Tom Cruise made a low-key arrival at his close friend David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebration, held at the upscale eatery Core in central London on Saturday night.

The actor, 62, was reportedly planning to bring his rumoured girlfriend, Ana de Armas, 37, to the star-studded event – but she was nowhere to be seen.

Instead, Tom appeared to arrive solo, spotted sitting in the back of a black cab as he pulled up to the exclusive venue.

It is not known whether Anna made an appearance at the glitzy party, but the Top Gun star was seen entering the luxury restaurant by himself.

She had joined Tom in London earlier this week as they both jetted into the capital earlier this week ahead of Ana’s own birthday on April 30.

For the Beckham party, Tom looked dapper in a crisp white tuxedo jacket, paired with black trousers and a classic black bow tie.

Tom Cruise made a low-key arrival at his close friend David Beckham ‘s 50th birthday celebration, held at the upscale Core by Clare Smyth in central London on Saturday night

The actor, 62, was reportedly planning to bring his rumoured girlfriend, Ana de Armas (pictured) , 37, to the star-studded event – but she was nowhere to be seen

The Hollywood legend briefly chatted with security before being ushered inside, as staff attempted to shield the entrance of the event with large black umbrellas.

Top Gun actor Tom forged a close friendship with power couple David and Victoria in the early 2000s.

He made an appearance at Victoria’s milestone 50th birthday last year.

MailOnline has contacted Ana’s representatives for comment. 

Tom and Ana have been linked together since Valentine’s Day this year.

They appeared to confirm their love affair is real as they flew into London together this week, just days before her 37th birthday.

In exclusive pH๏τos obtained by the Daily Mail, Hollywood icon Tom looked giddy as he piloted a helicopter into the UK capital with the brunette actress by his side. 

According to The Sun, the pair were planning to make a VIP appearance at the Beckham party.

Instead, Tom arrived solo, spotted sitting in the back of a black cab as he pulled up to the exclusive venue

The Hollywood star was seen briefly chatting with security before being ushered inside, as staff attempted to shield the entrance of the event with large black umbrellas

A source told the publication: ‘Tom and Ana’s path crossed years back but they’ve grown closer in recent months.

‘They are talking about working together on a new film and have been spending time together — both just the two of them, as well as with friends.

‘Tom seems really keen to impress her and flew Ana to Madrid over the Easter weekend. They are having a lot of fun together.’

It can also be revealed that Tom will be taking the starlet to the 78th Cannes Film Festival in a fortnight. His new movie Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is slated for a star-studded premiere on May 14 at the Grand Théâtre Lumière.

It is not yet clear if Ana will walk the red carpet with Tom.

MailOnline contacted representatives for Ana and Tom for comment at the time. 

As for A-list approval, it is understood Spanish actress Penelope Cruz – who dated Tom from 2001 to 2004 – is ‘happy’ that her ex-boyfriend has found new love.

‘Tom and Ana have been friends ever since they co-starred in the 2019 movie WASP Network.

Ana has said that Penelope is happy for her, she approves,’ an insider told the Daily Mail.

‘They know each other from the movie and also they have friends in common in Madrid from when Ana lived there for a while.’

Tom and Ana have been linked together since Valentine’s Day this year (Ana pictured at CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards on April 3)

Tom made an appearance at Victoria’s milestone 50th birthday last year (pictured departing)

‘Tom makes Ana feel safe and that is very important to her,’ the insider added. ‘She was flipped out by the fans and stalkers when living in Venice Beach [Los Angeles] so she moved to a remote part of Vermont.’

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In 2022, Ana dropped over $7million for a sprawling six-bed home in the Green Mountain State.

‘She loves being away from the crazy,’ the source explained.

‘She has been traveling with Tom to busy cities like London, but he always makes her feel safe because he is thoughtful and he has a ton of security. He never puts her at risk, she is completely taken care of when she is in his company.’

Friends believe the relationship could last, with our insider pointing to the fact that Ana does ‘not like to party’, preferring quiet nights at home like her decades-older boyfriend.

Though another source stressed that the pair are ‘taking it day by day’ and that Ana ‘does not give her heart away easy.’

‘Ana has a thing for older men and Tom fits the bill of her type. The proof is in the pudding. Being affectionate with someone is not something that Ana would do for a role,’ the second source added.