Homes for Holmes cost Cruise $27m

While Katie Holmes’ acting career has taken something of a backseat since she gave birth to daughter Suri two years ago, it appears she has been less keen on putting spending on the backburner.

According to reports, the A-Lister has managed to splurge US$20 million ($27 million) in the last six months alone, showing a serious penchant for real estate investment and lavishing her first born.

Indeed, Katie has reportedly spent US$20,000 on nannies for Suri, in addition to $9,700 on gym equipment to keep her figure trim while she is off the screen.

And while the $23,000 spent on lavish dinners will have likely had a negligible effect on her and husband Tom Cruise’s bank balance, the heavy investment in bricks and mortar will surely have been felt more keenly.

The news follows reports circulating in October that the couple had bought up three more apartments in their trendy complex in New York.