Katie Holmes is no longer keeping her new romance behind closed doors. After months of speculation, the 47-year-old actress has gone public with 39-year-old New York artist Jason Bard Yarmosky — and she now seems perfectly comfortable letting the world see them together.
The first clues appeared in July, when Katie and Jason began stepping out side by side. But in early September, the actress removed any remaining doubt herself by sharing an intimate photo of her boyfriend gently kissing her on the temple.
Their relationship reportedly developed quickly. According to a source close to the couple, Holmes feels relaxed around Jason, spends plenty of time with him and is genuinely happy in this new chapter of her personal life.
The pair also share several interests. They enjoy traveling together, with a romantic trip to Lake Como reportedly becoming one of their memorable getaways. Katie is also said to admire Jason’s work, while their eight-year age difference appears to be a complete nonissue.
Their romance is becoming increasingly visible beyond private vacations. The couple has begun attending important occasions together, suggesting that Katie has little interest in keeping her boyfriend away from the cameras anymore.
Jason has built an established career in the art world. His work has appeared at the Brooklyn Museum as well as galleries in New York, Paris and Brussels, with his paintings frequently exploring aging, memory and the passage of time.
After initially keeping the relationship relatively discreet, Katie has clearly changed course. One affectionate photo was enough to make things official — and now the man regularly appearing beside the former Mrs. Tom Cruise has everyone curious.
