KATIE HOLMES: Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. Katie acted in High School theatre productions before meeting a manager who encouraged her to go to LA for television's pilot season. She won a part in the acclaimed feature film "The Ice Storm" in her very first audition. Dated actor and co-star of Dawson's Creek, Joshua Jackson, while filming Season one of the show and part of Season two. She refers to him as her first love. They remain great friends. Attended Columbia University, which she had deferred twice previous. Lives in Wilmington, North Carolina ten months of the year. Was offered the part of Buffy Summers in the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" TV Series. She turned the part down because she wanted to finish high school. As for her film career: Her first nude role was in Sam Raimi's film "The Gift" in 2000 - see stills below. "The Gift" was written by Oscar-winner Billy Bob Thornton. In 2002 Katie filmed 3 movies: "The Phone Booth," "Pieces of April" and "Abandon."