Us Weekly: “Tom Cruise has chosen Scientology over his daughter. While he still has a legal right to see Suri 10 days a month, he hasn’t been seen with her in years, and insiders say he has chosen to distance himself from Suri to keep his commitment to Scientology.”
Radar Online: “Suri Cruise’s relationship with her father, Tom Cruise, is virtually non-existent. While they are said to occasionally exchange messages, Tom has not been a significant presence in Suri’s life for many years.”
Suri Cruise has officially started her college journey as a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University, a prestigious private institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 18-year-old moved into her dorm on Sunday, accompanied by her mother, Katie Holmes, with classes set to begin on August 26. While many college students and their families are concerned about the financial burden of higher education, Suri and Katie Holmes won’t have to worry about tuition payments.
Suri Cruise, aka Suri Noelle, the daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, is officially a Carnegie Mellon University Tartan.https://t.co/hhuMnJJM05
— Pittsburgh Magazine (@PittsburghMag) August 22, 2024
Tom Cruise, Suri’s estranged father, will be covering her college expenses, as stipulated in the divorce agreement from his 2012 separation from Katie Holmes. According to the divorce documents, Tom is responsible for all of Suri’s expenses, including medical, dental, insurance, education, and extracurricular costs. A close friend of Tom’s confirmed that he continues to fulfill his financial obligations, stating, “Tom has always paid for her schooling and would never stop. He is a stand-up guy and does not go back on his word.”
The annual tuition at Carnegie Mellon University is approximately $65,000, a significant sum that Tom Cruise is reportedly covering in full. Despite their strained relationship and the fact that they haven’t been photographed together since 2013, Tom remains committed to ensuring Suri’s educational needs are met.
Interestingly, Suri has taken steps to distance herself from her famous father by changing her last name from Cruise to Noelle, which is Katie Holmes’ middle name. Despite the absence of her father in her life, Suri is reportedly excited about starting this new chapter. She has opted for the full college experience, choosing to live in an all-female dormitory where she will share a room with another female student.
Katie Holmes’ daughter, Suri Cruise, is officially a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University.https://t.co/oUQVJ4V0yq
— HollywoodLife (@HollywoodLife) August 20, 2024
As Suri embarks on her college career, this new chapter marks a significant milestone in her life, one that she appears eager to embrace with enthusiasm and independence.
More quotes and details
- Leah Remini, former Scientologist and outspoken critic of the church, in an interview with The Daily Beast: “Scientology considers Katie Holmes a ‘Suppressive Person,’ and by default, so is Suri Cruise. Tom believes in the teachings of Scientology and follows its doctrines, which unfortunately means he likely has limited his contact with Suri.”
- People Magazine: “Sources close to the family have stated that Tom Cruise still loves his daughter, but the complexity of his relationship with Katie Holmes and his dedication to Scientology have made regular contact with Suri challenging.”
- Vanity Fair: “Since Tom and Katie’s split, Suri has been primarily raised by Katie Holmes. Their life in New York is worlds apart from the Scientology lifestyle that Tom follows in Los Angeles.”
- Katie Holmes on Motherhood: Although Katie Holmes has not directly spoken about Tom Cruise’s relationship with Suri, she has often emphasized her focus on raising Suri in a nurturing and supportive environment away from the public eye. In a 2017 interview with Town & Country, she said, “My child is the most important person to me, and her upbringing is paramount to my work right now.”
Key Points:
i. Suri Cruise has started as a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University, with classes beginning on August 26.
ii. Her estranged father, Tom Cruise, is covering her $65,000 annual tuition as part of a divorce agreement.
iii. Despite their estranged relationship, Tom continues to fulfill his financial obligations toward Suri’s education.
iv. Suri has changed her last name from Cruise to Noelle, distancing herself from her father.
v. She is embracing the full college experience, living in an all-female dorm and sharing a room with another student.
James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
