Katie Holmes in Sydney for McHappy Day

Ronald McDonald House at Randwick is hoping for a visit from Hollywood actress Katie Holmes ahead of the 2019 McHappy Day

Actor Katie Holmes has is the 2019 Australia McHappy Day ambassador. Picture: Getty Images

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Ronald McDonald House at Randwick could be in line for some Hollywood star power during US actress Katie Holme’s visit to Australia in November.

As the 2019 McHappy Day ambassador Holmes will help fundraise at one lucky Sydney McDonald’s restaurant and she will also visit children and parents currently staying at one of the two Ronald McDonald Houses in Sydney - either Randwick or Westmead.

Actors Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx at the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-Grammy Gala in New York City. Picture: Getty Images

The Dawson’s Creek and Batman Begins star, who recently split with actor-singer Jamie Foxx after six years, said she was “really looking forward to being in Australia for this important event”.

“McHappy Day raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities, ultimately helping to keep families together while their sick or injured child undergoes treatment,” Holmes said.

“I can only imagine how much that helps the child and reduces the impact on the family unit.”

Donald’s Australia director Jo Feeney said supporting children’s charities was “close to Katie’s heart, making her a fantastic advocate to help us generate critical funding for Ronald McDonald House Charities”.

McHappy Day will be held on November 16.