After Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck ended things more than a year ago, the Knives Out actor finally opened up about what it was honestly like to date a celeb and always be in the media’s spotlight.
The star of the upcoming Netflix film Blonde, Ana de Armas, who resembles Marilyn Monroe in the first teaser trailer, opened up in a new interview with Elle on the drawbacks of immense stardom.
Besides, the actress discussed her ex-relationship with Ben, in particular, stating that she ultimately made the decision to leave Los Angeles due to the “awful” attention that came with it.
Ana, meanwhile, is currently residing in New York with her partner.
Who Is Ana De Armas Boyfriend? 2022 Update
Ana and her current boyfriend, Tinder executive Paul Boukadakis, met in New York through a common friend.
Texas-based entrepreneur and seasoned corporate expert Paul Boukadakis, 38, was born in Oklahoma on February 9th, 1984.
As per SK POP, he is the co-founder and CEO of Wheel, an L.A.-based video sharing app, as well as the vice president of special initiatives for Tinder, a well-known online dating site.
Prior to TCP purchasing OnAirstreaming, he founded the company and served as its CEO. IMDb claims that Paul has experience working in the entertainment sector and has produced and directed a few commercials and music videos.
Cuban-Spanish Actress Dating Status With Tinder Exec Paul Boukadakis
In 2021, actress Ana De Armas was seen outside JFK Airport in New York with her alleged boyfriend, Paul Boukadakis. After dating rumors surfaced in 2021, the pair were captured on camera for the first time.
The two wore formal attire as they passed through the airport security screening. Likewise, the Knives Out actress was spotted putting her hand behind her claimed partner’s back at one point.
Apparently, the duo started dating in June after connecting through common friends. They were reportedly having a great time together at the time, sources close to the couple told Page Six:
“Paul and Ana met through friends. Although he has a base in Austin, he divides his time between Santa Monica and Texas. Before Ana departed the country to begin filming her new movie, he spent a lot of time with her.”
Knives Out Actor Opens Up About Her Relationship With Ex Ben Affleck
Around May 2020, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ana and Ben Affleck, 49, met while working on the set of their movie Deep Water.
On her 32nd birthday, Ana posted a series of images on Instagram, inadvertently confirming their relationship.
Some of them showed her and Ben kissing, and the couple immediately gained attention from the media, especially after they were photographed together while on vacation in destinations like Costa Rica and Ana’s native Cuba.
They reportedly ended their relationship through phone calls in January 2021. Per the earlier reports, Ben opted to stay in the area to be near the three children, while Ana wanted to leave Los Angeles.