Katie Holmes Sparks Reactions After Looking 'Unrecognizable' in New Photos

Rather than focusing on the event at hand, fans and eagle-eyed netizens couldn't help but notice the sudden change in Katie Holmes' style and overall appearance.

Katie Holmes turned heads at the Tod's Cocktail Party in New York City, but for all the wrong reasons. Fans quickly took to social media to react to the actress' noticeably different appearance.

Holmes wore a brown knit dress that featured a leather skirt, paired with classic pumps and a white Tod's handbag. Her hair, dyed and worn long, was styled in intentionally messy locks with a wet finish. She completed the look with dark smokey eyeshadow and a pinkish red lip color.

Despite the designer ensemble, many fans were more fixated on her appearance. Comments quickly flooded social media platforms, where users shared their blunt opinions.

"She's so pretty but not loving the look. Make up is very dark and harsh. It ages her! 😮" one netizen commented. "What happened to her? Unrecognizable!! Not a good look!" another wrote. A third person remarked, "That outfit is hideous."

Some reactions even criticized her overall sense of style, saying: "She has always had bad taste in fashion. An awful look, makes her look 60!"

The appearance at Tod's was not Holmes' only recent fashion statement. Earlier this month, she appeared at the "Poker Face" season two premiere party wearing blonde highlights and extended hair length, mirroring the same length she showcased at the Tod's event.

Holmes stars as Greta Finch in "Poker Face," the wife of funeral home director Frank Finch, played by Giancarlo Esposito. Her character appears in the acclaimed series directed by Natasha Lyonne.