Users 'Barely Recognized' Katie Holmes with Bangs in Deconstructed Trench Coat Dress in New Pics

• Hollywood actress Katie Holmes recently attended an event dressed in a deconstructed trench coat dress.
• Upon seeing pictures of Holmes with bangs, many expressed their concern for the star, who they claimed they could barely recognize.
• The star, who is also a doting mom, previously spoke about aging and her confidence.

Hollywood actress Katie Holmes, 44, is another beauty icon in the entertainment industry who has owned and accepted herself for who she is. Far from being fussed about being done up in makeup and glitzy fashion all the time, she has embraced her natural beauty.

Instead of covering up what's on the surface, Holmes makes it an avid point to keep up with nutritional routines, such as drinking lots of water and eating healthy to keep her skin aglow and thriving. She also ensures to religiously stick to her skin regimen, which includes cleansing it every morning and night and moisturizing it frequently.

Given her attitude toward physical appearance, it's no wonder that the "Dawson's Creek" star has no issue with getting older. In fact, concerning age, her exact words were:

"I embrace my age with gratitude and I don't worry about not having make up on. My joy comes from within."

As she continues to grow, Holmes expressed that with age came the solidification of her confidence in herself. In a past interview, the doting mom of Suri Cruise reflected on how her previous need to be liked and her caring about what people thought of her when she was a young actress morphed into her not needing the approval of others:

"...I know what I'm talking about, and I know that my feelings and my insights are worthy. I'm going to listen to myself instead of deferring to someone else."

Coupled with her skincare regimen, the 44-year-old keeps her figure tight by working out and eating healthy. A news outlet disclosed that she makes use of yoga, occasional dance classes, boxing, and spin classes for her diverse fitness routine.

Concerning her diet, Holmes explained that while she is all for healthy eating, that does not mean that she does not enjoy the occasional snack here and there. Of her eating pattern, she divulged:

"If I'm going out to dinner with friends, I enjoy a nice meal. If there's junk food, I have it and then just eat healthier the next day. Usually I make a smoothie in the morning with greens and fruit..."

All the work she has put in regarding her health and fitness journey has culminated in her amazingly slender physique, which has made appearances here and there when she gets spotted out in public. Holmes' most recent outing saw her wear a trendy deconstructed trench coat fashioned into a dress.

Katie Holmes Wore a Deconstructed Trench Coat Dress, and Fans Expressed Their Concern for the Star

Two days ago, the "First Daughter" talent stepped out in New York City, wearing a chic sleeveless deconstructed khaki trench coat to attend the book launch of Melissa DeRosa's new novel. The garment had tortoiseshell buttons on the front, boxy pockets, and a belt around the waistline.

She wore her hair loose with her bangs covering her forehead and accompanied her look with Mary Jane shoes, a shoulder-strap handbag, and light jewelry. When people saw pictures of Holmes posing with fellow celebrities like Jane Rosenthal, many had a tough time believing that who they saw was, in fact, their beloved actress. They expressed concern over her appearance:

"I barely recognized her. She looks so different. I hope she's okay."

However, others quickly came to Holmes' defense and scolded those who made comments about something having happened to her physical appearance. One fan stated:

"...She looks her age, still pretty but older, it happens. Respect to her."

Regardless of what some had to say about Holmes, she continues to flourish, living her best life and being comfortable and confident in the skin she's in.