Katie Holmes slips her toned figure into bikini top and cut-offs as she sunbathes with daughter Suri in Miami

By Jennifer Pearson

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Tom Cruise had their daughter during Christmas, but Katie Holmes didn't exactly get a rough deal over New Year's.

The 35-year-old actress and her seven-year-old Suri spent the first day of 2014 soaking up the sun at their posh resort in Miami.

Katie not only got to enjoy quality time with her tot, but she managed to slip away from the winter in New York to relax in summer wear too.

Model mom: Katie Holmes cut a slim figure in bikini top and cut-offs are she enjoyed a day by the pool in Miami with daughter Suri on Wednesday

Model mom: Katie Holmes cut a slim figure in bikini top and cut-offs are she enjoyed a day by the pool in Miami with daughter Suri on Wednesday

The mother-of-one was seen lounging poolside in casual denim cut offs and a pink and green patterned, string bikini top, which allowed plenty of tanning.

Katie appeared relaxed and fresh-faced behind her tinted shades, and wearing not a trace of make-up with her espresso-brown hair tied back in a no-fuss bun.

Suri was cute in a pink frock with her long hair held back by a single pink barrette.

Mother-daughter day: The two appeared to be having a marvelous time in the warm Florida climate

Mother-daughter day: The two appeared to be having a marvelous time in the warm Florida climate

Smiling good time: Katie and Suri looked amused at something they saw

Smiling good time: Katie and Suri looked amused at something they saw

Always time for a chat: The 35-year-old actress showed what a good listener she is with her child

Always time for a chat: The 35-year-old actress showed what a good listener she is with her child

Mommy and me: While Suri got to spend the Christmas holiday with her famous father Tom Cruise, Katie got to whisk the little girl to Florida over New Year's

Mommy and me: While Suri got to spend the Christmas holiday with her famous father Tom Cruise, Katie got to whisk the little girl to Florida over New Year's

The little girl also had a favourite fuzzy grey toy animal to keep her company.

Katie was the ever-watchful, doting mom as Suri splashed around the pool, and afterwards provided the warming hotel towel to dry off in.

Just the day before, Katie went a little more daring in a pink bikini while lounging by the pool, spending part of the time chatting on her cell phone.

Athletic: The Go star works out every day and is an enthusiastic runner, and it certainly showed on this day
Athletic: The Go star works out every day and is an enthusiastic runner, and it certainly showed on this day

Athletic: The Go star works out every day and is an enthusiastic runner, and it certainly showed on this day

Minor adjustments: The actress paused to pull up her bikini top

Minor adjustments: The actress paused to pull up her bikini top

Minding the mascot: Katie graciously held onto Suri's fuzzy animal toy while she scampered around the lawn

Minding the mascot: Katie graciously held onto Suri's fuzzy animal toy while she scampered around the lawn

  

The actress looked to be in remarkable shape, sporting athletic legs and a flat tummy.

On that occasion she also pulled her dark hair back into a loose bun and appeared to be without make-up, shielding her eyes with large sunglasses.

Katie wore two delicate gold necklaces - one spelled 'Love' and the other sported an arrow pendant.

Doting mother: Katie minded her daughter's belongings and her own during their day in the sun
Doting mother: Katie minded her daughter's belongings and her own during their day in the sun

Doting mother: Katie minded her daughter's belongings and her own during their day in the sun

On the go: Suri was a typical child who couldn't stay still for long

On the go: Suri was a typical child who couldn't stay still for long

Protective mama: The tall actress kept a watch on her daughter as she frolicked in the pool

Protective mama: The tall actress kept a watch on her daughter as she frolicked in the pool

That was fun: After her dip, Suri warmed up in a big white towel

That was fun: After her dip, Suri warmed up in a big white towel

Katie just seemed glad to be on holiday with her favourite little person in the whole world, and away from the freezing 30-degree Fahrenheit temperatures in New York City.

The slender actress can often be seen taking Suri to and fro school, entertaining the little girl with chit chat and sometimes a ride in her arms.

The former Dawson's Creek star recently spent time in South Africa shooting her new movie The Giver.

Afternoon delight: Katie looked like she was ready for nap

Afternoon delight: Katie looked like she was ready for nap

The film is based on the sci-fi tales by Lois Lowry about a boy living in a seemingly perfect community without war, pain or choice, who learns from an elderly man about the pain and pleasure of the 'real' world.

Next up, the actress will to play the lead in Responsible Adults, co-starring former Gossip Girl hunk Chace Crawford.

Rainbow: Katie covered up with a colourful rainbow-hued top

Rainbow: Katie covered up with a colourful rainbow-hued top

The comments below have been moderated in advance.

Does anyone really care about Suri Cruise who has never done anything remotely interesting except that her bland mother was once married to a short guy named Tom Cruise?

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Personally, I lost all respect for Katie Holmes when I found out what a shopaholic she is. - SF94123, San Francisco, United States, 01/01/2014 23:52..... The most random comment ever!! Lol

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Very nice and VERY normal!

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That little girl is going to be seriously good looking when she gets older......

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See that style bikini they are a nightmare to wear they neither stay up nor down. They are not very flattering either. Every picture of a model wearing one is doin something outstretched with her arms to keep the thing in place. Never buy one stupid 'man design' hahaha

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Those shorts are too baggy and the top has no support. She looks a mess but her daughter is cute.

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Katie is just so gorgeous, modest, beautiful, and sweet. A really devoted mother for looking after Suri's best interests and getting rid of the mad man. Must be especially difficult in the lime light. I know she chose to be famous, but at the same time, she seems to be out of the public eye a lot more now Suri is in the picture. I feel like she wants privacy now, and she deserves it.

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she is so not toned she neess some serious weight training

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Lovely pics

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Personally, I lost all respect for Katie Holmes when I found out what a shopaholic she is. - SF94123, San Francisco, United States, 01/01/2014 23:52 I'm sure Katie is extremely distressed by this fact. Get over yourself!!!!

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