Bryan Bedder/Getty; Vivien Killilea/Getty Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas were recently photographed hand in hand in Vermont, where the actress owns a home A source tells PEOPLE that de Armas "was excited to host Tom and show him around," calling them "incredibly close" The pair were "out and about" at Billings Farm & Museum, an insider there confirms Tom CruiseandAna de Armasrecently got a taste of Vermont life together. After photos of theMission: Impossiblestar, 63, andKnives Outactress, 37,holding hands while out and about on a weekend getawayin the state surfaced, a source says the two have "become incredibly close." De Armas owns a home in Vermont. "Ana loves Vermont. It's her place to rest and recharge," the insider tells PEOPLE. "She was excited to host Tom and show him around. She took him to all her favorite spots." One of those spots wasBillings Farm & Museum, which executive vice president Frances McLaughlin calls "a joyful place" and "wonderful way to spend a few hours." She recalls that the two Oscar nominees "were out and about, like our other visitors, visiting the garden." Guests at the farm have the chance to see farm animals, including sheep and dairy cows, adds McLaughlin. "You get to pick maybe some herbs, make some butter, visit with an amazing quilt show with tons of just beautiful quilts made by Vermonters," she says. "There's ice cream, maple syrup and our own cheese to try." Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Cruise was also de Armas' guest at a favorite bookstore in Woodstock, Vt. TheBlondestar "really enjoys spending time with him," says the source. "They've become incredibly close and Tom continues to be a huge support — both personally and professionally." https://people-app.onelink.me/HNIa/kz7l4cuf Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. TheTop Gunstar and de Armas firstsparked dating rumorsin February 2025, when they were photographed during a night out in London. A source said at the time that they "appeared to have no romantic connection,just friends." The pair have since been spotted this summersharing helicopter ridesin England, more recently appearingon a boat in Spainandat an Oasis concertin London. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty A source confirmed to PEOPLE earlier this month that the Cuban actress isno longer datingManuel Anido Cuestaas she focuses on collaborating with Cruise on their Doug Liman-directed thrillerDeeper. The two action stars "have a special work relationship," an insider said on July 18. "Tom is an incredible mentor to Ana… Tom is crazy hardworking and she's very excited to work with him. She calls it an opportunity of a lifetime." "We're definitely working on a lot of things," de Armas herselfconfirmedonGood Morning Americain May. "Not just one but a few projects with Doug Liman andChristopher McQuarrieand, of course, Tom. And I'm so excited." At the New York City premiere ofMission: Impossible — The Final Reckoningin May, Cruisepraisedde Armas' work inFrom the World of John Wick: Ballerina. "Her ability is incredible," he toldAccess Hollywood. "There's an actress that has dramatic chops, someone who's comedic, very, very talented." Read the original article onPeople
