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Tom Cruise Says Ana de Armas Is ‘Laying It Down' in Upcoming Film 'Ballerina'

Cruise is alleged to be dating the actress, who will next star in 'Ballerina.'

Tom Cruise arrives at the US Premiere of "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" at Lincoln Center Plaza in New York, New York on May 18, 2025.
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Tom Cruise subtly praised his alleged girlfriend, 37-year-old Ana de Armas, who will next star in John Wick spinoff Ballerina.

Cruise, 62, stars in upcoming action flick Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. He was a guest on the Wednesday (May 21) episode of The Pat McAfee Show where he spoke about new films he's excited about.

Around the 1:06:00 mark of the video below, Cruise began with a shout-out to Ryan Coogler's latest blockbuster Sinners, saying that he was "pumped" to see it. He also shared his excitement for Brad Pitt sports drama F1, along with Ballerina.

Cruise specifically mentioned de Armas, saying that the Cuban-Spanish actress is "laying it down" in the action-thriller, which premieres June 6.

"I get really excited and inspired by what these guys are doing, you know, they're going after it," he continued.

Cruise, who's three times divorced, pointed out de Armas after recent rumors about them dating. The entertainers are reportedly working on multiple upcoming projects, and Cruise called the Blonde star "very, very talented" in an interview with Extra on Sunday (May 18).

The four-time Academy Award nominee was married to Mimi Rogers from 1987 to 1990, Nicole Kidman from 1990 to 2001, and Katie Holmes from 2006 to 2012.

De Armas, who was previously married to Spanish actor Marc Clotet from 2011 to 2013, shared on a May 15 episode of Good Morning America that she's "excited" to work with Cruise.

The two were reportedly first seen together at dinner and taking a helicopter ride in London around Valentine's Day, according to Page Six.

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