Katie Holmes just threw social media into a frenzy, and all it took was one blink, and you may miss it. Fans went into full detective mode after noticing the Dawson’s Creek star gave a quick thumbs-up to a post confirming her ex-husband Tom Cruise’s romance with Ana de Armas. The like disappeared almost as fast as it appeared, but not before eagle-eyed followers caught it. So, now the internet’s convinced something strange is going on behind the scenes.
The original post featured details of Cruise’s budding romance with de Armas, including their cozy 37th birthday celebration in London. The couple reportedly spent a night out on the town. Snapped sweet photos, and even got a subtle stamp of approval from another Cruise ex, Penélope Cruz. All seemed picture perfect. That is, until Holmes’ brief online nod suggested otherwise.
The Instagram like was spotted by sharp-eyed fans who wasted no time pointing it out in the comments. Did she mean to like it? Was it an innocent scroll-swipe moment? It was also accompanied by a few snarkier thoughts.
Fans Can’t Stop Reading Into Katie Holmes’ Online Moves
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s history is far from low-key. They first got together in 2005, got engaged after a whirlwind romance, and welcomed their daughter, Suri, just a year later. Their marriage captivated Hollywood. But behind the glamour, things weren’t so dreamy. Katie filed for divorce in 2012, reportedly to shield Suri from the Church of Scientology, according to the Daily Mail.
Since the split, Katie has kept her distance from Cruise, both publicly and (allegedly) privately. Tom and Ana, first linked earlier this year, have been spotted dining, smiling, flying, and strolling their way into full-on couple territory. And while Cruise seems smitten, Katie’s eyebrow-raising social media activity has fans speculating. Was it accidental? A silent statement? Or just some good old-fashioned curiosity?
“Maybe it was a sarcastic like/ dig? I dunno about Ana, but I could never be attracted to a man who had zero to do with any of his kids,” one fan questions.
“Katie is still thankful after all these years, it’s not her,” another adds.
“Oh well. You know what they say, One woman’s trash,” snarks one more.
Whatever it was, Katie knows exactly what she’s doing. If you think a woman who survived six years of Tom Cruise doesn’t know how to drop a digital mic, think again.
Fans can’t help but wonder if there’s more to the story behind her subtle social media move. As Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas continue to stir headlines with their budding romance, Katie Holmes’s unexpected interaction has only added fuel to the fire. Intentional or not, it’s clear that even after all these years, the intrigue surrounding this famous ex-couple is far from over.
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