Ana de Armas feels as though she's accomplished the seemingly impossible by earning praise from none other than Tom Cruise. Just days before the June 6 theatrical release of her and Keanu Reeves' latest film, "Ballerina," the actress opened up about receiving the seal of approval from Tom Cruise—whom she's rumored to be romantically linked with—regarding her action prowess. During an exclusive interview with E! News' Will Marfuggi at the film's Los Angeles premiere on June 3, she effusively shared, "It fills me with immense joy and pride. It's surreal to have someone like him admire the movie, support it, and celebrate the work of others." The 37-year-old actress emphasized, "It's truly amazing." (Catch more from Ana and her fellow cast members on E! News tonight, June 4, at 11 p.m.)
Keanu, who has donned the role of the legendary hitman in four additional films, echoed Tom's five-star review of Ana's performance in "Ballerina." "She didn't require any advice from me," he assured E! at the premiere. "She's seasoned in action scenes and is exceptionally skilled."
Ana also mentioned how smoothly her collaboration with Keanu unfolded. "We both share a strong work ethic and a passion for our craft," she explained. "We genuinely enjoy having fun on set because what we do is incredibly challenging. It was beautiful to reconnect with him after such a long time. It was truly special."
Ana's rare remarks about Tom come amidst persistent rumors of a romance between the "Deeper" co-stars. In fact, the pair raised eyebrows in February when they were spotted together in Madrid on Valentine's Day. As they prepare to spend even more time together filming their upcoming supernatural sea mission movie, Ana remains tight-lipped about the project. When asked by E! News about what she could share about the forthcoming film, she coyly replied, "Nothing."
"Ballerina" hits theaters on June 6.
