Katie Holmes finally took steps to get away!  She recently flew to the big city of New York - alone!

Unfortunately, she is probably with Tommie as we speak (or I type).  Katie went to the big apple to prepare for her Broadway debut of All My Sons and although she may have had a few days to breath without having to listen to Cruise blabber on about Xenu, he's probably there now, taking control.

According to the National Enquirer:

Katie Holmes is asserting her independence: She flew off by herself to New York to prepare for a play, say sources…

On May 19, said the pal, she left 45-year-old Tom behind and flew by private plane from California to the East Coast…

Tom had no problem with Katie, 29, taking to the stage - but he made it clear he’d be right by her side in New York.

“Katie told Tom she was going alone right now because she needed to shop, check on plans for a family home and meet with producers,” said the source.

“But Tom said he’d pack up daughter Suri and they’d go as a family.”

That’s when Katie told Tom he could join her later, says the source, but for now she was heading out alone!

Oh snap!  That's it Katie, assert your independence and put Tommie in his place!  Hopefully Katie left those blue shoes with Tom.

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