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Katie Holmes Shares Rare Insight Into Daughter Suri Cruise's ‘Visible' Childhood

Katie holmes reflected on how 16-year-old daughter suri cruise—who she shares with ex-husband tom cruise—spent her childhood in the spotlight: "she’s an incredible person.", by gabrielle chung • published april 12, 2023 • updated on april 13, 2023 at 10:03 am.

Katie Holmes is seeing the love in Suri Cruise 's eyes.

The " Dawson's Creek " alum looked back on how her and Tom Cruise 's 16-year-old daughter grew up in front of the public eye before opting to spend her tween years away from the spotlight.

"What has been really important for me with my daughter, because she was so visible at a young age, is I really like to protect her," the 44-year-old recently told Glamour . "I'm very grateful to be a parent, to be her parent. She's an incredible person."

However, that's not to say Holmes isn't open to Cruise being involved in her work . The actress and director enlisted her daughter to sing songs in her 2022 film "Alone Together " and her upcoming feature, "Rare Objects."

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"I hope she always does something on my films," Holmes remarked. "I always ask her. But both of those experiences came out of the same sense of what I love about our industry, which is, you have these projects and you become a family with people."

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Calling her work environment a "safe, beautiful, creative space," Holmes explained that being able enlist Cruise's talents "comes out of love for me to include someone who I love dearly."

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"That's how I like to work. I like to have that kind of feeling," she explained. "It was very meaningful to me to have her there, because she's my heart."

After being followed by the paparazzi in the early aughts, Holmes and Cruise found solace in their privacy during the pandemic.

"To live for a moment in time without the pressure of results," Holmes recalled in a Nov. 2020 essay for Vogue Australia , "and instead appreciate the natural rhythms of mother and daughter was the most precious gift."

For Holmes, hobbies like sewing, painting and writing "became new hallmarks of satisfaction" in the household.

"During this time of uncertainty, remembering to be creative and positive has been something I have tried to keep at the forefront of my mind," she wrote in a Vogue Australia essay. "Throughout this experience the through-line for me has been a heightened awareness of each moment and really taking it in and appreciating it."

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Suri Cruise Celebrated Her 15th Birthday & She’s Almost as Tall as Mom Katie Holmes Now

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No parents, no problem. Suri Cruise ‘s 15th birthday included two friends and neither of her parents. Suri, who is the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes , turned 15 years old on Sunday, April 18, and from the looks of her bday, Suri had a grand old time exploring New York City without any parental supervision.

Suri was photographed Sunday with two friends as they bought flowers, ate ice cream and took selfies in downtown Manhattan, Suri’s mom, Katie Holmes , wasn’t far away however. Holmes was also photographed in the same neighborhood, shopping for Suri’s birthday present as her daughter enjoyed some alone time with her friends.

For her birthday outfit, Suri dressed in a leather jacket, a white T-shirt and dark-wash jeans. She completed the look with a white face mask and light sneakers. Suri, whose long brown hair came well below her shoulders, also looked noticeably taller from the last time fans saw her. (Her mom, FYI, is 5’9″.)

Suri is Holmes’ only child from her marriage to Cruis e, whom she was married to from 2006 to 2012. Cruise also has two children from his marriage to Nicole Kidman: son Connor, 26, and daughter Isabella, 28. Kidman and Cruise divorced in 2001 after 11 years of marriage.

In honor of Suri’s 15th birthday , Holmes took to her Instagram on Sunday with a post about how she couldn’t “believe” how fast her daughter had grown up. “Happy 15th Birthday Sweetheart! I love you!!!!!!!! ❤️💕😘 I can’t believe you are already 15!” she wrote.

In April 2020, A source told Us Weekly  about how “in sync” Suri and Holmes are as a mother-and-daughter duo. “You’d struggle to find a mom-daughter duo who are more in sync with each other,” the insider said. “They’re a real team— their connection is a beautiful thing to witness.” The source continued, “Suri is very naturally athletic and excels at physical activities like gymnastics and dance.” The insider went on to reveal that Suri is also “well liked” among her close group of friends.

A source also revealed to Us Weekly in April 2019 that Suri is “really protective” of her mother. “If Katie’s feeling stressed or down, Suri’s very compassionate and loving. Katie feels like her daughter really is her little angel,” the insider said. The source continued, “She’s is a great kid. She’s extremely polite and well-mannered. She’s a good girl who’s a joy to be around; she doesn’t come across as spoiled or like a celebrity kid at all.”

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Katie Holmes is shining a spotlight on her love for daughter Suri Cruise .

Holmes, who shares the 16-year-old with ex-husband Tom Cruise , gushed about collaborating with her teen daughter in her cinematic work  in an interview with Glamour magazine published Wednesday. Suri lent her vocals to songs featured in two of Holmes’ recent films, the 2022 romantic drama "Alone Together" and the upcoming "Rare Objects," both of which Holmes directed.

"I hope she always does something on my films. I always ask her," Holmes told the magazine. "But both of those experiences came out of the same sense of what I love about our industry, which is, you have these projects and you become a family with people."

Holmes added: "So it comes out of love for me to include someone who I love dearly. That’s how I like to work. I like to have that kind of feeling. It was very meaningful to me to have her there, because she’s my heart."

See Katie Holmes' rare photos of look-alike Suri,  her daughter with ex-husband Tom Cruise

Holmes, who is famously private about her daughter, also spoke about her protectiveness as a mother.

"What has been really important for me with my daughter, because she was so visible at a young age, is I really like to protect her," Holmes said. "I’m very grateful to be a parent, to be her parent. She’s an incredible person."

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In 2021, Holmes shared a trio of rare photos of Suri taken throughout the years on Instagram to mark her 15th birthday. Holmes also opened up about bonding with Suri during the coronavirus pandemic in a November 2020 cover story for Vogue Australia.

"Hobbies such as sewing, painting and writing became new hallmarks of satisfaction and having had time at home to just be," Holmes wrote at the time. "To listen. To live for a moment in time without the pressure of results and instead appreciate the natural rhythms of mother and daughter was the most precious gift."

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Katie Holmes celebrates daughter Suri turning 15 – and we feel incredibly old

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It only seems like yesterday that Katie Holmes gave birth in 2006 to her first child with Tom Cruise just months after the couple got engaged.

But fast forward to 2021 and, while a lot has changed between actress Katie, 42, and her Mission Impossible star ex Tom, 58, she is still a doting mother to Suri, who was definitely one of the most famous celebrity babies of the decade.

Katie paid tribute to her not-so-little-anymore girl on Monday as she turned 15 – and we can’t believe she’s that old already!

Hollywood star Katie shared a number of pictures of herself and Suri on Instagram to mark the occasion.

In one snap Suri can be seen enjoying a party with friends when much younger as she peered at a pal.

In another her mother can be seen giving her a hug as she rests her head on her shoulder.

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And in one more Suri can be seen squeezing her famous parent with a broad grin across her face.

Katie captioned the images: ‘Happy 15th Birthday Sweetheart! I love you!!!!!!!! I can’t believe you are already 15!’

The celebratory post comes after Katie was the subject of her own special birthday message last December when her boyfriend Emilio Vitolo Jr shared a picture making them Instagram official.

The couple were first linked last September and chef Emilio declared his love for Dawson’s Creek star Katie on her birthday.

Taking to Instagram at the time, he shared a black and white photograph of himself and the actress.

Katie was sat on his lap and looked back at the 33-year-old with a huge smile on her face.

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Emilio captioned the image: ‘The most amazing, kindest, beautiful person ❤️. Every time I see your face it makes me smile. Happy Birthday!!! I love you!!’

Katie had not previously spoken about their relationship but it seems the coronavirus pandemic has enabled the couple to grow even closer.

A source recently told People: ‘Since Katie is not working, they have had time to really get to know each other.

‘Emilio thinks their relationship will continue to be strong in the new year.

‘When things return to a more normal and Katie is working again, they will figure it out. For now, they enjoy all their time together in New York City.’

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Katie Holmes Says Daughter Suri Was 'Really Visible' as a Baby, Now Wants to 'Protect Her'

Katie Homes shares rare comments about her 16-year-old daughter Suri, and why she "really likes to protect" her

Katie Holmes is reflecting on her role as a parent.

The Dawson's Creek star, 44, covers the April issue of Glamour , where she offers rare comments about her daughter Suri Cruise , 16, and her feelings as a mom.

"What has been really important for me with my daughter, because she was so visible at a young age, is I really like to protect her," says Holmes, who seldom speaks about her daughter in public.

"I'm very grateful to be a parent, to be her parent," she adds. "She's an incredible person."

Holmes, who shares Suri with ex Tom Cruise , also discusses the role her daughter plays in her films as she reflects on Suri singing the opening credits of her film Alone Together and previously singing on Rare Objects .

"I hope she always does something on my films. I always ask her," she reveals.

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"But both of those experiences came out of the same sense of what I love about our industry, which is, you have these projects and you become a family with people," she says. "And it's this safe, beautiful, creative space. So it comes out of love for me to include someone who I love dearly."

"That's how I like to work. I like to have that kind of feeling. It was very meaningful to me to have her there, because she's my heart," she adds.

Last month, Holmes shared in an interview with Variety that Suri has watched her mom's hit teen drama Dawson's Creek , and the duo had a "good laugh about it."

"She has seen Dawson's Creek, and I think it's probably weird since she's a teenager. I'm not like, 'You need to watch Mommy's work.' But during the pandemic, we had a good laugh about it," said Holmes.

"It's wild to have a daughter who's almost the same age as I was when I began all this," she added.

Holmes was 19 when she began her role as Joey Potter on the WB series.

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Suri Cruise, 17, looks more grown up than ever as Tom’s daughter steps out in NYC in denim skirt and face full of makeup

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• Updated : 15:19 ET, Jun 24 2023

TOM Cruise's daughter Suri Cruise has been spotted on the streets of Manhattan looking like a full-blown adult.

The 17-year-old was seen in New York's Soho while walking with some friends.

Suri is the daughter of actors Tom Cruise , 60, and Katie Holmes , 44.

She was wearing a black tank top and a knee-length denim skirt which gave early 2000s vibes.

She paired it with several silver bracelets and a black string choker necklace that had a large silver flower on it.

On her feet were black sneakers and tall white socks that were scrunched down at her ankles.

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Suri was also sporting a face full of makeup - lipstick and blush included.

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In August 2021, Katie and her lookalike daughter turned heads as they stepped out in New York City .

It was hard to miss that her daughter had a striking similarity to her actress mom in the early days of her career.

With her tall frame and long dark locks, the teen looked just like Katie when she starred in Dawson's Creek over 20 years ago.

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Katie starred as Joey Potter in Dawson's Creek from 1998 to 2003, joining the show as a fresh-faced 18-year-old.

On their Friday outing, Katie kept it casual in a cream T-shirt tucked into white pants. Suri wore red shorts and cropped tank top.

Enjoying her evening stroll with her only child, Katie affectionately played with her daughter's brunette tresses while they waited for a crosswalk to turn green.

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Suri has reportedly not seen  Top Gun  star Tom in more than a decade after her mom divorced him when she was five.

Katie gained sole custody of Suri in 2012, along with a generous settlement that has Tom paying a reported £325,000 a year for his daughter’s care.

After the split, Katie took Suri to New York which was 2,400 miles away from LA -based Tom.

The actor has been accused of putting his religion before his daughter, with ex-Scientologists claiming he has been ordered to shun Katie and Suri as non-believers.

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She said, “You can’t be anti- Scientology if you’re part of Tom’s family, you will be disconnected — look at his daughter Suri.”

She added that the church, which believes mankind is descended from an alien race of gods, viewed Suri “as a spiritual being in Tom’s daughter’s body”.

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If you're a fan of going to the movies, odds are you've seen at least one Tom Cruise project. The "Mission: Impossible" star is absurdly famous around the world. As a result, many parts of his life have played out in very public ways on very public stages. 

Cruise is also a dad to three children. He shares his oldest, Isabella and Connor, with ex-wife Nicole Kidman , and his youngest, Suri , with ex-wife Katie Holmes. While it's clear that Cruise has a great relationship with Isabella and Connor, and both children are active members of his Scientology faith (per The U.S. Sun ), it's less clear what kind of relationship — if any — that he has with Suri. In fact, when Holmes and Cruise divorced, he affirmed that Holmes' desire to keep Suri out of the Scientology faith was a factor in their split (per HuffPost ).

The last public photos of Cruise and Suri date all the way back to 2012, when the two were snapped visiting Disneyland (per Yahoo! ). Here's a look into Tom Cruise's relationship with Suri and where it stands today.

Tom Cruise was so excited about Katie's pregnancy that he bought a sonogram machine

Like a lot of expectant parents, Tom Cruise was ecstatic about the impending arrival of his third child, Suri Cruise. In fact, he was so excited about Suri that he reportedly bought his own ultrasound machine so that he could see her every day. Cruise told Barbara Walters about the purchase, which can cost up to $200,000 (per  BBC News ). He seemed to understand that the purchase was on the lavish end, as he reassured people that the machine would be donated to a hospital after Katie Holmes gave birth.

However, not everyone thought the act was a great idea. In fact, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine issued a statement condemning the act, noting that the buy bordered on abusing the equipment. President Lennard Greenbaum, MD, said, in part, that "Tom Cruise's recent purchase of an ultrasound machine for personal use at home is both inappropriate and in violation of FDA rules addressing the sale of medical equipment."

Tom Cruise described his daughter Suri's birth as 'spiritual'

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes welcomed Suri Cruise on April 18, 2006 . From all accounts, and especially from Cruise's, Suri's arrival into the world was fairly extraordinary. In fact, only a few days after her birth, Cruise described the experience to "20/20" and still seemed in awe of everything he witnessed (via ABC News ). He said, "It was everything that we wanted it to be. ... It was spiritual. It was powerful. It was indescribable."

Plenty of outlets shared news of Suri's birth, as public interest in the newborn was quite high. CBS News  noted that Suri weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and clocked in at 20 inches long. A representative for Cruise and Holmes also shared information about her name, noting that Suri has Hebrew origins and can mean "princess," as well as Persian roots, which could give her name the meaning "red rose." 

Notably, Cruise and Holmes were also able to leave their home to head to the hospital in private, which was quite a feat considering the vast amount of attention they were receiving at the time.

Tom Cruise and Suri Cruise appeared to have a good relationship until 2012

In 2004, a then-engaged Katie Holmes admitted to Seventeen that she had once fantasized about marrying Tom Cruise (per HuffPost ). Fast-forward a few years, and Holmes found herself walking away from the very marriage she once said she wanted.

From all appearances, Tom Cruise and daughter Suri had a solid parent-child relationship up until 2012. That was the year that Katie Holmes filed for divorce in a move that apparently surprised Cruise. While speaking to German TV network ProSieben (via CBS News ), he admitted that he didn't see the divorce coming at all, saying, "I didn't expect it." He added, "Life is a tragicomedy. You need to have a sense of humor."

It seems that after he recovered from the shock of his wife of six years wanting a divorce, he bounced back pretty quickly. InStyle noted that the two were able to work through their divorce pretty quickly, with a settlement being reached after only 11 days. 

He admitted that Katie Holmes left him to 'protect' Suri from Scientology

While Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have been pretty quiet when it comes for the exact hows and whys of their divorce, when pushed, Cruise definitely let something slip: One of big reasons Holmes said she wanted a divorce was reportedly to "protect" their daughter, Suri, from Cruise's religion, Scientology . The admission came out during his deposition during a libel lawsuit he filed against a tabloid. When asked if Holmes felt she had to protect Suri by leaving the relationship, as reported by  HuffPost , he first replied that the question was "offensive" and that "there is no need to protect my daughter from my religion," before saying, "Did she say that? That was one of the assertions, yes."

On top of that, Cruise also admitted that Suri was no longer a practicing member of the religion (per TMZ ). While HuffPost asserts this means Suri has now been deemed a "suppressive person" in the eyes of the Church of Scientology, there have been no public statements made to that effect. Notably, "suppressive" people are often, if not always, "cut off" from those that are still active members of Scientology.

Tom Cruise was not awarded custody of Suri

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes hammered out the details of their divorce settlement in 11 days (per InStyle ), which is pretty remarkable. Surprisingly to many, Cruise was not awarded custody of the pair's daughter, Suri Cruise, at all, and instead walked away from the discussions with visitation rights only. In fact, Tom Cruise was told he can visit with Suri up to 10 days a month, according to Us Weekly .

Cruise also committed to a fairly hefty sum for child support, and TMZ reported that he pays over $33,000 a month for Suri's care. While that's noting to sniff at, it's a far cry from the sum a judge could have probably ordered him to pay if the divorce had gone to court, especially as his overall net worth is believed to be approximately $600 million (per Celebrity Net Worth ). Cruise is also in charge of covering any necessary expenses Suri might rack up, including medical and dental insurance, schooling, and college, and he also funds extracurricular activities (per TMZ).

It sounds like Tom Cruise doesn't always see Suri in person

Even though the custody agreement struck between Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes makes it clear that he can see their daughter, Suri Cruise, for 10 days a month, it seems like he hasn't been able to make that happen. On top of that, a source apparently close to the situation told Us Weekly that this seems to be a deliberate choice that Cruise is making. The source told the publication, "Every person is allowed to see their child if they wanted to. He chooses not to because she is not a Scientologist."

Outspoken critic of Scientology Tony Ortega spoke to Us Weekly about what might be going on behind closed doors, explaining that it's possible Holmes signed a document agreeing not to speak badly of the religion in order to get full custody. Ortega added that Holmes only had one objective: to take care of Suri. He said, "She wanted to get away and she wanted to get Suri."

In 2013, Tom Cruise admitted he hadn't seen Suri Cruise for 100 days

Things only got messier for Tom Cruise in the year after his divorce was finalized. In 2013, he admitted that he hadn't seen his youngest child for at least 100 days, explaining that his prolonged absence was due to his filming schedule. 

According to  People , Cruise said in a deposition hearing for her lawsuit again Bauer Publishing that it was "impossible" for him to see Suri during that time, and on top of that, he claimed that the then 7-year-old seemed just fine without him. After sharing that he's "very good" at talking to his daughter on the phone, Cruise added, "I also find that, you know, Suri is a very happy child, and confident, and has a good sense of herself."

He further explained that, though he missed Suri's first day of school, that was because his daughter didn't ask him to be there herself.

How long has it been since he's seen his daughter in person?

While Tom Cruise might have been able to explain why he didn't see Suri Cruise for 100 days, he then reportedly missed out on seeing his daughter in person for over 1,000 days. In 2016, In Touch Weekly reported that Cruise had not seen or exchanged words with Suri in over two and a half years. A source allegedly close to the situation told the publication that the pair had been using video chat and text messaging to stay in touch but that it had slowed down, before adding that Suri no longer really bought her father's explanations for why he was missing. The source said, "He uses his film commitments as an excuse, but the truth is that doesn't hold much weight with Suri anymore."

As in the past, some believe that Cruise's religion is the reason why he keeps missing out on his daughter's life. The same source told In Touch as much, noting, "He's disconnected from Katie, and then de facto from Suri, because of her connection to Katie. He hasn't seen her since she was 7."

A friend reportedly said Tom Cruise never meant to 'be estranged' from Suri

Despite Tom Cruise's reportedly prolonged period of estrangement from Suri, an alleged friend of his has stated that the actor never meant to be so far removed from his daughter. While speaking to Hollywood Life in 2019, the friend explained that, even though Cruise isn't with Suri on important days like her birthday, he's always planning for them. The friend said, "Tom does plan to send Suri a gift and call her on her birthday."

The friend added that Cruise has a lot of love for Suri, and that being this distant from his daughter wasn't something he anticipated when he and Katie Holmes welcomed Suri to the world. The friend explained, "Tom never intended to be estranged from his daughter when he decided to have a family with Katie and looks forward to repairing the relationship one day."

While it's unclear when Cruise will ever reconnect with his daughter, assuming the reports about their estrangement are true, one thing that is certainly true is that the path getting to this point has been long, winding, and, truth be told, quite confusing. Perhaps the two will grow closer when Suri is an adult.

Tom Cruise doesn't live in the same state as Suri

One factor that likely complicates the relationship between Tom Cruise and daughter Suri is that they don't live in the same state — or even the same country. While Suri lives in New York City with her mom, Katie Holmes, Cruise has reportedly been living in London, England, since April 2021 (per In Touch Weekly ).

A source told the publication that the city is a natural fit for Cruise, explaining that he especially enjoys the rainy weather and being able to walk around his new home. He is also reportedly fond of the city because of the anonymity it lends him. The source said, "If he wears a hat and mask, he can slip into bookstores or antique shops and no one knows it's him. He's got family living there, too, which gives him a sense of belonging."

As for Suri, she and her mom moved to New York following the divorce. Holmes admitted to InStyle in 2020 that the city isn't quite as private as she'd like, but she said that the city is just right for her and Suri. She shared, "What I love about New York is that for me and my child, this is our vibe."

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Who is Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s daughter, Suri?

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• Published : 16:45, 20 Apr 2021
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KATIE Holmes and Tom Cruise share one child, Suri Cruise, who the paparazzi have often snapped.

At 18, Suri's famous parents continue to work hard to keep their daughter out of the spotlight.

Who is Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise's daughter, Suri?

Suri Cruise, born April 18, 2006, is the daughter of actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

Growing up, Suri's parents tried to keep her out of the public eye.

However, Suri has become quite the talk of the town since she's grown up.

Over the past few years, Suri's fashion style has been a hot topic within the industry.

A source told The Daily Mail she is now applying for colleges and hoping to pursue a career in fashion.

In addition to Suri's love of fashion, she is also a singer.

In 2022, Suri appeared on the soundtrack for Holmes' film, Alone Together, singing her rendition of The Marcels' Blue Moon.

The following year, she did vocals for the 2023 film Rare Objects.

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How old is katie holmes and tom cruise's daughter suri.

Suri Cruise is turning 18 years old on April 18, 2024.

Though Holmes likes to keep Suri out of the public eye as much as she can, she always finds a moment to celebrate her daughter.

What has been really important for me with my daughter, because she was so visible at a young age, is I really like to protect her. Katie Holmes on protecting her daughter, Suri Cruise Glamour Magazine

During the premiere of Alone Together, Katie told Yahoo! Entertainment : "She's very, very talented. She said she would do it, and she recorded it, and I let her do her thing.

"I always want the highest level of talent, so I asked her."

What is Suri's relationship with her parents?

Suri lives with her mom in New York City, where Katie is getting ready to return to Broadway in September 2024 to be a part of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town.

Katie spoke with Vogue Australia about her time at home with her daughter saying: "Hobbies such as sewing, painting, and writing became new hallmarks of satisfaction and having had time at home to just be.

"To listen. To live for a moment in time without the pressure of results and instead appreciate the natural rhythms of mother and daughter was the most precious gift."

In an interview with Glamour , Katie went on to honor her daughter saying: "I'm very grateful to be a parent, to be her parent.

"She's an incredible person. She's my heart."

Tom's relationship with his daughter appears to be estranged with Tom shooting movies around the world and Suri going to school in New York City.

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Tom also has two other children, a son named Connor and a daughter named Isabella, whom he adopted from his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman.

Since Tom and Katie's divorce, the connections between Suri and her half-siblings seem to be very loose.

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Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes' daughter makes big screen debut

Suri cruise, 16, makes her on-screen singing debut in 'alone together'.

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The former wife of Tom Cruise discusses their daughter's role in Holmes' new film.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ daughter made her on-screen debut.

Holmes, 43, stars in the newly released movie "Alone Together," and her daughter Suri Cruise , 16, joined her on the big screen.  

"I always want the highest level of talent," Holmes said in an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment. "So, I asked her. She's very, very talented. She said she would do it, and she recorded it, and I let her do her thing. That's the way I direct in general. It's like, 'This is what I think we all want — go do your thing.'"

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise's daughter Suri Cruise made her on-screen debut in "Alone Together."  (Anthony Harvey)

In the movie, Suri sings a cover of "Blue Moon," which plays during the opening credits of the film. Holmes told the outlet this will not be her daughter’s only on-screen singing gig.

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"She actually did sing in ‘Rare Objects,’ which is the film we did last fall," Holmes explained. "Other than that, she's a 16-year-old kid doing high school."

Cruise and Holmes were married from 2006 to 2012. Suri is their only child together, and Suri's parents opted to keep her out of the public eye for a majority of her childhood.

Holmes directed, wrote and stars in "Alone Together." She stars alongside Jim Sturgess in the romantic comedy set during the coronavirus pandemic. The film follows a man and woman fleeing New York City during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020. 

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The pair end up booking the same Airbnb and ultimately decide to stay at the upstate property together.

Holmes directed, wrote and stars in "Alone Together."  (AP, File)

Sturgess praised Holmes’ directing style and shared that she gives actors wide latitude when they are in front of the camera.

Suri Cruise and Katie Holmes in the audience during Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards in 2015. (Lester Cohen/KCA2015/WireImage)

"She gives you this incredible space between action and cut," Sturgess said of his co-star. 

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"She very rarely shouted, 'Cut!' actually. You'd think the scene had ended and she just kind of left it hanging. I love that she was always searching for those little nuggets of authenticity."

The movie is in theaters before moving to video on demand Friday.

Janelle Ash is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.

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Suri Cruise Is All Grown Up After 18th Birthday as She Steps Out With Mom Katie Holmes in NYC

The teen was spotted with her mom in the Big Apple, both wearing coordinating denim for their outing.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes ‘ daughter, Suri Cruise , turned 18 earlier this month and is spending time with her mom, 45. The mother-daughter duo were recently spotted in New York City together following Suri’s birthday.

On Monday, April 22, Suri stepped out carrying what appeared to be an iced coffee alongside Katie, according to photos published by Daily Mail . For their day out, the teen wore a red maxi dress with a long denim overcoat and brown boots. As for Katie, she chose a pair of dark denim jeans with a green long-sleeved shirt for the outing.

Suri is rarely seen out in public. Up until now, she was legally a minor, and Katie preferred to keep her daughter away from the spotlight. However, the Coda actress shared a rare childhood picture of Suri to her Instagram in May 2021 in honor of Mother’s Day at the time. The image featured a then-toddler-aged Suri as Katie kissed her cheek.

“I am so grateful to be a mom to the sweetest daughter,” Katie captioned the post. “Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms!!!!”

The former Dawson’s Creek star previously opened up about being a famous parent to a young child during a 2017 interview with Town & Country. While noting that this “business is so unstable, and you never really know where you’re going to be,” Katie explained how she made sure to protect Suri’s childhood.

“My child is the most important person to me, and her upbringing is paramount to my work right now,” Katie said. “It’s very important that I’m present and she has a stable, innocent childhood. I feel so blessed to do what I do, but there’s nothing in the world better than watching your child succeed.”

As for Suri’s dad, Tom, 61, was recently seen at Victoria Beckham ‘ s 50th birthday party over the weekend. The Mission Impossible movie star was reportedly seen breakdancing at the soiree, which was held in London.

Rumors have swirled over the years claiming that Tom has not been present in Suri’s life since his divorce from Katie in 2012. However, neither of the parents has publicly reacted to this speculation.

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Suri Cruise has rejected one thing from her childhood

Suri Cruise was born famous but recent photos of the 18-year-old reveal one thing she’s rejecting.

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Suri Cruise has just turned 18, and it is clear that she’s rejecting one big thing about her celebrity child past – her iconic Real Housewives of Kindergarten aesthetic.

Usually, teenagers aren’t old enough to have a past, but when you’re born famous, by the time you’ve graduated high school, the world has already seen many different versions of you. Such is life for Suri.

The young adult was spotted taking a solo stroll around New York City, and her outfit spoke for itself. 

Suri wore the unofficial Generation Z uniform: baggy pants, an oversized jacket, and a tiny top. She’s in the era of wearing the kind of tops that make your nan tell you that your kidneys will get cold. 

She looked great but was casual, like any other teenager you’d walk past in a shopping centre. She had excellent casual street style, but you wouldn’t say she looked glamorous or glitzy.

This is quite the rejection of the fashion identity created for her as a child. 

If you’ve somehow managed to dodge the pop culture phenomenon that is Suri, well, it’s easy to catch up. 

Her dad is action star Tom Cruise, known for doing his own stunts and being a Scientologist. Her mum, Katie Holmes, played Joey in the late-90s teen hit  Dawson’s Creek and while she’s never found the same kind of mainstream career success since, she’s remained a tabloid fixture. 

Suri’s parents got married in 2006, after a whirlwind romance that saw Tom appear on Oprah, jump on her couch, and announce, “I’m in love”. 

Then Suri entered the picture and became a celebrity instantly, achieving a similar level of fame that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s daughter, North, 10, currently enjoys. 

Before Suri could walk, she was a subject of public fascination, and the way her parents dressed her made her downright iconic. 

While most toddlers might wander around in a stained Bonds onesie, toddler Suri dressed more like an actual princess. 

She wore high heels and couture and dressed more like a rich housewife than a child who wasn’t old enough to read. 

She never looked like she was going on a playdate; instead, she dressed like she was about to go to a soiree. 

The fact that she dressed like a middle-aged woman with an Amex caused lots of buzz at the time.

Some people thought it was wrong, and some thought it was harmless fashion, but everyone could agree that it made Suri more famous. She wasn’t just another celebrity kid hanging in the background she was prancing around in a faux fur coat.

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Her parents split in 2012, and from then on, Suri remained with her mum in New York City. Her diva dressing lessened over the years, but now she’s ditched it altogether.

These days, she wears sneakers instead of high heels. She’s seen getting around in baggy pants instead of sparkly clothes, and she seems to have ditched the rich vibes for a more down-to-earth look. 

Suri hasn’t carried glamour into her adulthood but rejecting your parent’s ideas is a rite of passage, and one even Gen Z is still enthusiastically embracing.

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On a recent outing in New York City, the mother and daughter showed off their individual—yet complementary—styles with two looks that embraced spring.

Holmes wore a thin dark gray sweater layered over a striped collared button-down, plus a pair of wide-leg dark-wash jeans, black Adidas Samba sneakers , a slouchy black leather tote bag from Saint Laurent , and dark brown sunglasses.

As for 18-year-old Cruise, she opted for a more feminine look that embraced the boho silhouettes of the ’70s. This ensemble included a tiered maxi dress covered in a red, white, and black geometric pattern, which she then layered underneath a caramel corduroy jacket and a collared denim coat. Cruise finished off her look with a pair of sensible suede boots in a light brown.

Holmes, who shares her daughter with ex-husband Tom Cruise, doesn’t often talk about their family life in the media. But in an interview with Variety last year, she did reveal that Suri had watched the ’90s TV show that launched Holmes into the spotlight.

“[Suri] has seen Dawson’s Creek , and I think it’s probably weird, since she’s a teenager,” Holmes said. “I’m not like, ‘You need to watch Mommy’s work.’ ”

The actor reflected on seeing her child at almost the age Holmes was when she first started work on Dawson’s Creek . “But during the pandemic, we had a good laugh about it,” Holmes continued. “It’s wild to have a daughter who’s almost the same age as I was when I began all this.”

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In a new interview with Variety , the actress opened up about her run in the off-Broadway play The Wanderers and her new film, Rare Objects . As she talked about trying to balance work with her everyday life, Holmes shared a personal anecdote about Suri, her daughter with ex-husband Tom Cruise , from during the COVID-19 pandemic. It turns out that Suri began watching the late '90s TV show that made her mom famous.

"[Suri] has seen Dawson’s Creek , and I think it’s probably weird since she’s a teenager," Holmes told Variety. "I’m not like, 'You need to watch mommy’s work.'"

The actress continued: "But during the pandemic, we had a good laugh about it. It’s wild to have a daughter who’s almost the same age as I was when I began all this."

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Since Holmes often refrains from speaking about her daughter, people couldn't help but love this surprise detail about their relationship. Given how her character Joey Potter overcame a number of struggles and romances on Dawson's Creek , folks had a lot of thoughts about Suri's opinions on the hit drama.

"So awkward for Katie 😂😂 the fashion, the plots, I bet they had a good laugh!" one person wrote on Instagram . "I was obsessed with this show!!" another added. "That's absolutely precious ... I know my girl Suri is Team Pacey," a different follower noted on Twitter , referencing Joey's relationship with Pacey Witter (Joshua Jackson).

While Suri is gaining insight into how Holmes made it big in Hollywood, she's also assisting her mother on the projects she's working on now. She sang a cover of Frank Sinatra's " Blue Moon " for the Batman Begins actress's 2022 film Alone Together . According to Holmes, she didn't tap Suri for the part because of their familial bond but because of what she brought to the table.

"Well, I always want the highest level of talent, so I asked her," Holmes told Yahoo! Entertainment in July 2022. "She's very talented. She said she would do it and she recorded it, and I let her do her thing. That's the way I direct in general. It's like, 'This is what I think we all want and then go do your thing.'"

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Nicole Kidman’s Dating History: A Look at Her Past Relationships

Prior to her current marriage with Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman was once Tom Cruise’s wife.

The actress from Nine Perfect Strangers had a previous engagement to musician Lenny Kravitz and was also linked to rapper Q-Tip.

Exploring Nicole Kidman’s Relationship Timeline

After splitting from Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman was believed to have started a relationship with Q-Tip, the rapper from A Tribe Called Quest.

During the early months of 2003, Nicole and Q-Tip were seen together at several events, including the premiere of The Hours, a White Stripes concert in New York City, and a Broadway play.

However, later that year, Nicole began a relationship with rocker Lenny Kravitz.

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The pair met when Nicole was renting Lenny’s Manhattan apartment during renovations on her own place.

They managed to keep their relationship private, and surprisingly, they were engaged for a time. This detail only emerged years later when Nicole worked with Lenny’s daughter Zoë Kravitz on HBO’s Big Little Lies.

Discussing the series with Net-a-Porter , Nicole said: “Well, I knew Zoë because I was engaged to her father.

“It’s all in the family! I love Lenny; he’s a great guy.”

How Many Times Has Nicole Kidman Been Married?

Nicole Kidman has been married twice, first to Hollywood actor Tom Cruise.

The couple got married on Christmas Eve in 1990.

Their relationship ended in separation on December 21, 2000, and Tom Cruise filed for divorce on February 7, 2001, with irreconcilable differences cited as the reason. Their divorce was finalized on August 8 of that year. Together, they have two children: Connor and Isabella.

While Tom Cruise later married Katie Holmes, Nicole found love with country singer Keith Urban.

Nicole Kidman’s Marriage to Keith Urban

On June 25, 2006, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were married in Sydney, Australia. They have two daughters, Sunday and Faith.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nicole Kidman’s Relationship History

Who was Nicole Kidman married to before Keith Urban?

Nicole Kidman was married to Tom Cruise before marrying Keith Urban.

Did Nicole Kidman date any musicians?

Yes, Nicole Kidman was engaged to musician Lenny Kravitz and linked to rapper Q-Tip.

How many children does Nicole Kidman have?

Nicole Kidman has four children in total, two with Tom Cruise (Connor and Isabella) and two with Keith Urban (Sunday and Faith).

When did Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban get married?

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were married on June 25, 2006.

Has Nicole Kidman worked with any of her exes since their breakup?

Yes, Nicole Kidman worked with Lenny Kravitz’s daughter, Zoë Kravitz, on the HBO series Big Little Lies. The working relationship revealed her past engagement to Lenny Kravitz.

Nicole Kidman’s relationship history features several prominent figures from the entertainment industry, including Tom Cruise, Lenny Kravitz, and Q-Tip. Despite previous high-profile relationships and engagements, her romantic journey led her to a successful marriage with singer Keith Urban. Together with Keith and her children from her first marriage, Nicole continues to be a significant figure in Hollywood while maintaining a stable personal life.

Why Nicole Kidman is 'wary' in Keith Urban marriage following Tom Cruise divorce

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Nicole Kidman has rarely spoken about her divorce from Tom Cruise , but she has admitted in a rare comment that it has made her "wary" in her relationship with her husband Keith Urban.

The Big Little Lies actress, 56, reflected on her high-profile marriage with the Mission Impossible star, 61, which lasted from 1990 to 2001, during which time they adopted kids Connor and Isabella. See inside their relationship...

Two years before their split, the former couple's relationship was put under the microscope following their convincing portrayal of a jealous couple in the film Eyes Wide Shut. Nicole shut down any rumours of problems and insisted their impressive acting skills were not a reflection of their real-life relationship.

Addressing the intense media interest in their marriage and split, Nicole told  Harper's Bazaar : "I was young. I think I offered it up? Maybe I've gotten a bit more trepidatious, but I'm always trying to be as open as possible. I just prefer to live in the world that way."

Looking at how her past has impacted her current marriage, she said: "I'm wary at times, and I've been hurt, but at the same time I much prefer a warm approach rather than a prickly shutdown approach. My husband, Keith, says that when he met me, he said, 'How's your heart?' And I apparently responded, 'Open.'"

Nicole had been single for four years before meeting her second husband Keith at G’Day L.A in 2005. During that time, her career was going from strength to strength, but she previously discussed her private struggles in her personal life . 

One year after being nominated for an Oscar for her role in Moulin Rouge, she won Best Actress for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in The Hours. In the hours after her huge career accomplishment, she said she had an epiphany about her love life. 

Celebrating her win by eating takeout on the floor of the Beverly Hills Hotel with her family, Nicole told Dave Karger for his book 50 Oscar Nights: "I went to bed alone; I was in bed before midnight. If I ever won again, I'm telling you, I'd be out for 24 hours.

"I sat on the floor of the hotel eating French fries and a burger with my family and went to bed. That's when it hit me. I went, 'I need to find my love; I need a love in my life.' Because this is supposed to be when you go, 'This is ours.'"

Nicole went on to discuss the start of her relationship with Keith, claiming that her attraction was initially one-sided.

After heading his speech about his mother, Harper's Bazaar reported that Nicole's sister whispered to her: "Well, it doesn’t get much better than that," and she replied: "Yeah, but he’s not gonna be interested in me."

Nicole says that she and Keith have different recollections of his first impressions of her. "He actually wasn’t that interested in me at the time – which he now says is not true; he was just sort of intimidated," she said, before stating her feelings intensified once they began chatting on the phone four months later.

"I was really, really into him. He took a little time. And he’s like, ‘That is so incorrect, Nicole,'" she said. 

Their enduring love story is a testament to their mutual feelings for one another. Nicole and Keith got married in Sydney in 2006 and they are now parents to daughters Sunday and Faith.

Since then, the couple have reiterated that they have a "normal" relationship despite their respective fame. On Jessica Rowe's podcast series, The Big Talk Show, Keith said: "We're just a couple who work things out, go through things together, life, and support each other the best way we can and try and raise our family. Underneath it all, we're as normal as you can get I reckon."

Nicole also told Today: "We don't want to be a pin-up couple. We just want to be a couple that has a great life together."

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Nicole Kidman’s Family Guide: Meet Her Children With Keith Urban and Tom Cruise

Nicole Kidman ’s greatest role isn’t on the big or small screen. Instead, it’s being the best mom possible to her four children.

“I just always wanted a child,” Nicole, 56, told Vogue Australia in December 2017. “I think from a very early age, I wanted a child. I knew that I was going to have a child and that it didn’t matter [how], I actually didn’t know if I was ever going to give birth to a child. So that was the least of it for me. And what I did first was adopt.”

In 1993, the Big Little Lies actress became a mom for the first time when she and her first husband Tom Cruise adopted their daughter, Bella. A few years later, the pair adopted son Connor into their family.

After the couple divorced in 2001, Kidman went on to find love with country singer and fellow Australian Keith Urban . The pair married in 2016 and welcomed daughters Sunday and Faith.

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“If it were the choice between my family and Keith, and my career, I wouldn’t even bat an eyelid,” she told The Australia Women’s Weekly in June 2014. “The most important things to me are the love of our relationship and my children. At this stage of my life, and with time being so precious, the joy I get from us as a family outweighs any joy in any other area of my life, by far.”

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Bella Kidman Cruise, 31

Tom, 61, and Nicole adopted daughter Bella shortly after her birth in December 1992.

“From the minute Tom and I were married, I wanted to have babies,” Nicole told Vanity Fair in 2007. “And we lost a baby early on, so that was really very traumatic. And that’s when we would adopt [our daughter] Bella.”

While she was raised outside of the spotlight, Bella graduated from West London’s Delmar Academy of Make-up and Hair, before transitioning to a career in fashion.

Although Bella has an active Instagram , followers shouldn’t expect her to share family moments. Instead, it’s primarily dedicated to her art.

“Her go-to medium was pen and paper for most of her life,” her website states . “However, she is now venturing into other formats and mediums. Including digital. Which has been a bit of a game changer in her opinion. We hope you dig it.”

Connor Cruise, 29

Nicole and Tom, who wed in 1990, adopted their second child just after his birth in January 1995. In 2008, Connor got a glimpse of the Hollywood spotlight when he starred alongside Will Smith in the drama Seven Pounds . As a teenager, he briefly explored DJ gigs and released a single before making Florida his home.

Although Nicole and Tom divorced six years after their wedding, the actress expressed gratitude for the relationship and the family they created. “I got married really fast and really young,” she told Who Magazine in 2012. “But I don’t regret that because it got me Bella and Connor and I did have a fantastic marriage for a long period.”

According to People , Connor currently resides in the Sunshine State where he fishes and focuses on his barbecuing business, Connor’s Meatshack. “Connor has a pretty simple life in Clearwater,” a source told the publication. “He lives in his own home in a Scientology community. His life is deep-sea fishing. He has a lot of friends and seems very well-liked.”

Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, 15

Named in honor of the Australian patron of the arts, Sunday Reed, Sunday was born in July 2008 and spent much of her childhood with parents Nicole and Keith, 56, in Tennessee. “My daughters are Nashvillians! They have a southern drawl,” Nicole told People in 2016. “They have some Aussie. They have an unusual mix. They’re hybrids.”

Nicole has dropped hints that Sunday is interested in following in mom’s footsteps. In addition to showing an interest in directing, she’s also participated in theater.

“My daughter just got cast in her school play,” Nicole told E! News in January 2017. “So, that’s been the main priority, learning lines with her.”

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And for those who wanted a season 3 of Big Little Lies , Sunday may be responsible for making it possible.

“She has a very good understanding of things and life, so she was hand-held through it,” Nicole revealed to Vogue Australia in January 2024. “She was like, ‘No. There’s no more discussion. The third series has to happen … I’m sick of the talk. Sick of circling it. Just get it done.’”

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Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, 13

In December 2010, Nicole and Keith surprised fans when they welcomed Faith via gestational surrogate.

It wasn’t until April 2024, however, when Faith and her older sister made their red carpet debut at the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala, where their mom was the evening’s honoree.

In an interview with Today , Nicole expressed hopes that she was raising her daughters to be outspoken and strong. “So much is stepping aside and letting them become who they are,” she explained. “I don’t know if I’m teaching that as much as giving them their voices. I let them negotiate so they get a sense of who they are and what they can achieve and accomplish.”

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Katie Holmes and her daughter, Suri Cruise, stepped out for a caffeine pick-me-up just days after celebrating the high schooler’s 18th birthday without her estranged father, Tom Cruise.

The “Dawson’s Creek” star and the teen were seen going for a coffee run during a mother-daughter stroll in New York City on Monday.

Holmes, 45, was spotted carrying a hot cup of joe while her look-alike offspring held an iced coffee in one hand and a water cup in the other.

Suri looked stylish in a long patterned maxi dress layered under a brown cardigan and a denim jacket. She finished the ensemble with brown boots and some delicate gold jewelry.

As for her mom, Holmes, 45, looked trendy in baggy blue jeans, black and white Adidas Samba sneakers, and a red and white striped button-down peeping out from under her cozy gray sweater.

The actress accessorized with oversize sunglasses and a slouchy black leather shoulder bag.

Suri celebrated her milestone birthday on April 18 in the Big Apple. She was seen stepping out in the rainy weather with friends while en route to her festivities.

During her celebrations, her father was across the pond in the UK, where he is filming “Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two.”

While Tom, 61, skipped out on commemorating his daughter’s big day, he attended his friend Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party in London just days later.

A fellow attendee shared that the “Top Gun” star stole the show when he started breakdancing and doing splits at the fashion designer’s star-studded fête.

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Suri has been estranged from her dad, who is a top Scientologist , for more than a decade.

A source recently told Page Six that Tom has not seen the teen since 2012 .

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The actor was last photographed with Suri at Disney World that summer when she was 7 years old.

Fortunately, Suri has a precious bond with her mother.

“Katie has safeguarded Suri,” an insider told us, “and she’s a devoted mom.”

Holmes has worked hard to keep her daughter out of the spotlight to protect her from public scrutiny.

Court documents from her 2012 divorce from Tom also said that Holmes wanted to “protect Suri from Scientology,” which is often considered to be a cult.

While Suri is Holmes’ only child, Tom has two other children with his ex-wife Nicole Kidman: daughter Isabella Cruise, 31, and son Connor Cruise, 29.

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