It looks like standing up to Tom Cruise and fighting to protect her daughter has earned Katie Holmes a good deal of respect in Hollywood and the offers are pouring in!  I guess anyone strong enough to battle Tom and win is worth a second look and a big paycheck!

“She’s had calls from US movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who wants to put her in a sure-fire Oscar-worthy movie, calls about a Dawson’s Creek reunion and offers from fashion and cosmetics giants offering her blank checks to be the face of their brand.” says a friend close to the starlet.

Obviously, everyone wants to be the first to land the post-split interview with Katie and six figure offers for that are rolling in as well.  We all know the obvious facts and there has been a ton of rumor and speculation, but the Oprah’s of this world really want to get the truth straight from Katie.

Her movie career kind of tanked while married and her career is one area of her life that she is ready to reestablish.  ‘Tom was so controlling he harmed her career rather than helped it,’ says the friend. ‘Now Katie’s free to become a star in her own right.’

Free to now make her own choices, I’m betting that we do see Katie breathe life back into her stalled career.  As for when she finally speaks to the press and eventually, it’ll happen, who do you think will bag the big sit down interview?  Tell us your thoughts and who you’d like to see Katie chat with in our comments section below!