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• Katie Holmes was recently praised for showing her belly button and stretch marks at an outing.
• Holmes has been open about prioritizing self-care through her skincare routine and exercising.
• The actress is also a mother to Suri Cruise, whom she calls "incredible" and wants to protect.

Katie Holmes is a phenomenal actress and a mom to her 17-year-old daughter Suri Cruise. Suri is Holmes' daughter with Tom Cruise. The actress has created a perfect balance between her family and job and has succeeded in both.

Holmes also prioritizes her body as she is a big believer in self-care. She opened up about aging and how she keeps her body strong and her mind healthy, keeping her attitude positive no matter the circumstances.

Katie Holmes in New York City on June 22, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Holmes was recently spotted showing off the results of taking care of her body. Makeup free, she showcased her enviable abs, toned figure, belly button, and stretch marks in an outing in New York City.

The mom of one had previously said that she values inner beauty more than outer beauty. She added that she doesn't worry about going out without makeup or aging because her joy comes from within.

However, she revealed that she takes good care of her skin so that it glows even without makeup. Holmes said she drinks lots of water and eats a lot of vegetables to keep her skin healthy. She cleans her skin in the morning and evening and wears lots of serum and moisturizer.

Holmes prioritizes skincare and only wears makeup when necessary. "When I leave the house I make sure I'm wearing sunscreen and a lip gloss," she shared. Aside from taking care of her skin, the actress exercises four times a week to keep her body fit and healthy.

The "Alone Together" actress said she varies her exercise activities so she isn't easily bored. Her go-to exercises are yoga, boxing, spinning, and dancing. Holmes takes dance classes to hone her upper body, which she loves because she tends to forget that.

Holmes sometimes works out with her daughter, especially when their routine overlaps. The actress said exercising helps her release frustrations and prepares her for what's ahead because after working out, she can focus more on what's in front of her.

As for her mental health, the actress enjoys massages to take care of herself. She also takes 20 minutes each morning to jot down a list of things she is grateful for as she listens to calming music.

After Cruise and Holmes divorced, the actor admitted that he hadn't seen his daughter for three months when he appeared before a court in his defamation lawsuit against Bauer Media.

Holmes' balanced approach to life has left her glowing and looking beautiful. Fans notice her beauty in her outings and compliments her for keeping fit even in her 40s. During her latest outing in New York City, the actress's fans showered her with compliments.

How Did Katie Look At Her Recent Outing?

The "Dawson's Creek" star was spotted on July 24, 2023, looking stunning. Fans praised her toned body and abs, seeing her pictures online. Holmes was dressed in an Alo yoga sports bra and sweatpants. She styled the look with Adidas sneakers.

The actress's sun-kissed skin glowed, and her confidence was top-notch as she held her head high. Her cute outfit was accessorized with layered gold necklaces, oval hoop earrings, sunglasses, and an oversized black tote bag.

Holmes showed off her body as she walked on New York City's streets. She didn't mind that her stretchmarks were showing, and fans were stunned by her courage. "Love that she has stretch marks like most women," a fan complimented.

A fan praises Katie Holmes | Source: Instagram.com/pagesix

Other fans noted spotting Holmes' "unpopular looking belly button" but commended her for walking freely without caring that it's showing. One fan said Holmes looked great even with her visible loose skin.

A fan compliments Katie Holmes' natural beauty | Source: Instagram.com/pagesix

An online user said Holmes was beautiful, even with her stretch marks showing, and loved her choice to stay natural. A person added that they'd never liked Holmes until that moment when she chose to show off her post-mom stretch marks, belly button, and all-natural body, adding:

"It takes courage to put yourself on display when you have "not completely perfect" features…esp in such as judge mental society. Now I love her ❤️."

A fan commends Katie Holmes for displaying her stretch marks | Source: Instagram.com/pagesix

Other fans agreed, saying the world needs to see more stretch marks on women. Another person hilariously noted that Holmes' belly button was "eyeballing us." Still, a fan said she hoped more women would embrace Holmes' look rather than strive for a perfectly flat stomach.

Fans compliment Katie Holmes | Source: Instagram.com/pagesix

Fans praised Holmes' post-mom body, which came after she gave birth to Suri. The actress has admitted to feeling grateful to be a parent but especially thankful to parent Suri and take on a more protective role as a mother.

What Did Katie Holmes Say about Being a Single Mom to Suri?

Suri was born to famous parents and was in the limelight from a very young age. Cruise and Holmes met in 2005 and were engaged two months later. The ex-couple welcomed Suri into their lives in April 2006. However, on June 2012, Holmes filed for divorce from Cruise.

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise on May 21, 2018 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Cruise and Holmes' divorce went through a highly publicized divorce. Holmes said that due to this publicity, her most important role as Suri's mom has been "to protect her." The actress added that she was very grateful to be a mom to such as "incredible person."

While Holmes aims to protect her child from public scrutiny, she has allowed Suri to show her talent in singing to the world. Suri sang the opening credits of Holmes' film, "Alone Together," and had previously featured on "Rare Objects," singing.

Holmes admitted that she always asks her daughter to take part in her films and hopes she keeps saying yes. The actress finds it meaningful to work with Suri because she's her heart.

Suri has also watched her mom on "Dawson's Creek." The two watched the teen drama series together during the pandemic, and Holmes admitted that they had a good laugh about it. Holmes said it was a bit weird for Suri because she was already a teenager.

Holmes added that during the pandemic, she and Suri enjoyed the natural rhythm of mother-daughter time by engaging in hobbies such as sewing, painting, and writing. However, as mother and daughter bond, Suri's father is said to have been estranged from her for a long time.

Suri Cruise and Tom Cruise in New York City on August 15, 2008 | Source: Getty Images

After Cruise and Holmes divorced, the actor admitted that he hadn't seen his daughter for three months when he appeared before a court in his defamation lawsuit against Bauer Media. Reports stated that part of the reason for Cruise to distance from Suri was his ties to Scientology.

It was reported that the controversial religion doesn't allow Cruise to be close to Suri and his ex-wife because they are not Scientologists. Cruise even admitted that one of the "assertions" why Holmes left him was to protect her from Scientology.

Former Scientologist Leah Remini said the religion views Holmes as a suppressive person and an enemy, which was why Cruise couldn't be in his daughter's or ex-wife's life.

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise in West Hollywood, California on February 26, 2012 | Source: Getty Images

Suri and Holmes have formed a close bond even as Cruise is allegedly out of the picture. Holmes said she was grateful to be a mother to the sweetest daughter and added that raising Suri was her most precious gift.

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