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Lawyer: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes divorcing - CNN

  • Holmes filed for divorce Thursday from Cruise, his lawyer says
  • Cruise's publicist asks for privacy so couple can "work this out"
  • "Tom is very sad about it and is concentrating on the kids," the lawyer says
  • The two married in 2006, seven months after their daughter, Suri, was born

(CNN) -- Seven years after Tom Cruise famously jumped on a couch during an "Oprah" taping to declare his love for Katie Holmes, the actor and actress are ending their marriage, Cruise's attorney said Friday.

Holmes filed for divorce Thursday, according to Cruise's lawyer Bert Fields.

"Tom is very sad about it and is concentrating on the kids," Fields said.

Cruise's publicist, Amanda Lundberg, confirmed the pending divorce -- which was first reported by People, like CNN a division of Time Warner -- and urged people to respect "their privacy to work this out."

Jonathan Wolfe, an attorney for Holmes, called the issue "a personal and private matter for Katie and her family."

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise spend time together on the streets of Manhattan in New York City on August 17, 2008. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are getting a divorce after five years of marriage, according to Cruise's attorney. Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise spend time together on the streets of Manhattan in New York City on August 17, 2008. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are getting a divorce after five years of marriage, according to Cruise's attorney.
Suri Cruise, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, plays in the Charles River Basin on October 10, 2009, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Holmes and Cruise were married in November 2006 after Suri, their only child, was born in April of that year.Suri Cruise, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, plays in the Charles River Basin on October 10, 2009, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Holmes and Cruise were married in November 2006 after Suri, their only child, was born in April of that year.
Cruise plays with Suri in Cambridge on October 10, 2009. Cruise's lawyer said the actor "is very sad about [the divorce] and is concentrating on the kids."Cruise plays with Suri in Cambridge on October 10, 2009. Cruise's lawyer said the actor "is very sad about [the divorce] and is concentrating on the kids."
Cruise and Holmes visit Schenley Plaza's carousel with daughter Suri in October 2011 in Pittsburgh. Holmes' lawyer released a statement saying, "This is a personal and private matter for Katie and her family. Katie's primary concern remains, as it always has been, her daughter's best interest."Cruise and Holmes visit Schenley Plaza's carousel with daughter Suri in October 2011 in Pittsburgh. Holmes' lawyer released a statement saying, "This is a personal and private matter for Katie and her family. Katie's primary concern remains, as it always has been, her daughter's best interest."
Holmes shows off her engagement ring as she arrives with Cruise at the UK premiere of "War Of The Worlds" at the Odeon Leicester Square in London in 2005.Holmes shows off her engagement ring as she arrives with Cruise at the UK premiere of "War Of The Worlds" at the Odeon Leicester Square in London in 2005.
Cruise and Holmes embrace at the "War Of The Worlds" premiere in London. "I'm a romantic," Cruise said in a recent interview with Playboy magazine. "I like doing things like creating romantic dinners, and she enjoys that."Cruise and Holmes embrace at the "War Of The Worlds" premiere in London. "I'm a romantic," Cruise said in a recent interview with Playboy magazine. "I like doing things like creating romantic dinners, and she enjoys that."
Cruise and Holmes pose for cameras at the UK premiere in London in 2005. It was the first time the two had been seen together in public in Britain since their engagement.Cruise and Holmes pose for cameras at the UK premiere in London in 2005. It was the first time the two had been seen together in public in Britain since their engagement.
Holmes shows off her engagement ring at a "War of the Worlds" film promotion in Marseille, France, in June 2005.Holmes shows off her engagement ring at a "War of the Worlds" film promotion in Marseille, France, in June 2005.
Holmes and Cruise cuddle up on the red carpet for the "Batman Begins" premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood in 2005.Holmes and Cruise cuddle up on the red carpet for the "Batman Begins" premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood in 2005.
Holmes and Cruise are all smiles at the premiere of "Batman Begins" in 2005.Holmes and Cruise are all smiles at the premiere of "Batman Begins" in 2005.
Holmes grips Cruise tight as they leave the 2005 MTV Movie Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.Holmes grips Cruise tight as they leave the 2005 MTV Movie Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Cruise and Holmes in Rome in April 2005.Cruise and Holmes in Rome in April 2005.
Cruise and Holmes arrive at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Sunset Tower in West Hollywood, California, in February.Cruise and Holmes arrive at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Sunset Tower in West Hollywood, California, in February.
Cruise and Holmes through the years
Cruise and Holmes through the years
Cruise and Holmes through the years
Cruise and Holmes through the years
Cruise and Holmes through the years
Cruise and Holmes through the years
Cruise and Holmes through the years
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"Katie's primary concern remains, as it has always been, her daughter's best interest," Wolfe said in a statement.

The couple wed in Italy in November 2006, seven months after their daughter, Suri, was born. Pictures of the family have often appeared in tabloid magazines in the years since, though the couple have steered clear of controversy and frequently appeared together at events.

In the June edition of Playboy, Cruise, 49, said he loved Holmes, 33, as much as when they got hitched 5½ years earlier.

"She is an extraordinary person, and if you spent five minutes with her, you'd see it," he said. "I'm just happy, and I have been since the moment I met her. What we have is very special."

Cruise is one of Hollywood's most recognizable stars, starring in "Taps" and "The Outsiders" before breaking out in the 1983 film "Risky Business." He's appeared in a host of widely seen films since, including Oscar-nominated roles in "Born on the Fourth of July," "Jerry Maguire" and "Magnolia" and the hit action series "Mission Impossible."

Holmes became known to America as an actress on the teen drama TV series "Dawson's Creek," which aired between 1998 and 2003. She has since appeared in several productions, including the movie "Batman Begins" and TV miniseries "The Kennedys."

The two began dating in 2005, and months into their relationship Cruise made headlines by jumping on a couch as an open-mouthed Oprah Winfrey watched because he couldn't contain his excitement about Holmes.

"It just happened," Cruise said, according to a story on Oprah.com recapping the interview. "She's amazing, and I'd think the same of her even if she wasn't with me -- she's just amazing."

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Holmes mentioned on the talk show how she'd grown up dreaming that she'd someday marry the "Top Gun" star.

Their marriage was Holmes' first and the third for Cruise, who'd earlier been married to actresses Mimi Rogers and Nicole Kidman. He had two children from his marriage with the Academy Award-winning Kidman before their divorce in 2001.

CNN's Jane Caffrey contributed to this report.

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