Katie Holmes Has a Lot More Money Than You Think

You probably still know Katie Holmes best, even all these years later, from her breakout role as Joey Potter on the classic teen series Dawson’s Creek, which ran from 1998 to 2003. As you’d expect, Dawson’s Creek made Holmes rich, but you might also be wondering how much she made during her film career. And you know you’re curious about what the 44-year-old pulled in from her divorce settlement with her ex-husband Tom Cruise.

Here’s a closer look at the net worth of Katie Holmes in 2023.

Katie Holmes’s Dawson’s Creek Salary and Film Earnings

Dawson was endlessly lurking near his creek for 6 seasons and 128 episodes. And considering the show was a huge hit for much of that time, Holmes made some serious money. According to Celebrity Net Worth, she initially made “only” $30,000 per episode, but once the show reached peak fame and fandom, she was getting $175,000 per episode.

Using season 6, which had 24 episodes, as a quick example, that equates to $4.2 million per season. Assuming Holmes made this much for at least the final three seasons of this show, she’s looking at tens of millions for playing the iconic Joey Potter.

Holmes has also been in dozens of movies, including Batman Begins, Thank You for Smoking, and Go.Though her per-film rate isn’t known publicly, these days, she’s getting into production, which is even more lucrative.

Katie Holmes’s Divorce Settlement After Her Breakup With Tom Cruise

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise divorced in 2012, and according to Celebrity Net Worth, she went into the marriage with $10 million, while he went into it with around $250 million. Interestingly, their divorce settlement didn’t include spousal support for Holmes.

Instead, TMZ reported back in 2012 that Cruise would be paying Holmes $400,000 a year in child support until their daughter, Suri, turned 18. (She is now 17.) He also agreed to pay for Suri’s “medical, dental, insurance, education, college and extracurricular costs.” At the time of their split, Forbes listed Tom Cruise as the highest paid actor in Hollywood.

Yes, Katie Holmes Does the Occasional Sponsored Content

The going rate for someone with Holmes’s following and celeb status is well north of $100,000 these days.

Holmes Recently Sold Her Calabasas Mansion for $4 Million

Plus, according to the Los Angeles Times, she bought the home for about $3.795 million—so not only does Holmes have some newly acquired liquid cash, but she also made a profit. She also has an apartment (or two?) in New York City, where she spends most of her time with Suri.

What Is Katie Holmes’s Total Net Worth?

Thanks to Dawson’s Creek, multiple major movies, endorsements, and real estate, Holmes has a net worth of $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. For comparison, her Dawson’s Creek costar James Van Der Beek's net worth is $8 million, while Joshua Jackson’s net worth is also $8 million, and Michelle Williams’s net worth is $30 million.

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