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Who is Katie Holmes’ new boyfriend Emilio Vitolo Jr. and how old is he?

KATIE Holmes’ new boyfriend, Emilio Vitolo Jr. is a New York City chef at Emilio's Ballato in SoHo.

The loved-up pair are frequently spotted hanging out around the city, often seen kissing or packing on a PDA.

Emilio Vitolo Jr. is a chef in New York City
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Emilio Vitolo Jr. is a chef in New York CityCredit: Splash News

Here is more on the couple.

Who is Emilio Vitolo Jr.? 

Emilio Vitolo Jr. is a chef at Emilio’s Ballato in the SoHo neighborhood of  

His father, Emilio Vitolo Sr., reportedly opened the Italian restaurant, now a family-run business, in the 90s.

Both Emilio's parents and two brothers work at his father’s restaurant. 

He works at his father's restaurant, Emilio's Ballato, in SoHo
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He works at his father's restaurant, Emilio's Ballato, in SoHo Credit: Splash News

The popular restaurant has attracted several celebrities such as , Whoopi Goldberg, and even

Aside from being a chef at the restaurant, Emilio has made acting cameos on Royal Pains and Inside Amy Schumer.

How long has he been dating Katie Holmes? 

Emilio and , 41, have been dating for a few months now.

The two reportedly met while working on the set of a new indie movie together. 

He has been dating Katie Holmes for a few months now
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He has been dating Katie Holmes for a few months nowCredit: The Mega Agency

They have been regularly spotted on dates and are often seen

Photos emerged of on East 90th street on Tuesday, cozying up together while enjoying the view of the city.

Emilio is Katie's first public boyfriend since she split with last year after dating on-and-off for six years.

The two have been spotted out on multiple dates in New York City
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The two have been spotted out on multiple dates in New York CityCredit: The Mega Agency

How old is he and who was he dating?

Emilio is 33 years old. 

He recently, 24, allegedly via text message.

Emilio and Rachel had been dating for 18 months prior to splitting. 

A source exclusively told the Sun that they were “very much in love” before breaking up.

Rachel Emmons and Emilio were engaged for 18 months
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Rachel Emmons and Emilio were engaged for 18 monthsCredit: Instagram

The source said: “Rachel and Emilio got together in February last year and were engaged after just a few months. It was a whirlwind romance but they were very much in love.

"They were planning their wedding before the pandemic but had been having issues recently ... different work schedules, and Covid made it difficult.

"But Rachel was left blindsided when he suddenly ended their engagement via text on Tuesday, just two days before photographs emerged of him with Katie."

The source added: "Katie and Emilio were working on an indie movie together about a month ago and Rachel knew that.

He allegedly broke up with her via text message
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He allegedly broke up with her via text messageCredit: Instagram

"He’s trying to get into acting, but nobody really knew who he was until this happened.

"Rachel found out about their dates after friends sent her articles showing them together. She thinks it's disrespectful for it to be so public."

“They were close while filming together but she never saw this coming," the insider concluded. 

A source revealed that Rachel found out about Katie and Emilio via 'articles' that were published
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A source revealed that Rachel found out about Katie and Emilio via 'articles' that were publishedCredit: Instagram

Who was Katie Holmes married to?

Katie was married to for almost six years.

The couple married in a Scientologist ceremony at the 15th-century Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano, Italy in 2006.

Katie at New York Fashion Week in 2017
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Katie at New York Fashion Week in 2017Credit: Getty Images - Getty

The two share a daughter, Suri Cruise, 14, who was born in April of 2006.

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Katie and Tom filed for divorce in 2012 and she began dating Jamie Foxx in 2013.

Katie was granted full custody of Suri after her divorce was settled.

What movies has Katie Holmes been in?

Katie Holmes rose to popularity on the show Dawson's Creek from 1998-2003

  • The Ice Storm (1997)
  • Go (1999)
  • Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)
  • Wonder Boys (2000)
  • The Gift (2000)
  • Abandon (2002)
  • Phone Booth (2002)
  • The Singing Detective (2003)
  • Pieces of April (2003)
  • Batman Begins (2005)
  • Thank You for Smoking (2005)
  • Mad Money (2008)
  • Don't Be Afraid of The Dark (2010)
  • Jack and Jill (2011)
  • Miss Meadows (2014)
  • Woman in Gold (2015)
  • Touched with Fire (2015)
  • Logan Lucky (2017)
  • Coda (2019)
Katie was previously married to Tom Cruise
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Katie was previously married to Tom CruiseCredit: Getty - Contributor
Katie and daughter Suri Cruise
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Katie and daughter Suri CruiseCredit: Splash News
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