Katie Holmes is an American actress, director, and producer, born on December 18, 1978, in Toledo, Ohio. She rose to fame in the late 1990s for her role as Joey Potter on the hit teen drama Dawson's Creek (1998–2003). Her portrayal of the smart, grounded girl-next-door made her a household name and earned her widespread recognition. Following her success on Dawson's Creek, Holmes transitioned into film, appearing in a variety of genres. Some of her notable films include Disturbing Behavior (1998), Go (1999), Wonder Boys (2000), The Gift (2000), and Pieces of April (2003), for which she received critical praise. In 2005, she starred as Rachel Dawes in Batman Begins, further solidifying her career in major Hollywood films. In addition to her acting career, Katie Holmes has ventured into directing. She made her directorial debut with the film All We Had (2016), in which she also starred, showing her versatility both in front of and behind the camera. Katie Holmes gained significant media attention for her high-profile marriage to actor Tom Cruise, with whom she has a daughter, Suri Cruise. Their relationship, which lasted from 2006 to 2012, was widely covered in the media. Holmes continues to work actively in the entertainment industry, both as an actress and a director, and is known for her elegance and commitment to her craft.