Heidi Klum performs erotic dance with a garden hose in barely there bikini during wild video
Heidi Klum cranked up the summer heat on Friday with a jaw-dropping bikini video that had fans doing a double take.
The 51-year-old supermodel flaunted her ageless body in a barely-there gold bikini as she danced around a sunny garden, striking flirty poses and making risqué moves with a garden hose.
At one point, she even playfully pushed up her bikini top while flashing a big smile for the camera.
In the steamy clip, which quickly went viral, Klum added a cryptic caption: 'Did you know that I have hazel eyes?'
With her 52nd birthday just around the corner on June 1, the German stunner proved she's still got it, thanks to her famously active lifestyle and dedication to wellness.
Heidi shares three children — Henry, 19, Johan, 18, and Lou, 15 — with ex-husband Seal, 62, who also helped raise her eldest daughter Leni, 21, from a previous relationship.
Ahead of her 50th birthday two years ago, the blonde bombshell told Entertainment Tonight, 'To be honest, I don't let this number change my path or what I do. It is, for me, just a number, you know?'
She added, 'Because I don't feel 50, internally. I mean, sometimes I look in the mirror and I'm like: "Oh yeah, I am 50." But internally, I feel like I'm 25.'
Heidi, who is also known for judging America's Got Talent in addition to modeling, gushed at the time: 'I'm full of energy. My husband is 33 and I know I have more energy than him!'
She noted that 'the birthday doesn't change anything for me. My passions are the same passions — I love to travel and be there for my family.'
The Germany's Next Top Model host takes fitness and diet seriously to maintain her figure.
In a 2021 interview with Body and Soul she said, 'I try to eat super healthy. We eat at like 6 to 6:30pm, [and having] home-cooked food, knowing what you're eating is super important.
'I love healthy food; I don't really eat much junk. I like to be fit and I like to feel fit. I know that when I gained a little bit [of weight]... I felt sluggish. I was like, "No, I have to get back into shape."'
Klum and Kaulitz, who is also German, got engaged after only one year of dating.
They tied the knot in a private ceremony on February 22, 2019, exchanging vows on a luxury yacht.
The catwalk favorite often shares outtakes from her life with her husband on social media.
And the pair have been known to frequent nude beaches while vacationing outside of the states.
Last summer the former Victoria's Secret Angel called her choice to go without a top in St. Barts 'no big deal.'
She told DailyMail.com that she 'grew up with a lot of nudity' and encourages others to strip off on the beach.
'Even though I am American, I'm also very much European, so I grew up with a lot of nudity on the beach,' the multihyphenate explained.
'So for me, this would be no big deal. Plus I was on a French island, and if you look around, most girls are topless, so it's just a very common thing,' Heidi emphasized.
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There is Monaco, and then there is Monaco. Many of us have visited the former, sitting at wrought-iron tables on café terraces, strolling along the promenade, visiting the parts of the magnificent palace which are open to the public. But while we are visiting the MAMAC museum and taking photos on Casino Square, a wholly separate Monaco is going on behind closed doors – on private rooftops, on balconies carefully shrouded from prying eyes by delicately manicured foliage, in clubs identifiable only by discreet plaques, and tucked away in the deepest recesses of Monte Carlo's hotels and casinos. It is a world in which most of us are unlikely ever to find ourselves. Yes, it is a club into which you can buy (or marry) your way, as many have. But money will only take you so far: its eccentric upper reaches are reserved for a select few – a pack with if not necessarily blue, then at least purple, blood. And like the Four Hundred of erstwhile New York, this club is, for the most part, a closed shop. On previous visits to Monaco, I had once or twice glimpsed this veiled world: the neatly preserved, white-haired women in tasteful tailored garb, watching haughtily from the top deck of the yacht club; aristocratically jawed gentlemen and shipping magnates smoking cigars on the balcony at the very back of the Casino de Monte Carlo. I was fascinated by it, longing for a closer look – and reasoned there could be few better opportunities than during the Monaco Grand Prix, 'the jewel in Formula 1's crown' and – alongside the likes of the Yacht Show, the Tennis Masters and the lavish Bal de la Rose – a stalwart of the Principality's glittering social season. If I was going to experience Monaco's essence at its most distilled – to rub shoulders with incognito minor royals and 12th generation patricians – this was surely the place to do it. My temporary access to this exclusive, elusive world came courtesy of British firm Go Privilege, one of a new and unusual breed of high-end concierge outfits which specialise in the sort of VIP gatherings I was keen to observe. They set me up with two of their Monaco packages – Friday aboard a trackside yacht (£1,000), and Sunday watching the Grand Prix itself from the terrace of Hotel Metropole's Yoshi, Monte Carlo's only Michelin-star Japanese restaurant (£3,495). It all felt too easy, as though someone had given me the secret password for some hidden back door. I packed every outfit I owned that could be reasonably passed off as quiet luxury, and arrived in Monte Carlo as the F1 practice sessions were kicking off. I was immediately whisked to my first Go Privilege engagement: a swish all-day party aboard 37-metre superyacht Sea Bluez, moored feet from the track in Port Hercule, one of a neat row of similarly lavish tri-deck crafts. A top-end tender zipped us across the port to its bow, weaving between other floating megaliths – on the right, Bernard Arnault's Symphony, with its helipad; on the left, Sir Philip Green's huge, sinuous Lionheart. Behind them, Monte Carlo's bizarrely beautiful patchwork of Belle Époque piles and incongruous high rises climbed towards the steep foothills of Mont Agel, its twisting streets and alleys crammed with people. On board the yacht, champagne flowed, and glamorous people in dark glasses and delicately branded sportswear drifted between the aft deck and a table in the salon laid with chichi snacks. In the lulls between races, some retired to the sundeck, applying a sunscreen which doesn't officially exist yet from glass vials which waited on each table, as a DJ played waves of gently pulsing ambient mood music. A woman in a candy-striped Gucci shirt hinted that there was at least one young aristocrat aboard the yacht moored beside us (a young Habsburg enjoying the fruits of their dynasty, perhaps?), and on the other side, two impeccably dressed men – one holding a tiny dog, the other wearing an Hermes cravat – watched inscrutably from a dining table on their promenade deck as Charles Leclerc's Ferrari buzzed by, 10 feet away. Opposite, in the tiered plastic chairs of the viewing terraces, gently perspiring in racing caps and Brioni polos, sat the sort of spectators for whom a €2,000 day's ticket – almost twice the cost of my place on the yacht – had been an inconsequential expense. In any other context, they'd have been the VIPs – but here, they were the poor relation; literally on the wrong side of the track. It was aboard the yachts around us that the magnates and countesses lurked, nonchalantly sipping champagne against a backdrop of gleaming white boats and dark shimmering water. 'Important people have always come to Monte Carlo,' a distinguished elderly Frenchman told me, when we got chatting near the ceviche platter. 'For some it's about being seen, but for the really important ones, it's about not being seen. Here, everyone is rich – nobody cares. If you walk down the street, nobody bothers you.' And then it was Sunday – race day – and I was meandering down the stately sunlit driveway of the Hotel Metropole, where a handful of cars had been given special permission to park. Some were merely expensive – but many others were custom made (the entirely baby pink Lamborghini Urus, for example), or officially non-existent (a brand shared by some of the cars on the track, for instance, but which is not currently known to produce SUVs). All was calm and quiet, a world away from the maelstrom of surging bodies and hi-viz attired marshalls penned in by narrow streets and metal barriers. Inside Yoshi, the hotel's Japanese restaurant, another clutch of effortlessly glamorous people milled around, picking at finger food (nigiri, takoyaki, lobster rolls, choux buns), still sipping champagne, and intermittently strolling out onto the terrace. I followed them, tottering up to the thick baroque balustrade. This, I'd been told, was one of Monaco's finest Grand Prix vantage points – but nothing could have prepared me for the reality of it. Barely five metres below was the track, stretching all the way to Casino Square corner on my right, and down into Mirabeau Haute, one of the circuit's most technically challenging bends (evidenced by its escape lane), to my left. As I gawped, the drivers' parade appeared on the crest of the hill; an open float carrying F1's golden boys, almost close enough to shake our hands. While we waited for the main event, I chatted to evenly tanned people – including a woman in white linen whose cheekbones could only have been the result of carefully considered breeding – who introduced themselves with enigmatic ambiguity: 'I'm an entrepreneur'. 'I have a little business'. I had expected there to be a great rush back to the balustrade when the Grand Prix itself began, but when the low-slung cars started to roar by – the smell of burnt rubber wafting up with every pass – I was surprised to note little change in tempo. People ambled out, watched a few laps, pointed to the car of Verstappen or Norris, then returned to the lacquered tables inside, which were now being laid with dessert. 'Don't you want to see?' I asked a stately 60-something gent – with slicked-back hair and an expression that suggested inherent satisfaction – as he disinterestedly sipped a tot of scotch. 'They go round; someone wins, someone loses. I've seen it before,' he replied, shrugging. 'Everyone here has seen it before.' He smiled and raised his glass. 'And now, so have you.' I replayed his words in my mind later that night – as I ordered a sad sandwich at a countertop bar in Nice Airport and waited in vain for someone to top up my glass of warm wine. And it dawned on me: earlier that day, I had been the one on a private balcony, carefully shrouded from prying eyes by delicately manicured foliage. I had not just managed a closer look at the world of Monaco's elite – I had, briefly, been living in it. It turns out that, if you know the password, getting through the hidden back door is the easy bit. The hard part – I realised, as a stale baguette arrived in front of me – is leaving it. Gemma Knight-Gilani was a guest of Go Privilege, whose Monaco Grand Prix 2026 packages start at £895 per person per day (Yoshi terrace at Hotel Metropole) and £1,000 per person per day (superyacht viewing), including all food, drinks and VIP passes.
The Guardian
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- The Guardian
Scared of shorts? Here are 53 perfect pairs for every occasion
Happy shorts season. Not happy for everyone, though, is it? It's probably not a stretch to say that for many of us, wearing shorts is up there with getting into a swimsuit or showing your feet for the first time that year. A watershed moment of dread that, unlike most scary things – eating out alone, caring what other people think – only gets worse as you get older. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. But it's also summer, and sometimes only shorts will do. Plus, this year, there really is something for every leg. Culottes are back, except they're structured and called bermuda shorts – and you can even wear them to work. So are 1970s sports shorts, if your summer reference is more Ridgemont High. It's not unseemly to wear boxer shorts, especially if you're on the beach, just try them in seersucker – or if you prefer the freedom of a skirt, how about a skort? Hate all shorts? Try jean-shorts or 'jorts' – they're better than they sound. Here is a foolproof guide to getting over shorts fear. Apologies to those with a strict work dress code. For everyone else: yes, says Chioma Nnadi, head of editorial content at Vogue. 'Several of the younger editors have been rocking jorts with tailored blazers, loafers and socks. It's such a compelling look,' she says. 'It's a matter of getting the proportions right.' Look for tailored shorts that are structured and have pleats. Length-wise, this is up to you, but aim for something that sits on or above the knee. Avoid anything too tight (you'll be in them for eight hours) or pure linen (it'll crease). Your office dress code may differ from Vogue's, so knee-length denim shorts may not pass muster. And if your job is sedentary, or you travel by public transport, try sitting down in them – think about skin-on-bus-seat contact. Formal shorts tend to be more structured for men, which makes things simpler. James Hawkes, head of menswear design at John Lewis, even makes a case for the long, dark denim short 'with a single or double pleat', which can be dressed up for semi-formal occasions 'with a button-down shirt'. Men's beige shorts £100 at Asket Women's brown pleat shorts £59.95 at Massimo Dutti Women's multi-stripe shorts £165 at Me+Em£165 at Selfridges Men's cream belted shorts £35.99 at Zara Women's burgundy belted wrap-front shorts £85 at Cos£85 at H&M Women's red shorts £35.99 at Mango Broadly speaking, when in the city, 'a closed toe is a must', says styling editor Melanie Wilkinson. Otherwise, think of shorts and shoes as you would a twinset – matchy matchy is good. For men and women, sporty shorts require sporty trainers (any colour, and I like a tennis sock), while semi-formal require a loafer or a boat shoe (men) – or a heel or low sandal (women; any higher than 3cm looks a bit off). If you're on holiday, flip-flops or sliders are acceptable on the beach, but try a chunky sandal elsewhere (men: you can't go wrong with a Birkenstock, while women: Veja's new Etna style is chic, fun and made from traceable materials). A few words on socks: to be encouraged. 'Just make sure they are pulled up and worn with trainers, loafers and clog-style shoes only,' says Wilkinson. Otherwise, unless you're on the beach or are Harrison Ford at Cannes, a bare ankle leaves you in danger of looking a bit Duran Duran. Short ones. Long-distance runner Becky Briggs wears hers a meagre 7.5cm long for proper movement. In terms of shape, when she's training, comfort is more important than you'd anticipate, as are multiple back pockets, she says, because chances are you're out with earphones and keys. Race day is a different thing entirely. You need something tighter, she says, of the Puma shorts she recently won the Hackney Half marathon in. They have to be 'super light', she says, 'and you want to feel you're not restricted in any way', hence the 2.5cm slit up the side, which allows for movement. Women's Tempo run colour block shorts £65 at Sweaty Betty£65 at John Lewis Women's TruePace recycled-shell shorts £80 at Stella McCartney£86 at Net-a-Porter Women's Raceday Ultraweave shorts £54.99 at SportsShoes£55 at Puma It used to be simple: in or out. Neat and tidy, or an act of slobbish dissent. Nowadays for men, tucking is all about 'vibes', says Hawkes. A tucked top can 'elevate your outfit for semi-formal occasions', while untucked creates 'a relaxed vibe'. The latter sounds obvious, but ensure the top length is right so the look is balanced. Something reasonably smart, a boxy T-shirt that ends 2.5cm below the waistband is a good compromise, as is a blazer/Harrington that sits 5cm above the hem. For women, 'oversized silhouettes can benefit from a tuck to add shape', says Lisa Ferrie, head of women's design at John Lewis. 'And I would recommend you tuck in a vest to avoid strange bumps in the line of the outfit.' For something more casual, choose a top (probably a T-shirt) that sits just above the hemline, or is cropped. If you're still on the fence, Ferrie 'tucks in one side of a linen shirt, so it feels more effortless'. Off the bat, it would be prudent to check the dress code, or with the bride and groom first, even though dress codes have loosened up a bit. That said, for women, Uniqlo's summer collection, designed almost entirely by Clare Waight Keller (who made Meghan Markle's wedding dress), has a great spotty suit that 'is giving Pretty Woman', says Uniqlo's Lottie Howard. This pair by Reiss looks like a skirt from the side, is linen-mix, and has little zips so you can open up the legs if you're feeling brave. Try with a button-down shirt or blazer. 'If you pick the right wash [darker],' adds Ferrie, 'you can certainly wear them paired with a smart shirt and kitten heels.' Wilkinson is a fan, too, provided the rest of the outfit is above-average formal. She says: 'I would wear them with a silk camisole top, a matching blazer and light-coloured heels, or a short suit.' Men: no. Women's botanical print shorts £135 at Mytheresa£160 at Farm Rio Women's easy-silk shorts £125 at Rise & Fall Women's side-zip tailored shorts £195 at Reiss£195 at Next More than you'd hope. 'Generally, living your life always moves your underwear around, but, in shorts, that feeling of bunched-up pants can be amplified,' says Wilkinson. She suggests seam-free underwear 'if your shorts are close-fitting' and a fuller fit to avoid a VPL. Stripe & Stare does a pretty ample brief, while Modibodi and M&S have fuller cuts in sweat-wicking fabrics, which is handy if it's warm – and, let's face it, if you're wearing shorts, it probably is. A must, says Wilkinson: 'Crochet, denim cutoffs, a silky print, even a silky print suit with matching top, which is very White Lotus 1, 2 and 3.' The point is, she says, 'have fun, embrace colour, embrace prints'. Nnadi thinks the beach is a good place to flex something a bit more elevated. 'I'm not a particularly adventurous shorts-wearer. I tend to wear them on holiday mostly – a retro gym short with a gathered waist is my go-to, styled with a string vest, a camp shirt and a utility sandal,' says Nnadi, who has a few of Wales Bonner's Adidas collaborations that she wears 'on rotation'. Practically speaking, you're going to be somewhere hot, in which case, go natural. Unless you're going for something with a pleat (then cotton will be a base), linen (or linen mix) is light and breathable, although seersucker is the 2025 way to wear the women's boxers trend. In fact, for me, a pair of billowing boxers has usurped the beach dress. Women's yellow and black bandana shorts £120 at Essentiel Antwerp Women's palm shorts £18 at Next Women's seersucker boxer £60 at With Nothing Underneath Women's stripe linen shorts £80 at Boden£80 at John Lewis Men's khaki linen shorts £120 at Gant£120 at Fenwick Women's sunset print linen shorts £75 at Selfridges Unisex pink boxers £55 at Tekla Women's wavy stripe boxers £155 at Yaitte Women's pale blue stripe boxers £29 at John Lewis Sign up to The Filter Get the best shopping advice from the Filter team straight to your inbox. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. after newsletter promotion Obviously, that depends on where you are wearing them (knee-length for work; anything goes on the beach). But Ferrie likes to start with a simpler rule: 'Go for those a little bit longer, to distinguish them from the styles you'd wear on holiday.' It's also worth considering body proportions, says Hawkes. 'Those with a slimmer build might prefer slightly shorter lengths, while those with a broader frame could opt for more length.' Ferrie agrees, adding that length also depends on the fabric. 'Linen or lightweight options look better mid-thigh length, while jersey or sportier styles can be worn shorter,' she says. Personally, I just swap 'short' for 'skirt' and there's the answer. Otherwise, there's no practical difference between the two, except that one of them rides up. Otherwise, it's a matter of preference. I like to test pairs out by sitting down (to gauge how much thigh you'll see) and bending over in front of the mirror, and looking through my legs (sorry). Hawkes thinks the safest length is above the knee, with an 18-22cm inseam, 'which works for most people and situations'. The bermuda length, which is a 25-30cm inseam, is better for semi-formal settings. A 'mid-thigh length, 12-17cm inseam', is more contemporary (read: brave). Men's green chino stretch bermuda shorts From £33 at Crew Clothing Men's burgundy track shorts £160 at Adidas£160 at End Men's ecru embroidered shorts £89.25 at Jules B£105 at Wax London Beauty writer Anita Bhagwandas has a straightforward if labour-intensive process: 'Start with a good scrub using an exfoliating mitt; a product that contains a gentle acid-like glycolic will give added exfoliation. Follow with a ceramide-based moisturiser and add any finishing touches, such as a gradual tanning lotion or shimmering balm. Don't forget SPF.' And don't forget your feet, either. Flexitol is my go-to for cracked heels. For more SPFs, check out our guide to the best sunscreens for every need Yes. But change is afoot, says Tim Kaeding, co-founder of cult US denim brand Mother. 'Last year, our bestselling shorts had 7-10cm inseams, but our current bestsellers have a 46.5cm inseam,' so you do the maths. The key to a good denim pair – long or short – is to only wear 'variations of existing full-length fits', says Kaeding, who suggests trimming existing shorts yourself, as you would a hem. 'You already love how they sit on your waist, but cutting them off at the knee turns them into something new.' By all means. For men and women, the retro sports shorts – colourful ones with slightly curved hems, occasionally a stripe, but often pretty short – have made the leap from catwalk trend (Prada's 28cm short) to high-street staple (Free People, Adidas and Varley are best, but Whistles and Ganni usually have something in stock come summer). Wear with pulled-up Adanola socks and trainers. Women's side stripe sports shorts £69 at John Lewis£69 at Immaculate Vegan Women's red jersey jogger shorts £16 at M&S Women's white running shorts £62 at Varley Don't think for a minute we're treating these like ordinary shorts. They are not. Cycling shorts are basically underwear – yoga wear at a push. Personally, I prefer the 'Princess Di leaving the gym' approach: they are shorts to be seen in when you don't want to be seen. Cycling shorts, or compression shorts if you want a bit of holding in, are great under a shorter skirt or dress – they buy you a bit of coverage (think about the wind, if you're sitting cross-legged, or if you're out late and it gets chilly), or on their own under a bum-covering T-shirt or sweatshirt. Skims do a great style that sucks you in without any bulging. And they're not just for women. Some brands, like Vuori, come with built-in cycling shorts. A male friend of mine wears them to help with thigh chafing when he runs. Wilkinson adds: 'Frankly, I like a longer cycling short on men in summer, even if they're not running, because it's incredibly flattering. I wish they made them for women, too.' Women's black high-waisted shorts £25 at End£48 at Skims Men's green shorts with built-in cycling shorts £75 at Vuori Women's blue seamless scrunch shorts £40 at Tala Bhagwandas suggests shorts under shorts – Runderwear has some designed for sport – or an anti-friction stick. Megababe's is a snip at £8, though if you don't like the idea of cream, Lush does a powder made (intriguingly) from clay. Bit of a minefield this, but a good rule of thumb is thinking about your preferred trouser style and working from there. Jorts, for example, are merely 'a step-change from barrel jeans', according to John Lewis. Think about whether you're a high-waister or prefer low-slung. Or do you always wear loose clothing? In which case, boxer shorts (Tekla's are comfy and fairly opaque) might be the thing. For men, try cutting existing trousers to see how they sit, says Kaeding. 'Hacking off workwear trousers at the knee creates a novelty workwear utility short, which you don't usually see.' For both men and women, they need to be big enough on the thighs – you want to avoid them riding up in the middle, so size up if you need to. Or go for a culotte or boxer shape. If you're happy getting your legs out, a skort is a good start. Essentially, a short skirt with built-in shorts, skorts used to be a little bit naff – something I blame entirely on the name – but have since become both hip (Uniqlo predicts its skorts will be a big hit this summer, while Zara's denim skort suit is all over TikTok) and a lightning rod for feminism, after some camogie players in Ireland were banned for wearing skorts instead of skirts. Women's blue paisley print wrap skort £69 at Mint Velvet£69 at Next Women's butter yellow linen-blend skort £50 at Gap£50 at Next Women's wrap denim skort £25.99 at Zara This spring, sales of the John Lewis women's long denim shorts – AKA jorts – were up 300% week on week, something they put down to office casualisation, weather changes and people who don't like shorts. Long, loose-ish and sitting on or below the knee, the trick is to treat them as a halfway house between shorts and jeans. Vogue's Nnadi is a fan: 'I like the idea of an oversized skater-style short or jort that's to the knee, worn with a shrunken cardigan or a classic Chanel jacket and low-heeled slingbacks or ballet flats.' Women's pleated denim shorts £57 at Arket£57 at H&M Women's denim shorts £45 at John Lewis Unisex black baggy denim shorts £44 at Weekday£44 at Asos Men's carrier cargo shorts £55 at Levi's Men's Carhartt camo shorts £130 at Size? Men's navy cargo shorts £88 at End Morwenna Ferrier is the Guardian's fashion and lifestyle editor
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
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Inside Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas' intimate date nights at exclusive London club as romance heats up
and Ana de Armas have reportedly enjoyed date nights at an exclusive club in London on multiple occasions amid ongoing romance rumors. The pair taken their date nights to London and spent a number evenings together 'a couple of times over the past two months' at the ultra-exclusive, members-only club, Annabel's. The insider told Page Six that the two actors seemed enamored by each other during their date nights at the swanky, luxe locale as their romance heats up. 'Tom looks enchanted by her,' the source claimed. 'And she looks very happy with him.' The ritzy club is known to have two private dining rooms and has seen the likes of royalty as well as A-lister stars such as Kate Moss, Lady Gaga and Harry Styles. The celebrity hotspot features two private dining rooms, one decorated with flowers and another called the Silver Room. Cruise and de Armas are said to have dined in one of the private rooms on more than one occasion in the past weeks. This comes shortly after the Ballerina star sang high praises over his rave review of her new movie — despite the John Wick spin-off underperforming at the box office. This comes shortly after de Armas revealed that she and Cruise have been collaborating and working closely together. 'We're definitely working on a lot of things,' she said on Good Morning America back in May. 'Not just one but a few projects with Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie.' On the daytime talk show, she gushed that she was 'so excited' to collaborate with the Top Gun star as well as the aforementioned, acclaimed director and filmmaker, respectively. Cruise and the Blonde star were first romantically linked earlier this year in February 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. That alleged work meeting as well as many others fueled rumors that the pair were more than just coworkers. 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. 'It's low-key, still new and in the early stages,' a source told Us Weekly. 'Their romance is definitely on the down low.' The insider also mentioned that one of Cruise's exes 'raved' about de Armas, and the source also explained how the Cuban-born actress' romance with him came to be. 'Penelope [Cruz] put in a good word for her both personally and professionally.' Cruz and Cruise previously dated for three years after starring together in Vanilla Sky in 2001. Their relationship ended in early 2004, but the pair have remained friends, per the source. Meanwhile, Cruz and de Armas became friends after working on the 2019 film Wasp Network together. The source also revealed how the romance between de Armas and Cruise came to be. The insider said they originally met up to discuss work-related matters in February before their 'relationship developed.' Cruise was reportedly 'super smitten' with de Armas immediately and it quickly 'developed into feelings' for her; pictured May in Seoul Cruise was reportedly 'super smitten' with de Armas immediately and it quickly 'developed into feelings' for her. 'They've gone out on some dates, and it's very low-key,' the insider added about the couple who have been romantically linked since February. 'It's in the early stages and he's been courting her.' The source added that Cruise is 'really into her' before adding that the feeling is mutual, though de Armas is being 'more cautious' and is taking things slow. 'She isn't looking for anything to move too fast,' the source said. 'She's taking it really slow. It's very private. They are protecting themselves from the intense media scrutiny.' Friends believe the relationship could last, a source told — with our insider pointing to the fact that de Armas does 'not like to party,' preferring quiet nights at home like her decades-older boyfriend. Though another source stressed that the pair are 'taking it day-by-day' and that de Armas 'does not give her heart away easy.' 'Ana has a thing for older men, and Tom fits the bill of her type. The proof is in the pudding. Being affectionate with someone is not something that Ana would do for a role,' the second source added.
