December 18, 1978: Birth of Kate Noelle Holmes
On December 18, 1978, Kate Noelle Holmes was born. This event marks the beginning of her life and journey.
1996: Modeling School and IMTA Competition
At age 14, Katie Holmes started attending modeling classes in Toledo, Ohio, leading her to participate in the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Competition in New York City in 1996.
January 1997: Audition for "Dawson's Creek"
In January 1997, Katie Holmes, while in Los Angeles for pilot season, auditioned for the role of Joey Potter in "Dawson's Creek." Despite scheduling conflicts, she submitted a videotaped audition that secured her the part.
1997: Securing an Agent and Landing "The Ice Storm"
After performing a monologue from "To Kill a Mockingbird," Katie Holmes signed with an agent. Her audition tape impressed the casting director for the 1997 film "The Ice Storm," directed by Ang Lee, leading to her big-screen debut.
1997: Film Debut in "The Ice Storm"
Katie Holmes made her film debut with a supporting role in Ang Lee's "The Ice Storm" in 1997, marking her entry into the world of film.
1998: Lead Role in "Disturbing Behavior" and MTV Movie Award
In 1998, Katie Holmes landed her first leading film role in the thriller "Disturbing Behavior." Despite mixed reviews for the film, her performance earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance and a Saturn Award nomination.
1998: Katie Holmes Stars in "Dawson's Creek"
In 1998, Katie Holmes rose to fame for her role as Joey Potter in the popular television series "Dawson's Creek."
1998: Katie Holmes Stars in "Disturbing Behavior"
In 1998, Katie Holmes starred in the thriller "Disturbing Behavior," a role that earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance.
1999: Katie Holmes Named One of FHM's Sexiest Women
Beginning in 1999, Katie Holmes was annually featured on FHM magazine's list of the sexiest women in the world.
1999: Roles in "Go," "Teaching Mrs. Tingle," and "Muppets From Space"
Katie Holmes appeared in three films in 1999: the well-received ensemble piece "Go," the dark comedy "Teaching Mrs. Tingle," and an uncredited cameo in "Muppets From Space."
1999: Roles in "Go" and "Teaching Mrs. Tingle"
Katie Holmes took on roles in two films in 1999: "Go," a well-received ensemble piece, and "Teaching Mrs. Tingle," a dark comedy directed by Kevin Williamson.
2000: Roles in "Wonder Boys" and "The Gift"
Katie Holmes had roles in two films in 2000: "Wonder Boys," a critically acclaimed drama directed by Curtis Hanson, and "The Gift," a Southern Gothic thriller directed by Sam Raimi.
2000: Katie Holmes Meets Chris Klein
Katie Holmes and Chris Klein met in 2000.
2000: Appearance in "Wonder Boys" and "The Gift"
In 2000, Katie Holmes appeared in two films: "Wonder Boys," directed by Curtis Hanson, and "The Gift," a Southern Gothic thriller directed by Sam Raimi.
February 24, 2001: Hosting "Saturday Night Live"
Katie Holmes hosted "Saturday Night Live" on February 24, 2001, showcasing her comedic timing and versatility.
2002: Starring in "Abandon" and "Phone Booth"
Katie Holmes had prominent roles in two films in 2002: the psychological thriller "Abandon" and the suspenseful thriller "Phone Booth."
2002: Katie Holmes in "Abandon" and "Phone Booth"
Katie Holmes starred in the thriller "Abandon" and had a role in the critically acclaimed "Phone Booth" in 2002.
November 9, 2003: Appearance on Punk'd
On November 9, 2003, Katie Holmes appeared on an episode of the MTV show "Punk'd," where she was pranked by Ashton Kutcher.
2003: Conclusion of "Dawson's Creek"
After a successful run, "Dawson's Creek" concluded in 2003, marking the end of an era for the show and its cast, including Katie Holmes.
2003: Holmes and Klein Get Engaged
Chris Klein and Katie Holmes get engaged in 2003.
2003: Completing "Dawson's Creek" and Starring in "The Singing Detective"
In 2003, Katie Holmes appeared in all 128 episodes of "Dawson's Creek" during its final season. She also starred alongside Robert Downey Jr. in the film "The Singing Detective."
2003: Roles in "The Singing Detective" and "Pieces of April"
In 2003, Katie Holmes appeared in the films "The Singing Detective" and "Pieces of April."
2003: Recognized for Beauty and Talent
In 2003, Katie Holmes received accolades for her beauty and rising stardom, being named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" and Teen People's "25 Hottest Stars Under 25."
January 2004: First Daughter Release Delay
Initially slated for a January 2004 release, Katie Holmes's film "First Daughter" was pushed back, ultimately premiering in September of the same year.
September 2004: First Daughter Premiere
Katie Holmes's film "First Daughter," directed by Forest Whitaker and co-starring Michael Keaton, premiered in September 2004 to negative reviews.
2004: Reflecting on "Dawson's Creek"
In 2004, after the conclusion of "Dawson's Creek," Katie Holmes reflected on her time on the show, expressing both the challenges and the refreshing aspects of moving on to new projects.
2004: Katie Holmes Stars in "First Daughter"
Katie Holmes starred in the romantic comedy "First Daughter" in 2004.
April 2005: Holmes and Cruise Begin Dating
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise began dating in April 2005, and Holmes began studying Scientology.
June 2005: Holmes and Cruise's Engagement
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes got engaged in June 2005.
2005: Thank You for Smoking and Shame on You
In 2005, Katie Holmes appeared in the film adaptation of Christopher Buckley's "Thank You for Smoking." She was also set to star in "Shame on You," a biopic about Spade Cooley, but the project was delayed due to Hurricane Katrina, and Holmes eventually dropped out due to her pregnancy.
2005: Batman Begins and Career Reflections
In 2005, Katie Holmes starred as Rachel Dawes in "Batman Begins." This year also marked a period of reflection for Holmes, who characterized her filmography up to that point as a series of "bombs."
2005: Katie Holmes Makes People's Top 10 Best Dressed List
In 2005, People magazine recognized Katie Holmes as one of the year's ten best-dressed stars.
2005: Holmes and Klein End Engagement
Katie Holmes and Chris Klein ended their engagement in early 2005.
2005: Roles in "Batman Begins" and "Thank You for Smoking"
Katie Holmes appeared in two notable films in 2005: the superhero blockbuster "Batman Begins" and the satirical comedy-drama "Thank You for Smoking."
2005: Holmes Ranked on TV Guide's Sexiest Stars List
TV Guide ranked Katie Holmes No. 38 on its list of the "50 Sexiest Stars of All Time" in 2005.
April 2006: Birth of Suri Cruise and Career Hiatus
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise welcomed their daughter, Suri Cruise, in April 2006. Following Suri's birth, Holmes took a break from acting, which lasted until 2008.
April 18, 2006: Birth of Suri Cruise
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise's daughter, Suri, was born on April 18, 2006.
November 18, 2006: Holmes and Cruise Marry in Italy
On November 18, 2006, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise were married in a Scientologist ceremony in Italy.
2006: Marriage to Tom Cruise
Katie Holmes married actor Tom Cruise in 2006, garnering significant media attention.
October 2008: Broadway Debut in All My Sons
Katie Holmes made her Broadway debut in October 2008 in a revival of Arthur Miller's play "All My Sons." The production received mixed reviews, with some critics praising her performance and others finding it underwhelming.
November 2008: Katie Holmes Announced as Face of Miu Miu Campaign
Katie Holmes was chosen as the face of high-end fashion line Miu Miu's Spring 2009 campaign in November 2008.
2008: Return to Acting
After a hiatus following the birth of her daughter, Katie Holmes returned to acting in 2008.
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: Katie Holmes Stars in "Mad Money"
Katie Holmes starred in the comedy heist film "Mad Money" in 2008.
2008: The Dark Knight Recast and Mad Money
Katie Holmes's role in "The Dark Knight" was recast, with Maggie Gyllenhaal taking over the part of Rachel Dawes. Holmes instead starred in the comedy "Mad Money" alongside Diane Keaton and Queen Latifah, which was not a commercial success.
July 2009: Holmes Launches Dizzy Feet Foundation
In July 2009, Katie Holmes collaborated with others to launch the Dizzy Feet Foundation, a dance scholarship fund.
2009: National Memorial Day Concert Appearance
Katie Holmes participated in the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C., in 2009. She joined Dianne Wiest in a segment that paid tribute to José Pequeño, an American veteran who sustained severe injuries while serving in Iraq.
2009: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Filming Begins
In 2009, Katie Holmes began filming for the remake of "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark."
2010: Katie Holmes in "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark"
Katie Holmes starred in the horror film "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" in 2010.
January 2011: Holmes Becomes Face of Ann Taylor
Katie Holmes was named the face of Ann Taylor's Spring 2011 collection.
March 2011: Holmes Files Libel Lawsuit Against Star Magazine
Katie Holmes filed a $50 million libel lawsuit against Star magazine in early March 2011.
April 27, 2011: Holmes Settles Libel Suit with Star Magazine
On April 27, 2011, Katie Holmes settled a libel lawsuit with Star magazine.
May 6, 2011: Star Magazine Issues Apology to Holmes
Star magazine issued a public apology to Katie Holmes on May 6, 2011, following a libel lawsuit.
June 2011: Holmes Receives Women in Film Max Mara Award
Katie Holmes received the Women in Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award in June 2011.
August 2011: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Release
Katie Holmes starred in a remake of the 1970s television movie "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark," which was released in August 2011.
October 2011: Guest Appearance on How I Met Your Mother
In October 2011, Katie Holmes made a guest appearance as "Slutty Pumpkin" (Naomi) in an episode of the television show "How I Met Your Mother" titled "The Slutty Pumpkin Returns."
2011: Katie Holmes as Jacqueline Kennedy in "The Kennedys"
Katie Holmes portrayed Jacqueline Kennedy in the television miniseries "The Kennedys" in 2011.
2011: Katie Holmes Stars in "Jack and Jill"
Katie Holmes had a role in the comedy film "Jack and Jill" in 2011.
2011: Casting in Responsible Adults
In 2011, it was reported that Katie Holmes and Chace Crawford had been cast as the leads in the romantic comedy "Responsible Adults." Filming was scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in the fall of 2011.
June 29, 2012: Holmes Files for Divorce from Cruise
Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise on June 29, 2012, in New York.
July 2012: Holmes and Cruise Finalize Divorce
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes finalized their divorce in July 2012.
September 2012: Holmes & Yang Debut at New York Fashion Week
Katie Holmes and Jeanne Yang presented their fashion line, Holmes & Yang, at New York Fashion Week for the first time in September 2012.
2012: Divorce from Tom Cruise
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise divorced in 2012 after six years of marriage.
2012: Dead Accounts on Broadway
Katie Holmes appeared in Theresa Rebeck's comedy "Dead Accounts" on Broadway in 2012.
January 2013: Holmes Partners with Alterna Haircare
In January 2013, Katie Holmes was named brand ambassador and co-owner of Alterna Haircare.
2013: Holmes and Jamie Foxx Dating Rumors Surface
Rumors of a relationship between Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx began circulating in 2013.
2014: Katie Holmes Stars in "Miss Meadows"
Katie Holmes starred in the dark comedy thriller "Miss Meadows" in 2014.
2015: Joining Ray Donovan
Katie Holmes joined the cast of the television series "Ray Donovan" in its third season, which aired in 2015.
2015: Katie Holmes as Paige Finney in "Ray Donovan"
Katie Holmes played the character Paige Finney on the third season of the Showtime series "Ray Donovan" in 2015.
2015: Eternal Princess Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
Katie Holmes directed a short documentary titled "Eternal Princess," which focused on Olympic gymnast Nadia Comăneci. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2015.
2015: Roles in "Woman in Gold" and "Touched with Fire"
Katie Holmes appeared in two films in 2015: the historical drama "Woman in Gold" and the romantic drama "Touched with Fire."
December 9, 2016: All We Had Release
Katie Holmes's directorial debut, "All We Had," was released on December 9, 2016, by Gravitas Ventures. The film starred Holmes, Stefania LaVie Owen, Luke Wilson, Richard Kind, Mark Consuelos, Judy Greer, and Eve Lindley.
2016: Directorial Debut with "All We Had"
Katie Holmes made her directorial debut with the film "All We Had" in 2016, in which she also starred.
2017: Katie Holmes in "Logan Lucky"
Katie Holmes had a role in the heist comedy "Logan Lucky" in 2017.
2017: Reprising Jacqueline Kennedy in "The Kennedys: After Camelot"
Katie Holmes reprised her role as Jacqueline Kennedy in the miniseries "The Kennedys: After Camelot" in 2017.
2017: Logan Lucky Premiere
Katie Holmes starred in Steven Soderbergh's heist comedy "Logan Lucky," which was released in 2017 to positive reviews.
June 5, 2018: Ocean's 8 Premiere
"Ocean's 8," in which Katie Holmes made a cameo appearance, premiered at Alice Tully Hall on June 5, 2018.
June 8, 2018: Ocean's 8 Release
"Ocean's 8," featuring a cameo by Katie Holmes, was released in the United States on June 8, 2018.
2018: Katie Holmes Stars in "Dear Dictator"
Katie Holmes starred in the political satire comedy "Dear Dictator" in 2018.
2019: Holmes and Foxx Relationship Rumors Continue
Rumors of a relationship between Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx continued until 2019.
2019: Coda Release
Katie Holmes starred alongside Patrick Stewart in the independent film "Coda," which was released in 2019 and garnered critical acclaim.
2019: Katie Holmes in "Coda"
Katie Holmes appeared in the drama film "Coda" in 2019.
February 21, 2020: Brahms: The Boy II Theatrical Release
On February 21, 2020, "Brahms: The Boy II," starring Katie Holmes, was released in US theaters.
July 31, 2020: The Secret: Dare to Dream Release
On July 31, 2020, Katie Holmes starred in "The Secret: Dare to Dream," which was released on demand in the US and in theaters in several other countries.
2020: Roles in "Brahms: The Boy II" and "The Secret: Dare to Dream"
Katie Holmes appeared in two films in 2020: the horror sequel "Brahms: The Boy II" and the romantic drama "The Secret: Dare to Dream."
2020: Holmes Dates Emilio Vitolo Jr.
Katie Holmes dated chef Emilio Vitolo Jr. from 2020 to 2021.
2021: Holmes and Vitolo Jr. Relationship Ends
Katie Holmes and Emilio Vitolo Jr.'s relationship ended in 2021.
July 14, 2022: Alone Together Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival
On July 14, 2022, "Alone Together," a film written and directed by Katie Holmes, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
July 22, 2022: Alone Together US Theatrical Release
"Alone Together" was released in US theaters on July 22, 2022.
July 29, 2022: Alone Together Video-on-Demand Release
On July 29, 2022, "Alone Together" was released on video-on-demand.
2022: Holmes Dates Bobby Wooten III
Katie Holmes dated musician Bobby Wooten III for seven months in 2022.
2022: Katie Holmes Directs "Alone Together"
Katie Holmes directed her second film, "Alone Together," in 2022.
April 2023: Katie Holmes Stars in The Wanderers and Releases Rare Objects
In April 2023, Katie Holmes returned to the theater in the Off-Broadway play "The Wanderers." She also directed and acted in the film "Rare Objects," which was released in theaters this month.