Date: 15th July 2001

Cruz Control?


Rumours that TOM CRUISE and Penélope Cruz are involved romantically have been yet further fuelled by a spread in Britain's tabloid paper NEWS OF THE WORLD.

The two actors were seen sharing a friendly kiss after they had spent the evening celebrating Cruise's 39th birthday at Los Angeles restaurant SPAGO'S. An onlooker who saw the couple enjoying their meal remarked,

"Tom and Penelope looked relaxed as they ate. He clearly wanted to spend his birthday with her, which says a lot about his fondness for her. "

Cruise, who is currently embroiled in a painful divorce from Australian actress NICOLE KIDMAN, has assured his estranged wife that he and Cruz are just good friends, yet a passerby outside Spago's saw things differently.

"Afterwards, as they went their separate ways, Penelope reached out and put her hand on Tom's shoulder before they enjoyed a friendly kiss on the cheek. " Kidman is said to be concerned about Cruz's reputation as a man- eater - over the last few months she has dated a string of stars including MATT DAMON and NICOLAS CAGE. (SC/WNSNE/KMW)

Source: WENN