonize her father.
The public’s reaction to the rumored romance has been decidedly mixed, with many expressing discomfort about various aspects of the potential relationship.
Critics have pointed to Cruise’s pattern of relationships with significantly younger women, his history of intense romantic pursuits, and the timing coinciding with his apparent estrangement from his daughter.
What has many people feeling uncomfortable about the rumored pairing is the significant age difference.
At 62, Cruise is 26 years older than the 37-year-old Cuban-Spanish actress, creating an age gap that some find unsettling.
Social media users have been quick to point out that de Ana de Armas is closer in age to Cruise’s daughter Suri than to the Mission: Impossible star himself.
The timing of these dating rumors has also raised eyebrows, coming just as Cruise’s relationship with his youngest child appears to be at its most distant point.
While Suri was choosing to distance herself from the Cruise name, her father was reportedly being ‘super smitten’ with an actress who could theoretically be her older sister, per Us Weekly.
Adding another layer to public discomfort is Cruise’s well-documented devotion to Scientology, a controversial organization that has faced scrutiny for its practices and treatment of members.
Many observers have expressed concern about what a romantic relationship might mean for de Armas, given Cruise’s history of introducing partners to the Church of Scientology.
His previous marriages to Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes both involved varying degrees of Scientology influence, with Holmes notably securing primary custody of Suri and reportedly working to limit the church’s impact on their daughter’s life, per Mail Online.
The prospect of another talented actress potentially becoming entangled in Scientology’s web has amplified public unease about the rumored pairing, with many expressing hope that de Armas maintains her independence.
The speculation about Cruise and de Armas began in early 2025, with their first public sighting occurring the night before Valentine’s Day in London, Elle reports.
Initially, sources insisted their meetings were purely professional, focused on ‘potential collaborations down the line.’ However, the frequency of their encounters began to fuel romantic speculation.
Throughout March and April 2025, the pair were spotted by TMZ multiple times together in London, including helicopter rides with Cruise at the controls and dinners at upscale restaurants.
Their appearances together became increasingly frequent, with sightings at David Beckham’s 50th birthday party and various London hotspots, per Page Six.
An insider told Us Weekly that Cruise has a romantic interest in de Armas and has been ‘courting her’ with low-key dates.
“It’s in the early stages, and he’s been courting her,” the source revealed. “[He is] really into her.”
The rumored couple’s connection allegedly stems from their shared professional interest in action films and stunt work.
De Armas has been working on Ballerina, a John Wick universe film heavy on stunts, while Cruise continues his Mission: Impossible franchise with The Final Reckoning.
Sources suggest that Cruise has been mentoring de Armas in stunt work, sharing his legendary expertise in the field.
“I’m sure if they’re friends, he’s mentored her,” one industry source claimed.
“I’m sure she’s called him for advice. I’m sure they conversed on ‘this is how the stunt guys do it.’ I’m sure he gives her a lot of tips – he’s a legend in the stunt world.”
In a May 2025 interview with Good Morning America, de Armas confirmed their professional collaboration, stating: “We’re definitely working on a lot of things.
Not just one, but a few projects with [directors] Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie and, of course, Tom. And I’m so excited.”
Some observers have noted that de Armas appears to be taking a cautious approach to any romantic involvement.
Sources close to the actress suggest she ‘isn’t looking for anything to move too fast’ and is ‘taking it really slow,’ indicating awareness of the scrutiny such a relationship would attract.
As the rumors continue to swirl, neither Cruise nor de Armas has officially confirmed or denied the romantic speculation.
