Updated by Dave Bath on May 06, 2020: It’s not easy being the child of a celebrity. It’s even tougher being the child of Tom Cruise. Of course, Cruise is one of the most famous and controversial celebs of all time. He casts an enormous shadow. Well, it turns out that his daughter, Suri Cruise, doesn’t stand in anyone’s shadow. She’s possibly the most famous celebrity child.
Suri's parents Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, were in an intense relationship, which
gained a great deal of media attention. Their relationship, marriage, and home life made
big headlines all over the world. Of course, the divorce made even bigger headlines.
Suri Cruise and her mother, Katie Holmes, have a very close relationship. They’re more
than just mother and daughter. They have a close friendship and are almost like sisters.
Sadly, Suri and Tom Cruise are barley father and daughter. In a lot of ways, the lack of
contact with her father has made Suri even more famous.
Tom and Katie's nasty and public divorce had a traumatic effect on Suri. Her relationship with her dad is almost non-existent. The only thing keeping Suri and Tom connected at this point is a shared last name. It's time to take a closer look at Tom and Suri's relationship.
15 Reunion Rumors
In late 2019, rumors began swirling that Suri Cruise and Tom Cruise would possibly
reunite. Cruise decided that he wants to reconnect with Suri after all these years. Stories
suggest Cruise reached out to Suri, and she then took the initiative to meet him. Of course, sources close to Suri and Katie Holmes deny any such meeting ever took place.
Recently, Holmes and Suri celebrated her fourteenth birthday. There was no mention of
Tom Cruise.
14 Tom Cruise Chooses Not To See Suri Cruise
In 2012, Katie Holmes shockingly filed for divorce from Tom Cruise. They were the "it" couple that everyone assumed had a perfect life. Apparently, Cruise felt blindsided by the divorce, just like the public did.
Holmes left Cruise and she also left The Church of Scientology. She took daughter, Suri Cruise, with her. Cruise has not seen Suri is over seven years. In fact, the last time they were spotted together was in 2013.
13 Suri Cruise And Jamie Foxx
After the divorce, Suri Cruise saw very little of her father, Tom Cruise. However, she
didn’t have to search far for a father figure. Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx were in a
secret relationship for about six years, but broke up in 2019.
Suri and Foxx had a very close relationship, and she was devastated after the breakup. However, Holmes and Suri formed an even stronger bond after the breakup.
12 Tom Still Has A Close Relationship With His Other Children, But Not With Suri
Tom Cruise has been in more than one high-profile relationship. Before Katie Holmes, there was Nicole Kidman. Cruise and Kidman were the "it" couple of the 90s. However, their marriage eventually came to an end. Cruise is close to their two adopted kids, Isabella and Connor.
Cruise has a close relationship with Connor and Isabella that he doesn't have with Suri Cruise. Of course, the kids also follow the church, which helps to keep them connected.
11 Tom's Beliefs Play A Part In The Strained Relationship
Tom Cruise is the leading man in several blockbuster movies and film franchises. However, he might be better known for his strong spiritual beliefs. He is linked with The Church of Scientology. Cruise's beliefs play a part in his lack of relationship with his daughter.
According to sources, the church doesn't allow him to associate with anyone who is not part of the church. The church has denied that claim on several occasions. Regardless, it's been years since Cruise has spent time with his daughter.
10 Tom And Katie Holmes Tried Keeping Suri Out Of The Spotlight
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' relationship had the media in a frenzy. They couldn't get enough of the 'super couple'. Cruise and Holmes were often the focus of news and tabloid headlines, even when they didn't try to get publicity.
They actually tried their best to keep Suri Cruise out of the spotlight when she was younger. They knew she would be one of the most famous kids in the world.
9 Tom Demanded A Silent Birth
Tom Cruise has firm beliefs, which he wants his wife and kids to follow. He wanted Suri to enter a peaceful and silent world. Therefore, Cruise insisted that Suri Cruise's birth be silent. He wanted Suri to enter the world in complete silence.
Cruise demanded that the doctor and nurses avoid speaking during the delivery. Of course, the silent rule didn't apply to Katie Holmes. She shouted and screamed as much as she wanted to.
8 Tom's Children All Had To Be Homeschooled
As noted, Tom Cruise doesn't follow the traditional rules. Indeed, his beliefs are so strong that he often takes a different approach when it comes to raising his kids. All of Cruise's children were homeschooled - they didn't attend public or private schools.
Suri went through homeschooling for the first few years of her life. After the divorce, Katie Holmes drastically changed Suri's life. She wants Suri to live as normal a life as possible. Therefore, she enrolled her daughter in a private school.
7 Getting Out Of The Marriage, And Keeping Custody Of Suri
In 2012, Katie Holmes decided to leave Tom Cruise and the church. Of course, it wasn't
easy for Holmes to end the marriage and keep custody of Suri Cruise. One of the main
reasons Holmes was able to leave is because the divorce blindsided both Cruise and the
church.
Holmes allegedly used disposable phones and three different law firms in three
states. Holmes also took Suri Cruise out of the church, which didn't make Tom very
happy.
6 Tom Can See Suri Up To 10 Days A Month As Part Of The Divorce Settlement, But Hasn't Seen Her For More Than Half Her Life
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes engaged in a nasty and bitter divorce. It left both sides feeling angry and vulnerable. Holmes wanted out of the marriage so badly that she gave in to a lot of Cruise's demands. However, he didn't seem too interested in spending time with his daughter.
As part of the divorce settlement, Cruise is allowed to see Suri Cruise up to ten days a month. As mentioned, Cruise has not seen his daughter in over six years. He has yet to take advantage of the ten days a month rule.
5 Katie Holmes Wasn't Allowed To Have Romantic Partners Around Suri For Five Years As Part Of Divorce Settlement
As we just mentioned, Katie Holmes gave into several of Tom Cruise's divorce demands. She just wanted out of the marriage and would do anything she could to cut ties. Cruise had many stipulations that Holmes had to follow.
The most infamous demand was that Holmes could not date anyone publicly for five years. She also couldn't bring any romantic partners around Suri Cruise for five years. Cruise mostly did this to avoid any embarrassment, as he probably already knew that he would have next to no contact with his daughter.
4 Suri Cruise Had Many Public Temper Tantrums And Meltdowns During Divorce
From a very young age, Suri Cruise was world-famous. She didn't become famous through acting or singing. Suri was born famous. Her parent's marriage and divorce put her under the spotlight. Divorce is tough for any child, but Suri might have had it even tougher, because she may have seen mom and dad's split unfold on the news.
During that time, she was often throwing temper tantrums. Of course, this is common for a child to go through. The thing is, most kids don't have to worry about a photographer taking pictures during meltdowns.
3 Tom Saw A Picture Of Grown Up Suri And Wanted To Reconnect
Suri Cruise grew up in front of the world. She went from being the child of famous parents to a future fashion icon. Despite being only fourteen years old, she already has a style that inspires fans. Indeed, Suri carries herself like a true superstar.
Tom Cruise and Suri haven't had any contact in years. However, Cruise reportedly saw a picture of Suri looking quite grown-up and things changed. Cruise decided he wanted to reach out and make up for all that lost time, according to sources.
2 Suri Doesn't Share The Same Beliefs As Her Father
Suri Cruise is one of the most famous celebrity kids in the world. There's a good chance that she'll be one of the biggest celebs in the world in the future. For the first few years of her life, Suri was a member of Tom's church. However, Suri no longer follows the beliefs of that church. She has different beliefs than her father. This whole issue keeps them apart.
1 Suri's Under The Spotlight Due To Her Parents' Nasty Divorce And Lack Of Relationship With Father
As mentioned, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes attempted to keep Suri Cruise out of the spotlight. However, their bitter and nasty divorce drew a lot of media attention. Of course, Suri became the center of attention. However, she probably didn't appreciate all of the recognition.
Suri and Cruise's lack of relationship has made Suri even more famous. It only draws more attention to her. Her parents attempted to shield her from media attention, but their divorce put the spotlight right on her.