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 the main cast of Dawson's Creek 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 role in Batman Begins as Rachel Dawes. 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.

According to CelebrityNetWorth, 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.