Actress Katie Holmes, who plays a vigilante preschool teacher in her new movie "Miss Meadows", "loved" her role as she enjoys doing strong female characters on the big screen.

"Miss Meadows" released Monday in the US.

`I loved playing this character because she had great manners and an innocence to her, but she also took care of business. I am such a fan of strong female characters so it was great to play this one,` showbizspy.com quoted her as saying.

Holmes, who raises daughter Suri with ex-husband and actor Tom Cruise, opened up about her role as a mother.

`I think the basics are very important. The No. 1 thing is making sure my child feels loved. And good about herself. And that what she does and who she is is special and should be celebrated,` she said.

"And my mom always said, no one loves you like your mother. Children are exposed to so much more than we were. I think all of our experiences bring us to a greater understanding of ourselves and help us realize what is most important.

`I love strong women and I love being inspired by people who fight for what they believe in and hard work and are creative. And have integrity,` she added.