Sept. 22 2025, Published 6:00 a.m. ET
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In a swirl of Hollywood romance and protective instincts, Tom Cruise is reportedly placing heavy restrictions on his girlfriend, Ana de Armas, when it comes to her past relationship with actor Ben Affleck. Sources close to the couple have disclosed Cruise’s concerns over Affleck’s lingering presence in Ana’s life, as he fears that the charismatic filmmaker might disrupt their burgeoning relationship, RadarOnline.com reports.
A source noted, “Tom is extremely territorial and is not comfortable with the idea of Ben being around Ana again.”
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Ana’s History with Ben
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Jennifer Garner was cited as the example of openness Ben Affleck now seeks with Ana de Armas.
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The talented actress, aged 37, was romantically involved with Pearl Harbor star Affleck, who is now 53, from 2019 until early 2021. However, she has been quietly dating Cruise, who is 63, for several months now. Despite this, insiders suggest that Affleck’s attempts to reconnect with De Armas have not ceased, even almost five years after their breakup.
Sources close to the situation reveal, “Ben and Ana ended their relationship amicably and agreed to stay friends.” However, recently, Affleck has been reaching out to Ana, hoping to spend time together whenever they find themselves in the same city.
The insider added, “While Ben’s playing it cool, he never truly got closure from their split. He’s looking for a level of openness with Ana similar to what he shares with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. However, for Tom, that is simply crossing a line.”
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Tom’s Trust in Ana
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According to an insider, Tom Cruise believes Affleck should respect boundaries.
Despite his protective nature, the insider assures that Cruise feels secure in Ana’s affection for him. “Tom has no reason to doubt Ana’s loyalty; she’s absolutely crazy about him,” the source elaborated. “However, he remains uneasy about Ben’s involvement in their lives. To put it plainly, Tom trusts Ana but doesn’t have the same confidence in Ben.”
As far as Cruise is concerned, Affleck needs to keep a respectful distance and stop involving himself in matters that do not concern him.
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Affleck’s Single Status
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Affleck has been living a single life since his and Jennifer Lopez’s 2024 split.
Since his whirlwind two-year marriage to Jennifer Lopez, 56, came to an end in 2024, the Argo Oscar winner has been navigating the dating world alone. Sources report that he’s feeling quite lonely.
According to insiders, “Ben insists he has no intention of winning Ana back, but he genuinely values their friendship. However, right now, he’s feeling rather isolated and could use some friends.” This newfound dynamic is not going over well with Tom, who is adamant about protecting what he has with Ana and is ready to confront Affleck if necessary.
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