Holmes heals rift with dad

Actress Katie Holmes has taken steps to repair her relationship with her father Martin - by inviting him to visit her in Germany.

Holmes' dad, along with her mum Kathleen and brother, Martin Jr, visited the 28-year-old in Berlin earlier this month, where husband Tom Cruise is filming Valkyrie

A devout Catholic, Martin was reportedly upset when Holmes fell pregnant with Cruise's child - as well as with his daughter's conversion to controversial religion Scientology.

A family friend tells British magazine Star: "Marty came back raving about how Katie was so happy. He was delighted to connect with his family. He's never been more enthusiastic about spending time with Tom and Katie."