Ana de Armas Seen Out in LA with Venture Capitalist Days After Tom Cruise Split

12 November 2025

De Armas doubled up on denim for the outing. The Image Direct / BACKGRID

Just one month after her high-profile split from Tom Cruise, actress Ana de Armas was photographed enjoying a casual stroll through Los Angeles with venture capitalist Marcelo Valente, sparking fresh romance speculation that she may be moving on in her personal life.

On a sunny Tuesday afternoon the 37-year-old star was spotted dressed effortlessly in a denim jacket paired with matching jeans and a plain white tee, walking the sidewalk with her dog on one hand and a shopping bag from F&Bar in the other. Beside her, Valente, a partner at Babel Venture, walked in step while taking a phone call, dressed in a zip-up jacket, black shorts and sneakers, giving the impression of an unposed outing rather than a pre-planned publicity appearance.

As the pair made their way through the neighbourhood and departed together in a black SUV, observers noted the lack of overt physical affection but pointed out the fact they left the scene together seemed intentional. De Armas’ representatives did not respond to requests for comment on the new sighting, adding to the speculation.

The timing of this appearance carries added weight. De Armas and Cruise had publicly affirmed their relationship in July after months of dating rumours. Their romance had been fueled by shared outings, parklike strolls and a weekend getaway in Vermont. Yet by October insiders revealed that de Armas chose to end the relationship, citing that things were moving too rapidly and she needed to step back.

In light of that, the outing with Valente can be read as a pivot: toward ease, normalcy and the presence of a companion in her world who is not another actor in the spotlight. The image of them together dogs, shopping bags, quiet smiles suggests something more lived-in than headline-grabbing. It offers a narrative of a star who retains agency over how she moves in public, and whom she allows into her orbit.

This moment also illuminates broader themes about celebrity transition and reinvention. De Armas rose rapidly in Hollywood with roles in films like “Knives Out” and “Blonde” and became the subject of intense media attention. Public relationships particularly with Cruise cemented her status but also invited scrutiny. Now the photos of her in denim beside a venture capitalist feel less like a traditional “new date” headline and more like a quietly strategic re-entry into public space on her terms.

For Valente this appearance represents an elevation of his own profile. As a partner at a venture-capital firm, he typically operates behind the scenes. His visible presence beside de Armas in Los Angeles suggests a willingness to step into that light, if only momentarily, and aligns with a trend where tech and finance figures increasingly move into cultural domains.

Fashion watchers picked up on de Armas’ styling. The double-denim look often called a Canadian tuxedo here felt modern and relaxed rather than retro or costumey. Sunglasses, minimalist jewellery and sneakers completed the effect. Photographers noted the synergy between both individuals’ attire: muted tones, relaxed fits, a sense of understated coordination rather than overt match-dressing. The aesthetic matched the mood low-key, approachable, intentionally breezy.

Media commentators noted how the outing contrasts sharply with many celebrity “new romance” narratives. There were no neon lights, no splashy arrivals, no dramatic gestures. Instead de Armas and Valente channelled a suburban rhythm: coffee-run, dog-walk, shopping bag in hand. It speaks to a version of celebrity where life happens rather than is always performed for the camera. In this case the camera caught them and perhaps more importantly, captured a moment of transition.

As attention turns back to de Armas’ professional life her upcoming film projects, voice-work and global brand commitments the personal snapshot serves as a complement to that work rather than the headline. It suggests she is not defined solely by past relationships or public whispers, but by how she moves forward. For fans who followed the Cruise relationship with enthusiasm and intensity, the steady stroll with Valente offers fresh curiosity: where is she headed, and with whom?

If nothing else the teaser of speculation will continue to circulate: are they dating, friends, collaborators or simply companions on a Los Angeles afternoon? And what does it matter anyway if de Armas is clearly smiling, relaxed and being seen on her own terms? In a celebrity culture often obsessed with escalation and spectacle, her quiet choice to walk rather than make a show feels like a statement unto itself.