Katie Holmes Hair and Beauty Moments

From geek to chic - follow Katie Holmes' beauty transformation through the years

She burst on to our scenes as button-cute Joey Potter in Dawson's Creek, but Katie Holmes' simple style has blossomed over the years, and she's transformed into a beautiful Hollywood butterfly. See her hair and beauty transformation here...

Just Joey

Aww, the Joey Potter we love and remember. In 1999, Katie had just started her star turn as the never-naughty Miss Potter, whose butter-wouldn't-melt character was reflected in her simple goody-goody style. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/a-z/163202/katie-holmes.html

Poorly Pob

It seems Victoria Beckham wasn't the first one to come up with the idea of a bob after all! Way back in 2001, Katie pipped her to the post but her first attempt at the look certainly didn't come up trumps. Poor Katie looks like she's borrowed one of Britney Spears' wigs. Definitely her worst look, but also one of the funniest. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/a-z/163202/katie-holmes.html

Poorly Pob

It seems Victoria Beckham wasn't the first one to come up with the idea of a bob after all! Way back in 2001, Katie pipped her to the post but her first attempt at the look certainly didn't come up trumps. Poor Katie looks like she's borrowed one of Britney Spears' wigs. Definitely her worst look, but also one of the funniest. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/a-z/163202/katie-holmes.html

Blonde Ambition

At the MTV Movie Awards in 2002, the actress dabbled with a dye job and lightened her chocolate brown tresses with some honey highlights. The innocent star was still playing 'perfect Potter' and opted for a fresh-faced look with minimal make-up in keeping with her character. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/a-z/163202/katie-holmes.html

Curl Power

It's easy to forget nowadays that Katie used to sport voluminous tumbling tresses, with high-wattage curling power. She opted for relaxed, laidback locks for an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman in the summer of 2005. Her barely-there make-up still shows no sign of the super-groomed glamazon she blossoms in to. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/a-z/163202/katie-holmes.html

Poker-Straight Perfection

Fast-forward two years and Mrs Tom Cruise is picture-perfect with sleek, chic locks in a sophisticated side-parting. At Giorgio Armani's Privé collection party in early 2007, she also made her make-up more of a presence, with warm rosebud lips and petal-pink cheeks. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/a-z/163202/katie-holmes.html

Chic chignon

Becoming Mrs Tom Cruise in November 2006 automatically increased Katie's celebrity status and, by the time the 79th Academy Awards rolled round in February 2007, she was a veritable Hollywood goddess. She showed she could pull off a stunning super-smooth updo at the Vanity Fair party, which she accessorised with a wow-factor beaded turquoise hair accessory. Her make-up, too, is red carpet-ready, with gleaming gold-highlighted cheeks, a perfect dewy complexion, and sexy smoky eyes. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/a-z/163202/katie-holmes.html

Get Shortie

In the summer of 2007, Katie ditched her long locks in favour of a more grown-up cut: the bob. New pal Victoria Beckham pioneered the look with her 'pob' and, by November 2007, Katie's short 'do was a seriously sleek, side-parted affair, which fitted neatly below her chin. And the make-up? Still coming on leaps and bounds. At a party held in honour of hubby Tom at Cipriani's in New York, the actress looked stunning with smouldering grey eyes, creamy apricot cheeks and flattering nude lipstick. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/a-z/163202/katie-holmes.html

Fringe Benefits

By early 2008, Katie's beauty overhaul had hit perfect pitch. Her sweeping side fringe and flawless face-framing bob were the epitome of elegance. She showcased her stunning style at the premiere of Tom Cruise's movie, Mad Money. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/a-z/163202/katie-holmes.html

Dallas Darling

Sue Ellen Ewing, er, sorry, Katie Holmes, experimented with a shaggy bob at an LA luncheon this year, which, unfortunately, turned into an Eighties fright. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/a-z/163202/katie-holmes.html

Top of the Crops

Katie's latest look is her most daring yet: she's gone super-short and sweet and joined the cropped brigade. Funky and edgier than her other looks, this shaggy short do is more fresh fashionista and less groomed glamour, but we reckon she can pull it off. Cute but courageous. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/a-z/163202/katie-holmes.html