Ben Affleck’s reaction to ex-girlfriend Ana de Armas’ recent breakup with Tom Cruise has reportedly been one of quiet satisfaction, with insiders claiming the actor is “happy” she’s single again. Affleck, who dated the Ghosted actress from 2019 to 2021, is said to be considering reaching out to her after hearing that her romance with the Mission: Impossible star had come to an end.
According to Closer magazine, a source revealed that Affleck “basically wants to test the waters” and see whether a reunion could be possible. “He’s planning to reach out and check in; he basically wants to test the waters and see what his chances are for a reunion,” the insider said. “He’d love to see if there’s something there because she’s someone he hasn’t been able to forget.”
Ana and Cruise reportedly split sometime after July, following trips together to Vermont and Menorca, Spain. Their separation was confirmed last week, though insiders described it as amicable. While Affleck has not publicly commented on the breakup, sources claim he has always spoken fondly of Ana, even during his marriage to Jennifer Lopez. “Even when he was with J.Lo, he’d bring her up and talk about how great she is.
Their chemistry was off the charts, but the timing was all wrong back then,” one insider told the outlet. Affleck and de Armas first met on the set of the 2020 psychological thriller Deep Water, where they played a married couple. Their off-screen romance quickly captured public attention, with the two frequently spotted together around Los Angeles before their relationship ended in early 2021.
At the time, sources said the split was amicable but driven by differing priorities and life goals. Now, with both actors single, rumors of a possible reconnection have fueled renewed public interest in their past relationship. However, those close to de Armas say she remains focused on her work and is not pursuing any romantic commitments for the time being.
A separate insider told People magazine that despite her breakup, Ana and Cruise have maintained a good relationship. “Tom is a dear friend and mentor to her, and she very much enjoys spending time with him,” the source said. “She’s single, though, and has been for a while.”
Whether Affleck will act on his rumored interest remains to be seen, but insiders suggest the actor has never quite forgotten the connection he once shared with Ana de Armas.
