In a touching nod to her mother, Suri Cruise has adopted a new name, leaving behind her famous last name amid her estrangement from dad, Tom Cruise. The 18-year-old, now known as Suri Noelle, revealed her new moniker during her high school graduation last week. This change highlights her close bond with mom Katie Holmes, as Noelle is Katie’s middle name.
Suri, the sole child of Katie, 45, and Tom, 61, showcased her new identity during her role as Morticia Addams in her school's production of "The Addams Family: A New Musical" last December. This name change is seen as Suri’s way of forging her own path, especially with her father’s absence from her life for the past decade.
Sources revealed that Suri is set to attend Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh this fall, with a keen interest in fashion. Carnegie Mellon’s School of Design is among the top-ranked programs in the country, setting a perfect stage for Suri’s artistic aspirations. The teen has always been determined to carve out her own future, applying to several colleges with a strong focus on the arts.
Despite her father’s physical absence, Tom Cruise has fulfilled his financial obligations, ensuring Suri’s needs are met, including her college expenses. However, Suri’s upbringing has largely been under the loving guidance of Katie, who is reportedly both proud and protective of her daughter’s achievements.
Katie and Tom, who married in 2006 in a lavish Scientologist ceremony in Italy, have had a tumultuous relationship, particularly around the Church of Scientology. Katie’s decision to leave both the marriage and the church in 2012 was driven by her desire to protect Suri from the church’s influence, a move that caused a significant rift between her and Tom.
Throughout her upbringing, Suri has thrived in New York City, surrounded by a close-knit group of friends and a supportive mother. As she steps into this new chapter of her life, embracing her individuality and her mother’s legacy, Suri Noelle is set to shine brightly, carrying with her the strength and resilience instilled by Katie Holmes.
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