
EXCLUSIVE Tom Cruise, 63, and 'new love' Ana de Armas, 37, look smitten on yacht as insider dishes on romance
The Hollywood icon, 63, and the Blonde star, 37, who were first linked in February, looked smitten as they relaxed at sea in each other's company - with an insider dishing on romantic Cruise's generosity towards his new partner.
De Armas was seen placing a tender hand on Cruise's leg as they chatted, with the two Oscar nominees wearing matching fedora straw hats.
The No Time Do Die actress looked chic in a white lacy dress for her day with Cruise, who showed off his own buff frame in a white shirt and black shorts.
'Tom has been showering Ana with gifts ever since they met, it's his thing, he is thoughtful,' a source exclusively tells DailyMail.com.
'First it started with her favorite flowers then books he thought she would want to read because she's an avid reader,' added the insider.
The Hollywood icon, 63, and the Blonde star, 37, who were first linked in February , looked smitten as they relaxed at sea in each other's company - with an insider dishing on romantic Cruise's generosity towards his new partner
'The more they got to know each other, the bigger the gifts became. There has been jewelry like gold bracelets and designer clothing, things like that, things every girl would love.
'Probably the biggest gift he has given her is being able to go anywhere in the world at a moment's notice, not many people can do that. She loves to travel.'
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Cruise and de Armas for comment but has yet to hear back.
De Armas was last known to be dating Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of Cuba 's president with the pair photographed kissing during a night out in Madrid, Spain, in November 2024.
Meanwhile, Cruise was previously linked to Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova who is the ex-wife of oligarch Dimitry Tsvetkov and his Mission Impossible co-star Hayley Atwell.
Cruise and de Armas first sparked romance rumors on Valentine's Day, when they were spotted for what was reportedly a professional dinner in London.
The following month, they were pictured with cheeky smiles on both of their faces after their flight landed at the London Heliport.
They have been friends ever since they co-starred in the 2019 movie Wasp Network.
The No Time Do Die actress looked chic in a white lacy dress for her day with Cruise, who showed off his own buff frame in a white shirt and black shorts
'First it started with her favorite flowers then books he thought she would want to read because she's an avid reader,' added the insider
The pair looked relaxed and happy during their break
The couple were seen chatting on the day
In April, the pair were spotted arriving together in London again to spend de Armas' 37th birthday together before fans spotted them on a romantic stroll through the park that same week.
In mid-May, an insider spoke about how Cruise is 'super smitten' with de Armas even though it is still early into their romance.
Cruise and dr Armas are co-starring in Doug Liman's supernatural thriller Deeper.
On GMA in May, the actress said: 'It's so much fun. We're definitely working on a lot of things. Not just one, but a few projects with [filmmakers] Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie and, of course, Tom. And I'm so excited.'
Cruise shares a daughter Suri, 19, with ex-wife Katie Holmes.
Katie and Tom began dating in April 2005 and after declarations of love they revealed they were expecting their first child in October the same year. They welcomed daughter Suri in April 2006.
They married in November the same year at the 15th-century castle Castello Orsini-Odescalchi in Bracciano, in a Scientologist ceremony. David Miscavige, the head of Scientology, served as best man.
In June 2012, Katie filed for divorce and on July 9, the couple signed a divorce settlement worked out by their lawyers.
The acrimonious split saw Tom state that Katie divorced him in part to protect Suri from Scientology and that she is no longer a practicing member of the organisation.
Late last year, it was reported that Suri, 19, is now able to access the substantial trust fund set up by her famous father.
Holmes has since enjoyed romances with Jamie Foxx, chef Emilio Vitolo Jr and musician Bobby Wooten III.
Cruise was wed to Nicole Kidman from 1990-2001 and they adopted two children together, Bella, 32 and Connor, 30.
Kidman is now married to Keith Urban and the couple have two daughters.
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- Scottish Sun
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- Telegraph
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Daily Mail
8 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Rebel Wilson hits back at 'vile' second lawsuit filed by The Deb producers and goes rogue as she releases song from the movie: 'F*** my life'
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As the director, producer and co-star who nurtured a project called The Deb for five years from a three-page idea into a gorgeous feature film—I wish nothing more than to have this film released and have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to get this to happen.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'To say otherwise is complete nonsense. I'm so proud of the film!' she continued. 'In my opinion this is continued bullying and harassment from UK financiers of the project Amanda Ghost, Gregor Cameron and Vince Holden. 'They tried to prevent the film from premiering there (they lost) and now they've tried to stop the film being released because of a baseless US lawsuit and now a further Australian one.' 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But regarding The Deb, all I can literally say is "F*** My Life" with tears in my eyes and a heavy heart,' Wilson continued. 'Everyone who worked on the movie and who knows me knows I put my blood, sweat and tears into this. Everyone knows I'm a "truth teller" when it comes to vile people in the industry. 'I just want this movie to come out and for all the amazingly talented contributors to be recognised for their sensational work! 'At least we had the Toronto premiere—and at least now you can all see the opening of the film. Posting it now! Rebs x.' Wilson then made good on her promise and proceeded to post the opening song of The Deb. Reports of the second lawsuit filed in Australia emerged on Thursday. Holden, Cameron and Ghost claimed Wilson falsely accused them of embezzling the film's funds and engaging in 'inappropriate conduct' with MacInnes, reported The Australian. Wilson is also being sued for defamation in the US courts by the three producers, who accused her of injurious falsehood, misleading and deceptive conduct and breaches of contract and director's duties. They also alleged Wilson threatened the Australian distributor of the film, Kismet, by seeking an injunction to block its release. Wilson has been very vocal about the conflicts surrounding her stalled film The Deb. The Bride Hard actress re-posted footage of MacInnes performing at Cannes, and wrote: 'Charlotte MacInnes in a culturally inappropriate Indian outfit on Len Blavatnik's luxury yacht in Cannes—ironically singing a song from a movie that will never get released because of her... support for the people blocking the film's release.' In a second post, she added: 'So glad you got your record deal Charlotte at the expense of the 300 people who worked on The Deb and really wanna see it released.' In September 2024, MacInnes denied any inappropriate behaviour by the producers, prompting Wilson to allege that the actress withdrew her accusations to secure a new role with one of them. MacInnes told at the time: 'There is no truth to the allegations made involving me. 'I made a statement to the film team when this was first said in September 2023 and am saying this now to draw a line under it.' After working with one of the producers, Ghost, on The Deb, MacInnes was later cast as Daisy in Florence Welch's musical Gatsby: An American Myth, staged at Boston's A.R.T. during its pre-Broadway run. Wilson subsequently shared a screenshot of the Daily Mail article on her Instagram Stories and wrote: 'There is no world where this is acceptable. The fact that this girl has been employed now by this "producer" in the lead role of a production called GATSBY (ART Boston) and given a record label—should be all the proof you need as to why she has now changed her story.' In documents filed to the Los Angeles Superior Court and obtained by The Guardian in November 2024, MacInnes claimed she informed Wilson she was never sexually harassed by Ghost. Despite MacInnes' claim she informed Wilson harassment had never occurred, the Hollywood actor still proceeded with the accusations of mistreatment. 'I was deeply disturbed by this behaviour by Wilson, who was the director of the film and in a position of authority over me,' MacInnes alleged. MacInnes added in her official statement: 'Nothing that I told Wilson could reasonably have conveyed that I was reporting any misconduct, because there was no misconduct. 'I also understand [there were] claims that I was subjected to "depraved sexual demands" and that "MacInnes remains captive by Ghost and (fellow producer) Cameron as she is shuttled from city to city with them including Boston, New York, and London".