Katie Holmes biography, dating history, daughter, height, boyfriend, age, Suri 2025

Biography of Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes' Hollywood career has been a roller coaster of ups and downs. After her breakthrough roles earned her recognition as one of Hollywood's most promising young actresses, she later found herself winning multiple Golden Raspberry awards. Despite career setbacks, the actress has carved out her place among Hollywood's elite and found personal fulfillment.

Childhood

Katie Noelle Holmes was born on December 18, 1978, in Toledo, Ohio. She is the fifth child of lawyer Martin Holmes and his wife Kathleen. The family was very religious; all the children of Holmes studied in a Catholic school. Katie played sports, cheered, and acted in school theater productions.

In the evenings, the whole family gathered in the living room and watched the evening shows. In one of these evenings, Katie saw an ad of the IMTA (International Modeling and Talent Association) agency, which organized young talent conventions that were held twice a year. Katie decided to enter the competition. But the girl was only 14 years old, and her father advised her to finish high school first. Her dad promised to cover her travel and entry fees if she aced her final exams.

Dreaming of a movie actress career, Katie began to attend the local model school, and in the summer of 1995, she got her chance at the IMTA Convention in New York. She entered the open acting competition, and while other contestants performed dark, romantic poetry by Sylvia Plath, Katie delivered a monologue from Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Her serious expression—mature beyond her years—combined with her bold material choice caught the judges' attention, and Katie's gamble paid off. In 1996, she already starred in television shows and soon received her first role in a real film.

Career. Beginning

Katie made her film debut in the 1997 drama The Ice Storm, exploring difficult neighbor relationships, where she played a very small role as a teenage girl Libbets. The film starred young Elijah Wood, whose career also began with participation in the IMTA New York convention. In the drama, the leading roles were performed by Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline.

The following year, the nineteen-year-old actress landed a role in the teen TV series Dawson's Creek in which she was approved for the part of Joey, a girl from a dysfunctional family. Michelle Williams and James Van Der Beek, who played Joe's beloved, also starred in the series.

Katie Holmes and James Van Der Beek in Dawson's Creek TV series

Katie captivated audiences from the very first episodes, with producers taking notice of her talent and subtle sensuality. During her six years on the series, she starred in more than ten movies and became one of Hollywood's youngest and brightest stars of the early 2000s.

The horror thriller Disturbing Behavior released in 1998, in which Katie played in the company with James Marsden and Nick Stahl, captivated audiences with its rebellious young characters, unpredictable plot, and the dark secret lurking in the town of Cradle Bay, which was to be revealed by young rebels.

Katie Holmes and Nick Stahl in the film Disturbing Behavior

The 1999 comedy thriller Teaching Mrs. Tingle with Katie in the lead role became a hit of the film season. The brilliant honor student Leigh Ann takes desperate action to fix the grade ruined by her history teacher, but things spiral out of the students' control with tragic consequences. The part of the hated teacher was performed by Helen Mirren, and the pupils, whom Leigh Ann involved in a dangerous adventure, were played by Liz Stauber, Barry Watson, and John Patrick White.

Katie Holmes in the movie Teaching Mrs. Tingle

In Curtis Hanson's Wonder Boys (2000), the actress played a quirky student, shining alongside Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, and Robert Downey Jr.

In the horror drama of the same year called The Gift, Katie joined an impressive ensemble cast featuring acclaimed actors Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Hilary Swank, and Keanu Reeves. The script for the film nominated for the Saturn Award in five categories was written by Billy Bob Thornton.

In the 2002 thriller Phone Booth, Katie played a small but memorable role as the mistress of the lead character, who becomes trapped by a phone booth sniper. The role of the trapped man was played by Colin Farrell. In addition, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell, and the representative of the glorious actor dynasty Kiefer Sutherland also starred in the film.

In the complex detective psychodrama Abandon, the actress played the lead role. Since childhood, her character couldn't handle being abandoned and felt deeply wounded by her beloved's departure. But was this suffering girl really so innocent? The unpredictable plot and stunning visuals kept viewers captivated, never once pulling attention away from Katie's performance and Benjamin Bratt's portrayal of the detective. Katie's unfortunate beloved was Hollywood handsome actor Charlie Hunnam.

After Abandon's premiere, critics unanimously hailed Katie as a promising young actress.

Other roles

In the 2004 adult fairy tale First Daughter, directed by Forest Whitaker making his directorial debut, Katie played the headstrong daughter of the American President who enrolls at an ordinary college. To protect her, her powerful father assigns agents to watch over her, and she falls in love with one of them. Marc Blucas and Michael Keaton also starred in the light romantic comedy.

According to Zoomboola, her role in the superhero film Batman Begins drew mixed reviews from critics. Some felt Rachel's character fit the film's vision perfectly, while others weren't impressed with Holmes's performance. But despite winning a Golden Raspberry for her role as Batman's love interest, Katie didn't retreat or get discouraged—she kept working. The part of Bruce, who turned into a superhero to save the world, was performed by Christian Bale. The cast also featured Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, and Michael Caine.

From 2005 to 2012, Katie tried to recapture her earlier success by taking on a wide variety of roles—not all of them successful.

For example, in the 2008 criminal comedy Mad Money, the actress played with Diane Keaton and Queen Latifah. The stereotypically feminine plot about stealing money without actually robbing anyone became one of the year's worst films. All three actresses received harsh reviews—their performances didn't gel as an ensemble, with each seeming to exist in her own separate world.

Katie Holmes, Queen Latifah and Diane Keaton

The quirky comedy The Extra Man also failed to become Katie's breakthrough, despite her being in her thirties by then. Tabloids ran headlines claiming Katie looked ridiculous and predicting her future would be limited to occasional TV guest spots. The situation was made worse by the fact that her co-stars Kevin Kline and young Paul Dano received glowing reviews from both audiences and critics.

A standout from this period was her role as Kim in the atmospheric horror drama Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. Katie starred opposite Guy Pearce, and together they showcased her talent that had been so unfairly dismissed by critics. The tragic climax and Katie's character's self-sacrifice to save her adoptive daughter marked a successful comeback for the actress.

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark ‒ Trailer

However, the police drama The Son of No One didn't bring the same sweet success to Katie's career. The film received poor reviews, even with the star power of Channing Tatum, as well as Al Pacino and Juliette Binoche.

Katie Holmes in the movie The Son of No One

Responding to industry pressure and producer offers, Katie returned to television work. In 2011, she agreed to play the role of the legendary Jackie Kennedy in The Kennedys project. On the set, the actress collaborated with Greg Kinnear, Tom Wilkinson, and Barry Pepper. The series was a huge hit in America and Canada, captivating viewers fascinated by the drama of America's elite.

The films Katie made after wrapping The Kennedys' first season weren't major hits, but they didn't bomb either. In the melodramatic movie about the love of two not quite mentally healthy people Touched with Fire, the actress played in a duet with Luke Kirby. The film's themes of loneliness and social challenges were brought to life by Katie Holmes' moving performance.

Katie Holmes on the set of the film Touched with Fire

In 2015, the actress took part in the drama Woman in Gold, in which Helen Mirren and Daniel Brühl played, and in the science fiction film The Giver, where she joined Brandon Thwaites and Meryl Streep.

Katie finally found the success she deserved in 2016 with All We Had, her directorial debut. In this brutally realistic drama about a struggling working-class family, Katie played a worn-down woman clinging to faded beauty. Desperate to escape poverty, she sets out to find a man who can provide for her and her daughter. The film also starred Eve Lindley and Marc Consuelos. The film's exploration of social issues, the isolation of women over forty, and Katie's brilliant dramatic performance marked her triumph as both director and actress.

All We Had ‒ Trailer

Accepting congratulations after the premiere, Holmes said that now she would no longer try to prove anything to anyone.

In 2017, the actress signed on for The Kennedys sequel, focusing on Jackie's life and her marriage to Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. Matthew Perry and Alexander Siddig also participate in the project.

In 2018, Katie announced her plans to get serious about directing, even taking classes. The star prefers to keep quiet about her upcoming projects.

Katie Holmes personal life

Katie dated actors Joshua Jackson and Chris Klein at different times, but these on-set romances didn't last long.

Katie started dating Tom Cruise in 2004. In 2005, she gave birth to a daughter, Suri, and in 2006, Katie married Tom.

The famous actor is a devoted Scientologist. In 1990, Tom was introduced to L. Ron Hubbard's teachings by his then-wife Mimi Rogers.

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise's wedding photo

At her husband's insistence, Katie underwent the initiation process known as auditing, but quickly realized her new religion was actually a controlling cult. Her decision to return to Catholicism and raise Suri as a Catholic sparked conflict with Cruise, ultimately leading to their 2012 split.

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise broke up in 2012

The divorce was messy, with Cruise's lawyers playing hardball, but Katie successfully fought for her right to raise her daughter Catholic. The court ruled that Cruise couldn't participate in raising his daughter due to concerns about his negative influence.

Shortly after the divorce, Katie officially changed her daughter's name to Scout ‒ after the character from her favorite book, To Kill a Mockingbird.

From 2013, Katie dated Jamie Foxx; they were frequently spotted at events and strolling along California beaches. However, Katie couldn't make things work with Foxx. In early 2019, Jamie was frequently seen with other women, and the couple soon split.

Katie Holmes now

In 2020, the premiere of the horror film "Brahms: The Boy II" with the participation of Katie Holmes took place. The film received rather low ratings from critics.

These days, Katie appears in fewer films and focuses more on family life. After her split with Jamie Foxx, she's raising daughter Suri as a single mom, giving interviews about the joys of motherhood and making occasional public appearances.

Katie Holmes: latest news and articles

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14 Sep 2022

Cody Carlos King

I only know this actress because she was the wife of Tom Cruise. That is, her name is on hearing, but I have not watched any films with Holmes.

2021-05-13 23:29:50
Laura Martinez

Was shocked by her divorce from Cruz. It is a pity that everything turned out that way. I hope she`s happy now

2021-05-02 19:52:32
Matthew Justin Roberts

Not a bad horror movie with Holmes, which I would recommend - Don`t Be Afraid of the Dark

2021-04-25 08:56:30
Patricia Allen

I love Katie Holmes, many of her films are very good, such as «Abandon» and «Don`t Be Afraid of the Dark»

2021-04-15 14:05:18
William Summers

Stubborn girl Katie Holmes from childhood dreamed of becoming an actress and achieved her goal, did not retreat. And now she`s not the last person in Hollywood.

2021-03-27 23:17:27

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