Why Katie Holmes Split From Emilio Vitolo Jr.
Katie Holmes may have famously been married to Tom Cruise back in the day, however, since splitting with the A-list actor in 2012 the former "Dawson's Creek" star has seemingly been keeping her relationships under the radar. Holmes reportedly started dating actor Jamie Foxx in 2015. The pair were rarely seen out together and scarcely spoke about one another in the media. They spent six years together before finally calling it quits in August 2019. Sources told Us Weekly that the duo's lifestyles were just too different to make it work. "His partying ways don't fit with hers as she's focused on raising her daughter and working."
One year following her split from Foxx, Holmes was spotted out with Emilio Vitolo Jr. Elle reports that Holmes and Vitolo, a culinary expert, were spotted having drinks together in NYC in September 2020. The two were also photographed kissing multiple times in the weeks after their relationship was first reported. Throughout October and November, the couple was seen all over Manhattan as they enjoyed cute dates together, such as bike rides. In December, the duo became Instagram official when Vitolo shared a sweet message in honor of Holmes' birthday. 'The most amazing, kindest, beautiful person. Every time I see your face it makes me smile. Happy Birthday!!! I love you!!" he captioned the post. Sadly, it seems that things have now fizzled out between Holmes and her beau.
What caused Katie Holmes and Emilio Vitolo's breakup?
According to People, Katie Holmes is single again. The "Disturbing Behavior" star is a busy single mother who is cultivating a career and raising a now teenage Suri Cruise. Holmes' romance with Emilio Vitolo Jr. is the latest in her dating history, but likely won't be the last. So, why did the couple call it quits after seemingly being smitten with each other? Sources tell the outlet that the couple's careers played a significant role in their decision to end the relationship.
"It was amazing while it lasted, but they are at very different places in life. Emilio has no hard feelings. His life is in N.Y.C.," a source revealed of Vitolo's post-relationship plans. Meanwhile, Holmes is said to be focused on her latest career moves and is excitingly ready to get back at it. "Katie can't wait to get back to work and to travel again," the insider added.
In addition, a rep for the actress confirmed the split to Us Weekly, revealing that the two split on good terms. The pair have parted ways amicably but remain friends," the spokesperson said. "Their relationship fizzled. They figured out they're better off as friends. There's no drama that went down with the breakup and in fact, they're still friends. Katie and Emilio really enjoyed their time together — it just simply didn't work out. She's focusing on being a mom and her upcoming projects," another source told the outlet.