Katie Holmes unveiled a striking new look on Instagram this week, revealing sun-kissed blonde highlights in her signature brunette hair. The transformation comes as she celebrates her role in the second season of Poker Face, just days after renewed attention on her ex-husband Tom Cruise and his rumored connection to actress Ana de Armas.
The 46-year-old actress styled her updated hair in loose, beachy waves that fell past her shoulders, marking a bold shift from her usual darker tones and understated styles. She shared the look ahead of a promotional event, where she wore a chic blue-and-white floral-print pantsuit, paired with a black shirt, brown kitten heels, and a matching fringed handbag.
In her Instagram caption, Holmes thanked Poker Face creator Natasha Lyonne and her styling team, writing, “Thank you @nlyonne for having me for season 2! Thank you @briesarawelch for styling this look! Thank u @djquintero and @genevieveherr for getting me ready.” The post quickly attracted praise from fans and celebrities alike, with actress Zoey Deutch commenting, “Yes!!” and others raving about her hair and overall appearance.
Holmes’ post follows recent speculation around Cruise, 61, who was seen leaving David Beckham’s 50th birthday party with Ballerina star Ana de Armas. Fans spotted Ana in a photo shared by Victoria Beckham, wearing a black slip dress and appearing surprised as the night unfolded. Cruise, dressed in a white tuxedo to match Beckham, had also reportedly spent time with de Armas in London during her 37th birthday.
Though neither Cruise nor de Armas has addressed the dating rumors, the public has taken notice. De Armas has previously expressed admiration for Cruise’s work, telling USA Today she looks up to his action performances.
Holmes and Cruise were married in 2006, the same year they welcomed their daughter, Suri. The couple split in 2012, with Holmes gaining full custody. She relocated to New York with Suri, who recently graduated high school under the name Suri Noelle, dropping her father’s surname. She is now attending Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania.
Speaking to Town & Country, Holmes said she’s adjusting to life as an empty nester. “I’m proud of my daughter. Of course, I will miss the close proximity, but I’m really proud of her and I’m happy,” she shared. “I remember being this age, this time of beginnings. It’s exciting to learn about yourself, and I loved that time, so it makes me happy to think about it like that.”
In addition to her return to Poker Face, Holmes has kept busy with a Broadway run in Our Town, continuing to reach new heights in her career while embracing personal change and growth.
