Co-Star Chemistry: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas and Other Hollywood Romance Rumors
Hi, I’m Avery Sinclair – oh, this should be good. Buckle up for a no-nonsense tour of Tinseltown’s latest on-set flirtations and fauxmances. From a kiss on the cheek to helicopter rides, we’re sorting the genuine sparks from studio smoke machines.
The Naked Gun’s press tour took everyone by surprise when 58-year-old “Baywatch” star Kelly Ann Anderson and 73-year-old Oscar nominee Liam Neeson laughed like teenagers at every photo op. In a People interview, Neeson admitted he’s “madly in love,” and at the premiere Anderson planted a friendly smooch on his cheek while they posed with their sons. When NBC’s “Today” host asked if they’re dating, Anderson coyly snapped back “I don’t understand the question.” Page Six insiders claim the pair are “figuring things out along the way,” though it’s unclear if it’s script or serendipity.
On the flip side, Neeson famously declared he was “past all that” after his wife’s death in 2009, and his only post-2009 romance was with PR exec Freya St. Johnston, which fizzled in 2012. He even told People last October that dating is off his checklist. But hey, in Hollywood, “never say never” is practically a job requirement.
Deeper might end up being the truest headline for Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas. Cruise’s co-star conquests read like an action-packed highlight reel—Rebecca De Mornay, Nicole Kidman, Penélope Cruz—and now the 63-year-old icon is linked to the “Blonde” Oscar nominee. Earlier this year they were spotted dining in London, taking a helicopter spin, and holding hands in Vermont, where de Armas owns property. According to Us Weekly, this “down-low romance” has all the makings of headline fodder.
Pushback? Rumors also tied de Armas to Manuel Anido Cuesta, the Cuban president’s stepson, after Madrid sightings. And sure, there’s a 21-year age gap—though that’s hardly news for someone who scales skyscrapers for a living.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps duo Pedro Pascal and Wanda Kirby have been publicly touchy. Onstage at Comic-Con, Pascal reached for Kirby’s hand to calm his nerves in front of thousands of fans, and she squeezed back. Kirby later told Vanity Fair the gesture was pure solidarity under the spotlight. Yet off-camera, Kirby is engaged to Premier Lacrosse League president Paul Rabil and expecting their first child, leaving little room for a blockbuster romance.
There was a tease of one more pairing in “Jurassic World Rebirth” involving a British “Wicked” heartthrob, but details dried up before anyone could confirm if it was true love or a PR roar. Stay tuned for that one.
So there you have it – a no-frills rundown on co-star crushes that may or may not be in production. Who needs a rom-com when real-life publicity stunts come free of charge?
And that’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People, Page Six, Us Weekly, Vanity Fair, Today
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