Tom Cruise Sparks Romance Rumors With British Actress Emilia Jones After Ana de Armas Split
Tom Cruise has once again sparked public interest after sharing a series of new photos on Instagram on Thursday, showing him at the London premiere of The Running Man alongside his Top Gun: Maverick co-star Glen Powell.
But it wasn’t just his reunion with Powell that caught fans’ attention — the Hollywood icon was also seen standing next to a young British actress, Emilia Jones, leading to a flurry of online speculation.
The premiere took place at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London, where Cruise appeared in high spirits, posing for photos with the cast and crew.
In one particular image, the Oscar-nominated star was seen smiling beside Jones, 23, who is one of the leads in The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright.
The photo was also shared on Jones’ own Instagram account, fueling curiosity about their connection.
The timing of the sighting has only added intrigue — just weeks ago, Cruise reportedly ended his nine-month relationship with Bond actress Ana de Armas, 37.
The Cuban-born star and the Mission: Impossible actor are said to have parted ways amicably, citing that their relationship had simply “run its course.”
A Star on the Rise: Who Is Emilia Jones?
Emilia Jones is one of Britain’s most promising young talents. She began her career at the age of eight, appearing in the romantic drama One Day (2010), followed by a small role in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) alongside Johnny Depp.
Over the years, she transitioned from child roles to critically acclaimed performances.
Her breakout role came with the Apple TV+ film CODA (2021), in which she played Ruby Rossi, the hearing daughter of a deaf family. The film received widespread acclaim, ultimately winning Best Picture at the 94th Academy Awards.
Jones also starred in Netflix’s supernatural drama Locke & Key from 2020 to 2022, where she impressed viewers with her nuanced portrayal of Kinsey Locke.
The actress has since appeared in Cat Person and Winner and is now set to star in The Running Man — the very project that brought her face-to-face with Cruise on the red carpet.
Cruise’s sighting with Jones comes shortly after reports surfaced of his split from Ana de Armas. According to The Sun and US Weekly, the pair decided to end their romance after realizing they were better suited as friends. A source described the breakup as “amicable,” noting that while the spark had faded, both stars “still love each other’s company” and intend to continue working together.
The two are reportedly attached to an upcoming project titled Deeper, a deep-sea diving adventure film set to shoot in London and Malta once the budget is finalized. However, production delays have temporarily stalled their collaboration.
Insiders told Daily Mail that de Armas had felt their relationship was “moving too fast” and “too intense,” but there were no hard feelings between them. “Ana thought this year would be very different, but she’s focusing on work and staying positive,” the source added.
The former couple first sparked romance rumors earlier this year after being spotted dining together in London just before Valentine’s Day. They were later seen attending David Beckham’s 50th birthday party in Notting Hill and enjoying a summer getaway in Menorca, Spain.
Although neither Cruise nor Jones has commented on their relationship status, fans were quick to notice the chemistry in their red-carpet photos. Given their 40-year age difference, some suggested their connection might be purely professional, while others wondered if the two had grown close during the film’s production.
Regardless of the speculation, Cruise appeared relaxed and content at the premiere — a sign that he’s moving forward positively following his recent split. Meanwhile, Jones continues to rise in Hollywood as one of Britain’s most talented young actresses, making their photo together a moment of cinematic curiosity rather than confirmed romance.
With The Running Man set to hit theaters in 2025, fans can expect to see more of both stars — whether together on screen or simply as two professionals at the height of their respective careers.