

In exciting hump day news, Katie Holmes, Emilio Vitolo Jr., and his father Emilio Vitolo Sr. were spotted eating outdoors at Emilio's Ballato in SoHo yesterday. The pair were first linked in September after they were photographed on a date in New York City. Since then, the couple have taken their PDA all over New York (and I'm not complaining).
For the outing, Katie wore black pants, a black crop tank top, a jean overshirt, white sneakers, and because our queen cares about the health of others: a black face mask.
While this isn't exactly the first time Katie met at least one of Emilio Jr.'s parents, it's another step in the right direction! Especially after reports came forward from close friends that Lourdes, the NYC chef's mom, was "furious about the way the whole thing went down."
According to Page Six, "[Lourdes] thinks she brought him up better than that," a close source to the family told the publication. "She didn't like how [Emilio] handled this at all."
If your memory is foggy on how they got together, I'll clear it up for you. Numerous reports came out that Emilio Jr. had been engaged to designer Rachel Emmons for 18 months when photos of him and Katie started circling the internet. So, yeah, not exactly the best way to start a relationship. Katie and Emilio Jr. haven't commented on the matter, and sources close to the couple say his relationship with Rachel was already heading south before he and Katie even got together.
"He and his fiancée were taking it slow, and it wasn't working out," said another source, emphasizing that Katie was more his speed than Rachel was. "He likes older women. He dated an older anchor at Fox, and others, so he has a history with older women."
Here's to the happy couple, and we're crossing our fingers that the meal with Emilio Vitolo Sr. went great!
Katie Holmes' Most Iconic Fashion Moments
February 10, 2020
Image 1 of 18Katie Holmes taught us all a lesson in layering when she wore a Wardrobe.NYC trench over a Zimmerman jacket and blouse. She kept her look casual but stylish with Reformation jeans, black Dorateymur boots, and a Chanel bag.
February 10, 2020
Image 1 of 18Katie Holmes taught us all a lesson in layering when she wore a Wardrobe.NYC trench over a Zimmerman jacket and blouse. She kept her look casual but stylish with Reformation jeans, black Dorateymur boots, and a Chanel bag.
February 8, 2020
Image 2 of 18The star arrived to a party in NYC while wearing a satin blue pantsuit from Zadig & Voltaire.
February 5, 2020
Image 3 of 18The star wore a Fendi multicolored print dress and a Fendi peekaboo bag while attending the brand's The Launch of Solar Dream event during New York Fashion Week.
January 30, 2020
Image 4 of 18For an event in NYC, Holmes wore a ruched Khaite dress, Calzedonia tights, and Manolo Blahnik shoes.
December 13, 2019
Image 5 of 18Holmes arrived to iHeartRadio's Z100 Jingle Ball in a black cutout top, Tibi shorts, and added a touch of animal print with her Khaite boots. Her necklace is from Foundrae.
December 13, 2019
Image 6 of 18Holmes kept warm outside the iHeartRadio event in one of Max Mara's iconic furry coats.
November 15, 2019
Image 7 of 18The actress looked pretty in pink while posing for photos during a visit to Ronald McDonald House Westmead in Sydney, Australia. She wore a pale pink blazer and trouser set from Zimmermann.
November 4, 2019
Image 8 of 18Holmes looked elegant and put together in a Chanel outfit (her jacket, jeans, and purse are all from the fashion house) and Jimmy Choo white pumps. She had attended the Tribeca Chanel Women's Filmmaker Luncheon in NYC.
October 22, 2019
Image 9 of 18The star attended the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club 2019 Gala in NYC while wearing a black long-sleeve Saint Laurent mini dress and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
October 17, 2019
Image 10 of 18Holmes attended the 2019 Skin Cancer Foundation's Champions for Change Gala in NYC. She wore a Marni dress, Jimmy Choo pumps, and carried a Bienen-Davis handbag.
October 16, 2019
Image 11 of 18The actress wore a burnt orange hued coat and dress by Altuzarra and carried a Bienen Davis handbag while attending the American Ballet Theatre fall gala. Her look was the perfect color to wear for autumn.
October 4, 2019
Image 12 of 18There's one shoe both Meghan Markle and Katie Holmes loves: Rothy's. Holmes styled her black flats with a pretty two-toned Gabriela Hearst slip dress and handbag from the label. Coincidentally, this is also a brand often favored by Meghan herself.
August 28, 2019
Image 13 of 18The cashmere bralette and cardigan look that impressed everyone. Holmes set was from Khaite, which she paired with blue jeans, Acne Studios shoes, and Westward Leaning sunglasses. Her handbag is from 3.1 Phillip Lim.
August 4, 2019
Image 14 of 18A little Gucci sweater can brighten up anyone's day. The star wore her designer top with blue jeans and simple white sneakers while walking around in the Upper East Side.
April 2, 2019
Image 15 of 18The star attended an event in NYC while wearing a sheer Ulla Johnson puff-sleeve top (shop a similar, non-sheer one here), which she styled with a pink bra underneath, and wore an Ulla Johnson floral skirt.
December 18, 2018
Image 16 of 18Holmes celebrated her 40th birthday in a low-key ensemble consisting of a long rainbow cardigan (shop a similar one here), gray t-shirt, and jeans. She accessorized with a pair of Gucci square-toe ankle boots.
September 11, 2018
Image 17 of 18The star attended a Fashion Week presentation in September while wearing an Alice & Olivia white halter neck dress and beige pumps.
April 15, 2016
Image 18 of 18The Star attended the All We Had world premiere in NYC. For the occasion, she wore a black Brooks Brothers pantsuit.
Bianca Rodriguez is the Commerce Editor/Writer at Hearst Magazines Digital Media, where she covers fashion, beauty, home, and more. She likes long walks through shopping malls, a good book, and thinks a closet without platform sneakers is a travesty.
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