A look into Tom Cruise and Elsina Khayrova’s ‘special’ relationship
Tom Cruise And Elsina Khayrova have been quietly dating for “a while” ahead of their public debut in December, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of We weekly.
“They are very happy,” says the insider. “And Tom is confident that this will work in the long term.”
Earlier this month, Cruise, 61, was spotted getting cozy with the Russian socialite, 36, at a party in London’s Grosvenor Square. The couple’s trips to England didn’t stop there, however.
“They have been hanging out at Tom’s favorite private club and regularly enjoy afternoon teas and gourmet dinners in London,” the source continued.
Tom Cruise, Elsina Khayrova
Mike Coppola/WireImage;David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Nadya AbelaThe Top Gun: Maverick star and Khayrova met through mutual friends in the city’s social scene, the insider said. “Tom has become a popular figure in London among the wealthy elite types,” the source adds. “What started as a simple friendship quickly grew into something special.”
Although the romance is still in its early stages, Cruise’s eldest children, Isabella, 30, and Connor, 28, have given their stamp of approval. (Cruise shares the two children with ex-wife Nicole Kidman. He also shares a daughter with ex-wife Katie Holmes.)
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Isabella and Connor “love Elsina and are so happy to see their father has love in his life again,” the insider says Us, sharing that Cruise has been waiting for the right person. “He wanted to take his time and not just jump into a relationship just for the sake of it,” the source explains.
Khayrova, for her part, has just gotten out of a relationship. She filed for divorce from the Russian oligarch Dmitry Tsetkov in 2022 after breaking up two years earlier. The exes, who share two children, made headlines for them messy legal battle earlier this year. During the proceedings, which have since been settled, Khayrova was accused of hiding her $1 million handbag collection as the former couple argued over assets.
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When it comes to her relationship with Cruise, Khayrova seems all in. “Elsina is very supportive of Tom and his work,” says the source Us. “She knows he has many demands and obligations.”
Cruise does not seem concerned about the rift in Khayrova’s past – and the legal drama – but focuses on the future. “Tom is entering 2024 completely energized, excited and feeling healthier and happier than he has in years,” says the insider. “This is a very special time for him, and having a serious relationship in his life that he can build on is the icing on the cake.”
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