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Hey everyone! A $50 Million libel lawsuit was filed by Mrs. Tom Cruise herself, against Star Magazine! Not really that shocking (it is hollywood after all right?)! But Star magazine stands by the integrity of the story.. but does that mean that Katie Holmes really is a drug addict?? Here is an excerpt from an article published on popeater.com...   >>>

Hey everyone! A $50 Million libel lawsuit was filed by Mrs. Tom Cruise herself, against Star Magazine! Not really that shocking (it is hollywood after all right?)! But Star magazine stands by the integrity of the story.. but does that mean that Katie Holmes really is a drug addict?? Here is an excerpt from an article published on popeater.com



"Katie Holmes is no longer sitting idly as the tabloids write lies about her. The actress has filed a libel lawsuit seeking $50 million in damages from Star magazine after the weekly published a cover story that insinuated Holmes is a drug addict.



"Of all the fabricated stories that continue to be published about me, this instance is beyond the pale. The publisher knew this outrageous story was false and printed it anyway to sell magazines," Holmes told PopEater in a statement.



The cover photo shows Holmes looking tired and upset, with the tagline: "Addiction Nightmare: Katie Drug Shocker! The real reason she can't leave Tom." Inside the issue, the story does not say that Holmes uses drugs but focuses more on her use of an "e-meter" during Scientology sessions, which allegedly reflects past emotional experiences.



The lawsuit alleges that Holmes was defamed by the tabloid. According to her rep, Holmes was forced to file this lawsuit "to vindicate her reputation after American Media refused to retract its vicious lies about her."



"Star Magazine's malicious claims about Katie are untrue, unethical and unlawful. Not only do they cruelly defame Katie, they play a cheap trick on the public, making ridiculously false claims on the cover unsupported by anything inside. Someone should bring a class action to get all buyers their money back," Holmes' attorney Bert Fields said in an official statement.



In order to prove libel in U.S. courts, the plaintiff must prove defamation occurred and that injury to their reputation happened as a result.



Star Magazine is standing by their cover story, telling PopEater: "We have not been served with any papers yet, however Star fully stands behind the editorial integrity of what we have published concerning Ms. Holmes' controversial use of the Scientology e-meter. The physical effect of the e-meter on its users is a matter of significant public concern, and we plan to vigorously defend the suit filed by Ms. Holmes...."



"Katie Holmes Sues Tabloid for $50 Million" By Amber James, PopEater.com

(PHOTO: POPEATER, Bauer - Griffin/ Star Magazine)