Katie Holmes Fights Kennedys With Comedy, Does Letterman's Top Ten

Actress back in spotlight after much-maligned miniseries premiered for the masses last week

By Natalie Finn Apr 13, 2011 4:40 AMTags

Katie Holmes can finally put this Jackie Kennedy thing behind her and start having some fun again.

The actress turned up on the Late Show With David Letterman to read tonight's Top Ten, her first talk-show appearance since her panned turn as the first lady in the Reelz Channel-approved miniseries The Kennedys, all eight hours of which aired last week.

And it was nice to see her getting laughs on purpose for a change.

From "Lost a bet with Tom" to "I'm here tonight anyway playing bass with the Foo Fighters" to "Honestly, I have no idea," Katie presented the "Reasons I'm Presenting Tonight's Top Ten List" to an enthusiastic audience.

After she was through, Dave thanked her for the birthday cupcakes she brought to the set—he turned 64 today—and presented her with a bouquet of roses.