Katie Holmes last week filed for divorce to Tom Cruise citing "irreconcilable differences," requesting sole custody of the couples daughter six-year old daughter Suri. Six weeks before the shocking announcement of her divorce, Katie Holmes revealed hint to Elle about the pending end to the couples marriage. 

Katie sat down with Elle in Interview about herself and her husband 'Rock of Ages' actor Tom Cruise. The actress averted questions mentioning Tom. Elle asked Katie about being Mrs. Tom Cruise? she responded "He has been Tom Cruise for 30 years. I know who I am and where I am and where I want to go, So I want to focus on that."

When asked if being married to Tom helped her career? Katie said "If anything, you work a little bit harder when you're in such visible circumstances."

Katie affirms her new persona to Elle saying "I definitely feel much more comfortable in my own skin." The 33 year-old actor reveals her new independent personality, adding "I feel sexier - I'm starting to come into my own. It's like a new phase."

More of Katie's Interview can be found on Elle August 2012 Issue.