Was Katie Holmes extrewme in her moves to file for a divorce from Tom Cruise?

United States
July 11, 2012 12:48pm CST
I just read on Yahoo the measures Katie Holmes took to file for divorce from Tom Cruise. Apparently she needed to talk to her lawyers using a disposable cell phone, so Tom Cruise and his people would not know her intentions. `She had three sets of attorneys on standby just in case she wasn't allowed to file for a divorce in Manhattan where she intended to do everything. She fought for sole custody of their daughter Suri. These look like the moves a woman would take to get out of an abusive relationship, so I'm interested to know what people's thoughts are on this.
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@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
12 Jul 12
We can't know 100% sure what Tom was like in this relationship, but from all the gossips and news, he was just a nutcase and an abusive, religiously bigoted jerk... so if it really is the case, I'm not surprised at all that Katie did moves like this, because these kinds of men could do everything to make their spouses' lives like hell if they got to know of their intentions... he would kidnap Suri, blackmail Katie etc. I think Katie is fortunate that she has her relations and that she is wealthy and popular and people like these, the best of the best would help them. In a relationship like that, if the people were "normal" everyday people, the woman couldn't get out of the relationship, as usually they have no help, or if they do, they are going to be harassed by the guy and no one would care to stop those jerks.
• United States
12 Jul 12
I think I have to agree with dorofee on this. I think his background is good enough to show he is a power monger and it was probably her intention to save the daughter from some sort of psychological abuse. I think she did what she needed to do to get away from a man who can afford to do as he pleases. I hope all is well with her and that she and the daughter are not in danger in anyway. Look at Mel Gibson for example, anyone can be crazy like him and the spouse would want to run. I think she did it this way to set a standard to him, in that she won't fall to his ways.
• United States
16 Jul 12
I hope you guys are right, because, this seems so cold on her part. I'm sure there are things going unsaid in all this, and it's scary that Tom Cruise can wield so much power and influence that the media is clueless on the dirt.
• United States
13 Jul 12
I think she was smart for doing things the way she did. I think it made for an easier break for her and less tramatic for her. She clearly had her mind made up and knew what she wanted in life. I imagine it was hard being his wife and not having her own identity. No one knows surly what happened. There's speculation it's about religion but the only one who truly knows is them. And I haven't seen any reaction from him so I'm sure he knew it was coming.
• United States
16 Jul 12
I don't think it's going to be this easy. Legally she may have covered all her bases, but the things that don't happen in the court room could be the bigger troubles for her.
• United States
11 Jul 12
We'll never know until we read the whole story. And even then, we have to make sure it's a reliable source. The newspapers thrive on gossip like this to sell so I think it will take some time to find out the real truth. I probably would trust her book, if she writes one, since it will be told by her. I'm sure she had her REAL reasons for leaving but we'll just have to wait to analyze it all.
• United States
16 Jul 12
I just find it so calculating the way she did everything. I think a book will be out shortly for sure.
@o0jopak0o (6394)
• Philippines
12 Jul 12
Well it is because of his cult. That cult is known to be controlling of its members especially for newer members like Katie Holmes. His husband Tom Cruise being a high member of that cult does not help too.
• United States
16 Jul 12
I can just imagine the movie version of this ordeal. A young woman betrays a powerful cult, so she can flee with her daughter to safety.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
12 Jul 12
i think she has taken the decision which suits ideal and best for her,anyways lets appreciate it as they each people have their own lifestyle so one must not interfere in this.but in this way also i hope that she gets a huge sum of money from tom cruise.i cant figure out any problem in both sides.both made a good pair
• United States
16 Jul 12
Only hearing things from one perspective, it really feels like she was in this just for the money. It's why I raise the question in the first place, but hopefully the media will dig up more facts about everything that led to this split.
@BabyCheetah (1911)
• Australia
12 Jul 12
We don't know the whole sroty here but I would have to assume that everything she has done is because if Tom found out he would do something drastic and crazy. I think he is a bit of a nutcase and he is really into this Scientology crap. I've heard a lot of nasty stories about those guys taking peoples money and them forbidding them to leave the complex into the outside world. There have been a few kids who have escaped and will never see their families again because of their defiance. I think there are a lot of brainwashed people in there I wouldn't be surprised if he was domineering and abusive and being a mother now Katie has to think about Suri and her welfare which is why they split. She may not have escaped if she didn't have a child.
• United States
16 Jul 12
It sounds so crazy. Scientology is sounding more and more like one of these doomsday cults.