Tom Cruise’s growing admiration for Pamela Anderson could reportedly be turning into something more serious amid ongoing dating rumours.

According to a recent report by Radar Online, the 63-year-old actor has remained in contact with the 58-year-old actress ever since he praised her critically acclaimed performance in the 2024 film The Last Showgirl.

"Anderson has changed a lot in the last few years. She's so much more balanced. Having this big career comeback has given her such a huge confidence boost, and it's also got people seeing her in a very different light, too," an insider told the outlet.

The source added, "Tom reached out to her after Showgirl came out to praise her work, and they've been in touch ever since."

Cruise’s pals have reportedly noticed a real spark between him and Anderson, and despite being notoriously private, he has not dismissed the possibility of getting romantically involved with her, as he "always speaks highly" of the actress.

"He has a ton of respect for her. She's a huge cinephile, so that's something they really have bonded over. They can talk about movies and the business for hours," the tipster revealed.

Romance rumours recently intensified after the Mission: Impossible star and the Baywatch actress were seen leaving the same luxury hotel in New York City separately

Who were Tom Cruise and Pamela Anderson recently linked to?

The insider update follows Tom Cruise’s alleged breakup with Ana de Armas after months of dating, while Pamela Anderson also clarified that she and her The Naked Gun co-star Liam Neeson are only friends despite romance rumours.