Tom Cruise's New Love: Ana de Armas Faces Scientology Challenge
Tom Cruise's New Love: Will Ana de Armas Fall Prey to Scientology's "Mission Impossible" Trap?
The most eligible bachelor of Hollywood, 63-year-old Tom Cruise, has once again captured hearts with his latest romance. This time, it's none other than the stunning 37-year-old Cuban actress Ana de Armas, who is no stranger to high-profile romances herself. The two were spotted strolling hand-in-hand through the picturesque town of Woodstock, Vermont, near her $7 million home, sending tongues wagging in Hollywood.
De Armas, known for her roles in Knives Out and No Time to Die, has had a whirlwind romance with Cruise since February 2025. The two are set to star together in the upcoming supernatural thriller Deeper, directed by Doug Liman. But what's really going on behind closed doors? Insiders claim that de Armas is about to embark on a "Mission Impossible" of her own – navigating the complexities and controversies surrounding Scientology.
According to former Scientologists, Cruise's love affairs often begin with an intoxicating mix of glamour, generosity, and dazzling moments. But soon, reality sets in as they're exposed to the church's more outlandish, science fiction-like aspects. "Tom Cruise's love affairs are doomed," warns Karen de la Carriere, a former high-ranking Scientologist who defected from the church in 2010. "There is a honeymoon period with a lot of generosity and dazzling moments, and then reality sets in."
As de Armas becomes increasingly entrenched in Cruise's life, she'll likely be expected to follow in his footsteps – and that of his previous partners. Scientology, founded by L. Ron Hubbard, promises spiritual enlightenment through auditing and the eradication of "thetans" (alien spirits) that have haunted humans for millions of years. But the reality is far more sinister.
"Scientology is very bait and switch," de la Carriere reveals to The Scholarly Note. "It starts off okay, especially when you're the girlfriend of a superstar like Tom Cruise. But then you get to the higher, confidential levels and you find out things like you have 400,000 spirits attached to you and you have to spend the next 30 to 40 years peeling them off."
Cruise's previous partners all share a common thread – they've either left Scientology or been estranged from it for years. Mimi Rogers, his first wife, introduced him to the church in the mid-1980s but has since distanced herself from it. Nicole Kidman, his second wife, dove headfirst into Scientology's courses and auditing but reportedly soured on it after achieving OT2 status.
De la Carriere warns that de Armas will face intense pressure to conform to Scientology's expectations. "She'll have to be indoctrinated," predicts composer and songwriter Geoffrey Levin, a former Scientologist who was with the church for over 50 years. "She's going to essentially have to learn the language of Scientology too. Otherwise, when you go to events, it's like hearing Greek or something."
Tony Ortega, a veteran journalist who has investigated Scientology for decades, believes that de Armas will struggle to cope with the demands of being Cruise's girlfriend. "Katie Holmes would have seen [Cruise's adopted children] Isabella and Connor going through their interrogations and auditing," he reveals. "It's about the age of six when they start the courses, and that's about the age Suri was when Katie left Tom."
As de Armas becomes increasingly entrenched in Cruise's life, it remains to be seen whether she'll follow in the footsteps of his previous partners or forge her own path. One thing is certain – with Tom Cruise by her side, Ana de Armas will face a true "Mission Impossible" in navigating the treacherous waters of Scientology.
UPDATE
In response to The Scholarly Note's request for comment, representatives for Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas declined to comment on the story.
