Yes, you saw her in Batman Begins, sure. But the only reason you really care is because she happens to be engaged to Tom Cruise.

If you're a woman, chances are you're jealous, if only in a begrudging what-did-he-see-in-her kind of way.

If you're a man, you just want to see who the hell Tom is dating, after being with stellar stunners like Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz.

Plus, she's 26. And the whole world is still bubbling over with curiousity.

So here's a look at Ms Holmes, and the roller-coaster life she's ridden so far.

Text: Raja Sen | Design: Uday Kuckian