Hold onto your aviator sunglasses, folks! Hot off the heels of a reported broken engagement, rumors are swirling that Tom Cruise is back on the market and setting his sights on a new leading lady – none other than his Top Gun: Maverick co-star, Monica Barbaro.
Sources close to the 61-year-old actor claim he’s smitten with the 33-year-old actress, describing her as “stunningly beautiful” and eager to “explore a relationship” with her. This comes after his recent engagement to Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova reportedly fizzled out.
But is this purely a match made in Hollywood heaven, or something more? The whispers suggest Cruise might be using his influence to boost Barbaro’s career. Apparently, he already played a role in getting her cast as singer Joan Baez in the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic.
An insider spills the tea: “Tom’s known to mentor younger actors, and it seems Monica is next on his list. He enjoys the process and genuinely wants her to succeed.” Of course, if a little romance blossoms along the way, that wouldn’t hurt either.
So, how does Monica feel about all this? Sources say she’s “flattered” by the attention, but her main focus is proving her talent and earning her success on her own merit.
Is this a real-life Hollywood romance in the making, or simply a case of a powerful actor using his connections? Only time will tell. One thing’s for sure, Tom Cruise knows how to keep himself and his potential leading ladies in the headlines.
