Tom Cruise's ex-wife Mimi Rogers wishes "the best" for him and Katie Holmes.

The 56-year-old actress - who was married to 'Mission Impossible' star Tom from 1987 to 1990 - has expressed her sincere feelings of sympathy towards her ex-husband and his third wife Katie over their recent split.

Mimi told US Weekly: "I wish them both the best. There's not much else to say.

Speaking at the New York premiere of bittersweet romantic comedy 'Hope Springs' last night (06.08.12), she reflected on what makes a marriage work and the importance of friendship.

Mimi explained: "I think marriage is hard work no matter what. I think it's about first and foremost being great friends."

Hollywood couple Katie and Tom - who have six-year-old Suri together - split in June after five years together when the former 'Dawson's Creek' star filed for divorce.

Katie has since been granted sole custody of their daughter.

The 33-year-old beauty reportedly sought comfort in Tom's second wife Nicole Kidman - who has two adopted children, Isabella, 19, and Connor, 17, with Tom - and has been friends with Katie since 2006.

A source said at the time: "She has been a private friend not many people know about. She told Katie her life is great now and she has no regrets."