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Cruise’s unique vows during their wedding, promising Holmes various mundane household items alongside ‘tender happiness,’ added to the sense of something being off. Guests attending the extravagant ceremony reported feelings that overshadowed the event with unease.
Cracks Beneath the Surface
As years passed, the glamorous exterior of the Cruise-Holmes marriage began to show signs of deterioration. Allegations surrounding Cruise's efforts to control her career began circulating. Observers noted a downturn in Holmes’s film roles and speculated about her reduced visibility in Hollywood.