Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas 'confirm' relationship as they land in London in helicopter piloted by actor

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas fueled romance rumors as they touched down in London together just days before the actress' 37th birthday.

The Hollywood duo were first linked on Valentine’s Day after being spotted at an intimate London dinner. At the time, Cruise and de Armas were photographed again arriving by helicopter on March 14, People reported.

Photos obtained by DailyMail suggest the sparks are very much real between the 'Mission: Impossible' star and the 'Knives Out' actress.

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas arrive in London together

Photos and videos circulating on social media showed Ana de Armas in a casual, cheerful mood as she stepped out with her pet dog Elvis. 

The actress, dressed in mini shorts that highlighted her toned legs, flashed a smile while a friend helped walk her second dog, Salsa, on a leash. 

Ana de Armas wore sunglasses, sneakers, and seemed to go makeup-free, giving off a relaxed, off-duty vibe.

Meanwhile, Tom Cruise made a dramatic entrance into London, piloting a helicopter with de Armas seated beside him. 'The Top Gun' star looked every bit the action hero, navigating the landing himself and showcasing his fit physique in a snug T-shirt and jeans. 

After touching down, de Armas was seen conversing with Cruise before stepping off the helicopter with Elvis in her arms. 

Later, Cruise lingered on the tarmac to chat with airport staff, ending the exchange with a friendly fist bump before heading off.

Tom Cruise is a source of comfort for Ana de Armas, claims source

According to the insider, Tom Cruise has become a source of comfort and security for Ana de Armas, who relocated from Venice Beach to a more secluded area in Vermont after dealing with intense fan and paparazzi attention.

“Tom makes Ana feel safe, and that is very important to her,” the source added.

In 2022, de Armas invested over $7 million in a secluded six-bedroom estate nestled in Vermont’s Green Mountains, seeking refuge from the chaos of celebrity life.

A source detailed, “She loves being away from the crazy. She has been traveling with Tom to busy cities like London, but he always makes her feel safe because he is thoughtful and he has a ton of security. He never puts her at risk, she is completely taken care of when she is in his company.”

According to the insider, the actress' lifestyle aligns well with Cruise’s, noting that the Cuban-born actress isn’t into partying and prefers low-key evenings at home.

Another source cautioned that de Arman is careful when it comes to matters of the heart. “[She] does not give her heart away easy,” the insider explained.

“Ana has a thing for older men, and Tom fits the bill of her type. The proof is in the pudding,” the second source added. “Being affectionate with someone is not something that Ana would do for a role.”

Tom Cruise’s ex approves of his budding romance with Ana de Armas: Insider

Tom Cruise’s relationship with Ana de Armas appears to be heating up, with sources saying that the Hollywood icon has grown increasingly serious about the actress in recent weeks. 

Adding to the buzz, one of Cruise’s famous exes has reportedly given her blessing to the budding romance.

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, who dated Cruise from 2001 to 2004, is said to be “happy” about her ex finding love again. 

“Ana has said that Penelope is happy for her—she approves,” a source shared. “They know each other from the movie and also they have friends in common in Madrid from when Ana lived there for a while.”

Insiders have also revealed that Cruise plans to bring de Armas as his guest to the 78th Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off in two weeks. 

His highly anticipated film 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' is set to premiere on May 14 at the prestigious Grand Theatre Lumiere. While it remains unconfirmed whether de Armas will join him on the red carpet, her presence is expected to generate considerable attention.