Katie Holmes, 42, looks like an average New Yorker grabbing an Uber in NYC

Katie Holmes is a veteran movie star who used to be married to Mr Hollywood, Tom Cruise.

But on Wednesday the 42-year-old The Secret actress looked like an average New Yorker as she wore a blazer, jeans and boots while grabbing an Uber.

This comes days after the mother to 14-year-old Suri Cruise was seen holding hands with her handsome chef beau, 33-year-old Emilio Vitolo Jr.

Just an average gal: Katie Holmes is a veteran movie star who used to be married to Mr Hollywood, Tom Cruise. But on Wednesday the 42-year-old The Secret actress looked like an average New Yorker as she wore a blazer, jeans and boots while grabbing an Uber

Simple but smart: Katie showed off her sense of style in a black blazer over a puffy vest and maroon turtleneck top

Simple but smart: Katie showed off her sense of style in a black blazer over a puffy vest and maroon turtleneck top

Katie showed off her sense of style in a black blazer over a puffy vest and maroon turtleneck top. The leggy lady added fitted blue denim jeans and black boots that were nondescript.

Instead of wearing her brunette hair down, she pinned it up for a no-nonsense look and added a face mask. A tote that looked like it was from a book store hung on her shoulder.

On Monday she and Emilio looked happy as they walked in step with her arm in his. 

A Gap look: The leggy lady added fitted blue denim jeans and black boots that were nondescript

A Gap look: The leggy lady added fitted blue denim jeans and black boots that were nondescript

Katie had on a black jacket with faded jeans and boots, adding a fun newsboy cap. 

Her 33-year-old love wore dark colors and a mask. 

She has been dating Vitolo Jr whom since the summer. The two recently went Instagram official with the restaurateur gushing over his lady love.

On the move: Instead of wearing her brunette hair down, she pinned it up for a no-nonsense look and added a face mask

On the move: Instead of wearing her brunette hair down, she pinned it up for a no-nonsense look and added a face mask

Vitolo Jr wished her a happy birthday on social media, calling her the ‘most amazing, kindest, beautiful person,’ adding, ‘Every time I see your face it makes me smile.’

An insider told People that the pair are ‘are having fun’ since they were first spotted in September. Holmes has been ‘very supportive’ as Vitolo deals with the challenges of a being a restaurateur amid the pandemic, the source told the outlet.

‘Emilio has had a lot of stress this year because of the shutdowns that have affected the restaurant business,’ the source said. ‘Their relationship is cheering him up.’

Holmes has also had newfound availability with the entertainment industry largely shutting down amid the coronavirus pandemic.

It's love: This comes days after the mother to 14-year-old Suri Cruise was seen holding hands with her handsome chef beau, 33-year-old Emilio Vitolo Jr

It’s love: This comes days after the mother to 14-year-old Suri Cruise was seen holding hands with her handsome chef beau, 33-year-old Emilio Vitolo Jr

‘Since Katie is not working, they have had time to really get to know each other. Emilio thinks their relationship will continue to be strong in the new year,’ the source said. ‘When things return to a more normal and Katie is working again, they will figure it out. For now, they enjoy all their time together in New York City.’

A source told Us Weekly: ‘She doesn’t care what people may say about rushing into the romance.

‘In her mind, this is the real deal, they’re riding a beautiful wave together and she’s already decided it’s got the potential to go all the way.’

Katie previously dated movie star Jamie Foxx. However, the celebrity duo always made a concerted effort to keep their relationship low-key, before they ended their romance in August 2019.

Some Christmas fun: The star was seen baking cupcakes and enjoying wine in November

Some Christmas fun: The star was seen baking cupcakes and enjoying wine in November

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Smart hobby for lockdown: And the Ocean’s 8 star has also been painting at home

A source previously said about their dynamic: ‘Katie and Jamie live a very private lifestyle and intend to keep it that way. They don’t plan on getting engaged anytime soon because they’re happy with how things are right now.’

Another insider claimed that Katie decided to end their relationship after the ‘Django Unchained’ star was seen out with singer Sela Vave.

The source explained: ‘It has been many years of him stepping out with other women.

‘He’s disrespectful and their lives were different. His partying ways don’t fit with hers as she’s focused on raising her daughter and working.’

Holmes was married to Cruise, 58, between 2006 and 2012, and she’d been linked to Cruise’s Collateral costar Jamie Foxx since 2013. The duo, who never went public with their relationship, reportedly split in 2019. 

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