CELEBRITY PROFILE
Katie Holmes
Born: Born on December 18, 1978 in Toledo, Ohio, USA.
Nationality: American
Eyes: Brown's
Hair: Medium Brown
Discovered: Katie competed in the International Modeling and Talent Association by singing, dancing, and reciting a monologue from To Kill a Mockingbird. But her real passion was acting, so when she was seventeen, Katie went to Los Angeles to audition for movies. Luckily, on her second audition, she was cast in the movie, The Ice Storm.
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Resume: Her big break came when a videotape was sent to "Dawson\'s Creek" producers. The producers were so interested that they even scheduled a special audition for her since she had to miss the original date for the opening night of her all-girls Catholic high school musical, Damn Yankees. She eventually landed the series regular role of Joey Potter.In the first year of 'Dawson's Creek' Katie starred in two movies, Disturbing Behavior and Go. The next year she starred alongside Michael Douglas in Wonder Boys, playing Hannah Green, a published author and a boarder at her teacher\'s house, who tries to seduce him.
In 2002, the film Abandon gave Katie her first lead role, playing a college student whose boyfriend has vanished. Her film career continued after 'Dawson's Creek' came to an end in 2003. That year Katie starred in Pieces of April, playing a girl who wants to leave her reckless past behind her and give her family the perfect Thanksgiving dinner before her mother dies. Also in that year, Katie's role as the ideal nurse in the dark musical, The Singing Detective, showcased her dance skills.
Returning to a more light-hearted movie, Katie took on the lead role in First Daughter, playing Samantha, a girl who's going to college amidst the chaos of being the President's daughter. Katie's most critically acclaimed role has come in the recent film, Batman Begins, where she plays Rachel Dawes, a childhood sweetheart and love interest to Batman/Bruce Wayne. Just before the opening of that movie Katie began a much-publicized romance with Tom Cruise
that continues to garner media attention.
Romance: Currently engaged to Tom Cruise, 42. Katie recently became pregnant with Tom Cruise's baby. Broke off her engagement to actor Chris Klein in February 2005, who she dated for six years. Dated actor and co-star of "Dawson's Creek", Joshua Jackson, while filming Season 1 of the show.
Know for: Her unexpected relationship with Tom Cruise, who is 16 years older than her. Her girl-next-door image.
Quotes: "I think every little girl dreams about her wedding. I used to think I was going to marry Tom Cruise." - Katie Holmes
"My family always keeps me in check. I have three older sisters, and they work their butts off. They're all very supportive of my career, but I know what's really important is kids and family." - Katie Holmes
"I know this sounds dorky, but I'm always having this out-of-body experience with my career. I can't wait to write it down. I can't wait to tell my grandchildren. It's amazing." - Katie Holmes
Deferred attending Columbia University twice, but finally took a single photography class in the summer of 2000.Bought a Wilmington, North Carolina townhouse, while filming "Dawson\'s Creek", and lived there for ten months of the year. Turned down the lead role in 40 Days and 40 Nights due to scheduling conflicts. Auditioned for the role of Ellie Christianson in Wicked but Julia Stiles won the part. A small band from Japan have performed a song about her entitled "Katie".
Was lined up to have a 3 episode guest spot on "Friends" but had to pull out due to scheduling conflicts. Likes to run three to four miles a couple of times a week to clear her head.
In 2002, the film Abandon gave Katie her first lead role, playing a college student whose boyfriend has vanished. Her film career continued after 'Dawson's Creek' came to an end in 2003. That year Katie starred in Pieces of April, playing a girl who wants to leave her reckless past behind her and give her family the perfect Thanksgiving dinner before her mother dies. Also in that year, Katie's role as the ideal nurse in the dark musical, The Singing Detective, showcased her dance skills.
Returning to a more light-hearted movie, Katie took on the lead role in First Daughter, playing Samantha, a girl who's going to college amidst the chaos of being the President's daughter. Katie's most critically acclaimed role has come in the recent film, Batman Begins, where she plays Rachel Dawes, a childhood sweetheart and love interest to Batman/Bruce Wayne. Just before the opening of that movie Katie began a much-publicized romance with Tom Cruise
that continues to garner media attention.
Romance: Currently engaged to Tom Cruise, 42. Katie recently became pregnant with Tom Cruise's baby. Broke off her engagement to actor Chris Klein in February 2005, who she dated for six years. Dated actor and co-star of "Dawson's Creek", Joshua Jackson, while filming Season 1 of the show.
Know for: Her unexpected relationship with Tom Cruise, who is 16 years older than her. Her girl-next-door image.
Quotes: "I think every little girl dreams about her wedding. I used to think I was going to marry Tom Cruise." - Katie Holmes
"My family always keeps me in check. I have three older sisters, and they work their butts off. They're all very supportive of my career, but I know what's really important is kids and family." - Katie Holmes
"I know this sounds dorky, but I'm always having this out-of-body experience with my career. I can't wait to write it down. I can't wait to tell my grandchildren. It's amazing." - Katie Holmes
Deferred attending Columbia University twice, but finally took a single photography class in the summer of 2000.Bought a Wilmington, North Carolina townhouse, while filming "Dawson\'s Creek", and lived there for ten months of the year. Turned down the lead role in 40 Days and 40 Nights due to scheduling conflicts. Auditioned for the role of Ellie Christianson in Wicked but Julia Stiles won the part. A small band from Japan have performed a song about her entitled "Katie".
Was lined up to have a 3 episode guest spot on "Friends" but had to pull out due to scheduling conflicts. Likes to run three to four miles a couple of times a week to clear her head.
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