Ben Affleck Tense as Ex Ana de Armas Dates Tom Cruise

Ben Affleck is reportedly feeling jealous and somewhat uncomfortable as his longtime friend Tom Cruise is now dating his ex-girlfriend Ana de Armas, who he had a strong connection with during their relationship from 2020 to early 2021. While Affleck's friends have teased him about possibly dating Cruise's ex-wife Katie Holmes in retaliation, logistical challenges make this unlikely. Despite his feelings, sources say Affleck admires Cruise's enduring success in Hollywood and hopes to emulate his sustained career momentum. Affleck has also had connections with other women linked to Cruise, including Gwyneth Paltrow, whom he dated and who shared an onscreen kiss with Cruise over 20 years ago. Meanwhile, Affleck remains professionally busy, working on his Netflix thriller Animals as co-writer, producer, director, and lead actor, while also executive producing projects starring his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez. De Armas and Cruise have been publicly seen together multiple times recently, including attending high-profile events in London.