Holmes and Tom Cruise begin dating. The relationship quickly becomes a major media sensation due to Cruise's celebrity status and the couple's public displays of affection.

Tom Cruise makes a now famous appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show where he proclaims his love for Katie Holmes and jumps on the couch, cementing their relationship in popular culture.

Cruise proposes to Holmes after a whirlwind romance. The engagement further amplifies media attention on the couple, often dubbed 'TomKat'.

Holmes gives birth to Suri Cruise, the couple's daughter. Suri's birth is widely publicized, and she becomes a frequent subject of media attention from a very young age.

Holmes and Cruise marry in a lavish ceremony at Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano, Italy. The wedding is a major media event, with extensive coverage of the celebrity guests and the ceremony itself.

Holmes files for divorce from Cruise in New York City. The divorce is unexpected by many, given the couple's seemingly solid public image. Holmes sought primary custody of Suri.

Holmes and Cruise reach a divorce settlement in a swift and private manner. The terms of the settlement, particularly regarding Suri's custody and upbringing, are not fully disclosed to the public.