Suri Cruise, the 18-year-old daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, is enjoying her summer before starting college at Carnegie Mellon University this fall. Recently photographed out and about in New York City with friends, Suri appeared happy and stylish in an off-the-shoulder green top, colorful striped pants, and brown slides. She was seen carrying a tote bag and a vintage camera, looking just like her famous mom.
The teen, who has recently dropped her dad’s surname, seemed to be in great spirits while spending time with her friends in NYC before her upcoming move to Pittsburgh for college. Suri had announced her decision to attend Carnegie Mellon in June, representing the school at LaGuardia High School’s commitment day in a Tiktok video that has since been deleted. She was photographed at her high school prom a few weeks later in a patterned gown with gold heels, celebrating the end of her high school career.
After her prom, Suri celebrated her graduation with her mother by her side, as her father Tom Cruise was absent from the milestone event. Sources have indicated that Tom has been estranged from his daughter for most of her childhood, having not seen her since the divorce from Holmes in 2012. Court documents revealed that Holmes filed for divorce to protect Suri from Tom’s role in the Church of Scientology, with sources emphasizing Holmes’ dedication to safeguarding her daughter and being a devoted mother.
Suri’s decision to change her name and not use her father’s surname indicates a significant rift in their relationship, making a possible reunification seem unlikely. With Suri now being 18 years old, she has the opportunity to reconcile with her father, but their estrangement appears to persist. Despite Tom’s absence from Suri’s graduation, the mother-daughter duo seemed happy as they celebrated the milestone together. The family dynamics have been complicated by Tom’s involvement with the Church of Scientology, with Holmes taking on the role of protecting Suri from that influence.
As Suri prepares for her college journey at Carnegie Mellon University, she continues to enjoy her time with friends in New York City before her move to Pittsburgh. With her distinctive sense of style and resemblance to her famous mother, Suri seems to be embracing her independence and shaping her own path as she transitions into adulthood. While her relationship with her father remains distant, Suri is supported by her mother and friends as she embarks on this new chapter in her life.
