Details about Tom Cruise's marriage to Katie Holmes have emerged eleven years after their divorce, thanks to Robert Evans, the couple's wedding photographer.
Evans recently shared insights into the 2006 ceremony and shed light on the dynamics between the actors during that period.
Tom Cruise, a prominent figure in Hollywood, has not only carved out a successful professional career with iconic roles in films like Top Gun and the Mission Impossible series but has also been known for his high-profile marriages. Initially tying the knot with Mimi Rogers, a union largely forgotten by the public, Cruise later married Nicole Kidman in 1990.
Their twelve-year relationship, marked by the adoption of children Isabella and Connor, ended in a tumultuous divorce in 2002.
Despite the challenges in his marriage to Kidman, Cruise found love again with Katie Holmes, whom he married in 2006. The same year, they welcomed their daughter Suri. However, the couple's journey took a turn, leading to a divorce in 2012, with Holmes obtaining custody of Suri, who maintains minimal contact with Cruise today.
Even post-divorce, Cruise and Holmes remained a highly admired couple in Hollywood, especially after Cruise professed his love for Holmes by jumping on a couch during an episode of the Oprah Winfrey show, a move that garnered both attention and criticism.
The couple's lavish wedding at Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano, Italy, in November 2006 was a widely celebrated event. While some details have remained undisclosed over the years, the wedding photographer, Robert Evans, referred to it as the "wedding of the century" in a recent interview with Yahoo Entertainment.
Evans, who had to submit a portfolio for consideration, recalled his first meeting with Cruise. Despite the actor's prior controversial press for the couch incident, Cruise was enthusiastic about Evans, exclaiming, "That's my boy!" Evans, along with another photographer, stayed at a Rome hotel adjacent to the couple's residence and captured moments from the two days leading up to the ceremony, attended by 150 guests, including celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Will Smith, and Jada Pinkett Smith.
Describing Cruise and Holmes' relationship at the time, Evans remarked that it appeared genuine and natural. He observed them enjoying each other's company and being in love. Although aware that actors can sometimes put on a façade, Evans focused on his job, capturing the authenticity he perceived.
Evans typically takes thousands of photographs at such events, but many remain undisclosed due to confidentiality agreements. He emphasized the inaccuracy of post-event reports, highlighting the speculative nature of the details that circulate. Reflecting on the challenges celebrities face with privacy, Evans acknowledged the downside that accompanies their chosen profession, where speculation often replaces the truth.
