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Katie Holmes is making her divorce from Tom Cruise public by removing her wedding ring. According to People, the Hollywood Star was taping a segment for Project Runway: All Stars this week without it. A source says that although she appears to be handling the situation well, she has left Cruise “devastated and heartbroken.” The two had been married for five years and apparently Cruise “had no idea this was coming.”
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After news of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ divorce broke, there may have been subtle clues that their split was fast-approaching. UsMagazine.com reports that in an interview Holmes conducted six weeks prior to the divorce file, she did not speak of Cruise in a lovey-dovey manner. When questioned about the stigma of being “Mrs. Tom Cruise,” she defensively said “he has been Tom Cruise for 30 years. I know who I am and where I am and where I want to go, so I want to focus on that.” She also denied the rumor that having married an A-lister helped her acting career. Holmes sounded independent throughout the interview and noticeably stated that she’s entering “a new phase” of her life, a phase that we now know will include much less of Tom Cruise.
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Now that Katie Holmes has filed for divorce from Tom Cruise, she is taking matters into her own hands after breaking free from what sources say was a ‘Scientology-influenced marriage’ to the actor. The Kennedys star is now pursuing sole legal custody of their 6-year old daughter, Suri Cruise. An insider tells UsMagazine.com, “This is about protecting her daughter. She wants to be in charge of how Suri is being raised and didn’t want her to have an exclusively Scientology education.” With that said, the divorce of TomKat is just beginning to unfold.
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As a relationship expert and executive matchmaker for the past seven years, Amy Laurent has plenty of advice when it comes to navigating the dating world. And, now she’s putting it out there publicly starring on Bravo’s new reality series ‘Miss Advised,’ a show that features three single relationship experts as they attempt to follow their own dating advice in the search for love.
Given Laurent’s background, we thought she’d be the perfect source to comment on the most talked about divorce of the week (and most likely the year), the infamous TomKat split. By now, we’ve all read the tabloids or heard the news that Tom’s obsession with Scientology was a huge factor in their divorce (source), but how important is religion to a marriage?
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The survival of TomKat just may prove to be “mission impossible” for Tom Cruise after learning Katie Holmes filed for divorce on Thursday. Despite their never-ending rumors of a split, the soon-to-be separation of the couple is a shock to Hollywood, especially after the actor told People just days ago that his perfect day is “the time with Kate.” The actor confirmed through his rep that it was indeed his wife who filed the papers, just five days before his 50th, and asked for privacy during this time. The end of TomKat marks divorce number three for Cruise.
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Earlier this week, Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise, a shocking split that neither Cruise nor observers saw coming. As a source told UsMagazine.com, the two seemed very happy just two weeks ago during a dinner together in Iceland. Though the terms of the divorce have not been settled, Holmes is seeking sole custody of their daughter, Suri. Two days after the divorce was filed, Cruise was spotted for the first time since the two split. He was flying in a helicopter away from Iceland. His destination is unknown, and he did not seem eager to appear to the paparazzi.
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By Samantha Mucha
Finding the right person is a thrilling experience, but keeping your hands off of one another in public is often a challenge. A new relationship is filled with flirty kisses, not-so-secretive butt grabs and romantic handholding.
In some cases, a little PDA is cute and picture worthy. Finding the balance between over-the-top scandalous make-out sessions and a cute peck on the cheek is the key to being a favorite couple versus a hated couple. These celebrity couples are all successful at acting like a couple in the spotlight without going overboard with their PDA:
As evidenced by the popularity of ski resorts like Park City, Utah and Telluride, Colorado, celebrity couples love sneaking away for a snowy romantic vacation — and what’s not to love? Afternoons spent on the slopes of a majestic mountain and evenings spent snuggling up by a fire or exploring the local nightlife make for a perfect wintery holiday.
When temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, there is sure to be an influx of Hollywood couples at the following ski destinations:
Adam Sandler is at it again! The comedic genius and actor has come out with a Thanksgiving family fun movie, Jack and Jill. Sandler follows in the footsteps of Eddie Murphy by playing both the parts of Jack Sadelstein and his identical twin sister, Jill. Jack dreads when his needy sister, Jill, visits his family every Thanksgiving, because she always seems to ruin everything. Jack’s wife (Katie Holmes) and kids, must deal with the sibling bickering. If Sandler can pull off Eddie Murphy’s The Nutty Professor routine, Jack and Jill will have you laughing from start to finish.
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By Diamon Hall
Celebrities might have busy schedules, but as soon as they get a break, they take full advantage of it with fun-filled vacations. Snapshots of poolside parties and romantic strolls on the beach hit the tabloids each day, documenting their experiences. Take a look at our list of five hot famous couples at some of the top vacation spots:
1. Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough: American Idol personality, Ryan Seacrest, and his young hottie, Rock of Ages star Julianne Hough, took some time off from the big screen to enjoy a vacation together. Hough, 22 and her man, Seacrest, 36, were spotted jet skiing together in Miami. “The couple said they had spent so many days apart, they really wanted to chill,” a source told People. Well, they certainly couldn’t stay apart on this fun-filled escape.
2. Ciara and Amar’e Stoudemire: R&B singer Ciara showed off her “goodies” on Miami Beach with her new honey, New York Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire. Ciara certainly wasn’t the only one showing off her body though. Stoudemire trotted through the sand shirtless, but with New York Knicks shorts on and flaunting his many tattoos. Nothing shows off a new couple better than a beachside vacay.
3. Ashley Tisdale and Zac Efron: Ashley Tisdale enjoyed her 26th birthday beachside with High School Musical costar Zac Efron, according to People. The 23-year-old hottie, Efron, was spotted giving Tisdale a piggyback ride as the two marked the VnC Cocktails and Heineken Light-sponsored milestone in Malibu, Calif. “So happy zacary made it to my party,” Tisdale tweeted.
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Katie Holmes knew just how to make her hubby, Tom Cruise’s 49th birthday special by throwing him a surprise birthday bash at Miami Beach’s SoHo Beach House, according to People. Holmes planned the whole thing herself, including the RSVPs. Cruise and Holmes’ daughter Suri, and Cruise’s children from his marriage to Nicole Kidman, Connor and Isabella, attended as well as 40 close friends. Everyone enjoyed pasta, shrimp and other delicious dishes, as well as sweet chocolate birthday cake on the roof and inside the private venue.
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Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky. Photo: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com
By Erika Hymowitz Vujnovich
Chelsea Clinton/Marc Mezvinsky, Naomi Watts/Liev Schreiber, Tom Cruise/Katie Holmes and even Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie are among the numerous celebrity couples attempting to make an interfaith relationship work. While it’s nice to believe the old saying “love conquers all,” there are often many challenges an interfaith couple faces. Speaking from experience, I entered into an interfaith marriage five years ago. It has taken a tremendous amount of respect and understanding between me and my husband to make our relationship work and to be able to provide a stable foundation for our children.
ABC News says that one in three U.S. couples is in a religiously mixed marriage. However, back in June, the Chicago Family Law Blog highlighted the issue and cited data taken from a 2001 American Religious Identification Survey, which show couples in mixed-religion families were three times more likely to be divorced than those who were of the same faith. The New York Times also wrote on the issue this past summer, following the high-profile marriage of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky. Clinton, a Methodist and Mezvinsky, who is Jewish, pushed the issue of mixed marriage into the spotlight again.
Whether mixed-religion marriages are becoming the new norm or not, if you are in such a relationship and are questioning whether or not it can work, here are a few things to consider:
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Are Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise making plans to add to their brood? “Maybe in a couple of years, but right now I want to make sure I’m really there for Suri,” says Holmes recently, according to Us Magazine. While there are no immediate plans for expansion, Holmes is still young at 31, and plans to keep her baby options open for the future.
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Ever since Tom Cruise jumped on a couch on TheOprah Winfrey Show, people have doubted whether his relationship with Katie Holmes is real. But as Cupid recently reported, the couple are still very much in love five years later, and do everything they can to keep the spark alive in their marriage. In fact, Holmes recently told People, “My husband has red roses for me everywhere I go and whenever we travel.” Both Cruise and Holmes are true romantics and are very affectionate toward one another and their 4-year-old daughter, Suri. Holmes said, “Being a mother is so dreamy.”How can you tell if your partner is a true romantic?
Interested in seeing a love story that transcends the rom com genre by breathing new life into it with a unique plot and A-list actors? Eager to settle into a theater seat with buttery popcorn in your lap and your girlfriends giggling by your side? The Romantics, which premieres today, September 10, may be just what you need. Based on the novel by producer/writer/director Galt Niederhoffer, The Romantics is directed by its original novelist and follows the story of seven close friends, all members of the same college clique, as they get together to watch two of their own get married. Lila (Anna Paquin), the bride, and Laura (Katie Holmes), the maid of honor, have long been coveting for Tom (Josh Duhamel), the groom. In fact, Laura is his former lover. As if this heated love triangle doesn’t create enough tension and drama already, the drunken group of friends takes a late-night swim the day before the wedding and return without the groom. Ominous weather is looming overhead, and the night is sure to be eventful.
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Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. Photo: Solarpix / PR Photos
No one can forget the time Tom Cruise jumped up onto Oprah’s couch professing his love for then-girlfriend Katie Holmes. Now the two are married, with 4-year-old daughter, Suri, and are still head over heels in love. As reported this week in People, Holmes still sees her husband as the leading man he is on the silver screen.Years down the road, how do you keep the fire burning in your marriage?