A fantastic story about the first lady of Scientology is circling the web this week, despite bearing all the signs of it being complete bullshit.

After being photographed with arms folded, Katie Holmes is now being accused of taking part in a weird Scientology cleansing ceremony which has left her with bright purple hands.

The procedure, also allegedly known as ‘Purif’ within sci-fi circles, involves taking powerful vitamins to rid the body of dangerous toxins. But it is said to also include high doses of ingredients potentially harmful to the liver.

The bizarre story first appeared on Perez Hilton’s gossip site, so to be fair nobody is suggesting they believe it to be true.

But maybe she’s just been playing with Tom's plums, rather than his religion.