Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes have been surrounded by romance rumors for years. But the elusive couple has seemingly been able to keep their alleged romance mainly to themselves. Jamie has been inundated with rumors of a romance with ‘friend’ Katie Holmes in the past and more recently he walked away mid-interview when asked about Katie, but the romance rumors continue. The reported couple has dealt with wedding and baby rumors and has still managed to remain under the radar as a true couple.

But in 2017 things changed for the duo. Not only were they seen happily walking on a Malibu beach together, but Katie showed up to more events with Jamie like a Grammy party and his 50th birthday party, although they never arrive together. The sudden PDA could be due to Katie’s newly expired divorce contract or it's possible they have decided to open up their courtship to the public. “Jamie and Katie’s relationship is not a secret but they both like to keep it under the radar. They have nothing to hide but Jamie, especially, is very low key about his life in general, and rarely talks about it. He is not one to acknowledge anything about his private life and neither does Katie. They are happy, they just don’t flaunt anything. Jamie will always go out of his way to stay discreet. That is his way, and it works for him. If they could stay secret forever, Jamie would be happy,” a source close to Jamie tells People.

But with no relationship acknowledgment, the secretive couple continues to keep the fans on their toes with the question, Are they or aren’t they?

16 Katie And Jamie Met Through Tom Cruise

Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx have a long history. The duo actually met through Katie’s ex-husband, Tom Cruise. Tom and Jamie starred together in 2004’s Collateral movie together, where Jamie plays a Taxi driver and Tom plays a homicidal maniac. Tom met Katie after and started dating her in 2005. In 2006, Katie met Jamie for the first time when the threesome was seen at Monday Night Football game.

Katie, Tom, and Jamie even posed for photos together according to ET. This appears to be the first photographic evidence of Katie and Jamie meeting.

According to HollywoodLife, Tom felt burned by Jamie and Katie as he once considered Jamie a friend.“Tom has known about Katie and Jamie’s secret relationship since the beginning and it has always bothered him that they were hooking up. While Katie and Jamie did their best to keep things a secret from the world, Tom is too well-connected and found out about them shortly after their romance began. Tom is shocked and upset that Katie is dating a costar he once considered a close friend. He feels betrayed by both of them.”

15 They Have Been Friends For Years

The duo met through Tom Cruise, but have maintained a steady friendship over the years. They actually sparked dating rumors after they were spotted dancing together at the 4th Annual Apollo in the Hamptons Benefit in 2013. But Jamie shot down any romance rumors with Katie, “The rumors are one hundred percent not true," he told ET, "In fact, it's quite hilarious because we simply danced at a charity event along with a lot of other people." Jamie later talked to ABCNews about the incident, "I had Colin Powell on stage dancing [too], so they could have said me and Colin Powell were dating.You know how social media is now, they try to make a mountain out of a molehill. That's our world we live in, you try not to Kanye it. I talk to [Kanye], you can't knock all of them out. You just keep moving."

14 Jamie Denied Dating Katie In The Past

There have been rumors surrounding Jamie and Katie’s friendship for years now but back in 2015, Jamie went on the record to deny any romances with Katie."What I've learned about society today is that they're so thirsty. Especially in tabloid world and social media world, they're so thirsty to find any story," he told ET.

"Sometimes when you read the stuff you're like, 'Wow! That's so not true!'

And Kate didn’t even want to address dating anyone, “[I don’t] have a five or 10-year plan,” Holmes told More magazine.“I feel like I’m still a teenager in a lot of ways. I do a lot of things I did then. I paint, I color. I cook sometimes. I still feel like a girl. I don’t quite feel like a woman. I’ll probably be 90 and feel like, ‘Not a woman yet!’

13 Possibly Worked Together On An Animated Show

Jamie and Katie may have worked on an animated project that never developed. After a photo surfaced of Jamie and Katie in a recording studio, where the two were seen in a studio, sitting near each other. Their knees appeared to be touching as well as their hands. Jamie decided to address the situation claiming the two were doing voiceover work on the animated project, Amber Alert. "I guess some knucklehead person who was here hit us with the phone cam. I guess they are trying to get money for whatever. It's amazing what people will do to sell you out," Jamie told ET. That project never seemed to materialize. Both actors have some sort of voiceover work (Jamie did Rio), but this project never ended up on IMDB.

12 They Only Start Dating A Few Years Ago

Rumors of a Jamie and Katie romance have been brewing for years, but the couple’s alleged relationship start date was actually around 2013, but they have been friends for years.“They’ve been friends for years. That blossomed into a wonderful relationship that they both enjoy.” But the couple is taking it easy the source tells People, “neither seems to be in a rush to take it further.” A source close to Katie said,

“They remain friends and while Katie is in Los Angeles, she is happy to spend time with him, as well as many other friends.”

They mostly say out of prying eyes by staying in. “They usually stay in. Katie often picks up groceries and Jamie brings over dessert.” And the twosome like their situation. “Jamie is very fond of Katie. They are both very happy.”

11 Katie Has To Date Privately Due To Her Divorce Contract

There are reports that Katie had a divorce contract with ex-husband, Tom Cruise. In the contract, Katie would not be able to date in public for the next five years. The divorce was settled in 2012, so she would be able to be seen dating after 2017.

According to Radar, “Katie signed a clause in her quickie divorce settlement that prevents her from embarrassing Tom in various ways, like talking about him or Scientology, or publicly dating another man for five years after the divorce. She’s allowed to date, but she cannot do so in a public fashion, and she’s not supposed to let any boyfriend near their daughter, Suri. Katie wanted out of the marriage so badly, she agreed to the terms — and got $4.8 million in child support, plus another $5 million for herself.” She was seen holding hands with Jamie in 2017.

10 Were Only Spotted Holding Hands For The First Time 2017

Katie and Jamie have been very elusive in their relationship, but in September 2017 DailyMail obtained images of the couple taking a very public stroll on a Malibu Beach all while holding hands. The two strolled on the beach together and were seen chatting and laughing during their Labor Day weekend. It seemed like it was just the two of them.

They tried to go undercover on the beach as both were seen wearing hats and sunglasses when they were captured by the paparazzi.

Katie was seen wearing a dress and Jamie was a little more casual, he wore a black T-shirt and track pants and both skipped the shoes. The two were later seen on the balcony on one their beach house after the walk. The only person seen was someone bringing out beverages to the couple.

9 Katie Met Jamie In Paris For A Secret Getaway

Katie and Jamie are rarely seen together, other than high profile events like Jamie’s birthday and other parties. But Katie reportedly wanted to spend time with Jamie after he wrapped his Robinhood movie in France. Katie was seen in France, just blocks from where her ex-husband, Tom Cruise was filming Mission Impossible 6, to have a secret getaway with Jamie. Katie tried to stay under the radar but was spotted grabbing lunch at a sandwich shop and headed to a bookstore San Francisco bookstore in St. Germain, before stopping by Luc Besson’s studio Cité du Cinemas, where Foxx was filming according to People. They were seen boarding a private plane on the way home. It’s unclear if Katie met with ex-Tom while on the trip and we are unsure if Suri was also on the trip.

8 Jamie Has Never Been Seen With Suri Cruise, But...

Jamie Foxx has never been seen with Suri Cruise in public. But it's rumored that Katie has a great relationship with Jamie’s daughters and have attended events together. “Katie and Suri [Cruise] and Corrine [Foxx] were all at the Honor Bar together having a girls day out,” a source told Radar. “Corinne was so cute with Suri, and the three of them looked like they were having a lot of fun together. They were all so relaxed with each other, it seemed like they knew each other really well and spent time together before this day.”

Katie and Jamie’s daughters, Corrine and Annalise even spend time with Katie when Jamie is away.

“Katie is close with Jamie’s girls,”

a source told People via Instyle. “She spends time with them even when Jamie’s not there and they have dinner dates. Both girls get along really well with Katie. She’s been in Analise’s life since she was really young so they are especially tight.”

7 Both Have Been Seen Wearing Wedding Style Rings

Jamie and Katie were inundated with wedding rumors when both were spotted wearing wedding style rings to public events sparking rumors about the status of their relationship. Katis has been spotted with a very simple engagement style ring. "Katie has even worn her ring in front of friends," an insider told Life&Style, "but she's always denied it was an engagement ring.” But according to the report, Jamie did propose to Katie. In secret Katie is said to be very happy in her relationship, "Katie is thrilled that Jamie is ready to make things official. She's wanted this for years." But according to GossipCop Katie’s ring is not an engagement ring and the duo have not gotten married. Jamie’s Rep also told People he is not engaged to Katie Holmes.

6 The Couple Dealt With Baby Rumors

The couple has not only dealt with engagement and wedding rumors, but the elusive couple was also hit with pregnancy rumors. According to OK! Magazine, Katie was pregnant with Jamie Foxx’s baby third child (he has two daughters from previous relationships). A source told the magazine, “She’s adjusted her workout and is avoiding alcohol. They’ve also started talking with friends about their future as a family..."

"...They aren’t confirming a pregnancy yet, but they’re not denying it either..."

"...They’re thrilled [their relationship is] finally out in the open. Neither of them wanted to sneak around anymore.” But the rumor has since been debunked by GossipCop, who shot down the story as a myth. They added that a source close to Katie says the allegation is “not true,” and a rep for Foxx added he is not expanding his family with a baby with Holmes.

5 Friends Confirm The Relationship, Then Backtrack

One of Jamie Foxx’s good friend’s Claudia Jordan actually confirmed Jamie and Katie’s relationship during an interview with the Theo Von & Matthew Cole Weiss podcast. The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star said (Via ET), "He is very happy with her, so I like that he seems very happy." But that comment backfired on the model and she was forced to backtrack on her words. "I have no knowledge of Jamie with Katie at all. I've never seen them together. He's never told me he's dating her." Claudia previously worked with Jamie on his Sirius XM comedy channel, The Foxxhole, Claudia added, “A lot of times, I get asked questions about celebrities -- some I know, some I don't -- a lot of times we just give a safe kind of generic answer. Sorry to not have this bombshell story, but I cannot confirm them. I don't have the knowledge of this being fact, I don't. I misspoke.”

4 Attended Their First Public Event Together In 2018

The alleged couple finally attended an event together, although they did not arrive together. The duo was seated at the same table during the Clive Davis and Recording Academy’s annual Pre-Grammy Gala in 2018 and they appeared smitten with each other during the night. And the duo was even called out by Clive. According to People, he said,

“This lady left the room right when I was going to introduce her, she was sitting at that table right with Jamie Foxx and everyone else. If you’re going to sit together what better night than tonight?”

after Katie seemingly moved to another table before Jamie was going to be introduced by Clive. The couple was noticeably embarrassed, but Katie made her way back to the table and stood up and danced When Logic performed.

3 He Walked Out Of Interview When Asked About Katie

Jamie refuses to talk anything Katie Holmes. During an interview with ESPN at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Los Angeles Jamie was coyly asked about playing basketball with Katie Holmes on Valentine’s Day, According to Refinery 29, ESPN host, Michael Smith attempted to ask, “Did you and Katie Holmes play basketball for Valentine’s Day?” Jamie just smiled, took off his headphones and walked away from the live interview. After the incident, a Twitter fan wrote, “I don't think Jamie Foxx liked the Katie Holmes question,” to which Michael Smith said, “Ya think.” The couple has reportedly agreed to keep quiet about their relationship. “Katie and Jamie have an agreement that they’ll never talk about their relationship or each other in the press,” a source told Us Magazine. The couple continues to remain elusive on the status of their relationship.

2 Katie Bought A Home Closer To Jamie In California

For a long time, Katie was all about NYC. She had a home in the city and could be seen walking everywhere with daughter, Suri, but things have changed. Katie now lives California. She purchased a home in Calabasas, California. According to ABC, Katie bought a 6,200 square foot home for $3,795,000. The home includes six bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms in the gated "Oaks" neighborhood.

She reportedly moved to California to refocus on her career and to give Suri a little more living space. Katie has a ton of celebrity friends in her new neighborhood.

Jamie lives in a 40-acre estate property in Hidden Valley, California he purchased back in 2007 according to Variety. The 17,000 square foot villa includes 10 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, Olympic-size pool, and tennis courts plus so much more.

1 But They Live Separate Lives

Katie may have moved to California, but she still lives a very separate life from Jamie. “Their relationship works because of the love, compassion, trust, and support they have for each other,” but they, “do lead their own separate lives. They confide in and rely on each other pretty heavily. They’re definitely very serious. When they’re together, it works. When they’re not, they’re on their own. It’s what works for them, ” a source told Us Magazine. The couple has been able to maintain a secrecy surrounding their alleged relationship. They made it almost four years before letting their guard down and going for that public stroll in Malibu. The couple also reportedly celebrated Jamie’s 50th birthday in December 2017. Then after that, the duo finally sat together at the Grammy party. But they manage to lead very separate lives. But after Katie’s high profile split from Tom Katie is just looking for love. “I’m a very loving person. Of course, I’m open to finding love again,” she told People.

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