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Monica Barbaro simply obtained her first Oscar nomination for her work within the Bob Dylan biopic A Full Unknown. However that’s not the primary time the actress has made headlines in latest months.
As we beforehand reported, Monica seems to have some form of relationship with Tom Cruise. However the actual nature of their bond stays unclear.
It feels a bit like being on a curler coaster when speaking concerning the girls in Tom’s life — even for those who don’t take into consideration the ex-wife who always shades him and the daughter who curses his identify.
Tom Cruise and Monica Barbaro attend the UK Awards Screening of Searchlight Footage’ “A Complete Unknown” at Ham Yard Resort on December 17, 2024 in London, England. (Picture by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Photographs for The Walt Disney Firm Restricted)
As of now, Tom has been linked to 3 completely different women previously yr alone, with the most recent gal pal getting the advantage of seeing the extra gentlemanly aspect of Tom.
So who’s he courting now? Is it Monica? Or are the High Gun: Maverick co-stars simply buddies?
To reply these questions, we’ll must do a deep dive into Tom’s love life:
Tom Cruise’s New Girlfriend: Is He Courting Victoria Canal?
Tom Cruise attends the Korea Pink Carpet for “Top Gun: Maverick” on June 19, 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. (Picture by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Photographs for Paramount Footage)
By the summer time of 2024, all eyes had been on Tom and the gorgeous Spanish-American singer/songwriter Victoria Canal.
At simply 25, Victoria is already extremely completed, taking part in piano and singing with international acts like Coldplay, Hozier, and Leslie Odom Jr. Her accomplishments are made that rather more spectacular when you understand she was born with out her proper forearm as a consequence of amniotic band syndrome, a congenital dysfunction, trigger unknown.
However again to Tom: the pair reportedly met on the Glastonbury Competition close to the top of June. Since then, they’ve been seen out collectively a number of occasions. First, there have been photographs of Tom treating Victoria to a helicopter journey at Battersea Energy Station heliport in London.
Quickly after, Tom handled his new “gal pal” to nighttime nobody might overlook. The pair caught a Bruce Springsteen live performance collectively and after, the pair went backstage to satisfy the Boss himself.
Then, Tom shocked these closest to him him by inviting Victoria onto the set of “Mission: Impossible 8” in Oxfordshire. That is one thing he hardly ever ever does, in accordance with crew members, who stated the transfer was “bizarre.”
“Tom invited Victoria to watch him film for the whole day and that is just not something he does for his random friends,” a supply advised the Solar.
“It might have seemed unlikely that they would become anything more than friends but they are pretty much inseparable,” the insider added, referencing the pair’s 35-year age hole.
Tom Cruise attends the Australian Premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” introduced by Paramount Footage and Skydance at ICC Sydney on July 03, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Picture by Rocket Ok/Getty Photographs for Paramount Footage)
Victoria Shoots Down the Rumors
However simply as followers had been on the brink of anoint Victoria the brand new Mrs. Cruise, the singer took to Instagram to dismiss the experiences.
“Guys, this is literally bonkers, but apparently the tabloids think i am dating tom cruise,” she wrote.
“I’m deceased. let’s just stop this in its tracks – i’m sorry to bum u out but i am not dating the man, albeit a lovely person & artist.”
So we guess that’s that. So who else may Tom be courting?
Tom Needed To ‘Explore’ Relationship With Monica Barbaro
Victoria could very effectively be only a buddy, however there are credible experiences that Tom has had his eye on another person at second.
For a lot of 2024, it gave the impression of Tom Cruise was keen to maneuver on with Monica.
“Tom thinks she’s stunningly beautiful,” a supply tells In Contact, including, “He’d like to explore a relationship with her.”
Along with co-starring with Barbaro in High Gun, Cruise has apparently been utilizing his star energy to additional her profession.
Monica Barbaro attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix’s “FUBAR” on Could 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Picture by Phillip Faraone/Getty Photographs)
Cruise reportedly pulled strings to get Barbaro forged as Joan Baez in A Full Unknown. The movie was directed by his longtime buddy James Mangold.
“Tom’s mentored younger actors before — men and women. It’s a very rewarding process for him,” says the insider.
After all, it feels like Tom could be searching for one thing greater than the satisfaction that comes with serving to a younger artist attain new heights.
Tom Cruise makes a shock theatre look to rejoice “Mission: Impossible â Dead Reckoning Part One” p on July 11, 2023, in Florida. (Picture by Aaron Davidson/Getty Photographs for Paramount Footage)
“People around Tom believe they’re a great match. But he genuinely wants her to succeed,” the supply provides.
The insider says that Monica is “flattered by the attention.”
His Final Relationship Earlier than that. Fizzled Out Quick
Tom Cruise, Monica Barbaro and Danny RamÃrez attend the Mexico Press Day of “Top Gun: Maverick” at The Ritz Carlton Resort on Could 06, 2022. (Picture by Hector Vivas/Getty Photographs for Paramount Footage)
It appears, nonetheless, that Monica needs to concentrate on her profession for the time being. “She wants to prove that she’s deserving of the role,” says the supply.
If Tom is searching for love once more, it’s a brief turnaround from his final relationship.
For just a few months on the high of 2024, Tom was getting severe with Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova. There have been even some experiences that he had met her children.
Nonetheless, regardless of the rumors, the pair had been by no means seen out publicly collectively. Moreover, with a close to 30-year age hole, it grew to become clear that the romance didn’t have a lot going for it.
“They weren’t gelling and realized they weren’t romantically compatible,” a supply revealed to US Weekly.
Mark that as one other relationship for Tom that simply couldn’t work. And talking of which…
Tom’s Relationship With Suri Cruise: What’s Going On There?
Tom has maybe greater issues. He’s coping with some unhealthy press because of experiences that he nonetheless needs nothing to do with Suri, his daughter with Katie Holmes.
Prince William poses for a photograph with Tom Cruise on the London Air Ambulance Charity Gala Dinner on February 7, 2024 in London. (Picture by Daniel Leal – WPA Pool/Getty Photographs)
Suri just lately headed off to school. However whereas Tom has made time for his different kids, he hasn’t prolonged the identical courtesy to his solely organic little one within the wake of her latest achievements.
In reality, he skipped her highschool commencement to attend a Taylor Swift live performance. Fairly the burn.
Ought to come as no shock then that Suri has formally dropped “Cruise” from her identify, now that she’s 18.
That’s one woman who can’t be impressed by his star energy!
