Katie Holmes Admits Marriage Can Feel "Weird"
Katie Holmes says it isn't easy hearing all the wild rumors about her nearly four-year marriage to Tom Cruise.
"It’s there, it’s one of those things," she tells New York magazine when asked if she reads the various speculations about their marriage. "My big concern is what does he have going, what do I have going, what are we going to do this weekend. It must seem weird, I guess, having so many people watching. It is weird. I get it. But you just, you know, smile and nod."
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Instead of the negative, they try to focus on the positive: Their family, which includes their very stylish daughter Suri, 4.
Like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh, Suri is very adamant about what she wears, says Holmes, 31.
"She says, 'I want this sleeve cut,' and it’s like, 'Okay, we’ll cut it,'" she says. "She picks out all of her own clothes and has since she was 1 1/2. Tom and I went to the Met ball a couple of years ago, and I had this beautiful red gown and these royal-blue shoes that I wasn't planning on wearing, but Suri made me put them on and so I was like, 'Okay, I trust you.'"
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Her daughter is "so creative and she's so bright and so special," adds Holmes. "Whatever she wants to do, I know she’s going to be amazing at it. I've already started my applause, and I will be applauding for the rest of my life."
She says she also can't stop applauding her husband, 48.
"Well, we do collaborate on everything at home. But I mean, he's Tom Cruise!" Holmes gushes. "His body of work is incredible. Every movie he’s done has done really well. I look back, and everything’s a classic. I definitely come home and say to him, 'So, imagine a scene … how would you play it?' And he’s helpful and sweet and gracious. He’s quite an incredible human being."
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As for balancing work and family, Holmes admits it is tough.
"We have quite a schedule, you know?" says the actress, who is now shooting the upcoming History Channel mini-series, The Kennedys. "We don’t say, 'When I'm working, you don’t work,' or anything like that. Last year he was shooting Knight and Day and I was shooting The Romantics, and we’d just fly to see each other after we wrapped. And we homeschool Suri — she has a teacher who is with her every day. We like the one-on-one education. I’m happy that my daughter is strong-willed and determined. You really have to go with what the child is wanting."
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116Of course marriage must feel weird when you're with a man nearly twice your age.
Anything would feel weird with Tom Cruise.
She's married to the No. 1 bat sh1t Scientologist on the planet. Of course her life is "weird". Here's hoping and praying that Bella Cruise is not brainwashed into joining the Sea Org before she can escape to Nashville and normalcy with her mother, Nicole Kidman! Suri should be alright and not thrown into the Sea Org. She'll probably end up being an actress just like Travolta's daughter, Ella. Scientology and their Sea Org are both so much worse than any of you can ever imagine. You should google ex-Scientology kids and check out the horrors of how it is to be a Sci kid. Abusive and tragic. Don't let this cult ride on the coattails of these celebrities any longer. Educate yourselves.
It would seem Katie has missed Tom's recent movies - within the last 5 years or more - they were BOMBS! His time onscreen seems to be done. Suri is being raised in a way that will almost insure she won't fit in with kids her own age. Not good.
Suri is their only child they had together. Tom's other 2 are adopted. This is Tom's only biological child, and Katie's first. The child doesn't run thru restaurants screaming and climbing all over furniture in the bank. Most kids nowadays run and scream in stores, and they are just average little mini terror's. Suri acts like an angel that she is. I do believe there should be rules., they just don't let the world know everything. It is a blessed life. No Worries. We should be so lucky
I admire that Suri has loving, secure parents who are giving her the space to grow into her own person & not have ideas & limitations forced on her. The world is full of people on anti-depressants, w/addictions, etc. who were forced out of touch with their talents & passions. I'm sure they have boundaries for Suri's safety & that she's learning compassion, sharing, etc. They're lovely people themselves. This is a short article, so it's impossible to include every nuance of their parenting. Get real.
I have always felt that the definition of a spoiled child is NOT one who is given everything they want, but rather one who does not APPRECIATE what they are given. As a child I was doted on and given the finest that my parents could give me. But at the same time, I recognized it for what it was.....my parents loving me, and wanting me to have the best. I always appreciated what I was given, and can honestly say that no one has ever accused me of being a spoiled brat. Lets hope that Suri is smart enough and NICE enough to appreciate what life has given her.
Marriage probably feels weird for her because her husband is weird. I like her but I wish she would leave Tom. She isn't the same bubbly person she used to be before she married him. She seems very unhappy with Tom. They sure do have a pretty baby though.
Ya it would be nice to that kind of money, but just because you do doesn't mean you should be wasting things like letting her cut her clothing. Are you kidding me??? Thats ridiculous!! Children need boundaries!!! You don't give them every thing they want just because you can!! Sounds like Suri is in control of that household, and Katie obviously knows nothing about parenting
She did not say MARRIAGE IS WEIRD, Get it straight or dont print it. The woman has it all plus Tom Cruise. Bless her! She is right to allow her daughter choices.
wooow she doesnt have to agree with everything that little brat wants. when that kid is on her own feet she wont know what to do because she got spoiled the whole damn time. good parenting. how is that little kid creative and shi!t. she can barely talk and they are saying shes gifted.
What is wrong with everybody here? she is giving her child a freedom to do what she likes, and grow out of herself, as a parents do you think she is nuts not to stop her daughter for doing something wrong? they spoilt her..so what???? they have all the money in the world and Suri is their first child, if they can afford it why not? eventually Suri will learnt whether she likes it or not, everybody has their own way raising their children, those who critised them, im sorry but i think u guys are being unfair, its their life, and their child,everybody has their own way dealing or raising their kids.
Yup, that kid runs their household. What a spoiled brat she must be, and home schooled and kept away from other kids? She won't know how to share or get along with anyone her own age. I feel sorry for the guys when she starts dating, she'll boss them into the ground. Kids need boundaries. This child has none.
This child is going to be pressured to be the best. Poor Suri. If only they could take the spotlight off her and the glowing comments that are based on the Katie's own dreams. Let her be a child. Stop telling her she'll be someone great. How awful to try to live up to their expectations.
TO EVERYONE IN HERE - Giving your children things is not spoiling them. It is loving them!! And anyone who had the resources she does would do the same. People are just jealous and envious.
BTW: the photo is a whole rip off of a famous Jackie O photo taken by the original paparrazzo whom Jackie sued..is its a promo shot from the mini series..? or just a blatant rip off from New York Magazine...
did someone say dilusional? does Katie even know what the word means..funny she mentioned that awful red outfit, with the horrid make up and blue shoes..gee now we know her little 'princess' picked out the shoes..give us a break...you and your whole clan need therapy fast!
You really have to go with what the chils is wanting??? KATIE PARENT THE EFF UP!! If not then ask Tom to give you some of his religion ordained super powers...
katie, you are awesome. Most of the ppl commenting probably don't even have kids yet they judge you. Tom is indeed weird and I loved you as a teen, but you are still a good mother I'm sure :)
you're awesome katie. Most of these commenters probably don't even have kids. I hate the single women who judge mothers!!!! I still think Tom is creepy but these people are so annoying.