Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx PICTURE EXCLUSIVE Couple giggle as they enjoy romantic date night

They’ve been romantically linked for years yet keep their relationship quite private.

But Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx were out and about in public as they were spotted enjoying a romantic date in New Orleans on Sunday.

The 39-year-old actress looked smitten as she giggled next to her beau, 50, during their fun night out in The Big Easy.

Loved up: Katie Holmes, 39, and Jamie Foxx, 50, were out and about in public as they were spotted enjoying a romantic date in New Orleans on Sunday

The Dawson’s Creek alum looked every inch the movie star even in a casual ensemble of short and denim pants.

She kept warm in the chilly air with a chic red wrap around her neck and shoulders. 

With her trademark brunette tresses swept up in a loose ponytail, the star stomped the Louisiana streets in basic black flats.

The Ray Charles Oscar winner swathed his muscular framed in a dark sweater and matching pants.

Smitten: The actress looked smitten as she giggled next to her beau, 50, during their fun night out in The Big Easy

Smitten: The actress looked smitten as she giggled next to her beau, 50, during their fun night out in The Big Easy

Wrapped up: She kept warm in the chilly air with a chic red wrap around her neck and shoulders

Wrapped up: She kept warm in the chilly air with a chic red wrap around her neck and shoulders

Casual: The Dawson's Creek alum looked every inch the movie star even in a casual ensemble of short and denim pants

Casual: The Dawson’s Creek alum looked every inch the movie star even in a casual ensemble of short and denim pants

Katie could not contain her laughter as her funnyman beau must have been cracking the jokes. 

She looked lovingly at him with a huge smile on her face as they strolled close to each other. 

The couple has been dating for years, but they have kept their relationship incredibly private. 

Hair story: With her trademark brunette tresses swept up in a loose ponytail, the star stomped the Louisiana streets in basic black flats

Hair story: With her trademark brunette tresses swept up in a loose ponytail, the star stomped the Louisiana streets in basic black flats

Cool figure: The Ray Charles Oscar winner swathed his muscular framed in a dark sweater and matching pants

Box fresh: He rocked white sneakers

Cool figure: The Ray Charles Oscar winner swathed his muscular framed in a dark sweater and matching pants

Funny girl: Katie could not contain her laughter as her funnyman beau must have been cracking the jokes

Funny girl: Katie could not contain her laughter as her funnyman beau must have been cracking the jokes

A rep spoke out about their relationship for the first time over the summer to shoot down reports of a breakup.

They have never admitted to being an item, preferring to keep their five-year romance on the down low. 

‘Katie and Jamie are still careful about being photographed together,’ a source told People. 

Private affair: The couple has been dating for years, but they have kept their relationship incredibly private

Private affair: The couple has been dating for years, but they have kept their relationship incredibly private

Keeping mum: They have never admitted to being an item, preferring to keep their five-year romance on the down low

History: They've reportedly been together for 5 years

Keeping mum: They have never admitted to being an item, preferring to keep their five-year romance on the down low

Careful: 'Katie and Jamie are still careful about being photographed together,' a source said

Careful: ‘Katie and Jamie are still careful about being photographed together,’ a source said

‘Everyone knows they are dating, but they still want to keep it private.’ 

So private that the two are often apart for long periods of time.

‘It’s not uncommon for them to go long stretches without seeing each other,’ a source dished to ET in June.

Look of love: She looked lovingly at him with a huge smile on her face as they strolled close to each other

Look of love: She looked lovingly at him with a huge smile on her face as they strolled close to each other

Gossip:'Everyone knows they are dating, but they still want to keep it private'

Gossip:’Everyone knows they are dating, but they still want to keep it private’

Being apart: 'It’s not uncommon for them to go long stretches without seeing each other,' a source dished

Being apart: ‘It’s not uncommon for them to go long stretches without seeing each other,’ a source dished

‘And they’re still very, very private. You’re not going to hear or see every time they’re together because they don’t flaunt their relationship in public.’

‘They still plan to keep their relationship private,’ a source explained to the website of the couple’s low-key romance.

‘This is what has worked for them and what they are comfortable with. They aren’t a couple who is going to stroll down the street holding hands.’

No flaunting: 'And they’re still very, very private. You’re not going to hear or see every time they’re together because they don’t flaunt their relationship in public.'

No flaunting: ‘And they’re still very, very private. You’re not going to hear or see every time they’re together because they don’t flaunt their relationship in public.’

Keep it low: 'They still plan to keep their relationship private,' a source explained

'This is what has worked for them and what they are comfortable with. They aren't a couple who is going to stroll down the street holding hands.'

Keep it low: ‘They still plan to keep their relationship private,’ a source explained

The only time they have been seen packing on the PDA was during a romantic beach date in Malibu in 2017.

The duo reportedly got together one year following Katie’s divorce from Tom Cruise, back in 2013.

She married the famous Scientologist in 2006 and divorced in 2012. Since then the pair have not been seen together.

One time: The only time they have been seen packing on the PDA was during a romantic beach date in Malibu in 2017

One time: The only time they have been seen packing on the PDA was during a romantic beach date in Malibu in 2017

Quick set: The duo reportedly got together one year following Katie's divorce from Tom Cruise, back in 2013

Quick set: The duo reportedly got together one year following Katie’s divorce from Tom Cruise, back in 2013

The former power couple have one child together, 12-year-old Suri, who the Jerry Maguire actor has not been photographed with in public for four years.

A report earlier this week stated the couple are planning a secret wedding in Paris. 

An insider from Radar Online said: ‘Paris is the city where they decided to go public with their romance after years of sneaking around. 

Family affair: The former power couple have one child together, 12-year-old Suri, who the Jerry Maguire actor has not been photographed with in public for four years

Family affair: The former power couple have one child together, 12-year-old Suri, who the Jerry Maguire actor has not been photographed with in public for four years

‘Jamie’s been a handful ever since they started secretly dating in 2013 — but Katie’s convinced him to settle down, and they’re ready to make it official.’

‘Katie has waited a long time to marry Jamie, and she’s now made it clear where she wants to get married and when,’ the source added.

‘She’s desperate for a winter wedding in the City of Light.’ 

Rumors: A report earlier this week stated the couple are planning a secret wedding in Paris

Rumors: A report earlier this week stated the couple are planning a secret wedding in Paris

However, reps from both stars claimed the rumor untrue according to Gossip Cop.

And this comes just weeks after rumours swirled that the couple were engaged when Holmes was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her finger earlier this month.

However those claims were shot down by her reps, as they claimed the ring was only a movie prop for The Secret.

Fictional: 'Katie's not engaged to anyone besides her fictional movie fiancé, played by Jerry O'Connell,' her publicist said

Fictional: ‘Katie’s not engaged to anyone besides her fictional movie fiancé, played by Jerry O’Connell,’ her publicist said

Work ahead: Meanwhile, Katie is currently filming The Secret alongside Jerry O'Connell

Work ahead: Meanwhile, Katie is currently filming The Secret alongside Jerry O’Connell

‘Katie’s not engaged to anyone besides her fictional movie fiancé, played by Jerry O’Connell,’ her publicist told PEOPLE.  

Meanwhile, Katie is currently filming The Secret alongside Jerry O’Connell. 

The film will carry the popular book’s central tenet of the power of positive thinking throughout a story about a young family. 

Film facts: The film will carry the popular book's central tenet of the power of positive thinking throughout a story about a young family

Film facts: The film will carry the popular book’s central tenet of the power of positive thinking throughout a story about a young family

‘A young widow with three children who hires a handyman to fix her house, only to realize that, as he grows closer to the family, he carries a secret connection to her past,’ explained The Hollywood Reporter about the plot.

Andy Tennant – the man behind hits such as Hitch, Sweet Home Albama, and Fool’s Gold – is directing the movie. 

Foxx, coincidentally, is nearby his love in the Bayou while shooting his latest Netflix film, Power. 

Nearby: Foxx, coincidentally, is nearby his love in the Bayou while shooting his latest Netflix film, Power 

Nearby: Foxx, coincidentally, is nearby his love in the Bayou while shooting his latest Netflix film, Power 

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