Katie Holmes 'turned to Nicole Kidman for advice' before Tom Cruise split

Katie apparently relied on support from Nicole Kidman, a former flame of Tom Cruise, during her split from the Top Gun star

The Batman Begins actress has reportedly been turning to Kidman, who used to be married to Cruise, who advised Holmes to keep her chin up during the difficult time.
'They've spoken over the last few weeks,' a source told American celebrity magazine Us Weekly.
'Nicole has been supportive, saying she's been through it too and to hang in there.'
The added: '[Nicole] has been a private friend not many people know about.'

Holmes ended her relationship with the Rock Of Ages star after five years, with the pair bringing divorce proceedings to a speedy conclusion.

Katie Holmes is rumoured to have also turned to Victoria Beckham for support (Picture: Rexmail)

Holmes’s lawyer, Jonathan Wolfe revealed: 'The case has been settled and the agreement has been signed. We are thrilled for Katie and her family and are excited to watch as she embarks on the next chapter of her life'.
The estranged couple recently released a joint statement, saying: 'We are committed to working together as parents to accomplish what is in our daughter Suri’s best interests.

'We want to keep matters affecting our family private and express our respect for each other’s commitment to each of our respective beliefs and support each other’s roles as parents.'

Holmes has been granted sole custody of six-year-old Suri, though Cruise is believed to be allowed to spend considerable time with her.

There is no word yet on whether the 33-year-old star will get any of Cruise’s £180million fortune.