Katie Holmes crosses her arms as she bundles up in a very large coat in New York City

Katie Holmes crosses her arms as she bundles up in a very large coat in New York City… after she was seen holding hands with beau Emilio Vitolo Jr

Katie Holmes was pictured taking a solo stroll through New York City on Monday morning.

The 42-year-old producer appeared to be enjoying the chilly winter air as she strolled through the bustling city’s streets.

The Dawson’s Creek actress – who was seen holding hands with her beau Emilio Vitolo Jr last week – also kept her arms folded to ensure that her hands did not cramp up in the frigid morning temperatures.

Layering up: Katie Holmes was seen dressed in a long brown coat while taking a solo stroll in New York City on Monday morning

Holmes wore a flowing light brown overcoat that kept her cozy while covering up much of her frame; she also wore a red sweater.

The actress paired her top choices with a pair of form-fitting blue jeans and a set of gray walking sneakers.

The entertainment industry figure also kept a small brown crossbody bag with her to store her belongings during her stroll.

The Thank You For Smoking actress’ gorgeous brown hair fell onto her shoulders and backside; its dark shade contrasted well with the rest of her outfit’s lighter tones. 

Pairing well: The actress contrasted her outer covering with a pair of form-fitting blue jeans and a set of gray walking sneakers

Pairing well: The actress contrasted her outer covering with a pair of form-fitting blue jeans and a set of gray walking sneakers

Just the two of us: Holmes was spotted with her boyfriend Emilio Vitolo Jr. after a lunch date that same day

Just the two of us: Holmes was spotted with her boyfriend Emilio Vitolo Jr. after a lunch date that same day 

Bundled up! Holmes crossed her arms as she braved the NYC chill

Bundled up! Holmes crossed her arms as she braved the NYC chill

Holmes wore a graphic printed face mask to keep herself protected against COVID-19 while stepping out in public. 

The actress has been slowing down from her busy acting career amid the global pandemic, and she has not been featured in a film since last year’s The Secret: Dare to Dream, which was shot in 2018.

In place of hanging out on various sets, she has spent much of her time at home with her daughter Suri, aged 14, as well as her chef beau Vitolo.

The producer shares her daughter with her former husband Tom Cruise, whom she was married to from 2006 until 2012.

Better together: Holmes has used her extended period of time at home to grow closer to her daughter Suri; the two are seen together in 2019

Better together: Holmes has used her extended period of time at home to grow closer to her daughter Suri; the two are seen together in 2019

Former couple: The Dawson's Creek actress shares her daughter with her ex-husband Tom Cruise, whom she married in 2006 and divorced in 2012; the two are pictured together in 2007

Former couple: The Dawson’s Creek actress shares her daughter with her ex-husband Tom Cruise, whom she married in 2006 and divorced in 2012; the two are pictured together in 2007

Last year, an insider spoke to Us Weekly and remarked that the actress and her only child were relying on each other during the difficult early stages of the global pandemic.

Specifically, the source expressed that many people would be hard-pressed ‘to find a mom-daughter duo who are more in sync with each other.’ 

The insider also spoke about how Holmes and her daughter had found ways to support one another while working from home.  

‘They’re a real team — their connection is a beautiful thing to witness,’ the source noted. 

Doing well: Holmes and Emilio Vitolo Jr hold hands while out for a walk on their way to lunch in Manhattan s Downtown area in early March

Doing well: Holmes and Emilio Vitolo Jr hold hands while out for a walk on their way to lunch in Manhattan s Downtown area in early March