Tom Cruise appears to be in high spirits following his recent split from Ana de Armas — and his latest public interaction has fans buzzing. The 63-year-old action icon was seen sharing a lively, laughter-filled moment with actress Sydney Sweeney, 28, during the 2025 Governors Awards in Los Angeles, sparking fresh curiosity about Cruise’s post-breakup social life.

According to a viral Instagram video shared by Variety, Cruise and Sweeney stood with a group of friends near the awards ballroom as a jazz band played softly in the background. The pair exchanged what appeared to be a lighthearted conversation, smiling widely as the music added an elegant, old-Hollywood feel to the evening.

At one point, Sweeney confessed to Cruise that she had “never driven a boat” and added with a playful grin, “I don’t want to.” Though the video didn’t capture the full context, many viewers speculated that the conversation might have touched on Cruise’s legendary stunt work — from clinging to the side of an airplane to performing rooftop leaps, feats that have defined his career. Meanwhile, Sweeney has been undergoing her own form of intense physical preparation, having put on 35 pounds of muscle for her transformation into boxer Christy Martin for the upcoming film Christy.

Sweeney looked radiant throughout the exchange, appearing relaxed and genuinely engaged as the two chatted. She wore a shimmering silver off-the-shoulder Miu Miu gown featuring a sweetheart neckline and dramatic draped back, paired with sparkling Dena Kemp earrings. Cruise sported a timeless black tuxedo with a bow tie, a polished look befitting Hollywood royalty.

Elsewhere during the star-studded evening, Cruise accepted an Academy Honorary Award — a major milestone recognizing his decades-long impact on global cinema. In a moving speech, he reflected on how film has shaped his worldview. “The cinema, it takes me around the world,” he said. “It helps me to appreciate and respect differences. It shows me our shared humanity, how alike we are in so many ways.”

Tom Cruise was spotted chatting with Sydney Sweeney at the 2025 Governors Awards Sunday.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Sweeney was seen laughing with the “Top Gun: Maverick” star in a video shared by Variety.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

He continued, “No matter where we come from, in that theater, we laugh together, we feel together, we hope together. That is the power of this art form. Making films is not just what I do — it is who I am.” His emotional words earned him a standing ovation from peers across the industry.

Sweeney was overheard telling Cruise she has never driven a boat.WireImage

Cruise took home an Academy Honorary Award Sunday.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

He also delivered a speech.Getty Images

Cruise’s appearance comes shortly after news broke that he and Knives Out actress Ana de Armas, 37, had parted ways. Sources claimed the pair ended things because the romantic “spark” had faded, though they reportedly maintained a warm and respectful relationship. “They still love each other’s company and they’ve both been really adult about it,” an insider told The Sun. Another source added that while “their time as a couple has run its course,” they remain on good terms and plan to stay friends.

The duo had first been linked in February after being spotted on a Valentine’s Day outing in London, later fueling rumors with multiple cozy vacation sightings, though neither ever publicly addressed the relationship.

News broke of Cruise’s split from de Armas last month.BACKGRID

They had been linked since February.SIBOURMAN / BACKGRID

Sweeney is currently dating Scooter Braun.ASPN / BACKGRID

Sweeney, meanwhile, has also moved forward in her personal life. The Euphoria star has been dating music executive Scooter Braun following the end of her seven-year relationship with fiancé Jonathan Davino earlier this year. Her appearance at the Governors Awards — radiant, poised, and clearly enjoying the company around her — suggests she is embracing this new chapter with confidence.

(Sources: Variety, Page Six, People, The Sun)