Hollywood is a weird place. One day you’re grabbing coffee alone, and the next, the internet has decided you’re engaged to your co-star because you looked at them for more than three seconds. That is basically the life of Ana de Armas right now. Honestly, ever since that cardboard cutout of her ended up in Ben Affleck’s trash can, everyone has been obsessed with her love life.
If you’re wondering who is Ana de Armas dating in 2026, the answer is... complicated. It’s a mix of award show sightings, recent breakups, and a guy who might actually just be a very good friend.
The Golden Globes Spark: Did She and Jacob Elordi Really Happen?
So, let's talk about the 2026 Golden Globes. If you were on TikTok or Twitter that night, you saw the photos. Ana de Armas and Jacob Elordi were spotted looking, well, pretty cozy at the Beverly Hilton on January 11. They were holding hands. They were laughing. Jacob was doing that "tall guy leaning in" thing that he does so well.
Naturally, the internet lost its mind.
The thing is, these two go back. They starred together in the 2022 movie Deep Water (yeah, the one she filmed with her ex, Ben Affleck). In that movie, Jacob actually played her boyfriend who... let's just say things didn't end well for his character in the pool. Seeing them together in 2026 felt like a weird full-circle moment for fans.
But wait, there's a catch.
Just days after those "hand-holding" photos went viral, Jacob Elordi was spotted in New York City with his long-time on-again, off-again girlfriend, Olivia Jade. They were seen leaving a hotel together with his dog, Layla.
So, was the thing with Ana just a friendly catch-up between old colleagues? Or a very short-lived rebound? Most insiders are leaning toward "just friends." A lip-reader even analyzed their Golden Globes conversation, and it wasn't exactly Romeo and Juliet material. Ana reportedly told him it was going to be a "long night" and asked if he was ready to dance, to which Jacob basically replied that he had to work the next day. Talk about a buzzkill.
What Really Happened with Tom Cruise?
Before the Jacob Elordi rumors took over, the big story was Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise. This one actually seemed fairly serious for a minute. They were first linked around Valentine's Day in 2025.
They weren't just "spotted" once; they were everywhere.
- Helicopter rides in London.
- Vacationing on a yacht in Menorca.
- Hanging out in Vermont, where Ana owns a house.
People were genuinely convinced they were the next big power couple. Tom was reportedly showering her with gifts—jewelry, designer clothes, the whole nine yards. But by October 2025, the spark apparently fizzled out. Sources said the relationship just "ran its course." They realized they weren't going to "go the distance" and decided they were better off as friends.
Plus, they have a professional relationship. They’re working on a few projects together, including a thriller called Deeper. Sometimes a "special work relationship" is just that—work.
The Mystery of the President’s Stepson
Here is a name you might not have expected: Manuel Anido Cuesta.
Back in late 2024, Ana was spotted in Madrid looking very romantic with Manuel, who happens to be the stepson of the President of Cuba. They were caught on camera sharing a kiss during an evening stroll. For a while, it looked like Ana was moving away from the Hollywood scene entirely to date someone from her home country’s elite.
But like many of her recent flings, this one seems to have gone quiet. Since the Tom Cruise era began in early 2025, Manuel hasn't really been in the picture.
Why She Left Los Angeles Behind
To understand why she’s so private now, you have to look back at the "BenAna" era. During the pandemic, Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck were the most photographed couple on the planet. The constant paparazzi attention was, in her own words, "horrible."
She eventually moved out of L.A. and settled in Vermont. She wanted a place where she could actually breathe.
"There's no escape. There's no way out," she told Elle regarding the L.A. spotlight.
This shift in her lifestyle is why it's so hard to pin down who is Ana de Armas dating at any given moment. She isn't doing the red carpet debuts or the "Instagram official" posts anymore. Even her long-term relationship with Tinder VP Paul Boukadakis, which lasted from 2021 to late 2024, was kept almost entirely off the radar.
The Current Verdict
As of right now, in early 2026, Ana de Armas appears to be single.
The "cozy" moments with Jacob Elordi seem to have been more about two old friends celebrating their Golden Globe nominations than a new romance. With Jacob seemingly back in the orbit of Olivia Jade and the Tom Cruise chapter closed, Ana seems focused on her massive upcoming projects, like the John Wick spin-off Ballerina.
If you're trying to keep track of her status, keep an eye on these things:
- Vermont Sightings: If she's serious about someone, that's where she takes them.
- Press Tours: Watch her chemistry during the Ballerina or Deeper press junkets—that's usually where the rumors start.
- The "Friend" Defense: When her reps say a meeting was "purely professional," it usually means they're testing the waters.
The best way to stay updated isn't through the rumors, but by watching who she actually spends her downtime with away from the cameras.
If you want to dive deeper into her filmography while you wait for the next dating update, you should definitely check out the latest trailers for Ballerina to see her transition into a full-blown action lead.
