She was once hailed as Hollywood’s next big thing — a dazzling Bond girl who shot to superstardom with Knives Out, Bladerunner 2049, and a string of high-profile roles.
But lately, Ana de Armas has been ‘in a funk,’ according to friends.
Her whirlwind romance with Tom Cruise has ended, and the big-budget film they were meant to star in together, Deeper, is now on hold.
‘Ana thought this year would be very different so she is disappointed,’ a source told Daily Mail.
‘But she knows it will get better and is plugging on. And she is still friends with Tom. She is not crying at home,’ they added.
The Cuban-born actress was spotted in Los Angeles this week looking low-key as she took her dog for a walk — a far cry from her usual red-carpet glamor.
Ana de Armas has been ‘in a funk’ lately. The Cuban not only split from her boyfriend of nine months, Tom Cruise, but the film they were supposed to do together, Deeper, has been stalled
‘Ana thought this year would be very different so she is disappointed,’ a source told Daily Mail. ‘But she knows it will get better and is plugging on. She is not crying at home.’ Indeed, she is not as the brunette beauty was seen in Los Angeles with her fuzzy white dog on Tuesday
She wore denim shorts, a black top, and Mary Jane flats with a Louis Vuitton purse worn crossbody style, her hair loose and makeup minimal.
De Armas normally spends her time tucked away in a remote part of Vermont — so her return to Los Angeles could signal she has meetings or projects in the works.
Her recent film Ballerina performed respectably at the box office, and she remains one of Hollywood’s most sought-after faces, fronting major campaigns for Estée Lauder.
But the buzz that once surrounded her has cooled.
Cruise, 63, and De Armas, 37, quietly split several weeks ago after nine months.
A source close to the pair told The Sun said: ‘Tom and Ana had a good time together but their time as a couple has run its course.
‘They are going to remain good friends but they aren’t dating anymore. They just realized they weren’t going to go the distance and that they are better off as mates.
‘The spark had gone between them but they still love each other’s company and they’ve both been really adult about it. She’s already been cast in his next film, so they will continue to work together.’
Tom and Ana were last publicly seen together months earlier in July as the pair went official with their budding romance.
Multiple sources have claimed they ‘split’ following a nine month romance; a source told daily Mail they are still friends
At the time, the two stars were seen holding hands as they whisked themselves on a weekend getaway to Woodstock, Vermont.
They were spotted strolling through the scenic town together – after first sparking relationship speculation earlier this year in February.
Shortly before the Vermont trip, both stars were also seen attending the Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium.
That same month, Tom and Ana also enjoyed a boat day while on a getaway to Menorca, Spain.
‘Tom has been showering Ana with gifts ever since they met, it’s his thing, he is thoughtful,’ a source exclusively told the Daily Mail in July.
A source close to the pair said: ‘Tom and Ana had a good time together but their time as a couple has run its course’
The beauty was in Paris without Cruise recently
De Armas attends the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 30
‘First it started with her favorite flowers then books he thought she would want to read because she’s an avid reader.’
The insider added, ‘The more they got to know each other, the bigger the gifts became. There has been jewelry like gold bracelets and designer clothing, things like that, things every girl would love.
‘Probably the biggest gift he has given her is being able to go anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice, not many people can do that. She loves to travel.’
The Hollywood stars first ignited romance rumors when they were spotted grabbing dinner in London just before Valentine’s Day.
The pair were seen on more than one occasion in the following months, such as Ana and Tom dining at a restaurant in London.
In May, they attended David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash which was held in Notting Hill – and left in the same vehicle together.
However, a guest who had also been in attendance at the time told Page Six that Ana and Tom’s relationship appeared to be platonic.
The insider explained that Tom and Ana ‘came together and had a great night and clearly enjoy hanging out’.
In September, the actress was seen partying with rapper Bad Bunny during a trip to Puerto Rico. At the time, the beauty filmed herself dancing to his hit song NUEVAYoL while at the music artist’s concer
However, they added, ‘But I couldn’t say any more than that… I’ve no proof it’s romantic.’
A separate source informed Us Weekly at the time that the Top Gun: Maverick star was ‘super smitten’ with Ana.
It was then added the romance was ‘low-key’ and ‘still new and in the early stages’.
The insider stated that both Ana and Tom first met back in February for work-related discussions, which then led to the ‘relationship developing’.
‘They’ve gone out on some dates and it’s very low-key. It’s in the early stages and he’s been courting her.’
Ana and Tom are set to work on the upcoming supernatural ocean thriller titled Deeper.
In September, the actress was seen partying with rapper Bad Bunny during a trip to Puerto Rico. At the time, the beauty filmed herself dancing to his hit song NUEVAYoL while at the music artist’s concert.
And earlier this month, Ana was also seen posing with a mystery man during Paris Fashion Week. While exploring the French city, the star posed for a lighthearted Instagram snap with two pals as they spent time outdoors.
