Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Katie Holmes
How Katie Holmes built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Katie Holmes, born Kate Noelle Holmes, is an American actress who gained widespread recognition for her role as Joey Potter in the television series *Dawson's Creek* (1998-2003). This role catapulted her to fame and established her as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Since then, she has worked on various films and television projects.
1996: Participation in IMTA Competition
In 1996, at age 14, Katie Holmes participated in the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Competition in New York City after beginning classes at a modeling school in Toledo.
January 1997: Pilot Season in Los Angeles
In January 1997, Katie Holmes went to Los Angeles for pilot season and was offered the lead in Buffy the Vampire Slayer but turned it down to finish high school.
1997: Film Debut in The Ice Storm
In 1997, Katie Holmes made her film debut with a supporting role in Ang Lee's movie The Ice Storm.
1998: Dawson's Creek Premiere
In 1998, Katie Holmes achieved fame for her role as Joey Potter on the television series Dawson's Creek.
1998: Role in Disturbing Behavior
In 1998, Katie Holmes appeared in Disturbing Behavior, taking on a role in a big-budget film project.
1998: First Leading Role in Disturbing Behavior
In 1998, Katie Holmes's first leading role in a film came in Disturbing Behavior, where she played a loner.
1999: Roles in Go, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, and Muppets from Space
In 1999, Katie Holmes played a supermarket clerk in Go and a student in Teaching Mrs. Tingle, and she also had an uncredited cameo in Muppets from Space.
1999: Roles in Go and Teaching Mrs. Tingle
In 1999, Katie Holmes took on roles in two film projects, Go and Teaching Mrs. Tingle.
2000: Roles in Wonder Boys and The Gift
In 2000, Katie Holmes appeared in Wonder Boys and The Gift, taking on roles in both films.
February 24, 2001: Hosted Saturday Night Live
On February 24, 2001, Katie Holmes hosted Saturday Night Live.
2002: Roles in Abandon and Phone Booth
In 2002, Katie Holmes appeared in two films: Abandon and Phone Booth.
2002: Role in Abandon
In 2002, Katie Holmes played a delusional, homicidal college student named Katie in the film Abandon.
2003: Roles in The Singing Detective and Pieces of April
In 2003, Katie Holmes took on roles in both The Singing Detective and Pieces of April.
2003: End of Dawson's Creek
In 2003, Katie Holmes's role as Joey Potter came to an end with the conclusion of the television series Dawson's Creek.
2003: Roles in Phone Booth and The Singing Detective
In 2003, during the final season of Dawson's Creek, Katie Holmes played a role in Phone Booth and appeared in The Singing Detective.
January 2004: Originally Slated Release of First Daughter
In January 2004, Katie Holmes' film First Daughter was originally scheduled for release.
September 2004: Release of First Daughter
In September 2004, Katie Holmes starred in First Daughter, which was released after being originally slated for January 2004.
2004: Reflection on Dawson's Creek Ending
In 2004, Katie Holmes reflected on the end of Dawson's Creek, stating it was difficult to leave Wilmington and move on.
2004: Role in First Daughter
In 2004, Katie Holmes starred in the film First Daughter.
2005: Roles in Batman Begins and Thank You for Smoking
In 2005, Katie Holmes appeared in Batman Begins and Thank You for Smoking.
2005: Characterized Film Career as "Bombs"
In 2005, Katie Holmes characterized her film career as a string of "bombs" and appeared in Thank You for Smoking.
2005: Role in Batman Begins
In 2005, Katie Holmes played Rachel Dawes in Batman Begins, receiving a Golden Raspberry nomination for "worst supporting actress".
October 2008: Broadway Debut in All My Sons
In October 2008, Katie Holmes made her Broadway debut in the revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons, opening to mixed reviews.
November 2008: New Face of Miu Miu
In November 2008, Katie Holmes was confirmed as the new face of the spring 2009 campaign for the high-end fashion line Miu Miu.
2008: Broadway Debut in All My Sons
In 2008, Katie Holmes made her Broadway theatre debut in a production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons.
2008: Return to Acting
In 2008, after a hiatus following the birth of her daughter, Katie Holmes returned to her acting career.
July 2009: Dizzy Feet Foundation Launched
In July 2009, Katie Holmes, along with Nigel Lythgoe, Adam Shankman, and Carrie Ann Inaba, announced the launch of the Dizzy Feet Foundation, a dance scholarship fund.
2009: Appeared in National Memorial Day Concert
In 2009, Katie Holmes appeared in the National Memorial Day Concert on the Mall in Washington, D.C., in a dialogue celebrating the life of a veteran.
2009: Filming of Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Remake
In 2009, Katie Holmes began filming a remake of the 1970s ABC telemovie Don't Be Afraid of the Dark.
2010: Role in Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
In 2010, Katie Holmes appeared in the film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark.
January 2011: New Face of Ann Taylor Spring 11 Collection
Beginning January 2011, Katie Holmes became the new face of the Ann Taylor Spring 11 collection.
August 2011: Release of Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
In August 2011, the film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, which Katie Holmes filmed in 2009, was released.
October 2011: Guest Appearance in How I Met Your Mother
In October 2011, Katie Holmes portrayed "Slutty Pumpkin" (Naomi) in the TV show How I Met Your Mother, in the episode "The Slutty Pumpkin Returns".
2011: Cast in Responsible Adults
In 2011, Katie Holmes and Chace Crawford were reportedly cast as the leads in the romantic comedy Responsible Adults, with shooting scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in the fall.
2011: Portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy in The Kennedys
In 2011, Katie Holmes portrayed Jacqueline Kennedy in the television miniseries The Kennedys.
2011: Role in Jack and Jill
In 2011, Katie Holmes took a role in the film Jack and Jill.
September 2012: Holmes & Yang at New York Fashion Week
In September 2012, Holmes & Yang presented their fashion line at New York Fashion Week for the first time.
2012: Appeared in Dead Accounts on Broadway
In 2012, Katie Holmes appeared in Theresa Rebeck's new comedy, Dead Accounts, on Broadway.
January 2013: Brand Ambassador for Alterna Haircare
In January 2013, Katie Holmes was announced as the brand ambassador and co-owner of Alterna Haircare.
2014: Role in Miss Meadows
In 2014, Katie Holmes appeared in the film Miss Meadows.
2015: Roles in Woman in Gold and Touched with Fire
In 2015, Katie Holmes appeared in the films Woman in Gold and Touched with Fire.
2015: Directed Eternal Princess
In 2015, Katie Holmes directed a short documentary for ESPN about Olympic gymnast Nadia Comăneci titled, Eternal Princess, that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
2015: Joined Ray Donovan
In 2015, Katie Holmes joined the third season of the TV series Ray Donovan.
December 9, 2016: Release of All We Had
On December 9, 2016, Katie Holmes's directorial debut feature film, All We Had, was released by Gravitas Ventures. The film, starring Holmes, Stefania LaVie Owen, and others, centers on a single mother and her daughter navigating homelessness and working at a diner in a small Midwestern town.
2016: Directorial Debut with All We Had
In 2016, Katie Holmes made her directorial debut with the film All We Had, in which she also starred.
2017: Reprising Role in The Kennedys: After Camelot
In 2017, Katie Holmes reprised her role as Jacqueline Kennedy in The Kennedys: After Camelot.
2017: Starred in Logan Lucky
In 2017, Katie Holmes starred in Steven Soderbergh's heist comedy, Logan Lucky, which received positive reviews and grossed $48 million worldwide.
June 5, 2018: Ocean's 8 Premiered
On June 5, 2018, the film Ocean's 8, in which Katie Holmes made a cameo, premiered at Alice Tully Hall.
June 8, 2018: Ocean's 8 Released
On June 8, 2018, Ocean's 8, featuring a cameo by Katie Holmes, was released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures, grossing over $297 million worldwide.
2018: Role in Dear Dictator
In 2018, Katie Holmes played a role in the film Dear Dictator.
February 21, 2020: Brahms: The Boy II Released
On February 21, 2020, the movie Brahms: The Boy II, starring Katie Holmes, was theatrically released in the United States.
July 31, 2020: The Secret: Dare to Dream Release
On July 31, 2020, The Secret: Dare to Dream, co-starring Katie Holmes, Josh Lucas, Jerry O'Connell and Celia Weston, was released in the United States through video on demand, and theatrically in several countries, by Roadside Attractions and Gravitas Ventures, following the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Roles in Brahms: The Boy II and The Secret: Dare to Dream
In 2020, Katie Holmes appeared in the films Brahms: The Boy II and The Secret: Dare to Dream.
July 14, 2022: Alone Together Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival
On July 14, 2022, Katie Holmes's second film, Alone Together, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
July 22, 2022: Alone Together Released in the US
On July 22, 2022, Katie Holmes's film, Alone Together, was released in the United States by Vertical Entertainment.
July 29, 2022: Alone Together Released on Video on Demand
On July 29, 2022, Katie Holmes's film, Alone Together, was released on video on demand.
2022: Second Movie Alone Together
In 2022, Katie Holmes released her second movie, Alone Together, which was also her debut as a screenwriter.
April 2023: Release of Rare Objects
In April 2023, Katie Holmes directed and acted in the movie Rare Objects, which was released in cinemas on 14 April 2023. The film starred also Julia Mayorga, Saundra Santiago, Candy Buckley, Giancarlo Vidrio, Derek Luke and Alan Cumming.
2024: Starred in Our Town on Broadway
In 2024, Katie Holmes starred in the Broadway revival of Our Town by Thornton Wilder, portraying Mrs. Webb opposite Richard Thomas, Jim Parsons and Zoey Deutch.
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