People Magazine reports,"The Girl Scouts have got nothing on Katie Holmes! This is one sweet girl who comes armed with the best cookies in the world, according to the cast and crew of
The Extra Man, who gushed about the actress's sweet ways at the movie's New York premiere on Monday. 'Katie Holmes is so much fun and really down to earth,' director Shari Springer Berman told PEOPLE on the red carpet. 'She bought cookies for everybody on the set one day. And they were the best cookies I ever had.'"
All of us at IMTA always knew Katie was sweet! She competed at IMTA in 1993 and 1995!
You can read a darling letter Katie Holmes sent us from the
IMTA Archives right here exclusively on THAT IMTA BLOG!
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IMTA Spotlights...
Feature Film and Television Star
Katie Holmes...
Katie Holmes attended the IMTA New York Convention in July '95. She signed with Onorato/Guillod Entertainment and was cast in the Ang Lee feature film, The Ice Storm with Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver and IMTA discovery Elijah Woods, which is slated for a summer release. Katie has recently been cast in the lead role in a new television series "Dawson's Creek" which will air this fall. We have just received the following letter from her and felt it was so incredible that we wanted to share it:
"For years I have spent some time sitting in front of the television from 7:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. listening intently to John Tesh
and Mary Hart inform me about which star was filming what new movie, who was dating who, and who was the rising new actor or actress. Hollywood and its numerous success stories seemed extremely far away and definitely from a world that I would never come into contact with.
On July 23, 1995 my life changed. This particular Sunday evening, I found myself in the New York Hilton for the International Modeling and Talent Association Convention. I was sitting in one of the ballrooms reciting a monologue in front of about 50 other contestants, as well as Al Onorato, David Guillod and Bobby Moresco, the men who were conducting this seminar on "Prepare to Compete". After I had finished, Al and Bobby offered some direction and had me alter it a little. I used my nervous anxiety to help me become more intense and, following my second performance, I felt elated. It was clear to me that something very special occurred in that ballroom that evening.
About six months later, I found myself in the Los Angeles office of Al Onorato, rehearsing an audition piece for the Ang Lee, film The Ice Storm. David, Al and Bobby had become my business managers following that memorable convention and encouraged me to audition in Los Angeles during the 6-week pilot season. Instead of viewing Hollywood on my T.V., I was there. Being in that untouchable world, experiencing the life of a beginning actress, was surreal. Suddenly this strange path of life seemed so normal. I love it.
My experience grew even more unbelievable. On May 21, 1996 I found myself in a trailer on Park Avenue in New York City, getting my hair and make-up done in order to transform myself into a teenager from 1973. I was anxiously waiting to begin filming The Ice Storm. Suddenly, I was part of Hollywood. I was then inside the walls of the business instead of remaining a curious outsider gazing in, struggling to discover what exactly takes place on the inside. I found myself chatting with actors whom I had read about for several years. After receiving directions by the highly acclaimed Hollywood director, Ang Lee, and talking to Kevin Kline for a substantial amount of time, it was time to begin becoming a professional actress.
My rather eventful and definitely memorable year provided me with such valuable life-long lessons that will forever remain a part of me. Fortunately, I was able to work with extremely focused, conscientious people who are completely unconcerned with the Hollywood myth. They work hard at their jobs and then retreat home to their families. I discovered that the Hollywood portrayed on Entertainment Tonight of exciting parties, premieres, galas, etc. is a distortion. The Hollywood I came into contact with is one of extremely talented people who spend their time participating in acting workshops, auditions, films, etc. in order to perfect their craft. The highly respected actors and directors are solely concerned with their work and concentrate on ways to improve. Although "Tinsletown" continues to be a mystery to all and several have benefited from the fortunate fate that seems to occur only in Hollywood, it remains to be true that even in Hollywood, those who diligently work hard are the people who achieve true and long-lasting success."
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IMTA alum Katie Holmes is the new face for the luxury jewelry company H. Stern in a gorgeous print ad campaign. She looks stunning modeling pieces from the high end jewelry line. She is also starring in the new hilarious movie Jack and Jill which is in theaters now!
Katie competed at IMTA in 1993 and 1995! Her incredible talent and natural charm have won her starring roles in movies such as The Romantics, with IMTA alums Elijah Wood,'89 and Josh Duhamel, '97, Pieces of April, Batman Begins, The Extra Man, The Gift and The Son of No One which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received critical acclaim. Katie is currently working on a film called Responsible Adults!
Katie competed at IMTA in 1993 & 1995! Her extraordinary talent, poise and beauty have won her starring roles in movies such as The Romantics, with IMTA alums Elijah Wood,'89 and Josh Duhamel, '97, Pieces of April, Batman Begins, The Extra Man, The Gift and The Son of No One which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Her next big film is the comedy Jack and Jill with Adam Sandler which will be released on November 11th. She appears on the cover of the November issue of Marie Claire Magazine!
When Josh competed at IMTA in 1997, he was awarded the prestigious title of Male Model of the Year! Josh edged out fellow competitor Ashton Kutcher to win the big prize. Josh recently debuted his film called The Romantics which co stars Katie Holmes, IMTA alum from 1993 and 1995. Josh also stars in Life as We Know It and just signed on to do What's He Got? He is currently filming Transformers 3 where he will reprise his role as Major Lennox!!
Katie competed at IMTA twice, in 1993 and 1995 . She returned a couple of years later to present awards at IMTA and debuted the first fifteen minutes of the pilot episode of Dawson's Creek. The entire ballroom was riveted by this ground-breaking stylish teen drama and Katie received thunderous applause! On that special night, she gave us a very nice interview saying:
