Ana de Armas Spotted with Tom Cruise—Is a New Mission in the Works?
It takes a certain kind of star to hold their own alongside James Bond and Ethan Hunt, and Ana de Armas is proving once again why she belongs in that rarefied company. The No Time to Die actress has found herself at the centre of swirling romance rumours after being spotted with Tom Cruise in London—first last month, and again this past weekend at Battersea Heliport.
The 36-year-old Cuban actress, best known to Bond fans for her electrifying turn as Paloma, looked effortlessly stylish in a long black wool coat, cropped jeans, and trainers as she stepped out with Cruise, who was every inch the Hollywood action hero in a black leather jacket and boots.
The pair, joined by director Doug Liman, boarded a helicopter together after being seen at the same location the previous day—an intriguing detail given Liman’s past collaborations with Cruise on Edge of Tomorrow and the upcoming Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
This, of course, follows their Valentine’s Day dinner in London, which set tongues wagging after they were photographed leaving a restaurant with takeaway bags in hand, mobbed by fans eager for autographs. Yet despite the suggestive timing, a source close to the actors told PEOPLE that the meal was strictly business, explaining that they were “discussing potential collaborations down the line” and that “they appeared to have no romantic connection, just friends.”
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Business or Pleasure? The Ongoing Rumours
Still, when two of Hollywood’s most bankable action stars start appearing together this frequently, speculation is inevitable. Cruise, at 62, remains a box-office powerhouse, renowned not only for his leading-man credentials but for his daredevil commitment to stunt work.
And in Ana de Armas, he appears to have found a kindred spirit—an actress whose star has been rising exponentially in the action genre. From No Time to Die to The Gray Man and the forthcoming Ballerina, her filmography is steadily veering into high-octane territory.
She herself has acknowledged the thrill of throwing herself into stunt work. In an interview, she said, “I totally get why [Tom] does it. It’s demanding and painful and your body is hurting everywhere, but it’s also very rewarding as I saw myself getting better at it… Besides, it’s fun.”
And who better to learn from than Cruise, the man who has redefined the modern action blockbuster?
What Kind of Collaboration Could It Be?
The question, then, isn’t just whether their connection is romantic, but whether this new rapport will translate into an on-screen partnership. Cruise is currently gearing up for the release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, a film shrouded in speculation over whether it will mark the end of Ethan Hunt’s story.
“You gotta see the movie,” he teased when asked about it. Meanwhile, de Armas is at a fascinating juncture in her career, having proven her dramatic chops with Blonde and cemented herself as an action star in The Gray Man. A collaboration between the two would be more than just an exciting pairing—it would be a natural fit.
Bond Fans Want More – Will Paloma Return?
Yet, while Tom Cruise’s next move is clear, Bond fans have a different question in mind: will Ana de Armas return to MI6? Her brief but unforgettable turn as Paloma in No Time to Die left many wanting more, and with Bond 26 still in the works, it’s not impossible to imagine her stepping back into the role—perhaps with an expanded part this time.
And who knows? If there’s one thing Bond fans have learned, it’s to never say never. A return for Paloma to the tuxedoed world of MI6 might not be mission impossible.
