Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas confirmed their love affair is real as they flew into London together this week days before her 37th birthday.

Obtained by the Daily Mail, exclusive photos depict Hollywood legend Cruise, 62, who has been romantically linked to Armas since Valentine’s Day this year. He appeared delighted as he flew a helicopter into the UK capital with the brunette actress seated beside him.

Armas, who was previously known to be in a relationship with Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of Cuba’s president, showcased a grin and her fit legs in mini shorts while holding her pet dog. A friend assisted in walking another dog on a leash.

Armas donned a pair of shades and sports sneakers, appearing to go make-up free for the off-duty outing.

Meanwhile Top Gun star Cruise flaunted his action-man credentials as he landed the chopper and showed off a buff frame in a tight tee and jeans.

As per the Daily Mail’s findings, Cruise has been developing a serious relationship with Armas in recent times, with one of his notable former partners even giving her blessing for this unexpected love story.

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas confirmed their rumored love affair as they flew into London together this week days before her 37th birthday

In exclusive photos obtained by the Daily Mail, Hollywood icon Cruise, 62, who has been linked to Armas since Valentine’s Day this year, looked giddy as he piloted a helicopter into the UK capital with the brunette actress by his side 

Top Gun star Cruise flaunted his action-man credentials as he landed the chopper and showed off a buff frame in a tight tee and jeans

Armas – who was last known to be dating Manuel Anido Cuesta, the stepson of Cuba’s president – flashed a smile and her toned legs in a pair of mini shorts as she clutched her pet dog

It can also be revealed that Cruise will be taking the starlet to the 78th Cannes Film Festival in a fortnight. His new movie Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is slated for a star-studded premiere on May 14 at the Grand Théâtre Lumière.

It is not yet clear if Armas will walk the red carpet with Cruise.

As for that A-list approval, it is understood Spanish actress Penelope Cruz – who dated the actor from 2001 to 2004 – is ‘happy’ that her ex-boyfriend has found new love.

Cruz, 51, and Armas have been friends ever since they co-starred in the 2019 movie WASP Network.

‘Ana has said that Penelope is happy for her, she approves,’ an insider told the Daily Mail. ‘They know each other from the movie and also they have friends in common in Madrid from when Ana lived there for a while.’

‘Tom makes Ana feel safe and that is very important to her,’ the insider added. ‘She was flipped out by the fans and stalkers when living in Venice Beach [Los Angeles] so she moved to a remote part of Vermont.’

In 2022, Armas dropped over $7 million for a sprawling six-bed home in the Green Mountain State.

‘She loves being away from the crazy,’ the source explained. ‘She has been traveling with Tom to busy cities like London, but he always makes her feel safe because he is thoughtful and he has a ton of security. He never puts her at risk, she is completely taken care of when she is in his company.’

Meanwhile Top Gun star Cruise showed off his action man credentials as he landed the chopper

The beauty wore a pair of shades and appeared to go make-up free for the outing.

Ana looked radiant as she jetted into London with Cruise by her side

Cruise fistbumped an air traffic controller as he arrived

Ana looked stunning as she prepared to ring in her 37th birthday

The beauty wowed as she stepped out with Cruise again

The Oscar nominee wowed as she arrived into the heliport

Cruise showed off his toned frame as he walked off

Friends believe the relationship could last, with our insider pointing to the fact that Armas does ‘not like to party’, prefering quiet nights at home like her decades-older boyfriend. 

Though another source stressed that the pair are ‘taking it day by day’ and that Armas ‘does not give her heart away easy.’

‘Ana has a thing for older men and Tom fits the bill of her type. The proof is in the pudding. Being affectionate with someone is not something that Ana would do for a role,’ the second source added.

In November last year, Armas was linked to the stepson of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, with the pair stepping out for a loved-up stroll in Madrid the following month.

Despite receiving massive backlash over the relationship, the actress, who fled communist Cuba age 18, did not shy away from engaging in some PDA with him.

Penelope Cruz, who dated Tom from 2001 until 2004 after they co-starred in Vanilla Sky, is ‘happy’ that the Oscar nominee is romancing de Armas (pictured in 2001)

Armas was last known to be dating Manuel Anido Cuesta , the stepson of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez in a controversial union – pictured December 2024 

Cruise and de Armas’ low-key outing comes after Cruise and de Armas were mobbed by fans during their Valentine’s evening out. 

At the time a source told DailyMail.com that they are not romantically involved. The insider insisted that the dates were strictly business as the actor was eyeing up Ana for future projects.

‘Everything with Tom and Ana is innocent. They are hanging out to talk about future movies that they could do together,’ the insider said.

‘One of those ideas is the Days of Thunder sequel that Tom wants to get off the ground. It is currently in its infancy.’

Both stars have big summer movies this year: Cruise’s upcoming Mission: Impossible movie hits theaters on May 23, and de Armas’ Ballerina, a continuation of the John Wick franchise, is in theaters June 6.

Cruise was last linked to Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova, who is the ex-wife of oligarch Dimitry Tsvetkov, in December 2023, but the pair were said to have called it quits in February last year.