By  Published Dec 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EST Zach Moser is a Philadelphia native who writes about film and television news. Zach has been published in Points In Case, Business Insider, Slackjaw, ROCA Travel, and McSweeney's Internet Tendency. follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap

Katie Holmes had a breakout role early in her career and, since then, has been a staple of television and movies, and she has often been at the center of tabloid culture, all of which has added up to an impressive net worth. Holmes began her career in 1997, with a small role as Libbets Casey in The Ice Storm. Her real claim to fame arrived a year later when she got a role in as Joey Potter. This immensely popular series rocketed Holmes into mainstream stardom and movie and TV roles quickly followed.

A string of performances in the early 2000s led to her starring . Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, Ocean's 8, Rare Objects, and The Kennedys are some of the other notable TV shows and movies Holmes has been a part of over the years. Her personal life has also always been of public interest, and she's been paired with Joshua Jackson, Chris Klein, Jamie Foxx, celebrity chef Emilio Vitolo Jr., musician Bobby Wooten III, and of course, Tom Cruise, who she had her daughter Suri with before divorcing him.

Katie Holmes' Net Worth

Holmes Is Worth $15 Million

According to , Katie Holmes has a net worth of around $15 million. Holmes earned $30,000/episode in the early seasons of Dawson's Creek, a salary which rose to $175,000 in later seasons. Her steady career in TV and movies after the show has certainly netted her a significant amount. Holmes has also had several deals with fashion brands like Gap, Coach, and Garnier Lumia.

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Holmes and Tom Cruise's marriage and divorce was one of the biggest pop culture stories of the 2000s. The couple divorced in 2012 and at the time, Holmes was allegedly already worth $10 million. Cruise, for whom this was his third divorce, had signed an ironclad prenup with Holmes, but he was still ordered to pay child support for Suri, a sum of which amounted to $400,000/year for 12 years, ending in 2026. This came out to $4.8 million when everything was said and done, and Cruise was required to pay Suri's medical expenses, education, insurance, and any extracurricular activities.

Katie Holmes' Age & Height

Holmes Is A Sagittarius

Most sites, including , put Katie Holmes' height at 5' 9". She was born on December 18, 1978, making her 46 at the start of 2026. That date also means Holmes is a Sagittarius in the zodiac. This fire sign represented by a centaur archer is defined by passion, curiosity, and intensity (via ). People born under these signs are also adaptable and flexible. Raised a Roman Catholic, Holmes converted to Scientology when she was with Cruise, which is a major sign of willingness to adapt to a new lifestyle.

People born between November 22 and December 21 are Sagittariuses.

Sagittariuses are also known to be blunt, and Holmes' comments about Scientology and Cruise during her divorce were not guarded. Holmes wanted to make sure her truth was being told to the public during the proceedings, and she wasn't afraid to share what she believed were frustrations and worries, a very Sagittarius-like tact.

Katie Holmes Is A Fashionista

Holmes Has Partnered With APC

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Katie Holmes is a fashion lover as much as she is an acting lover. She has shown fashion collections in New York and has been frequently noted for her style (via ). Judith Touitou, the artistic director of APC, said about Holmes' style,

"Katie's style inspires people because it is composed of pieces that everyone has in their closet but assembled in an inventive, personal manner that you can then translate into your own world."

Recently, Katie Holmes partnered with for a capsule collection, which is sure to only add to her net worth.

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