NEW YORK — The former Dawson's Creek actress Katie Holmes filed for divorce from her husband of five years in June of this year. Sources close to the actress said that Katie is now happier than ever as she is no longer under his control or has to follow the rules of his religion Scientology. A source close to Katie told RadarOnline.com: “She now gets to see her family more, feels free to concentrate on her career and is no longer living in fear of Scientology. Katie is a new woman, she feels refreshed, free of Tom and doesn't have a worry in the world.” Holmes is now enjoying and living life to its fullest without worrying about upsetting her ex-husband. The source continued: “When before she used to fret if she was ever single, now she's happy to be alone. Katie's enjoying her independence and is working on herself right now. Tom also influenced what movies she appeared in, so she was unable to steer her career in the way she wanted to. Now, she has full control over what she wants to do and that freedom is exciting for her.” Holmes and Cruise signed a highly secretive divorce settlement last month, which gave Holmes primary custody of the couple's six-year-old daughter Suri. – SG