The news of Katie Holmes filing for divorce from Tom Cruise came as a shock to many, but behind the scenes, Holmes had been meticulously orchestrating her separation from her high-profile husband for months prior to the official announcement.

According to a source cited by the LA Times, Holmes kickstarted the process of ending her marriage by utilizing disposable phones provided by a confidant.

These untraceable devices allowed her to communicate with her legal team discreetly, shielding her plans from Cruise and his entourage.

This clandestine approach caught Cruise off guard, leaving him blindsided by the sudden divorce filing.

In addition to coordinating with her lawyers, Holmes reportedly reached out to Cruise’s former spouse, Nicole Kidman, using the disposable phones for guidance and support during this challenging time.

An insider revealed to US Weekly that Kidman had been offering words of encouragement to Holmes, drawing from her own past experiences with divorce and expressing solidarity with her in navigating the turbulent situation.

The bond between Holmes and Kidman transcends recent events, as sources disclosed to Us Weekly that the two women have maintained a private friendship since 2006.

This connection deepened when Holmes tied the knot with Cruise, stepping into the role of stepmother to Kidman’s estranged children from her previous marriage.

Praised for her strategic finesse, Holmes