Tom Cruise's daughter Suri celebrates high school graduation with mother Katie Holmes after leaving estranged father's last name behind

Suri Cruise, daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, celebrated her high school graduation at LaGuardia High School in New York City
PUBLISHED JUN 23, 2024
Tom Cruise has reportedly not seen his daughter Suri Cruise since 2012 (Gotham/GC Images, Getty Images)
Tom Cruise has reportedly not seen his daughter Suri Cruise since 2012 (Gotham/GC Images, Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Suri Cruise, the daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, has officially graduated from LaGuardia High School.

The celebratory event took place on Friday, with her mom, Katie Holmes, proudly by her side. The graduation, held at the United Palace Theatre in Manhattan's Washington Heights, marked a significant milestone for the 18-year-old.

Katie Holmes celebrates Suri Cruise's high school graduation

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08:  Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise speak performs onstage at the Z100's Jingl
Suri Cruise ditched her dad's last name at graduation (Getty Images)

In a heartwarming scene captured by Page Six, Suri and Katie were seen joyfully taking photos outside a brick building before heading into the theatre.

Dressed in a charming white dress under her red graduation robe, Suri paired her outfit with white sandals adorned with floral embellishments, letting her brunette hair flow naturally. Katie complemented her daughter's look with a light yellow pleated pants set and a matching collared long-sleeve shirt.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 10:  David Beckham's son Brooklyn Beckham (front), actors Tom Cruise and Katie
Tom Cruise and Suri Noelle Cruise had limited contact for most of her life (Getty Images)

Notably absent from the event was Suri's father, Tom Cruise, who instead attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in London. The absence was not surprising given the estranged relationship between Tom and Suri, who have had limited contact for most of her life.

Adding to the significance of the day, it was revealed that Suri has chosen to go by "Suri Noelle," omitting her father's famous last name as she prepares to attend Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh this fall.

Earlier in the week, Suri also celebrated another teenage milestone—her senior prom. She was seen looking sophisticated and happy as she attended the event with friends and a brunette date, who was affectionately holding her by the waist.

Netizens take swipes at Tom Cruise's relationship with Suri following her graduation

Tom Cruise attends the Global Premiere of
Tom Cruise's relationship with daughter Suri was criticized by online readers after Graduation (Getty Images)

One user commended Suri's decision to drop her father's last name, stating, "If he chooses not to participate in her life; then she chooses not to have him participate in her name. Good for her, and her beautiful Mother!"

"He chose to be a member of a cult... over his daughter. Choosing to be a 'movie star' and Scientologist over a good father is horrible..." one comment read.

The online community also praised Suri for her low-key approach to life, contrasting her with other celebrity children. "Suri seems a very low-key 18-year-old who should be left alone to live a private life. She’s not out there trading on her parents' fame like a lot of nepo kids are," noted one user.

"Katie saved Suri from the Scientology Cult. Bravo to Mama Bear," praised one user.

Another commented, "Tom Cruise is a very charismatic actor and I enjoy his work. However, he's a terrible human."

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