'They hit it off': Tom Cruise and Elsina Khayrova were 'super discreet' while getting to know each other, claims source

LONDON, ENGLAND: According to reports, Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova and Hollywood icon Tom Cruise share a low-key romance.

Although the two were not spotted together until their London visit on December 9, an informant claimed that they had actually "met at a private members club around four months ago".

The 61-year-old actor reportedly went on a date at London's jovial Winter Wonderland with Russian socialite Khayrova, 36, per The Sun.

Tom Cruise 'wanted to keep things super discreet'

Following a party in the British capital, Cruise appeared prepared to make his public appearance with Khayrova, after the two had first met each other discreetly.

As per OK! Magazine, an insider stated: "They hit it off, but he wanted to keep things super discreet while they first got to know each other," describing how he and the 36-year-old Russian model managed to stay under the radar.

The Hollywood A-lister recently reserved the entire floor at one of the most upscale restaurants in London for a romantic evening with his lady love.

The 'Top Gun' star allegedly "made a big point of telling everyone after the London party how liberating and wonderful it was to have gotten this out in the open," implying that their cover-up was deliberately shattered.

The insider went on to say, "Everyone’s excited to see Tom with this loved-up glow and a spring in his step. It’s long overdue."

Additionally, Cruise's adult children, Connor, 28, and Isabella, 30, whom he shares with Nicole Kidman, gave their father's new love life their approval.

"They both met her and think she’s fantastic — even if Elsina is just a few years older than they are," the source further added.

This is the first woman the 'Mission Impossible' star has been associated with in 2023, other than Shakira, with whom a romance never developed.

Despite their flirty conduct at the 2023 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix in May, a source claimed that the 46-year-old mother of two preferred a platonic relationship.

Khayrova was previously married to Russian businessman Dmitry Tsetkov, with whom she shares two children.

Tom Cruise and Elsina Khayrova met through common friends

According to reports, Khayrova and the Hollywood icon met through common friends.

"With all their millions, Tom and Elsina can live the high life and never have to be near the public," one source revealed to The Sun.

The source added, "But since they’ve been in London, they have been going out and about without anyone noticing them."

"They went on a secret date to Winter Wonderland so they could see the attractions. It is a really romantic spot for couples — and Tom and Elsina blended in perfectly," the source earlier said.

According to an insider, Cruise has gained popularity among London's affluent and elite demographic. A simple relationship soon developed into something more meaningful, per Us Weekly.

Cruise and Khayrova went on the secret date following their meal together at the Mayfair restaurant Novikov.

Another source revealed at the time, "Tom seemed very loved up and was hanging on every word Elsina was saying. They seemed physically very close."

However, the alleged new lover of the 'Top Gun' star is reportedly the ex-wife of Russian businessman Dmitry Tsetkov, who has a warning for Cruise.

Tsetkov told Daily Mail: "Irrespective of whoever she's with, Tom Cruise or anybody else, they should be aware that she likes the finer things in life and has expensive and luxurious taste. Tom should keep his eyes and wallet wide open."