Ana de Armas has proved that diamonds really are a girl’s best friend, as she posed for a dazzling new campaign for Louis Vuitton’s Virtuosity jewellery collection.
The actress, 37, looked radiant in the striking pH๏τoshoot, slipping into several plunging black leather looks to allow the jewellery to shine.
The Oscar nominee ensured all eyes were on her as she modelled a slew of show-stopping statement necklaces, each encrusted with glittering diamonds.
Ana sported a flawless palette of makeup for the shoot, complete with a sultry smoky eyeshadow, and wore her long brown hair swept back to show off the jewels.
The 110-pieces collection is described as a ‘tribute to the virtuosos of Louis Vuitton and the fervent pursuit of the unexplored’.
The Knives Out star commanded attention in the Apogée necklace, made from white gold, and studded with diamonds and a 30.75-carat Brazilian drop emerald.
Ana de Armas has proved that diamonds really are a girl’s best friend, as she posed for a dazzling new campaign for Louis Vuitton’s Virtuosity jewellery collection
The actress, 37, looked radiant in the striking pH๏τoshoot, slipping into several plunging black leather looks to allow the jewellery to shine
She also donned the Eternal Sun necklace, boasting 27 yellow diamonds, an LV Monogram Star cut diamond and a magnificent 14-carat round yellow diamond.
Ana has been an ambᴀssador for the French luxury fashion house since June 2023, and previously starred the Le Damier de Louis Vuitton campaign in September.
Her partnership with the brand for the latest collection comes as her star continues to rise, with her latest film, Ballerina, being released on Friday.
The action flick stars Ana as the ballerina Eve Macarro, who begins training as an ᴀssᴀssin with the same figures swirling around series namesake John Wick as she tries to avenge her ᴅᴇᴀᴅ father.
The thriller – which is directed by Len Wiseman – has already garnered positive reviews from critics and fans alike, currently sitting at 76 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes.
This week, Ana revealed her honest reaction to her boyfriend Tom Cruise’s gushing review of Ballerina, after the Hollywood star labelled the film ‘outstanding’ in an interview with AP.
During his press tour for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the actor, 62, also praised Ana’s ‘experience in action’ during a chat with E! News, gushing: ‘She’s really good’.
At the Los Angeles premiere for Ballerina on Tuesday, Ana admitted how much his sweet review of her latest performance meant to her.
The Oscar nominee ensured all eyes were on her as she modelled a slew of show-stopping statement necklaces, each encrusted with glittering diamonds
Her partnership with the brand for the latest collection comes as her star continues to rise, with her latest film, Ballerina, being released on Friday (seen in film)
The action flick stars Ana as the ballerina Eve Macarro, who begins training as an ᴀssᴀssin with the same figures swirling around series namesake John Wick as she tries to avenge her ᴅᴇᴀᴅ father
She told E! News: ‘It makes me really happy and proud. It’s surreal that someone like him is liking the movie and supporting the film and celebrating other people’s films.’
Ana went on to emphasize how ‘amazing’ his support has been and told Variety that it is ‘unbelievable’ he used his platform to publicly support the John Wick spinoff.
She said: ‘You know what, he supports every movie. He really wants the industry and cinema to do well and [wants] people going to the theaters. It is very special that someone like him is supporting [Ballerina]’.
Last month, the Blonde star gave some insight into her decision to keep тιԍнт-lipped on her new romance with Tom during an interview with ELLE Spain.
During the interview, Ana hinted at the speculation surrounding her and the Top Gun star as she got candid about how she copes with the public’s interest into her personal life.
As her career has gone from strength the strength, the star’s love life has often wrought as much buzz as her career successes, with previous headline-hitting romances with movie star Ben Affleck and Tinder VP Paul Boukadakis.
When quizzed about the scrutiny into her private life, Ana admitted that she’s grown more accustomed to dealing with it and accepted it came as part of the price of fame.
Alluding to her apparent determination not to confirm her and Tom’s relationship status, she explained she’s learned how important it is for her to have a separation between her ‘public persona’ and private life.
This week, Ana revealed her honest reaction to her boyfriend Tom Cruise ‘s gushing review of Ballerina, after the Hollywood star labelled the film ‘outstanding’ in an interview with AP (seen last month)
At the Los Angeles premiere for Ballerina on Tuesday (pictured), Ana admitted how much his sweet review of her latest performance meant to her
She said: ‘Over the years, you get more used to it. You learn to find your corners, your privacy, your way of doing things, your lifestyle… I’m one of those who think there should be external boundaries, a barrier that’s quite visible to others and to oneself.
‘Making it clear, “This is as far as I go with my work, my public persona, what’s expected of me, and what I want to share with viewers and fans.” That’s wonderful, and I want to do it.
‘You can’t let the negative side of fame upset you, because then you won’t enjoy the beautiful aspects, but it’s essential to separate. We’re all people and we need that privacy, consideration, and space.
‘It seems incredible to have to say it, but we’ve forgotten that minimum of respect for others. Sometimes we have to make an abrupt stop so others are aware of your reality, but, well, I find my way. When I want to disappear from the map, I do’.
However, Ana also admitted that the public criticism she’s received over some of her past relationships has ‘hurt me at times’.
In November, she was hit by mᴀssive backlash after being linked to the stepson of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez – who was handpicked by Raul Castro and ‘chosen’ in an election in which there were no opposition challengers allowed and has been accused of overseeing mᴀssive human rights abuses.
After being pictured on a romantic stroll in Madrid hand-in-hand with 26-year-old Manuel Anido Cuesta, the Cuban star was savaged by fans for appearing to be dating the stepson of a dictatorship that she fled from at the age of 18 to live in Spain.
Ana confessed that she had become very good at ‘filtering’ negative comments, knowing which ones to listen to and learn from and which to ‘block’ that were ‘made to intentionally cause you pain.’
Last month, the Oscar nominee gave some insight into her decision to keep тιԍнт-lipped on her new romance with Tom during an interview with ELLE Spain
Ana previously dated Ben Affleck from March 2020 to January 2021 and the pair were not shy to flaunt their romance – in contrast to her low-key relationship with Tom
The Knives Out star claimed that criticisms have ‘gotten out of hand’ now and become ‘damaging and toxic’, but insisted: ‘I do have control over that, knowing what I let touch me and what I don’t.’
Ana and Tom first sparked dating rumors after being spotted out to dinner just before Valentine’s Day.
The speculation reached a fever pitch when exclusive DailyMail pH๏τos showed her being flown into London by the action star in his private helicopter last month, just days before her birthday.
While neither has confirmed their relationship, the last week has seen both stars speaking about each other, while on the promotional trail at the same time.
In May, Tom raved to Extra that Ana is a ‘very talented, great dramatic actress [with] comedic, tremendous ability, [who] learns quickly.’
DailyMail.com previously learned that the couple have been getting serious in recent weeks, with one of Tom’s A-list exes even giving their 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 with her pal, who she starred opposite in the 2019 movie WASP Network.
An insider told the Daily Mail: ‘Ana has said that Penelope is happy for her, she approves. They know each other from the movie and also they have friends in common in Madrid from when Ana lived there for a while.’
It is understood Spanish actress Penelope Cruz – who dated Tom from 2001 to 2004 – is ‘happy’ that her ex-boyfriend has found new love with her pal, who she starred opposite in the 2019 movie WASP Network (pictured with Tom in 2001)
They added: ‘Tom makes Ana feel safe and that is very important to her. 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.
‘She loves being away from the crazy. 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 the stunner ‘does not give her heart away easy.’
They said: ‘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.’
