Katie Holmes almost quit acting at the age of 17 when work dried up after her first film role.
The 44-year-old actress made her acting debut in Ang Lee’s 1997 film The Ice Storm, but after she finished she struggled to get more work – and feared her career would be over after just one film.
During an appearance on Tuesday’s Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, she explained: “Well, I was 17 and I remember coming to New York, me and my mom, and we shot it, and I was like, “Oh, that’s what I want to do”. Big.
Persistence pays off: Katie Holmes almost quit acting at 17 when work dried up after her first film role
“And then I went home and put myself up for several auditions, and I didn’t really get anything and I was like, ‘Oh, well, this could be it. You know, that could be all there is.’
“But it was okay because I was like, ‘You know what, it’s okay. It was a wonderful experience. And I can tell my grandchildren and it will be fine.’”
Host Jimmy then asked: “Are you happy with that?”
Katie replied, “Well, I mean, I wanted more work, but I was like, ‘Don’t, you know, be greedy.’
First film role: The 44-year-old actress made her acting debut in Ang Lee’s 1997 film The Ice Storm (pictured), but after packing she struggled to get more work
Breakthrough role: The actress did not give up and landed the role of Joey (left) in teen drama Dawson’s Creek, which propelled her to international fame.
She recalled being “lucky” to be cast in The Ice Storm when she went to Los Angeles to audition for the pilot season and got the job on her second day.
Katie said: “It was my second day in Los Angeles and my first audition. I was happy.’
After her work dried up after The Ice Storm, Katie did not give up and landed the role of Joey in the teen drama Dawson’s Creek, which propelled her to international fame.
Talent: Katie starred in films such as ‘First Daughter’ in 2004, ‘Batman Begins’ in 2005 and ‘The Extra Man’ in 2010 (pictured on Tuesday night’s ‘Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon).
The actress appeared on the show for six seasons over five years alongside Michelle Williams, James Van Der Beek and Joshua Jackson.
Since then, Katie has starred in films such as First Daughter (2004), Batman Begins (2005) and The Extra Man (2010).
She has also starred in television shows such as How I Met Your Mother and is writing and directing her second film, Alone Together in 2022.
Fame: Katie (centre) starred in the show for six seasons over five years (pictured with co-stars LR Michelle Williams, James Van Der Beek and Joshua Jackson in 1998)
Source: Daily Mail
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