Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas split because their relationship moved too quickly: report
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Ana de Armas would have put the brakes on her relationship with Tom Cruise.
The “Ballerina” actress, 37, decided to take a step back after things started moving faster than she would have liked, according to a new report from Us Weekly.
“Tom and Ana are done for now,” a source said. “It was more of Ana’s decision because things were moving fast, and she started to get a little uncomfortable with how fast things were going.”
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Ana de Armas broke up with Tom Cruise because their relationship was moving quickly, according to a new report. (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate; Simon Ackerman/FilmMagic)
Although de Armas reportedly “put the brakes on,” the source stressed that there are still strong feelings between the two men.
“She still loves him a lot and they have a connection,” the source noted. “They will see how things go in the future.”
Cruise and de Armas reportedly grew close while preparing their supernatural thriller “Deeper,” which is now on hold. (Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images/Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images)
The source added that the two “want to remain friends,” but de Armas “needs to take a step back.”
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Cruise, 63, and de Armas reportedly grew close while preparing their supernatural thriller “Deeper,” which is now on hold. Their chemistry during pre-production was described as “totally undeniable”.
“They spent every day together preparing and training for the intense underwater sequences,” the source explained. “It started with deep professional respect, then it escalated. Tom was completely captivated by Ana.”
The source claimed that Cruise and de Armas remain friends. (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
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De Armas, meanwhile, is focused on her work — including “a new project,” according to the source — and balancing a fast-paced relationship with her career.
“On a personal level, she enjoyed his company and he was fun to be around,” the source continued. “One of the things that appealed to him the most was that he was supportive of her and everything she wanted to do.”
Rumors of a romance between the “Top Gun: Maverick” star and the “Knives Out” actress have intensified since the spring. (Gilbert Flores)
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Fox News Digital has contacted representatives for Cruise and de Armas.
Rumor of a romance between the “Top Gun: Maverick” star and the “Knives Out” actress has been heating up since the spring, when the two were spotted together while filming and later gushed about their collaboration.
In a previous interview, de Armas called teaming up with Cruise “a lot of fun,” while the actor — known for his intense dedication to his craft — apparently admired his talent and energy on set.
