She does it all! Katie Holmes shows acting AND directing skills on Toronto set of TV miniseries The Kennedys After Camelot

By Paul Chavez For Dailymail.com

Published: 22:41 EST, 10 June 2016 | Updated: 00:21 EST, 11 June 2016

Katie Holmes performed double duty on Friday in front of and behind the camera while filming her latest TV project in Toronto, Canada. 

The 37-year-old actress was spotted in tan pleated shorts and a long-sleeved blue blouse while portraying Jackie Kennedy Onassis on the set of The Kennedys After Camelot.

She also was seen in a light blue hoodie, red jeans and dark blue fisherman's cap while providing directions to cast members including Matthew Perry. 

Multiple roles: Katie Holmes is shown on Friday on the Toronto, Canada set of The Kennedys After Camelot in which she is starring, serving as an executive producer and directing an episode

Multiple roles: Katie Holmes is shown on Friday on the Toronto, Canada set of The Kennedys After Camelot in which she is starring, serving as an executive producer and directing an episode

The upcoming four-part series will focus on Jackie's life after the November 1963 assassination of her first husband, President John F. Kennedy.

Jackie later wed Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis in 1968 and remained his wife until his death in 1975.

Katie also is serving as an executive producer and is directing one of the episodes.

The actress is reprising her portrayal of Jackie after taking on the role in the 2011 eight-episode series The Kennedys. 

Behind the camera: The actress wore a hoodie, jeans and fisherman's hat while directing
Behind the camera: The actress wore a hoodie, jeans and fisherman's hat while directing

Behind the camera: The actress wore a hoodie, jeans and fisherman's hat while directing

Elegant style: Katie with her wardrobe, hair and makeup looked a lot like Jackie Kennedy Onassis

Elegant style: Katie with her wardrobe, hair and makeup looked a lot like Jackie Kennedy Onassis

Role reprised: The actress also portrayed Jackie Kennedy in the 2011 miniseries The Kennedys

Role reprised: The actress also portrayed Jackie Kennedy in the 2011 miniseries The Kennedys

Friends star Matthew, 46, is portraying the late US Senator Ted Kennedy in the series.

Katie made her directorial debut earlier this year with the film All We Had.

The drama starred Judy Greer, 40, who complimented Katie on her directing skills. 

Giving direction: Katie is shown giving direction to Matthew Perry between scenes

Giving direction: Katie is shown giving direction to Matthew Perry between scenes

Taking a seat: Matthew and Katie took a seat in between filming

Taking a seat: Matthew and Katie took a seat in between filming

Judy joked that Katie was incredibly 'bossy' with the cast and crew.

She told People magazine: 'She's amazing. She wasn't bossy, no ... I mean, she's bossy, don't get me wrong, but she was never bossy with me.

'I liked working for her a lot. It's fun to get immediate feedback from your friends about your performance. It's great!' 

Getting ready: Katie talked to her co-star before they filmed a scene together

Getting ready: Katie talked to her co-star before they filmed a scene together

Lines ready: Katie checked her script before filming a scene with Diana Hardcastle

Lines ready: Katie checked her script before filming a scene with Diana Hardcastle

Pushing it: The actress pushed Diana in a wheelchair as they prepared to film

Pushing it: The actress pushed Diana in a wheelchair as they prepared to film

'It's always fun to have someone come and see what you're doing from a different view. She's a great director. I think she's gonna be fine.'

Katie married Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise in 2006 and they divorced in 2012 after having 10-year-old daughter Suri together.

The actress rose to fame portraying Joey Potter on the TV show Dawson's Creek from 1998 to 2003.

Tea time: Katie and Diana filmed an outdoor scene together gathered around a table

Tea time: Katie and Diana filmed an outdoor scene together gathered around a table

Canada set: The Kennedys After Camelot has been filming in Toronto

Canada set: The Kennedys After Camelot has been filming in Toronto

 

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