Katie Holmes has kept her private life close for years, but she made an exception this week. The “Dawson’s Creek” alum shared a birthday tribute to boyfriend Jason Bard Yarmosky on Instagram Tuesday, September 1, her first public nod to their relationship. Katie, 47, shared two photos honoring the New York-based artist.
Katie Holmes Goes Instagram Official With Jason Bard Yarmosky
In one candid shot, the couple leaned into each other, laughing as Katie wrapped an arm around Jason’s waist. “Happy Birthday to the best of the best…❤️,” she wrote while tagging him.
Jason, 39, was also featured in a video Katie shared to Instagram Stories from his birthday dinner.
He blew out candles as guests cheered before Katie smiled and embraced him.
When Did Katie Holmes and Jason Bard Yarmosky Start Dating?
Katie and Jason’s relationship first became public this summer. The two were photographed holding hands on Friday, July 10, while attending an East Hampton screening of Olivia Wilde’s film “The Invite.”
An eyewitness told People they already had easy chemistry. “He was whispering in her ear, and she was laughing; they seemed very easy together, and there was a smile on her face all night,” the source said. “They sat together during the movie; she had her head on his shoulder at one point. They looked very cute.”
How Did Katie Holmes Meet Her New Boyfriend?
The relationship reportedly began away from the cameras. A source previously told People that Katie and Jason met at a dinner and went on a date soon after.
“They went on a date shortly after, and she finds him interesting,” the insider said. “Katie has always been drawn to people who are creative. She loves being around people who are passionate about what they do. She enjoys learning and experiencing new things.”
Jason is a New York artist whose work explores aging, memory, and the passage of time. According to Elle, his paintings have been exhibited at institutions including the Brooklyn Museum of Art and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
How Has Katie Holmes and Jason Bard Yarmosky’s Romance Progressed?
Just four days after their Hamptons outing, Katie and Jason were spotted together again after dinner in downtown Manhattan. Their summer together continued publicly. On Thursday, August 20, they attended an intimate Michael Kors event celebrating the fashion designer’s Collection’s 45th anniversary.
The pair posed together at the star-studded gathering, another sign that the relationship was becoming increasingly public before Katie’s birthday tribute made things Instagram official.
Katie has also been busy behind the camera.
The actress recently reunited professionally with former “Dawson’s Creek” costar Joshua Jackson for “Happy Hours,” a romantic dramedy that she directed and stars in. The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival.
For now, however, her latest Instagram post put the spotlight firmly on Jason. After weeks of hand-holding, dinner dates and public appearances, Katie summed up her feelings about her boyfriend in just a few words: “the best of the best.“
