LONDON — The sun was barely cutting through the gray London haze on April 30 when Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas turned heads in a quiet park stroll, marking the actress’s 37th birthday with a low-key outing that still managed to spark a frenzy. The pair, both megastars with summer blockbusters looming, were caught by a bystander’s camera, their casual walk a sharp contrast to the high-octane roles they’re known for.
Cruise, 62, sported a plain white T-shirt and dark jeans, hands clasped behind his back, clutching what looked like a dog leash with a small pouch. De Armas, in a light T-shirt, jeans, and white sneakers, kept it equally unfussy, a brown crossbody bag slung over her shoulder. They weren’t alone—security guards trailed them, and another woman walked nearby, holding a leash for one of de Armas’s dogs, Salsa, who trotted along like he owned the grass. The other pup, Elvis, was cradled in de Armas’s arms the day before, when the duo stepped off a helicopter piloted by Cruise himself.
That chopper ride, on April 29, had them landing in London after a jaunt from Madrid. De Armas, rocking a pink hoodie and lavender shorts, grinned as she hopped onto the tarmac, Elvis in tow. Cruise, in a navy tee and jeans, flashed his trademark megawatt smile, chatting up heliport staff before they all scattered. It was the latest in a string of sightings—back on March 14, they touched down at the same heliport with director Doug Liman, and on February 13, they grabbed dinner in Soho with their agents, mobbed by fans snapping selfies.
The park walk, captured in photos and a short video, showed them chatting easily, Cruise’s posture relaxed but deliberate, de Armas keeping pace with a calm stride. No official word from their camps confirms what’s behind these meetups, but the sightings keep piling up. Their March heliport trip included Liman, known for Edge of Tomorrow, hinting at a project in the works. Cruise’s Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning hits theaters May 23, while de Armas’s John Wick spinoff, Ballerina, drops June 6.
For now, the two keep dodging the spotlight’s glare, letting their walks and chopper rides do the talking. On April 30, in that London park, it was just another day—dogs, jeans, and a birthday stroll that sent cameras clicking.