Hollywood is buzzing with rumors of a new celebrity couple—Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas. But while the two stars appear to be growing closer, Ana’s former flame, Ben Affleck, is reportedly having a hard time watching the romance unfold.
According to sources, Cruise has been making grand gestures to win over the Knives Out actress. Reports suggest the Top Gun icon has already treated Ana to two private jet trips, a lavish Valentine’s Day dinner, and a romantic evening at one of London’s top Michelin-starred restaurants.
Insiders claim Affleck still harbors feelings for Ana and regrets the end of their relationship. The actor, now married to Jennifer Lopez, is said to believe that Ana could have been the one to help him break free from his past.
A source told Closer, “Ben genuinely thought Ana was the one that got away. He fell for her hard when they dated. He even talked about proposing and building a future together.” The source continued, “At first, he thought Tom and Ana were just friends, but now it’s obvious something more is going on—and it’s really affecting him emotionally.”
While there’s no reported tension between Affleck and Cruise, the insider added that Ben finds Tom “a bit of an oddball,” a sentiment shared by many in the industry. “He just doesn’t see Tom as someone who matches Ana’s energy or deserves someone as magical as her.”
For those unfamiliar, Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas first met in 2019 while filming the psychological thriller Deep Water. Their relationship became public in early 2020, and they shared several high-profile moments together, including a visit to Ana’s home country of Cuba. The couple eventually parted ways in early 2021.
Now, with Tom and Ana’s rumored relationship gaining momentum, fans and insiders alike are closely watching how Affleck reacts—and whether this Hollywood love triangle will take another dramatic turn.
