Katie Holmes covers the September issue of C Magazine, and the interview took place on June 27, which is one day before she filed for divorce from tiny tyrant Tom Cruise. She looks gorgeous on the cover, right? I’m sure the shoot took place either at the same time or in close proximity to the interview, so I’m assuming that bit of a glint in Katie’s eye is rather telling. Also quite telling is the interview itself. As Kaiser noted in regard to Katie’s recent Elle feature, there’s quite a bit of telegraphing to be had from what is revealed by what Katie says (or in this case, what she doesn’t say). She’s definitely evasive here, but I have to wonder why she’s suddenly appearing on various magazine covers with very little to promote other than her suddenly single status. Perhaps that’s the answer, or maybe Katie talks about her Holmes & Yang line here and that’s just been left out of the excerpts revealed thus far:
“Going back over the tapes, there were signs: Holmes was certainly very aware of herself, laying a couple cards on the table but never showing her whole hand,” senior editor Kelsey McKinnon, who interviewed Holmes, tells WWD. “Most noticeably, the one name decisively absent from her lexicon: Tom Cruise. She never actually refers to him by name over pages and pages of transcription.”
When McKinnon asked Holmes if having Suri, 6, brought her and Cruise, 50, closer together, the Ohio native became flustered. “I don’t know. I mean. . . I don’t know,” Holmes responded. “People have been having babies a long time.”
Regarding her future, Holmes told the magazine that she is “ready to take on some more challenging roles.”
“I feel like I worked so much at such a young age that I really wanted to have life experiences. I feel more balanced and like I have more to bring to the table,” she explained. “I always felt like I wanted to catch up [in my personal life] to what I was doing [in my career].”
[From Us Magazine]
At this point, Katie was already free from Tom, and we just didn’t know it, and I love how she took such pains to avoid ever mentioning his name in the interview (and in fact, clearly didn’t want to talk about him when the journalist brought Tom up). It’s such a sharp contrast to her robotic, “He’s my man!“ W Mag interview from early in their relationship.
Now about this photoshoot, which is quite lovely for the most part. I’m not sure what to think about that hat though.
Photos courtesy of C Mag
Loooove the slouchy white shirt and black pants combo!!! I want to look like that (but I can’t pull it off sighhh)
sadly, me either.. She looks beautiful though, and I kinda like the blue dress..
She looks absolutely delicious here.
love the white blouse too, she looks terrific in that kind of look! Is it Tommy’s blouse?
I was just thinking how I wish I could pull it off/look like that at work.
It is so crazy, a few weeks ago she was a brainwashed-joke to all of us and all I can see now is a strong and beautiful woman.
She looks so great!!I’m so proud of her:-)
This is the best she has ever looked.
Her plan is working then 😉
She’s a better actress than we gave her credit for.
No, she isn’t. She has a crack legal team & the knowledge that she will get what she & Suri need.
She is still a terrible actress
She planned all this in advance so brilliantly. Genius to get all the covers to come out right after she filed. To sway media outlets in a more positive direction and then too look wonderful now she’s able to audition.
I can see katie morphing into this icon for young, single mothers, who are career ambitious (and I don’t mean that to apply to the break the glass female CEOs) but the average US woman (a bakery shop chef, teacher, admin asst.,) and stylish on their own
Or, they aspire to be. She’s become a role model for strength, independence and SMARTS! really, she took us on a BIG smoke and mirrors show..
now you see me all drained out, NOW you don’t!now you see TOM, now you don’t! and NOW you see suri bebopping everywhere!
ya!
She doesn’t have to mention his name.. it’s over.. he’s out.. done American woman style..
She’s played this really well, hasn’t she? Makes me wonder if she was the one with an agenda all along and everyone severely underestimated her capabilities.
Have you read the excellent article in The Vulture, which says exactly that?
http://www.vulture.com/m/2012/07/katie-holmes-cruise-has-left-the-building.html?imw=Y
FYI The Vulture is owned by New York Magazine, ie a reputable news outlet, not a Scientology front.
Add New York Magazine to that.
Last night read the TomKat article in the most recent issue.
Fascinating observations about Katie’s and Tom’s behavior. And fascinating for its explanation as to the medias involvement in the publics perception of celebrity couples.
Yes, a very good story. And I like the fact it doesn’t stick to the “Tom is bad, Katie is good” script, which seems awfully facile to me. Nobody in this world is all good or all bad.
I’ve been wondering as of late if she wasn’t part of some Anonimous plot. Maybe not from the beginning, but from some point on she could have easily been helped escape as “part of the big plan”.
If that’s the case, Anoninous rocks!
Also, gorgeous pics! Man, she’s beautiful.
I think so too. Though a part of me hopes that Tom Cruise was in on this, and it was pre-planned with them both as a way of Katie escaping and damaging Cruise’s reputation enough so that Scientology would willingly let him go. It would be great if Tom got dropped by CO$ because of all the negative publicity, and then publicly campaigned against the “church”. I know it’s highly unlikely, but one can hope.
Not a chance in Volcano Hell. Rumplestilskin’s sycophantic boyfriend wouldn’t have it. He’ll never let his lovah leave.
She has a conniving look about her, which makes it all the more unbelievable that the CoS was unable to see past her Sweet Polly Purebread facade.
You know…she was a young woman enamored with a huge movie star. No agenda, there…of all the women in the world he chose her…who wouldn’t (for a lot of women at that age) be flattered. She got in way over her head. In the beginning watching interviews, neither one of them would say anything of any substance about the other. If I didn’t know any better and listening (not watching) I would think they were probably JB & SG’s age. Completely vacuous. Now I understand that she was probably being audited and wasn’t allowed to say anything ‘telling’. Makes sense. Once she became a mother…all bets were off. Now she can speak without being ‘audited’…she can be herself. Bravo for her…she looks beautiful, sounds like she has a brain and hopefully her ‘real’ talent will prevail and not be ‘shut’ down. I hope she continues to grow and is able to keep the ‘calm’ going for her and her daughter’s sake.
Az definitely somethings that make you go hmm. I mean I am beginning to question some things here…but maybe is just how I have been trained (to doubt things lol)
Wonder when Tom talked about how smart and strong Kate is if he ever thought shed be capable of this.
No, I don’t believe that.
http://www.wmagazine.com/celebrities/archive/katie_holmes
That shows all the signs of somebody heavily under the influence of a combination of mind altering techniques and love bombing.
She was rushed off her feet by her childhood idol, lovebombed, subjected to Co$ hypnose-like influencing. There was so little time for reflection in their ‘courtship’, she was isolated from her friends and accompanied by Co$ drones at all times to reinforce her new programming. Then in no time at all she was pregnant.
I believe that the Co$ played her (with Tom Cruises willing participation) and that she didn’t figure out that it was an arranged marriage from his side until she was already married with a kid.
Somewhere along the way she obviously figured it out, worked past the heartbreak and started planning her escape. And that escape plan probably *was* some time in the making, because that’s how you escape an abusive relationship (and whether TC was abusive or not, the Co$ definitely was an abusive and controlling influence on her). You get all your ducks in a row and you GO.
She HAS managed things well, but I think it’s ridiculous to accuse her of setting up the whole relationship. Remember Nicole Kidman? Co$ is not a benign organisation. Tom Cruise has a lot of influence. I think Katie Holmes decided to go full force on the media campaign just to make sure that they couldn’t do the same to her as to Nicole.
she looks gorgeous in the white shirt/black pant combo. she really is a stunning beauty, but it was hard to see that in the last year or so. according to other sources, she purposely went around dishelved looking to piss tom off (lol!).
anyways, i think a ‘you go girl’ is in order. i’m excited to see where she goes from here.
also, i’m embarassed that i care so much.
I think she looked trapped and miserable, depressed. I doubt she wanted to purposely piss Tom off; I have heard you wouldn’t like him when he’s angry.
I think her intentions were to create buzz for her line – but I’m sure she’s pleased to be on so many covers right now. You know Tom is hating it!
Most improved after divorce!
Beautiful.
Agreed. She looks lovely. I love her jawline. Eyes don’t look dead, either.
Her appearance really did improve once she saw the light at the end of the tunnel.
I’m surprised the interviewer didn’t press more, given that odd answer to the question!
She’s so beautiful. She’s starting to glow.
It’s shame she spent so many years with Crazy Tom looking lifeless. She might have had her reasons but…
I would love it if very soon, she gets a really strong, muscley, no BS boyfriend that takes on Dum, Miss Cabbage, and all the spies following her around NYC, and just kicks all their butts in front of the papps.
Somebody that likes to show off — hey! Casper Smart after J-Lo dumps him.
Her eyes look determined and steely in the first photo and I doubt her mind is totally on the photo shoot. I admire the strong and determined woman she is. Her only regret is probably that she didn’t dump the tiny tyrant a lot sooner.
She does look damn good but I’m sorry I can’t stand her as an actress.
Ditto. Its because she is a terrible one. She was ok on Dawson’s, but that was because she was an innocent girl when she was on the show. Her “ingenue” status went away when she had to actually try to act
She looks fabulous, and I couldn’t be happier for her.
+1
couldn’t agree more.
That’s a lot of photoshop going on there. The legs, especially, have had a full makeover.
I wonder if the wedding ring was photoshopped out, too. It’s missing, unless my eyesight is failing me today.
I still can’t believe Katie Holmes & co outsmarted Ethan Hunt & the CoS. She looks great in this photoshoot, probably because she was close to freedom & she isn’t wearing her own clothing line.
Maybe she’s been hiding the good designs; the bad ones brought out just to piss off Rumplesk and make him think she had no talent. lol
Well, she has the world’s attention now. It’s up to her to show that she’s got the acting (or design) talent to keep it.
also no wedding ring in the pics.
In her case maybe “no wedding ring” is because she was clearly giving vibes off of “big changes ahead” for herself, but generally speaking to think somebody isn’t wearing a ring is indicative of their marital status is a bit antiquated.
I have been married almost 28 years and my husband only wore his ring from the time I put in on him in the church through our honeymoon. Hasn’t worn it a second since. The type of work he does it could be dangerous and I didn’t really care either way. I myself haven’t worn my rings in years and years…I started wearing them less and less as I had kids and finally, I just stopped wearing them at all. Yes rings are symbolic but the lack of them doesn’t mean a marriage is in trouble or even over.
I had just posted above about the no ring, then saw your comment. 🙂
Yes, no ring can mean nothing, but I’m pretty sure she’s consistently worn it, so not having it is a sign.
Jen…I agree with you in her case she has normally worn it. BUT I gotta believe with some photo shoots the designer is going for an all over look and may request no personal jewelry, so in that I don’t take a ring or lack-there-of at face value.
Ring or no ring she is free from tiny Tom’s tyranny! 🙂
chattycat’s right. Even most stars when on the red carpet have special jewelry chosen by the stylist, and don’t wear their own rings.
The photo shot is gorgeous – she looks amazing and she will just get better with age. I’m happy that she got out of bad marriage.
What’s bizarre to me is now, in general, we as a society get married (perhaps hastily or the mate was poor decision in the first place) in many times a lavish ceremony, receive tons of gifts and attention, then next step is to have children, again receiving tons of gifts and attention and then we decide we’re done with our husbands (bad fit, infidelity, etc.) and divorce them. I realize this is simplified but this is seen as the norm now. I’m not naive to compare celebrity situations to the rest of us, but it really seems to have become “normal”. Katie is getting abundant praise (I’m guilty of it) for her choices. Many times we joke now that our first marriage is our “practice run” but it is also when we have our kids. Then we divorce, perhaps eventually become a mixed family – however easy or complex the situation. As a child of divorce I will say it was an awful, traumatic experience for my older brothers and me. I wouldn’t wish the confusion, loss of security, trauma, etc. on any child. I’m not judging others who have chosen this path; it’s just interesting I guess how our society and concept of marriage/family is evolving.
Weddings, births, divorce. Sadly while there is a lot of attention on a person who is getting divorce (good and bad), there are no gifts! And it would be so helpful if there were – i.e. new housewares just when you are starting over again on your own. 🙂
Not to invalidate what you are saying, but… it isn’t one size fits all. As a child of a “stayed together for the children” home, that sucked too. And led to frustration and abuse. Sometimes getting out is for the best.
She’s so boring.
So is your lack of comment.
So what, if you had someone tapping out your every move… she looks relieved. I am happy for her and Suri.
Love that hat. I wish I could wear that hat, but I’m afraid I’d look like the cat in the hat.
I disparaged Katie until she escaped. Now, I’d support her in the future. Go Katie!
She looks smokin hot in that navy color! She should wear it more often.
It’s her sorting hat! Divorce!
The hat told her to bail! Notrly. But would be funny if it had.
Personally, I think Katie got some new hatting!
HOT. However, if the whole reconciliation with Chris Klein is true then I will not be fooled into believing she’s grown out of anything.
How telling. I like that white shirt outfit too…Kinda makes her look like a fashion magazine editor.
She looks gorgeous, although in the first photo they narrowed her eyes noticeably to an almond shape, so she would look more fierce?
And about that hat, If I was her I would have refused it point blank, it looks like a Hogwarts sorting hat straight out of the Harry Potter prop department, and she is even looking up thinking maybe along the lines of : “I played Gryfindor or more like Hufflepuff until now it’s about time to join Slytherin or Ravenclaw” decisions, decisions
The hat wasn’t enough why oh why does she sport a Duchess engagement ring?
I never loved nor hated Katie Holmes, she’s a decent actress and I’ve felt sorry for her being imprisoned by TC.
Now she’s showing us what she’s made of, and I have a newfound respect for her. You go, girl.
This.
Exactly.
Agree!
I love the cover and the white shirt photo. She looks gorgeous.
This woman has proved herself to be a strong, driven woman. To have escaped from a prison of a marriage and started a new life is amazing. I have a renewed respect for this woman. In this case..to be manipulative, scheming and secretive has paid off big time for her. She never would have been able to get away without those traits. Good Luck Katie. Too bad there are women still enslaved in that cult.
I have never liked Katie Holmes’ acting, but now I like her. Well played.
“Tiny tyrant”…Ha! Ha!
She looks lovely.
The Blue ring looks like Duchess Kate’s.
Does anyone actually know the true reason for the divorce? Remember Tom’s lawyer said it wasn’t Scientology.
Let me guess; Katie had/has irrefutable proof Tom is gay.
I believe the general consensus on why the marriage ended is that Katie did not want Suri sucked into the mire of the cult. Perhaps she didn’t have a full grasp of CO$ early on but it appears she had no illusions about it by the time she filed. Also, I believe Tom’s crazy control tactics were a big factor. As we see now, Katie is no slouch, she’s a babe with a plan, so I imagine she hated it when he controlled every tiny aspect of her life. Cruise’s lawyer only denied the CO$ angle because the cult is desperate to come out looking clean in all this. Which they haven’t. At all. They’ve taken way too many hits lately, this being the biggest one of course.
As for Cruise being gay… very possible Katie had some insight or even solid proof there, she’s no dum dum. Perhaps that was even her bargaining chip in getting Cruise to agree to her terms so quickly?
Yes skuddles, thanks for your reply and I do agree with you re- quick divorce. I suspect if Tom is indeed gay and Katie found proof and Tom knows it, it would explain the very swiftness of settlement.
OK I HATE COVERUPS– and this is one that is blatantly swept under the media rug
and that is –where are the previously posted pictures of a katie Holmes looking not so pregnant but with aN OBVIouS pillow under her shirt in the 4 months AFTER her daughter was listed as born
there is something not right here and i feel that she wAs as much part of this shaM AS HIM
really sick people–both of them.
i am watching as many are and this will note go unnoticed
they forgot to mention that Katie was singing her lungs out to Diana Ross’ ‘I’m Coming Out’ & ‘The Boss’ playin’ from her iPhone during the entire shoot.
*Katiesmirk* 😉
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoRBFNOgeHw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HnnWhANLjk