Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes’ portrayal of Joey Potter on Dawson’s Creek introduced her to fans for the first time, and because she portrayed it commendably, she soon got her feature film debut by starring in Ang Lee’s The Ice Storm. Soon after she made her film debut, Holmes landed a couple of roles in other highly anticipated films.
She was also married to Tom Cruise for six years, and she got a lot of attention from the media during those years. Holmes has also become a renowned director over the course of her career; she directed an ESPN documentary about an Olympic gymnast named Nadia Comaneci.