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Lately, Katie Holmes has been doing a lot of what she does best; that is, she’s been shopping, walking around in workout gear (look at those lifts!), and carrying around chocolate-laden coffee drinks. She has a few movies coming out soon (which are described below), including a decent-looking horror flick that will probably survive regardless of her horrific performance. Oddly enough, one of Katie’s bragging points is that Al Pacino appears in two of her upcoming films, which is rather hilarious at best. I mean, I love Pacino to death, but none of his movies from the past decade have gone anywhere. So why do the B- and C-list actors continue to use his name as a justification for appearing in bad films? It’s a question for the ages.
At any rate, the Women In Film association shall hold a fund-raising gala tonight to honor this year’s “highly accomplished” honorees, which includes “Face of the Future” Katie Holmes, who has been described in very press-friendly language as a “powerhouse” alongside the likes of fellow honoree Annette Bening. No kidding.
In preparation for the ceremony, Katie’s been interviewed by Variety alongside the other women who will be honored tonight. All of them (besides Katie) are indeed accomplished actresses, directors, or cinematographers, and they’ve all be asked to express their dreams for the future. When the time arrived, the zombified one staggered forth and recited some vapid yet well-rehearsed remarks:
The wish to play a femme fatale from the 1940s or 1950s is surprising for Max Mara’s Face of the Future honoree Holmes. The star of the recent miniseries “The Kennedys” longs to do another period piece for either television or film and play “someone glamorous, a combination of Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe.”
“They’re very different but bring together in one character that ladylike feeling and that pain and also the strength. It’s something I’m interested in exploring,” she says.
Her dream director is one that got away, the legendary Billy Wilder.
“Some Like It Hot and The Apartment are brilliant,” the actress enthuses. “I would have loved to have worked with Wilder.”
This year, Holmes co-stars in three pics: the thriller Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, with Guy Pearce and Bailee Madison; the comedy Jack and Jill, with Adam Sandler and Al Pacino (“It can’t be anything but wet-your-pants funny”); and action drama The Son of No One, with Channing Tatum and Pacino.
Despite all the film activity, Holmes still aspires to return to the boards.
“Broadway wasn’t a one-time thing for me,” says the star of the 2008 revival of All My Sons. “I am constantly reading plays, and I want to go back if they’ll have me.”
[From Variety]
Face of the Future. Okay, so Katie technically started acting when she was 19-years-old in 1997′s The Ice Storm, and then she did five years of “Dawson’s Creek,” but shortly afterwards began to slide into obscurity until the Unhinged, Lift-Wearing Midget rescued her. Or imprisoned her. Whatever.
My point is, Katie’s been more or less “in the business” for fourteen years (well past the stage of potential “ingenue”), and she’s enjoyed a pretty disastrous run to boot. For certain, Hollywood has given Katie plenty of chances to prove her mettle, but she has always reverted back to the same habit of talking out of her mouth for every character that she plays. To be perfectly blunt, her acting career has absolutely no potential for growth. Have you ever heard anyone exclaim, “I really want to see that new Katie Holmes movie this weekend!”? That’s never been the case.
So why, at this stage of the game, has Katie Holmes been honored as the “Face of the Future” by the Women In Film association?
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Written by Bedhead
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“So why, at this stage of the game, has Katie Holmes been honored as the “Face of the Future” by the Women In Film association?”
Because WIF (swing and a miss) is being disbanded. It’s all digital now.
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This award makes sense, just like J. Lopez is Most Beautiful.
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Hopefully I’m long gone by the time this future arrives.
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She has terrible legs, not her fault of course, but they are awfully chunky and she always dresses to accentuate them.
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This sounds like it was bought & paid for.
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Damn the future is old news and really boring.
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face of the future award?probably to encourage her to do better in her movies….. like”we’ve got our eyes on you Katie,you’d better start bringing it!…i think she looks boring anyway…
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Dammit, why am I liking the upper part of the outfit? That “cropped sweater, t-shirt and leather bag” part is good, I think.
As for her career, eh. I thought she was decent in “Thank you for smoking”, an incredibly good movie. Then she disappeared in a sea of zombie expressions.
She always looks as if she’s running with the bunnies through a cotton candy field inside her head. Break free, Katie! The things in your head aren’t real!
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Jennroux + matching wedding rings=repeat publicity stunt.
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It’s a COS time-traveling plot.
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WTF??!! SERIOUSLY….WTF?! Katie Holmes..Face of the Future?! Bedhead…’I really want to see that new Katie Holmes movie this weekend. That’s never been the case.’ You couldn’t have been more clear and concise…I totally agree. And, btw…”Face of the Future,” is someone just sitting around dreaming up of new awards & accolades to bestow?
Also, the comments about Al Pacino I totally agree. A LONG TIME AGO, Pacino was “right up there” w/DeNiro…not anymore. At least for the last decade (possibly longer), Pacino’s been “taking the money & running” by “acting” in very forgettable films. I think it’s just about the money for Pacino at this juncture. He’s putting all he earns away in his retirement fund..for when he’ll really need it, I believe. And yes…not-so-good actors readily line up to appear in a film w/him thinking they’ll get star power by association. I came to that conclusion about 5 years ago.
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Agreed…why? She WAS a promising actress. I liked Pieces of April. But as far as I’m concerned her career died when she married Tommy boy.
She’s on my not interested list.
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@ Spinner
ITA – how much do you think it cost??
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@trollydolly, could not agree more she wears stuff that accentuate her thick legs, which of course are not her fault and she has a stunning face, but she should not wear skinny jeans or anything tight for that matter.
Oh and she is being honored becasue the award is sponosred by Max Mara and she is schilling for the brand remeber when she attended their runway show.
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How much did this cost Tom?????
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@Bill Hicks: your comments are always really witty and entertaining. I don’t want any part of ‘that’ future either haha.
But on a serious note, beyond the ridiculousness of handing this zombie such an award, it is also such a shame. Their are so many female contenders who have legitimately done great work that should be recognized and matters for the future. One person who comes to mind is Mariska Hargitay and her foundation ‘Joyful Heart.’ That organization does so much work to fight violence against women. Seriously, just shoot me.
Edit: @kieslowski: just read your comment. So Max Mara is paying for this crap. And the Beatles, among many, said money can’t buy you love. But it can buy you this shit, and pay off my student debt. So I repeat, and this time more politely: please, just shoot me.
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@ Elizabeth…you’re guess is as good as mine but I bet you Tom approached them and a deal was struck. I’m thinking something like this was in the original contract between Katie & Tom. He is required contractually to shoot her into mega stardom. She did her part & now he must live up to his.
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Ridiculous. Either WIF is run by Scientologists, or Tommy Boy bought her an award. Without her relationship to him, she would be a C-lister at best – her career is nothing spectacular.
You know who they should have given it to? Her old DC costar Michelle Williams. Now there’s an interesting and talented actress, who went from the same starting point but has made a real career for herself and has 2 Oscar nominations as well.
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because her wife bought it for her.
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Is it impossible for her to look groomed?
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@ spinner
I agree some sort of deal was struck. But Tommy Girl hasn’t propelled her to super stardom (and it doesn’t look like it will happen @ all). But she has done her bit (wife and mother) to try to make him look less wacky. Hey, I guess neither of them succeeded then.
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Back in early 2008 I think it was I saw her being interviewed on some morning show.
She went into this rambling story about dressing for a red carpet event and the pants she wanted to wear were **gasp** not hemmed and she would have to hem the pants herself. OMG…right!!! The two female anchors interrupted her to announce a commercial break and they were both too funny. “Oh yeah…we gotta back to that pants story” (eyeroll, chuckle, snort). Katie was just sitting on the couch looking kinda confused. She really came off looking like a dim bulb.
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I truly can’t even decide if Tom Cruise is a decent actor or not. Why are these people so popular? I just don’t get it!
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If she doesn’t want to do anything with her hair then she should just cut it again.
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About the only thing she has going for her is she is a much prettier Britney Spears in these photos.
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Face of the Future in film? She isn’t even the face of the present in film!!!
When you think about the top ten actresses today in that age range (30 – 40), do you think about Holmes as one of them?
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michelle williams is the one who plays Monroe. the one from DC with the talent. and the charisma. haha. keep on dreaming katie.
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Mila Kunis, Emma Stone, Carey Mulligan….etc..etc..not Katie
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Oh surely this is a joke? It has as much credibility as Jessica Simpson being a style icon. Watching The Kennedys recently, Katie was absolutely the weakest link (goodbye) in a stellar cast. She is a dreadful actor full stop. She actually cannot act. Or dance. This is insulting to the many up & coming actresses who can. Tom’s got a lot to answer for.
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Shouldn’t this have been awarded to Emma Stone, Emily Blunt, Carrie Mulligan or Michelle Williams? They actually have careers and talent and therefore potential to be huge.
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Why oo why?
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Apparently, the “Face of the Future” is an unfortunate looking one. Ick.
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What a hoot! Bwahahahaha!
She is a forgettable actress with execrable taste in clothes. Tiny Tom bought this moniker for her as part of the contract. Ludicrous and laughable.
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i think she has great legs! not to comment on anything else.
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Shouldn’t this go to an up and coming actress? Katie-bot has been around since the 90′s. I’m confuzzled.
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Muppets in Space was her best film.
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Agree with everyone else. Women in Film must have really needed the cash.
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So she’s having a thin day and makes the most of it by dressing in spandex and making herself as conspicuous as possible, for as long as possible. (She must have learned this at the Scientology School of PR).
As for the Women in Film award – well, Tom’s efforts have just taken new depths.
When will these two learn to accept their true status??? Kate is a never-was and Tom is a has-been!
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Another round of golf claps for Tom’s money spent in Hollywood!
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