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Tom Cruise is in control! Of his career, of his finances, of his own PR and of course, of his women. Tom loves to be the driver in his relationships and nothing illustrates it more than the infamous Tom Cruise Deathgrip. Katie Holmes seems to have experienced more deathgrip than anyone else, but it is still consistent and ever present. Human body language experts love to interpret what it could mean, and what causes him to constantly go in for the choke hold on his ladies.

Katie Holmes getting the deathgrip

Tom Cruise is very blatant about his deathgrip on Katie. Many speculate that it signals his tight control on her and their relationship, which isn't a stretch when compared to some of the other things found in the tabloids. Closely examining these images and his hand placements, there can be no doubt about what message Tom is trying to send to Katie and even little Suri.

See Also

• Tom Cruise
• Katie Holmes

	Tom putting the Deathgrip on Katie Holmes so she can't get away, in this completely sincere and authentic kiss. Tom tries to send Katie secret telepathic messages. Photo-op deathgrip to show ownership to the world. Clear view of the deathgrip Tom looks like he is trying to eat her face. On a walk, the deathgrip is visible, even with Suri in tow Deathgrip strikes! Shortly after giving birth to the woman-child Suri, Tom makes sure that Katie doesn't get away. Even in the car, Katie is restrained from getting away.