Katie Holmes, the famous American actress, has spoken out about sexual assault and its prevalence among women, calling it an “understood secret“. In an interview with Glamour, Holmes discussed her new film Rare Objects. She directed the movie and addressed the sensitive topic of sexual assault.
The movie features a scene where the lead character is assaulted, and Holmes said that what was most important to her was the aftermath of the incident and the impact it had on the victim. She also praised the actress who played the role, Julia Mayorga, for her performance in the challenging scene.
Holmes also discussed her personal life, including her daughter Suri, whom she shares with her ex-husband Tom Cruise. She spoke about the importance of protecting her daughter. Especially since she has been visible in the public eye from a young age. She described Suri as an incredible person and expressed gratitude for being her parent. In their divorce documents, Holmes was given sole custody of Suri. Furthermore, Cruise agreed to pay her $400,000 per year until she turned 18.
Finally, Holmes addressed the topic of her ex-husband and Suri’s father, Tom Cruise, stating that Suri has not seen him in a decade after he went missing in action when Holmes refused to join The Church of Scientology.