Tom Cruise reportedly wooing Demi Moore to rebuild his Hollywood reputation: source

Tom Cruise may be eyeing a new leading lady—and this time, it's Hollywood star Demi Moore.

According to insiders, the Top Gun star, 61, is shifting his attention from Ana de Armas and setting his sights on Moore, believing she could play a key role in smoothing his return to Hollywood.

“Demi is the industry darling at the moment, and she could help Tom restore his popularity in Hollywood, where he's been reluctant to show his face for years due to so many falling-outs,” a source told Radar Online.

"It's no secret Tom can be a passionate guy. But he can be very headstrong too, and at times, that combination has rubbed people the wrong way."

The rumours intensified after Cruise and Moore were spotted together at the recent BAFTA Awards, where their close and friendly interactions raised eyebrows.

Since his split from Katie Holmes in 2012, Cruise has been looking for a partner who fits into his high-profile lifestyle. And Moore, 61, might be the perfect match.

"Demi is one of the most popular stars in Hollywood. She's pretty much universally loved, and Tom is hoping he can ride her popular coattails back into the in-crowd," the insider claimed.

According to sources, Cruise was ecstatic when he saw Moore at the BAFTAs, even inviting her for a helicopter ride and showering her with compliments.

"He's blown away by how good she looks and wasn't shy about saying so," the source added.

"He let it be known he's open to funding projects she's attached to," the insider revealed. "He's very keen to get back in her circle, and money always talks."

"Tom wants to mend fences and is convinced that Demi can help smooth his return to Hollywood. She can invite him to parties and, in a perfect world, even do a project with him," the source concluded.

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