History of Katie Holmes in Timeline
Katie Holmes is an American actress and filmmaker best known for her role as Joey Potter in the television series Dawson's Creek (1998-2003), which launched her to fame. She has since continued her acting career in film and television, and has also worked as a filmmaker.
December 18, 1978: Katie Holmes's Birth
On December 18, 1978, Kate Noelle Holmes was born. She later became a well-known American actress and filmmaker.
1996: Participation in IMTA Competition
In 1996, 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 at age 14.
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. She auditioned via videotape for Dawson's Creek.
1997: Big-Screen Debut in The Ice Storm
In 1997, Katie Holmes made her big-screen debut in the film The Ice Storm, playing the role of Libbets Casey.
1998: Dawson's Creek Debut
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, adding to her early film roles.
1999: Roles in Go, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, and Muppets from Space
In 1999, Katie Holmes played a role in Doug Liman's Go, Kevin Williamson's Teaching Mrs. Tingle, and made an uncredited cameo in Muppets from Space.
1999: Roles in Go and Teaching Mrs. Tingle
In 1999, Katie Holmes took on roles in the films Go and Teaching Mrs. Tingle.
2000: Roles in Wonder Boys and The Gift
In 2000, Katie Holmes featured in the films Wonder Boys and The Gift, taking on diverse roles that showcased her range as an actress.
February 24, 2001: Hosting Saturday Night Live
On February 24, 2001, Katie Holmes hosted Saturday Night Live, participating in sketches and musical performances.
2002: Roles in Abandon and Phone Booth
In 2002, Katie Holmes appeared in the films Abandon and Phone Booth.
2002: Role in Abandon
In 2002, Katie Holmes played a delusional, homicidal college student in the film Abandon.
November 9, 2003: Punk'd appearance
On November 9, 2003, Katie Holmes was Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher on the show Punk'd.
2003: Roles in The Singing Detective and Pieces of April
In 2003, Katie Holmes appeared in The Singing Detective and Pieces of April.
2003: Roles in Phone Booth and The Singing Detective
In 2003, Katie Holmes played roles in Phone Booth and The Singing Detective, during the final season of Dawson's Creek.
2003: End of Dawson's Creek
In 2003, the television series Dawson's Creek concluded, marking the end of Katie Holmes's role as Joey Potter on the show.
January 2004: Original Release Date for First Daughter
In January 2004, First Daughter was originally slated to be released, but was ultimately released in September 2004.
September 2004: Release of First Daughter
In September 2004, First Daughter, starring Katie Holmes, was released to negative reviews and low ticket sales.
2004: Reflections on Leaving Dawson's Creek
In 2004, Katie Holmes reflected on leaving Dawson's Creek after its conclusion in 2003, expressing mixed feelings about the change.
2004: Role in First Daughter
In 2004, Katie Holmes starred in 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: Roles in Thank You for Smoking and Shame on You
In 2005, Katie Holmes appeared in Thank You for Smoking and agreed to play in Shame on You, but the latter was delayed due to Hurricane Katrina and she dropped out due to her pregnancy.
2005: Role in Batman Begins
In 2005, Katie Holmes played Rachel Dawes in Batman Begins, for which she received a Golden Raspberry nomination.
April 2006: Birth of Daughter Suri
In April 2006, Katie Holmes gave birth to her daughter Suri with Tom Cruise, leading to a hiatus from acting.
2006: Marriage to Tom Cruise
In 2006, Katie Holmes married actor Tom Cruise, which garnered significant media attention.
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.
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 After Hiatus
In 2008, Katie Holmes returned to her acting career after taking a hiatus following the birth of her daughter in April 2006.
2009: Appearance in National Memorial Day Concert
In 2009, Katie Holmes appeared in the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C., participating in a dialogue celebrating the life of a wounded American veteran.
2009: Filming 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, which was released in August 2011.
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.
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: 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, episode "The Slutty Pumpkin Returns".
2011: Role in Jack and Jill
In 2011, Katie Holmes appeared in the film Jack and Jill.
2011: Portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy in The Kennedys
In 2011, Katie Holmes portrayed Jacqueline Kennedy in the television miniseries The Kennedys.
2012: Divorce from Tom Cruise
In 2012, Katie Holmes's marriage to Tom Cruise ended, attracting continued media attention.
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 Woman in Gold and Touched with Fire.
2015: Role in Ray Donovan
In 2015, Katie Holmes played the part of Paige Finney on the third season of Showtime's Ray Donovan.
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.
2018: Role in Dear Dictator
In 2018, Katie Holmes appeared in Dear Dictator.
2020: Roles in Brahms: The Boy II and The Secret: Dare to Dream
In 2020, Katie Holmes appeared in Brahms: The Boy II and The Secret: Dare to Dream.
2022: Release of Alone Together
In 2022, Katie Holmes's second film, Alone Together, was released, marking her debut as a screenwriter.
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