Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Glamour in Tokyo: Ana de Armas Sparks Sake Ceremony Amid Love Drama

Ana de Armas was a vision of beauty as she attended a screening of her new film Ballerina at RoppongiHils Cinemas in Tokyo wearing a glamorous sweeping gown on Thursday

SCIENTOLOGY'S SECRETIVE WORLD: ANA DE ARMAS CAUGHT UP IN TOM CRUISE'S CONTROVERSY

The glamorous world of Hollywood's elite has been abuzz with the latest developments in Ana de Armas' high-profile romance with Scientology's most devoted adherent, Tom Cruise. The 37-year-old Cuban-born actress, who recently wowed audiences at a Tokyo screening of her new film Ballerina, is now facing a daunting challenge: navigating the treacherous waters of Scientology.

As de Armas continues her promo tour for the John Wick spin-off, insiders close to the Church of Scientology are whispering about the dangers that lie ahead for the actress. With Cruise's reputation as a Scientologist well-documented, it's no secret that his girlfriends often find themselves drawn into the church's orbit. But what exactly happens when these starstruck women venture deeper into the world of Scientology?

The actress, 37, has been travelling the world on her promo tour for the John Wick spin-off and was joined by director Len Wiseman at the screening.

A HONEYMOON PERIOD OF DAZZLING MOMENTS

According to Karen de la Carriere, a former high-ranking Scientologist who defected from the church in 2010, Cruise's love affairs are often doomed to fail. "There is a honeymoon period with a lot of generosity and dazzling moments," she revealed to The Scholarly Note. "But then reality sets in." De la Carriere, one of the few individuals directly trained by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, knows firsthand the pitfalls that await those who delve deeper into the church's teachings.

As de Armas becomes increasingly entwined with Cruise, sources close to the actress are expressing growing concerns about her involvement with Scientology. "Ana is a devout Catholic," said one insider, "and Tom's world is a far cry from hers." With Cruise's reputation for being fiercely devoted to the Church of Scientology, it's clear that de Armas will be expected to conform to its principles and practices.

de Armas looked phenomenal as she arrived in a glittering black gown with a silver bodice and caped detailing that skimmed over her phenomenal figure

THE BAITS AND SWITCHES OF SCIENTOLOGY

For those who are new to Scientology, the church's teachings may seem appealing at first. But as they progress through the levels, they begin to encounter more and more outlandish concepts. "Scientology is very bait and switch," de la Carriere explained. "It starts off OK, especially when you're the girlfriend of a superstar like Tom Cruise." However, once individuals reach higher, confidential levels, they are confronted with truly bizarre ideas.

For example, Scientologists believe that humans are immortal spiritual beings (Thetans) haunted by alien souls from a mass extermination 75 million years ago. To rid themselves of these "entities," practitioners must undergo expensive auditing sessions, which can cost upwards of $100 per hour. It's little wonder that many women who start out enthusiastically embracing Scientology eventually become disillusioned and want to escape.

She later layered up in a judo jacket to take part in a traditional Kagami Biraki - cracking open a sake barrel with a wooden mallet (pictured with Len and Natsumi Tsunoda)

CRUISE'S HISTORY OF LOVE AFFAIRS AND THEIR DOWNFALL

With Cruise's track record of failed relationships, it's clear that he has a pattern of drawing in devoted followers only to discard them when they no longer serve his purposes. His first wife, Mimi Rogers, was the one who introduced him to Scientology in the 1980s, but she has since left the church herself.

Nicole Kidman, Cruise's second wife, dove headfirst into Scientology's courses and auditing, rapidly achieving the rank of OT2 thanks to her husband's fame. However, after a few years, she reportedly soured on the church and began to distance herself from its practices.

de Armas looked in high spirits as she threw up peace signs at the crowds of fans

Penelope Cruz, with whom Cruise dated for three years, took Scientology courses "which she found beneficial," according to her representative. Although she was never a member of the church, it's clear that she was influenced by its teachings during their relationship.

Katie Holmes, Cruise's most recent ex-wife, was perhaps the most devoted Scientologist of all his partners. She filed an official report against Leah Remini at the time of her wedding to Tom in Italy because Remini had been vocal about Scientology leader David Miscavige's missing wife, Shelly. However, by 2012, Holmes had changed her tune and left Cruise, citing concerns over the church's influence on their daughter Suri.

A MISSION IMPOSSIBLE?

de Armas threw her hands up in the air as she greeted the crowds at the cinema

As Ana de Armas continues to navigate this treacherous landscape, it remains to be seen whether she will emerge unscathed or succumb to the pressures of Scientology. With Cruise's reputation for being fiercely devoted to the Church and his history of drawing in devotees only to discard them when they no longer serve his purposes, it's clear that de Armas faces a daunting challenge.

Will she be able to resist the allure of Scientology's promises of spiritual enlightenment and self-improvement? Or will she succumb to its charms and become another casualty of Cruise's all-consuming devotion to the Church? Only time will tell.

Ballerina sees de Armas portray an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma - the largest subgroup of the Romani people in Russia and Belarus - who trained John Wick

According to those familiar with Tom Cruise's past loves, de Armas, who grew up in a devout Catholic family, could struggle in a relationship with the world's most famous Scientologist

Cruise was introduced to Scientology by his first wife, Mimi Rogers, who later left the church (pictured in 1986)

His second wife, Nicole Kidman quickly advanced to OT2 in Scientology thanks to Cruise's influence, but grew disillusioned, leading her to distance herself from the church before their 2001 divorce

Penelope Cruz flirted with Scientology but never joined during her three year romance with Tom (pictured in 2000)

Cruise's most controversial relationship with actress Katie Holmes was his biggest failure due to Scientology, as she fled the church in the middle of the night (pictured in 2011)