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News of the World is attempting to get to the bottom of one of Hollywood’s biggest mysteries: Did Tom Cruise actually set up auditions to find a wife? Well, according to their source ex-Scientologist Marc Headley, it really happened!  Headley used to produce promotional films for the controversial religion and claims Holmes was set up with the Lions For Lambs star after he split from Penelope Cruz in 2004 after three years together.

Headley alleges Scientology leader David Miscavige organized an audition process for potential wives disguised as a casting call for a new movie in which Cruise was the leading man.   There were of course restrictions: You had to be single, pretty and in your twenties.

While a few female Scientologists were rounded up Traffic’s Erika Christensen, Erica Howard (Wasted) and CSI: Miami’s Sofia Milos they were all rejected as Tom focused his attention on bigger stars. “They went for Jennifer Garner, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba, in that order,” Marc says. “Jennifer and Jessica didn’t bite but Scarlett took the bait and came in for an audition. When she arrived and found out it was the Scientology Center in Hollywood, she freaked out and didn’t do a tape…” (smart girl)

Then the Scientologist talent committee thought of Katie Holmes because she had previously spoken out about her crush on Tom. “They got her to L.A. and introduced her to Tom. The moment he meets her, he’s enthralled with her and he told Miscavige later, “I knew immediately she was the one,” Marc says.

And everyone lived happily ever after… or be careful of what you wish for?

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