LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' divorce in 2012 came as a surprise to everyone. The couple, who had been married for five years, cited various factors for their separation, one of which was Cruise's affiliation with the Church of Scientology. At that time, Cruise stated that there was no need to shield their daughter from his religion, but he later acknowledged that the church played a role in the reasons behind their split.

Shortly after, rumors began to circulate about Cruise's alleged romantic involvement with his 'Knight and Day' co-star Cameron Diaz. Cruise allegedly attended Diaz's 40th birthday celebration in London, and the two had a secret date that ignited a connection between them. "A beautiful setting, fabulous food, a happy occasion — the perfect sparks to ignite the flames of a new romance... I could see them hooking up, absolutely," the source said.

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz denied the rumors

However, both Cruise and Diaz have vehemently denied the rumors of their romantic involvement. Cruise's team swiftly responded to the speculations, issuing a brief and firm statement refuting any claims of a relationship between the two actors. "It's false. They are friends," a representative of the actor said.

Diaz addressed the topic and clarified that while she did see Cruise on her 40th birthday, there was no romantic date involved between them. Diaz emphasized that the rumors were baseless, and there was no truth to the speculation of a romantic relationship with her 'Knight and Day' co-star. "Penelope [Cruz] and Javier [Bardem] were staying at the hotel. Tom and Conor, his son, were having dinner with the two of them. They all invited me to sit next to them," she explained.

Meanwhile, Cruise denied ever attending Diaz's birthday celebrations. "I don't recall going to a birthday party," he said. "I didn't go to Cameron Diaz's birthday party... You've been reading the press. You can't believe everything you read."

'He has a very high standard'

Regardless of the rumors surrounding them, Diaz spoke highly of Cruise's work ethic, describing it as disciplined and astonishing. She expressed her admiration for his dedication and commitment to his craft, emphasizing the level of professionalism he brings to his performances. "He has a very high standard, so that's a wonderful thing. That's what you know you're getting when you're working with Tom."

Cruise has reciprocated the admiration for his co-star, acknowledging her talents, humor, and athleticism. He has praised Diaz for her remarkable skills and on-screen charisma, recognizing her contributions to their collaborative projects. Their mutual appreciation further solidifies the respect and admiration they have for each other as professional colleagues.