Tom Cruise and Elsina Khayrova have been in a low-key relationship for quite some time now, and they are set to make their public debut in December. According to an exclusive source in the latest issue of We, "They are both very happy. Tom is very optimistic about their future together."
Earlier this month, 61-year-old Cruise was seen getting close with a 36-year-old Russian socialite at a party in London’s Grosvenor Square. The couple continued their outings in England by frequenting Tom's favorite private members club and enjoying afternoon tea and gourmet dinners in London.
Tom Cruise, Elsina Khayrova Mike Coppola/WireImage;David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Nadya Abela
Top Gun: Maverick star and Khayrova were introduced by mutual friends in the city's social scene, according to a source. "Tom has become a prominent figure among London's wealthy and elite," the insider said. "Their friendship blossomed into something more significant."
Even though the relationship is new, Cruise's oldest children, Isabella, 30, and Connor, 28, approve. (Both children are from his previous marriage to Nicole Kidman. He also has a daughter with his ex-wife Katie Holmes.)
Isabella and Connor are thrilled to see that their dad has found love again. According to an insider, Isabella and Connor both think Elsina is wonderful and are delighted to see their father happy. Cruise had been waiting for the right person and didn't want to rush into any relationships just for the sake of it.
Khayrova, on the other hand, recently ended a relationship. She filed for divorce from Russian oligarch Dmitry Tsetkov in 2022 after two years of separation. The ex-couple, who have two children together, made headlines for their messy legal battle earlier this year. The proceedings, which have now been resolved, included accusations that Khayrova had hidden her $1 million handbag collection as they argued over assets.
Khayrova appears to be fully committed to her relationship with Cruise. According to the source, "Elsina is very supportive of Tom and his work. She knows he has a lot of demands and obligations."
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Cruise seems unfazed by Khayrova's previous breakup and legal troubles. Instead, he is looking ahead to the future. "Tom is entering 2024 with a renewed energy, enthusiasm, and a greater sense of health and happiness than he has felt in years," the source reveals. "This is a significant time for him, and having a meaningful relationship in his life to nurture is the cherry on top."
Watch the exclusive video above for more on Cruise and Khayrova’s budding romance — and pick up the latest issue of We, on newsstands now.