7 Times Katie Holmes Dressed For Revenge After A Breakup

Katie Holmes could write the book on revenge dressing. Holmes has had a stunning transformation over the years, but some of her best looks have happened after breaking up with a significant other. Perhaps she learned from royalty and took notes from Princess Diana's iconic black revenge dress, the most famous example of donning a sultry, you-wish-you-didn't-lose-me look.

The "Dawson's Creek" star has dated (or married) and broken up with many A-listers during her time in the spotlight, including Joshua Jackson, Tom Cruise, and Jamie Foxx. Each time, Holmes never let a man dim her glow. She's always bounced back from a split looking better than ever, wearing many incredible outfits practically guaranteed to show that she won the breakup.

In a November 2019 interview with Vogue Australia, Holmes shared her feelings on fashion. "There's such a power in clothing and I think for women, it's a wonderful way to express ourselves," she told the outlet. Sometimes the best statement is saying nothing at all — and letting your clothes speak for themselves.

Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson ended their relationship in 1999, which shattered the hearts of "Dawson's Creek" fans everywhere (though they were able to continue to work together and remained friends). In August of the same year, she dressed for revenge at the "Teaching Mrs. Tingle" premiere with Molly Ringwald. Holmes wore a black maxi dress with lacy sleeves and a low-cut neckline. She was glowing in pictures from the event.

The best cure for the breakup blues? A red-hot dress, of course! After Katie Holmes and Chris Klein broke off their engagement in March 2005, Holmes donned a red sleeveless number at the "Batman Begins" premiere in June — and she looked drop dead gorgeous. Holmes styled it with strappy gold heels and a delicate necklace, giving her whole look a glamorous, timeless feel. This revenge dress was a 10 out of 10.

Katie Holmes didn't let the high-profile nature of her divorce from Tom Cruise stop her from dressing for revenge. Holmes filed for divorce in June 2012, and in December 2012, she looked stunning in a magenta fitted dress underneath an olive green jacket at the "Late Show With David Letterman." She posed sassily with her hand on her hip and a smirk on her face, clearly doing better than fine after her breakup.

More than a year after her divorce from Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes was still dressing for revenge. Because there's no better revenge than being the best, most confident, and happiest version of yourself, which is what Holmes looked like at the "Gravity" premiere in October 2013. She wore a strawberry-red minidress with no sleeves and a frilly hem, which showed off her toned arms and put her mile-high legs on full display. With her radiant smile, she was glowing.

Katie Holmes showed off her playful, lighthearted side on the red carpet just months after her August 2019 split from Jamie Foxx. At the Global Citizen Festival: Power the Movement in September 2019, Holmes wore a fun white tank top with coral embroidery, a navy blue skirt, and black gladiator-style sandals. Even her beauty was flirty and fun, with coral eyeshadow and her hair in natural waves around her shoulders.

Whoa, baby! Katie Holmes was sizzling at the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Gala in October 2019, two months after she and Jamie Foxx broke up. The "Rare Objects" actor, writer, and director wore a short black dress with strong statement shoulders, paired with sheer black polka dot tights and black pumps. With her red lipstick, dark eye makeup, and sleek hairdo, Holmes was absolutely an entire revenge package.

Katie Holmes wore a glamorous black dress at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March 2022, nearly a year after she and chef Emilio Vitolo Jr. broke up in May 2021. The floor-length gown was reminiscent of her 1999 revenge dress with its low-cut neckline, although instead of lacy trim, this one had stylish cut-outs along her rib cage and a ring embellishment in the center of the neckline. She accessorized with a dazzling diamond bracelet, because who needs a boyfriend when diamonds are a girl's best friend?