Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx have finally confirmed their love for one another after years of hiding their feelings in public.
The couple, who are believed to have been dating since 2013, finally appeared in public together as they enjoyed a day at the beach on Monday.
The two have taken extraordinary measures over the years to keep their relationship secret.
But there was no hiding their feelings for one another as they held hands and laughed together while walking along the sand in Malibu on Monday.
Not hiding it any more: Katie Holmes, 38, and Jamie Foxx, 49, held hands as they strolled along the beach in Malibu on Monday confirming their ‘secret’ romance
Nothing can come between them: The two had been rumored to have been dating since 2013 but have never publicly confirmed their relationship
Carefree: Sources recently told UsWeekly that Katie was tired of hiding her romance with Jamie
The couple couldn’t contain their happiness as they walked hand-in-hand on the beach, laughing as they waded barefoot in the surf and dodged the surf.
The pair spent the Labor Day holiday together at an oceanfront home where they were also seen spending time together on the beachfront patio.
The couple showed off their synchronicity by wearing matching fedoras.
The former Dawson’s Creek star and ex-wife of Tom Cruise looked lovely in a summery blue patterned frock, while the Oscar-winning actor sported sweatpants and a t-shirt.
So in love: Katie and Jamie couldn’t contain their happiness as they spent the Labor Day holiday together at a beach house in Malibu
Together: The couple looked completely relaxed and at ease with each other as they also spent time together on their beachfront patio
Just happy: The pair couldn’t stop smiling
Relaxed: They spent time taking in the ocean view not caring who saw them
Au natural: Katie wore her brunette hair loose under her hat and sported shades but no make up
For years, the pair have dodged rumors that they were an item.
Katie, 38, never commented on the reports while Jamie, 49, publicly dismissed them as ‘fake news’ and insisted he and the actress were ‘just friends.’
They were first linked romantically in August 2013, a little over a year after Katie divorced Hollywood star Tom Cruise after almost six years of marriage.
She and Foxx were photographed flirting and dancing together at a charity bash in The Hamptons.
However the Django Unchained actor denied the rumors at the time, calling them ‘hilarious’ and ‘one hundred percent not true’ during an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
But the rumors didn’t die down; if anything they persisted and grew stronger despite the fact that Foxx and Holmes were never spotted together.
Just happy: Jamie sported sweatpants and a t-shirt for the beach day while Katie was lovely in a summery blue patterned frock.
No need to hide: The actress seemed as free as a bird as she splashed at the tide line
In tune: The couple showed off their synchronicity by wearing matching fedoras and shared a canned beverage on their walk
Leading the way: The actress is believed to have resorted to disguises to try and hide her identity when she and Jamie met in secret over the years
Out int he open: But the two did nothing to hide their feelings on Monday
It was claimed the two met at each other’s homes and that Katie sometimes disguised herself with wigs and hats to meet up with her man without being noticed.
Then in March 2015, a photo surfaced showing the two stars sitting in a recording studio holding hands.
Again, Foxx denied any romance.
It was true: For years, they have dodged rumors that they were an item
Extraordinary measures: It was claimed the two met at each other’s homes and that Katie sometimes disguised herself with wigs and hats to meet up with her man
Long romance: They were first linked romantically in August 2013, a little over a year after Katie divorced Hollywood star Tom Cruise after almost six years of marriage
Under the radar: Katie, 38, never commented on the dating reports while Jamie, 49, publicly dismissed them as ‘fake news’ and insisting he and the actress were ‘just friends’
Secret: Rumors of their romance persisted and grew stronger over the years despite the fact that Foxx and Holmes were never photographed together in public
In June 2016, there seemed to be the first public confirmation that Foxx and Holmes were, indeed, in a relationship when former Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Claudia Jordan, a friend of the actor and singer, said they were dating.
‘He is very happy with her. I like that he seems very happy,’ Claudia said during an interview for the Allegedly podcast.
However, Jordan quickly walked back her comments, stating she misspoke and telling Entertainment Tonight the day after the podcast reveal that she had ‘no knowledge of Jamie with Katie at all.’
‘I’ve never seen them together. He’s never told me he’s dating her,’ she said.
But the evidence of a relationship continued to stack up.
Having fun: Katie, who is mom to daughter Suri, 11, from her marriage to Cruise, showed off her playful side with some seaweed
Watch out: Jamie appeared to take a photo of Katie with his smart phone as she waved the seaweed around
Had an agreement: It’s thought that Katie had agreed as part of her divorce settlement with Cruise that she wouldn’t publicly date anyone for five years after the end of her marriage
Relief: The five-year waiting period, if it existed, ended this summer leaving Holmes and Foxx free to go public
Bicoastal: The former Mrs. Tom Cruise divides her time between New York and a home in Calabasas, not far from Foxx’s country mansion in the upscale Lake Sherwood enclave
Paddling: The actor enjoyed splashing his tootsies in the ocean
Hat’s off to them: Katie and Jamie managed to pull off one of the most secret romances in Hollywood history
In August 2016, Katie was in the audience to cheer on Foxx as he performed on stage with Barbra Streisand at her concert in the Big Apple. A few months later, the two were reported to have enjoyed a romantic getaway to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico to celebrate Holmes’s 38th birthday.
This past April, a fellow diner did manage to snap a photo of the celebrity couple out to dinner together in New York which was then shared to social media.
In May, Holmes and Foxx were snapped separately boarding the same private jet at Le Bourget Airport in Paris after enjoying time together in the French capital where they were photographed leaving the Park Hyatt Vendome hotel, again separately.
Committed: The couple have found a way to make their romance work despite the obstacles
Fed and watered: The couple had help for their romantic beach getaway with refreshments served for them on the patio
Treated: The couple had nothing to do but kickback
Quenched their thirst: They enjoyed drinks on the terrace
Sandy stroll: They left their footprints in the wet sand
Intimate: They seemed to have plenty to talk about
Carefree day: Both Jamie and Katie are parents. Jamie has two daughters, Corinne, 23, and Annalise, eight. Katie’s daughter Suri is now 11
But the two were growing tired of the subterfuge, it was claimed earlier this year.
‘To make it impossible to get photo evidence that they are together, they traveled in cars with tinted windows and took secret back elevators. They had it down to a science,’ a source told UsWeekly in April.
But, the source added, the first source, ‘Katie is tired of playing the hiding game.’
So why go public now? It could be to do with the date.
In September last year, RadarOnline claimed that as part of her quickie divorce settlement from Top Gun star Cruise, Holmes had agreed not to publicly date anyone until five years had passed following the end of her marriage.
That five year period ended this past June leaving the way open for the couple to publicly declare their love for each other.
DailyMail.com previously contacted reps for both Holmes and Cruise regarding the alleged divorce agreement.
All alone: The celebrity couple only had eyes for each other
Together: Their closeness was palpable
Besotted: They enjoyed some quiet time at an outdoor dining table
A good day: Katie was spotted running her hands through her long loose brunette locks as she relaxed
The look of love: She couldn’t stop smiling and gazing adoringly at her beau
Had a little company: The two paused for a chat with an older gentleman who seemed to be pointing something out to them on the beach
Exclusive venue: The exotic location looked lush with its palm trees and fronds