Tom Cruise, Pamela Anderson rumoured to be in romance after hotel sighting in New York

Tom Cruise and Pamela Anderson are at the centre of swirling romance rumours, with insiders suggesting a connection has been quietly developing between the two stars.

How the speculation began

Rumours intensified in May 2025 when Cruise and Anderson were spotted leaving the same New York City hotel just minutes apart. Sources claim the Mission: Impossible star has remained in contact with Anderson ever since he reached out to praise her acclaimed performance in The Last Showgirl.

What insiders are saying

An insider told Radar Online that Anderson's personal evolution has not gone unnoticed. "Anderson has changed a lot in the last few years. She's so much more balanced. Having this big career comeback has given her such a huge confidence boost, and it's also got people seeing her in a very different light, too," the source said.

They added: "Tom reached out to her after Showgirl came out to praise her work, and they've been in touch ever since."

On the nature of their connection, the insider continued: "There is definitely a spark between them. People have noticed it and mentioned it to Tom. He's a very private guy, so until they're at a place where they want to make this official, he will play his cards close to his chest – but he certainly doesn't shoot down the idea of dating her when people bring it up."

A shared passion for cinema

Sources say the pair have found common ground in their mutual love of film. "He always speaks highly of Pamela. He has a ton of respect for her. She's a huge cinephile, so that's something they really have bonded over. They can talk about movies and the business for hours," a source added.

The broader context

The rumours emerge following Cruise's reported split from Ana de Armas. Meanwhile, Anderson has moved to clarify that her Naked Gun co-star Liam Neeson — with whom she appeared to share a flirtatious chemistry — is simply a close friend, describing the pair as "better friends."