Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas are making news again, but this time, not because of a movie, and it appears to be a real romance away from Hollywood's prying eyes. The two spent time together in Woodstock, Vermont, in a relaxed, intimate setting and even held hands. Woodstock, Vermont is a small, beautiful town free from the glitz of red carpets and movie premieres.
This surprise outing—shopping, smiling strolls, and ice cream cones—has the internet abuzz. Although neither star has publicly weighed in, their body language and choice of venue are telling. Cruise has been coy about his personal life for over a decade, and doesn't generally make a public display of affection. But there he was holding hands with de Armas, and looking relaxed and casual.
Further fueling the speculation, their trip to Vermont coincided with their attendance at the Oasis reunion concert in London just days prior, where they were seen standing near each other in the crowd and seemed to clearly enjoy each other's company. The sightings, separated by an ocean and intent, suggest more than a friendship, or being connected work-wise.
Tom Cruise, 63, and Ana de Armas, 37, just made their first public appearance together. pic.twitter.com/qE7Kn4wbw0
— Oscar Race (@TheOscarRace) July 29, 2025
From film locations to real-life romance - a lucky coincidence, or some crafty timing?
While the Vermont stroll may have appeared to be spontaneous, they have an even longer history than these headlines allude to. Cruise and de Armas were first connected earlier this year when they were seen having dinner together in London on Valentine's Day - a dinner that most people thought was a work dinner. But even then the timing was a little too perfect to overlook.
More recent sightings have only fueled the interest:
- In April, Cruise was photographed flying Ana via private helicopter in London on her birthday—a less than typical co-worker scenario.
Oh, sorry, they arrived on the same flight, but his helicopter did fly several times that day. The video is still from the same helipad on July 24. Sorry, but again, no romance.#DavidCoulthard ✗ #AnadeArmas     ✗ #TomCruise pic.twitter.com/G8p2K5C5oh
— Tom Cruise • news source (@tomcruisse62) July 26, 2025
- In June, the couple were photographed on a yacht off Menorca, Spain apparently on vacation and taking in the beautiful weather, looking like on a romantic getaway.
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— Tom Cruise News (@TCNews62) July 16, 2025
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas sailing together on Menorca.#TomCruise#AnadeArmas pic.twitter.com/AtKF3ZbAtR
- In late July, they were photographed together at a concert in London—smiling, relaxed, and unaware of their photo being taken!
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas spotted at Oasis show — after the band brutally roasted ‘Top Gun’ star https://t.co/8MgWh2v5tg pic.twitter.com/VcsKQinldG
— New York Post (@nypost) July 28, 2025
With the Vermont trip featuring obvious PDA, it seems like the signs can't be ignored anymore. The biggest question is, is this true, or is it just timed publicity?
The two are both gearing up to co-star in Deeper, an American supernatural thriller from director Doug Liman. The film is expected to go into production shortly, and sources indicate that Cruise has taken a special interest in mentoring Ana, especially since he raved about her performance in Ballerina, the John Wick spin-off that came out earlier this year.
I post these pictures coz it's the most recent appearance of Tom Cruise.
— Maverick ✈︎ 🇺🇸 (@BigCityKnight) July 29, 2025
If it's a romance or just a PR stunt I don't care, I'm here to support Tom as actor, I leave gossip to the tabloids.
No judging, no hate.
📷: #TomCruise and #AnaDeArmas in Vermont, USA. pic.twitter.com/v2mcL19MZL
Their growing connection may simply be the result of extended time spent together on set and off. However, I'm not too sure about the degree of public intimacy they are both displaying – especially Cruise – and if this is normal behavior for him. Is this an actual romantic connection? Or, are they playing a long game with this Hollywood rollout?
Some entertainment observers state the sightings are too coincidental around their projects. Others use the more private and "off-the-grid" type of trip to Vermont, as a proof of what is possibly developing beyond public relations.
Thats why fitness matters..stay in shape and you can date whoever you want, at any age.. https://t.co/h8ZGxjOwHa
— Neha (@solankineha) July 30, 2025
Either way, fans are addicted.
Cruise, 63, and de Armas, 37, may not be confirming anything in press, but their actions—low-key dinners, shared helicopter rides, and romantic getaways—speak volumes.
For now, the public can only piece the story together from paparazzi photos, concert videos, and rumors that are more like movie plots than the movies they've been in. If this is true love, it's being presented in the weirdest—and most suspiciously well produced—way that Hollywood has seen in a long time.
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