Ana de Armas is moving on. The Cuban actress was recently spotted out shopping with a handsome mystery man. The two were dressed comfortably and were seen walking alongside de Armas’ dog, Salsa.

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De Armas was photographed with Marcelo Valente, a Brazilian businessman who reportedly works at the venture capital company Babel Ventures. For the occasion, de Armas wore baggy jeans that she paired with a matching denim jacket with a brown collar and a white t-shirt. She completed the look with some white sneakers and some sunglasses.

Valente was seen wearing a sporty outfit made up of shorts, high socks, white sneakers, and a grey windbreaker. He completed the look with a green t-shirt and some sunglasses.

The two were seen shopping together, accompanied by Salsa, de Armas’ adorable Bernedoodle. Photographers captured de Armas and Valente browsing different wallpapers at a home decor store in Los Angeles.

 The pair were seen driving away together in a black SUV.

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De Armas’ romantic life

De Armas’ Los Angeles appearance follows her rumored breakup with Tom Cruise, with whom she’s been photographed numerous times over the past year. The pair is rumored to be working together on different projects, including the movie “Deeper,” a science-fiction movie directed by Doug Liman.

The pair were photographed numerous times in Europe, where they were seen aboard Cruise’s helicopter, with de Armas traveling alongside her dogs. More outings showed the two on vacation in Spain and Vermont, where they were photographed walking through the city as they held hands.

Cruise and de Armas reportedly broke up last month, with a source claiming that the split was de Armas’ decision. Speaking to US Weekly, the source said that de Armas felt like “things were moving fast and she started to get a little uncomfortable with how fast it was going.”

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In the past, de Armas has dated different men, including Ben Affleck, Paul Boukadakis, and Manuel Anido Cuesta, the son of the President of Cuba. She was previously married to the Spanish actor Marc Clotet, with the two divorcing in 2013.

De Armas has spoken about her decision to keep her relationships private despite her public persona. “I have never been someone that wants any attention that’s not about my work. So when the attention is not about my work, it is upsetting, and it feels disrespectful, and it feels inappropriate, and it feels dangerous and unsafe,” she said to PEOPLE.

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Ana de Armas Sparks Dating Rumors Amid Tom Cruise Breakup — Here’s Why

Reports of Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise’s breakup took over the internet a while ago. Fans were still recovering from their alleged split when another dating rumor made headlines. Recently, the “Blonde” actor was spotted on a shopping spree with a businessman on the streets of Los Angeles. Their latest photos have reportedly sparked speculations about de Armas’ new romance.

Ana de Armas steps out with businessman in LA amid Tom Cruise breakup buzz

After split rumors with Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas has caught attention once again. This time, her recent photos with businessman Marcelo Valente have raised eyebrows. TMZ shared a video and a picture, featuring the 37-year-old diva walking the streets of LA with the entrepreneur, who is a partner at Babel Ventures.

In the clip, de Armas was seen at a store, talking to the man, who seemed to be guiding her towards something. Meanwhile, photos circulating on social media showed the duo walking on a sidewalk with her pet dog in between them. The Hollywood bombshell was holding a paperboy and her pup’s leash together, while the pooch matched its steps with its owner.

Furthermore, the “Deep Water” star stepped out in a denim look, including a jacket and baggy pants. She wore a white T-shirt beneath the jacket and a white belt with a golden buckle. With hair let loose, de Armas looked chic in black sunglasses and white sneakers. Meanwhile, her company appeared in a jogging outfit.

Earlier, a report claimed that the “Ballerina” lead had not been allegedly crying over her rumored breakup with Cruise. According to a source, she was thrilled about this year as she was seemingly dating the “Top Gun” actor and had also reportedly signed a movie together. But things apparently didn’t work out as she had expected.

Although she was “disappointed,” de Armas didn’t waste her energy in shedding tears, claims the insider. “But she knows it will get better and is plugging on. And she is still friends with Tom,” the insider added.

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas’ breakup: Who pulled the plug on the relationship?

om Cruise and Ana de Armas‘ private relationship has come to an end. The couple first sparked rumors on Valentine’s Day, and 8 months later, they’ve called it quits, at least for now. As more details come out about what happened, we now know who reportedly pulled the plug – de Armas.

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De Armas and Cruise’s whirlwind relationship was full of fancy diners, A-list birthday parties, and a lot of helicopter rides. A source confirmed the split to Us Weekly, noting that they have not disclosed any details, but added, “for now,” suggesting that a reconciliation may be possible in the future.

The insider said it was more of Armas’ decision because “things were moving fast” and she “started to get a little uncomfortable” with the pace. They said she put the “brakes on it” and while she “still likes him a lot,” she “needed to take a step back.”

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They noted that de Armas “enjoyed his company, and he was fun to be with,” explaining, “One of the things that attracted her most to him was he supported her and everything she wanted to do.”

Their connection is still there, and they “want to remain friends” with the source keeping a glimmer of hope, “they will see how things go in the future.”

De Armas and Cruise never publicly confirmed their relationship. When the Cuban-American actress did address it, she only spoke about the projects they were working on. According to the source, it started as a “deep professional respect and then it ignited.” “Tom was completely captivated by Ana,” they added.

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One of those projects was the supernatural thriller Deeper. But according to the US insider, that project is now on a production hold. It’s unclear if their breakup has anything to do with it being placed on pause. “They spent every day together in preparation and training for the intense underwater sequences,” the source said.

That doesn’t mean de Armas is without work; the source said she is busy working on a “new project.”

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As for when the split happened, a source told People the Ballerina star has been single “for a while.” They also categorized Cruise as a “dear friend and mentor” and not an ex.

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Since they never confirmed their relationship, there is some discourse about whether they were actually officially a couple. But mentors don’t usually hold hands, attend after parties together, and enjoy secret romantic Spanish vacations.

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Before Cruise, de Armas was linked to Manuel Anido Cuesta, the Stepson of the President of Cuba, and Tinder executive Paul Boukadakis. She began dating Boukadakis after her high-profile relationship with Ben Affleck ended in January 2021.

While de Armas’ relationships always make headlines, the devoted actress has made it clear she wants to be remembered for her work on screen. She told Variety in 2022, “I’m just interested in my work. I want to be remembered for that.” “The other side, [of fame] I’m not interested,” she added.

Jacob Elordi Spotted Holding Ana de Armas’ Hands Amid Tom Cruise Split

Jacob Elordi reunited with Ana de Armas at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. The former co-stars who shared the screen in the 2022 thriller Deep Water shared a cozy moment at the star-studded event. This comes just a few months after de Armas’ rumored relationship with Tom Cruise reportedly ended.

Jacob Elordi and Ana de Armas shared a moment at Golden Globes

Jacob Elordi was spotted chatting with Ana de Armas at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. The pair was photographed holding hands as they shared a brief conversation. The actress wore a warm smile as she spoke with the Frankenstein star. The pair appeared engaged in a sincere conversation before sharing a laugh and moving on to mingle with other stars.

The interaction comes after de Armas reported calling it quits with Tom Cruise in October 2025. According to the Daily Mail, insider sources claimed, “Like any good movie, it all comes to an end, and that was the case for Tom and Ana. They got together to see if they would be able to work together, and that developed into something more, which neither of them expected.”

De Armas and Cruise first sparked dating rumors in February 2025 after the former couple were spotted on several romantic outings. Sources at the time told Entertainment Tonight that the romance grew out of a “working relationship.” They broke up after nine months of dating. Another insider confirmed to Us Weekly that they are “done for now.”

Meanwhile, Elordi ended his on-again, off-again relationship with Olivia Jade Giannulli in October 2025. The couple had been linked since 2021.

The actor attended the Golden Globes on Sunday, January 11, where he was nominated for two categories. The star was up for Best Supporting Actor for his incredible performance in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. He was also nominated for the Best Actor in a Limited Series award for the Australian drama, The Narrow Road to the Deep North.

 

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