Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas have made it official. The Hollywood pair confirmed to People magazine on July 30, 2025, that they’re now a couple. The news would have been big enough on its own, but it comes right after Ana found herself in the middle of a small social media storm.
Just a day earlier, she was called out online for liking an Instagram post that mocked the way Nicole Kidman looks these days. Kidman, of course, is Tom Cruise’s ex-wife.
The drama kicked off on July 28 when fans noticed that Ana had liked a post from the Instagram page @celebmess. The post showed a close-up photo of Kidman with the caption, “When you keep it real #nicolekidman.” It also referenced an old Marie Claire interview from 2007 where Kidman denied ever getting cosmetic work done.
The meme used the “Sure, Jan” joke and even tagged a dermal filler brand, clearly suggesting disbelief. Many people thought the post was rude, and they didn’t like that Ana had interacted with it.
Cruise and Ana have been linked since early 2024 after being spotted together in London. They’ve been seen on romantic outings, like a yacht trip in Menorca and a night out at an Oasis concert in July. Reports even claimed Tom went all out for her, arranging a pricey helicopter ride so she wouldn’t miss a flight.
For a while, a source told Cosmopolitan that Ana only saw Tom as a “mentor,” but with today’s news, that’s clearly changed. In their joint statement, the couple said their romance was “a natural progression” and that it’s built on “mutual respect and shared passions.” They also mentioned their upcoming movie together, Deeper, which is directed by Doug Liman.
Some fans think the timing of their relationship announcement is no coincidence. The confirmation came right after Ana was criticized for the Instagram like, leading people to wonder if it was a way to shift the focus.
Kidman hasn’t said anything about the situation. She’s been married to Keith Urban for almost two decades now and has two daughters with him. But online, reactions to the Cruise and Ana news are mixed. S
So far, Ana hasn’t addressed the post she liked, and her team is staying quiet. Cruise, meanwhile, is focusing on their upcoming projects together. Back in May, Ana told Good Morning America, “It’s so much fun working with Tom and Doug Liman.” Whether this turns into Hollywood’s next power couple or just another headline, people will be watching closely.
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