Biography of Katie Noelle Holmes (a.k.a.: Kate Holmes)
Kate Noelle "Katie" Holmes (born December 18, 1978) is an American actress
who first achieved fame for her role as Joey Potter on The WB television teen
drama Dawson's Creek from 1998 to 2003. Her movie roles have ranged from art house
films such as The Ice Storm to thrillers such as Abandon to blockbusters such
as Batman Begins.
In early 2005, Holmes began a highly publicized relationship with actor Tom
Cruise, which drew attention due to the sixteen-year age difference between
the two. In June, two months after they first met, Holmes and Cruise were engaged.
Their relationship made Holmes the subject of international media attention,
much of it negative, including speculation the relationship was a publicity
stunt to promote the couple's films. Holmes, who was brought up as a Roman Catholic,
joined the Church of Scientology shortly after the couple began dating. On April
18, 2006, Holmes gave birth to their daughter, Suri. On November 18, 2006, she
and Cruise were married in Italy. Full name: Katie Noelle Holmes Born: December 18, 1978 Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, USA
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