Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Katie Holmes

How Katie Holmes built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Katie 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 into the public eye and established her as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

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.

July 2009: Launch of Dizzy Feet Foundation

In July 2009, Katie Holmes, along with Nigel Lythgoe, Adam Shankman, and Carrie Ann Inaba, announced the launch of a dance scholarship fund called the Dizzy Feet Foundation.

January 2011: Face of Ann Taylor Spring 11 collection

Beginning in January 2011, Katie Holmes became the new face of the Ann Taylor Spring 11 collection.

2011: Cast in Responsible Adults

In 2011, Katie Holmes was reportedly cast alongside Chace Crawford as the leads in the romantic comedy Responsible Adults, with filming set to begin in Los Angeles in Fall 2011.

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 and co-owner of Alterna Haircare

In January 2013, Katie Holmes was announced as the brand ambassador and co-owner of Alterna Haircare.

2015: Directed Eternal Princess

In 2015, Katie Holmes directed a short documentary for ESPN about Olympic gymnast Nadia Comăneci titled Eternal Princess, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

2015: Joined Ray Donovan

In 2015, Katie Holmes joined the third season of the TV show Ray Donovan.

December 9, 2016: Release of All We Had

On December 9, 2016, Katie Holmes's directorial debut, the feature film All We Had, was released by Gravitas Ventures. The film, starring Holmes, Stefania LaVie Owen, Luke Wilson, Richard Kind, Mark Consuelos, Judy Greer and Eve Lindley, centers on a mother and daughter working at a diner in a small Midwestern town.

2017: Starred in Logan Lucky

In 2017, Katie Holmes starred in the heist comedy Logan Lucky, directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film received positive reviews and grossed $48 million worldwide.

June 5, 2018: Premiere of Ocean's 8

On June 5, 2018, the movie Ocean's 8, in which Katie Holmes made a cameo appearance, premiered at Alice Tully Hall.

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June 8, 2018: Release of Ocean's 8

On June 8, 2018, Katie Holmes's movie Ocean's 8 was released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures. The release date was 11 years to the day of the release of Ocean's Thirteen. The film has grossed over $297 million worldwide.

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2019: Acted in Coda

In 2019, Katie Holmes played in the independent film Coda alongside Patrick Stewart. The movie received 3 out of 4 stars.

February 21, 2020: Theatrical Release of Brahms: The Boy II

On February 21, 2020, Katie Holmes's movie, Brahms: The Boy II, was theatrically released in the United States and grossed $20 million worldwide.

July 31, 2020: Release of The Secret: Dare to Dream

On July 31, 2020, Katie Holmes's movie The Secret: Dare to Dream, co-starring 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. It was a top-rented film in its debut weekend.

July 14, 2022: Premiere of Alone Together

On July 14, 2022, Alone Together, Katie Holmes's second film as writer and director, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film stars Katie Holmes, Jim Sturgess, Derek Luke, Melissa Leo, Zosia Mamet, and Becky Ann Baker.

July 22, 2022: Release of Alone Together in the US

On July 22, 2022, Katie Holmes's movie Alone Together was released in the United States by Vertical Entertainment.

July 29, 2022: Video on Demand Release of Alone Together

On July 29, 2022, Katie Holmes's movie Alone Together was released on video on demand.

April 2023: Cinematic Release of Rare Objects

In April 2023, Katie Holmes directed and acted in the movie Rare Objects, which was released in cinemas on April 14, 2023. The film also starred Julia Mayorga, Saundra Santiago, Candy Buckley, Giancarlo Vidrio, Derek Luke and Alan Cumming.

2024: Starred in Our Town

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.