Reports suggest Ben Affleck is feeling uncomfortable with Tom Cruise’s new relationship with Ana de Armas, who was Affleck’s girlfriend from March 2020 until their breakup in January 2021. According to a source speaking to DailyMail, Affleck’s reaction to the news is far from positive.
“Ben’s kind of a jealous type,” the source revealed, adding that seeing Ana with someone he’s known for years, like Cruise, is difficult for Affleck. “He really liked Ana a lot, and when she left, it hit him hard.”
Cruise and Ana, who have reportedly been dating since Valentine’s Day, were recently spotted together in London, adding to the public interest in their relationship. While Affleck hasn’t made a public scene, friends say the situation has stirred up emotions for him.
Although Affleck admires Cruise’s long and successful career, the source notes that he also feels envious of how active and successful Cruise remains in his sixties. “I think every actor in Hollywood wishes they had Tom’s career,” the source said. “Ben is no different. But at the same time, he’s happy for him and hopes he’ll be that lucky one day.”
The two actors’ love lives have crossed paths before. Affleck’s friends have joked about him dating Cruise’s ex-wife, Katie Holmes, though the idea is more playful than practical given their different locations. There’s also a history with Gwyneth Paltrow, whom Affleck dated in the late 90s. Interestingly, Cruise once kissed Paltrow in the 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember, and she later called him “an amazing kisser.”
Ben’s love life has also been intertwined with Jennifer Lopez’s. The couple married in 2022 but divorced two years later. Despite the split, their families remain close, with Lopez’s children attending the premiere of The Accountant 2, where Affleck praised her for being “spectacular” and supportive of his kids.
As Affleck navigates these complex connections, his feelings toward Cruise and Ana’s relationship remain under scrutiny, adding another layer to the ongoing Hollywood love triangle.
