Being an idol gives you an aura of flawlessness that you can’t break, because that is the essence of your success. In times of economic instability, stars have to be careful how much they spend and on what – an advice many of them ignore and then find themselves on the cover of tabloids, ridiculed and even hated for parading their fortunes.

 

The holidays have always been the top spending times of the year. Even with the economy in dire straits, people still manage to empty the stores – and celebrities are the first to break spending record after spending record.

 

Such a celebrity who threw caution to the wind was none other than recent Broadway sensation and Hollywood actress Katie Holmes, wife of actor Tom Cruise. Katie Holmes spent a few bucks on outings with her and Tom’s beautiful daughter Suri, some gymnastics equipment and even an expansion to her husband’s house.

 

Apparently, Katie Holmes managed to dine in style, which ended up costing her over $7,000. However, the total amount that Katie Holmes spent in the six months spent in New York City is a whopping $14 million – a real boost to the economy, if you think about it.