Katie Holmes looks better than ever in chic blue power suit and heels as she heads to press conference with Janelle Monáe, Uzo Aduba, Pharrell and more
Katie Holmes looked effortlessly chic on Thursday as she was spotted heading to a Global Citizen press conference in New York.
Holmes, 40, donned a navy blue pantsuit for the activism outing, pairing the business chic look with beige heels and a matching clutch.
The Dawson's Creek star wore her brunette locks down in neat curls, styled by DJ Quintero.
Activism outing: Katie Holmes, 40, looked effortlessly chic on Thursday as she was spotted heading to a Global Citizen press conference in New York
The actress took to Instagram to credit the glam squad that helped her look her best for the occasion, tagging her hair stylist as well as Makeup Artist Genevieve Herr and Stylist Julia von Boehm.
Holmes kept her jewelry to a minimum with just a few simple earrings in each ear.
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Her makeup consisted of a brown eyeshadow and a pretty purple-pink pout.
According to their verified Instagram page, Global Citizen is a 'movement of engaged citizens who are using their collective voice to end extreme poverty by 2030.'
Classic: Katie's makeup consisted of a brown eyeshadow and a pretty purple-pink pout
Pantsuit plan: Holmes donned a navy blue pantsuit for the activism outing
Simplicity: Holmes kept her jewelry to a minimum with just a few simple earrings in each ear
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Katie Holmes struck a sartorial chord as she was seen walking in a chic pantsuit in the Big Apple.
The actress wore a navy wool suit from celeb favorite Gabriela Hearst that she teamed with a pair of pointed nude pumps and a matching leather clutch bag.
We love this more lustrous shade of navy and the tie waist adds a bit of drama to her whole look while the wide leg trousers make this whole ensemble stand out from the pack.
Head on over to the Gabriela Hearst online boutique to shop this exact look! If you don't come with a Hollywood-sized wardrobe budget, we have you covered in our edit below with affordable jackets that are just as stylish as Katie's!
Curly: The Dawson's Creek star wore her brunette locks down in neat curls, styled by DJ Quintero
Glam squad: The actress took to Instagram to credit the team that helped her look her best for the occasion, tagging her hair stylist as well as Makeup Artist Genevieve Herr and Stylist Julia von Boehm
While at the event, Holmes was spotted greeting Pharrell with a hug and a kiss while seated in the audience.
Pharrell, 46, looked casual in a white graphic t-shirt and a blue baseball cap.
The Gift star was also photographed with Universal Music Group EVP Michele Anthony, who looked professional in all black.
The actress took to the podium at the press conference to talk about the festival's goals.
Low key looks: Pharrell, 46, looked casual in a white graphic t-shirt and a blue baseball cap
SWarm welcome: While at the event, Holmes was spotted greeting Pharrell with a hug and a kiss while seated in the audience
Executive: The Gift star was also photographed with Universal Music Group EVP Michele Anthony, who looked professional in all black
Speaker: The actress took to the podium at the press conference to talk about the festival's goals
'Human made': Pharrell would also later take to the stage to speak on a panel
Also in attendance were Janelle Monáe, Uzo Aduba, Usher, Chris Martin, H.E.R., and a whole slew of other celebrities.
Monáe, 33, looked stylish for the event in plaid pants held up with black suspenders.
The Hell You Talmbout singer wore her raven tresses down in braids with a stylish black hat atop her crown.
The activist finished her look with a white button down shirt and white boots as she sat next to Coldplay lead man Chris Martin.
Activist: Janelle Monáe, 33, looked stylish for the event in plaid pants held up with black suspenders
Performance with a purpose: The Hell You Talmbout singer wore her raven tresses down in braids with a stylish black hat atop her crown
Working together: The activist finished her look with a white button down shirt and white boots as she sat next to Coldplay lead man Chris Martin, 42
Leading the conversation: W.E. Can Lead Founder Isha Sesay, 43, donned a red blazer for the press conference
Martin, 42, looked polished in a black sweater with black slacks and brown shoes.
Leading the on-stage conversation was W.E. Can Lead Founder Isha Sesay.
Sesay, 43, donned a red blazer for the press conference.
Orange Is The New Black's Uzoamaka Nwanneka 'Uzo' Aduba, 38, donned a summer green floral dress.
Getting involved: Orange Is The New Black's Uzoamaka Nwanneka 'Uzo' Aduba, 38, donned a summer green floral dress
Braided babe: Uzo wore her hair in styled braids, twisted up into a voluminous bun atop her crown
Stylin': The Emmy Award winner paired the look with stylish white stilettos
She wore her hair in styled braids, twisted up into a voluminous bun atop her crown.
Aduba kept her accessories simple for the service-forward event, wearing small green earrings
The Emmy Award winner paired the look with stylish white stilettos.
Global Citizen: Pictured here on stage at the event in 2015, the Batman Begins actress has participated in the Global Citizen Festival since 2013, just a year after it's inception in 2012
Holmes has donated her time to the cause since 2013, just a year after the Global Citizen Festival's inception in 2012.
She even brought her daughter Suri, 13, on stage with her in 2015 to help her mom host in front of a crowd of thousands.
In an interview with MSNBC that same year, the Batman Begins actress she said she participates in the event because, 'It's part of our responsibility to be a part of making this change and ending extreme poverty by 2030.'
'Hotter in Paris': Usher, 40, also opted for plaid pants with an intricate sweatshirt top
Usher baby: The Yeah! singer took to the stage to join in on the conversation
The annual festival will take place on September 28 this year at the Great Lawn in Central Park in New York.
This year’s headliners include Queen + Adam Lambert, Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, OneRepublic, H.E.R., and Carole King.
Fans can win free tickets to the festival by taking direct actions like signing petitions, sending emails, or making phone calls and recording their work on the website.
According to the organization, Global Citizen has secured nearly $38 billion in commitments toward the UN’s Global Goals from governments, companies, and foundations over the past eight years, which will affect the lives of more than 2.25 billion people.
Panel: Global Citizen Festival Curator Chris Martin, Janelle Monáe, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg, Cisco Chairman & CEO Chuck Robbins, H.E.R., and Pharrell Williams speak onstage during Global Citizen Presents Global Goal Live
Performer: Gabriella Wilson, 22, better known professionally as H.E.R. wore a translucent white top over a black tank
Involved actor: Hugh Jackman, 50, look cool in a blue suit, similar to Holmes'
