katie Holmes was the first protagonist of the talk Woman in Motionorganized by Kering during the Cannes Film Festival. On the seventh floor of one of the most prestigious hotels overlooking the croisettethe actress launched by Dawson’s Creekwhich just 20 years ago closed its doors, talks about that experience and much more.
She also talks about her wishes as a director and actress, about women who inspired herexperience on the set of Batman branded Christopher Nolan and dispenses some advice to young women. At the age of 17 she also walked the set in the role of Joey. Sure those were different times. During the meeting, however, they do not address more thorny topics such as the relationship with Tom Cruise, Scientology and the daughter Suri.
Katie Holmes and the return of Dawson’s Creek
“There have been many discussions over the years about the return of Dawson’s Creek» says Katie Holmes. There have been the reunions of the protagonists of Friends And Beverly Hills 90210. Many are wondering when it will be the turn of Dawson, Joey and Pacey. «We all loved that experience that we want to protect – says the actress – In many ways that series is a time capsule and adapting it to today’s world could tarnish it. We are in the era of social media and so the innocence of those characters might be watered down. Innocence is one of the things that people liked the most. For now we continue to think that there is no real reason to propose it again».
Katie Halmes in a scene from “Dawson’s Creek”.
The inspiration? Jodie Foster. And advice to young women
Katie Holmes she devoted herself to acting thanks also Jodie Foster. «He had a strong impact on me – he reveals – I saw his first film as a director (My little genius ed) when I was a girl, and I greatly admired her as an actress. She was amazing. I also love Sarah Polley with whom I worked when I was very young. I like the way she’s worked her way up as a director and I love her films. We are friends and it is encouraging what she does ».
Katie Holmes at the KERING Women In Motion Talk. (IPA)
The actress of Batman Begins then dispense some advice to young women. «Make your voice heard in all aspects of life and pursue what you are truly interested in. Don’t be intimidated by difficult times, today’s society is results-oriented. Trust yourself because you are your own biggest advocate.
Katie Holmes, Batman and the desire to direct a comedy
Going back to talking about cinema, Katie Holmes would like to direct a comedy. «I think people need to laugh in this precise historical period – she is convinced – complicated characters are also a bit silly, also because we are all complicated. I also love musicals». And experience on the set of Batman Begins she says: «It was surprising, I learned a lot. That movie brought i superheroes in the art world. Now there is discussion about the state of the Studios which churn out many franchise and superhero films. This is the nature of business. However, I feel that there will also be room for new ideas».
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