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Bye, Tom Cruise: Ana de Armas Trades Hollywood Height Dynamics for a Tall, Tech-Savvy Dreamboat

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Hollywood’s latest power couple shuffle is giving us major relationship tea, and we’re here for every delicious drop.

Ana de Armas, the Cuban-born actress who recently hit pause on her whirlwind romance with Tom Cruise, has been spotted canoodling with a mysterious venture capitalist named Marcelo Valente - and let’s just say, he’s got some serious height advantages.

Breaking the Tom Cruise Height Curse

While Cruise is known for his… shall we say, vertically challenged status, Valente appears to be a towering specimen who could easily make de Armas look like his adorable pocket-sized companion. The UCLA-educated Babel Ventures partner seems to be everything Cruise isn’t: tall, tech-savvy, and apparently not obsessed with moving at light speed in relationships.

The Paparazzi Playbook

Caught in the act of what looks like a super casual home decor shopping date, de Armas and Valente were photographed looking at color samples and hanging out with her dog. It’s giving “we’re totally just vibing” energy, and we are absolutely here for this low-key romance.

Hollywood’s Height Hangups

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Cruise’s height has been a subtle subplot in his romantic narratives. Previous partners like Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes famously celebrated their post-divorce ability to wear heels, hinting at the not-so-subtle height dynamics in their relationships.

With Valente, de Armas seems to be writing her own script - one where height is just a number and chemistry is the real star.

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SOURCE: The Mercury News

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