Katie Holmes shares rare photos of Suri, her daughter with Tom Cruise

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• See Katie Holmes' rare photos of look-alike Suri, her daughter with ex-husband Tom Cruise
• He admitted that Katie Holmes left him to 'protect' Suri from Scientology
• Suri Cruise celebrates her 18th birthday in rainy NYC as estranged dad Tom works in London
• On mother-daughter workouts
• Katie Holmes says daughter Suri Cruise sings 'Blue Moon' cover in new film: 'She's very, very talented'
• On nurturing Suri's "strong personality"
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• It sounds like Tom Cruise doesn't always see Suri in person

The duo painted, made quilts with a sewing machine and cooked while staying home amid the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, the actress, 43, told Amazing magazine in her summer 2022 cover story (via the Daily Mail). 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.

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

When asked about her daughter's stunning rendition of the song during an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, it was clear that Holmes couldn't be prouder of Suri. "I always want the highest level of talent, so I asked her!" Holmes revealed, adding, "She's very, very talented. She said she would do it and she recorded it, and I let her do her thing." Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise can probably write a book about the adventures they've been on.

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

Mail newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. 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. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.

Suri Cruise celebrates her 18th birthday in rainy NYC as estranged dad Tom works in London

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." Holmes, who is famously private about her daughter, also spoke about her protectiveness as a mother. Suri seems to want to follow in her parents’ footsteps and chase a career in acting. Page Six exclusively reported in December that the teen landed a lead role in her school’s play. The high school student clearly loves celebrating her mom, as she was also seen buying Holmes a bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day last May.

Passersby did not seem to recognize the actress or her child, whom she shares with her ex-husband Tom Cruise. The look-alike mother-daughter duo appeared to enjoy their day out together, as they were seen laughing and gabbing while making their way down the pavement. Holmes is likely doubly protective of her only child given her highly publicized and seemingly traumatic divorce from Suri’s dad, Tom Cruise.

Tom Cruise's estranged daughter Suri is mum Katie Holmes' double as she's seen on 18th birthday - The Mirror

Tom Cruise's estranged daughter Suri is mum Katie Holmes' double as she's seen on 18th birthday.

Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:02:00 GMT [source]

When Suri turned 13, Holmes treated her to a luxurious dinner at the Sant Ambroeus restaurant in New York, after which she flew Suri and two of her friends to Paris to celebrate, according to People. While her divorce from Tom Cruise was not part of Katie Holmes' original life plan, it brought her and Suri Cruise closer, and the two continue to be besties. "Every age that my child has been and my age at that time has been a good match. We kind of grew up together."

On nurturing Suri's "strong personality"

Having lived in the city for quite a few years now with her daughter with ex-husband Tom Cruise, 16-year-old Suri, Katie was full of life when discussing New York like. Holmes also recalled how spending time with a friend with a young child made her reminisce about raising Suri. Suri Cruise, the daughter of actors Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, is celebrating her milestone 18th birthday this week. The newly 18-year-old was pictured smiling as she stepped out onto the streets of New York City on the eve of her birthday, carrying an array of gifts as she walked with friends.

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The teen, who is also the daughter of Katie Holmes, wore jeans, a denim jacket over a brown shirt and black shoes. She carried a blue backpack and held what looked like a birthday gift in her hand. Suri Cruise was photographed celebrating her 18th birthday in New York City while her estranged father, Tom Cruise, worked abroad in London.

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

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." 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."

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). 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."

Holmes spoke about her desire to keep her teenager safe in an unusually personal interview earlier this month. 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. 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. A day before Suri’s big day, her father, Tom, was spotted overseas in London filming a new project.

Suri is set to go to college at the end of the summer, making 2024 a big year for the newly-adult. This will be a huge transition for the actress, as her only child is likely going to be flying the nest. Katie previously revealed that the pair enjoyed many crafty hobbies during the height of the pandemic during lockdown.

Holmes added that Suri had outgrown her "girlie stage" and was putting her mind to a range of new tasks. "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," she added. "She's just so kind and has such a pure heart; she really leads with those two qualities, so I try to do the same," Holmes previously told PEOPLE of her mom. Holmes gushed about her ultra-supportive mother, Kathleen, "who is always willing to fly to me if I need her, and even when I don't," she previously told PEOPLE. The cosmopolitan city has everything available to eat, buy and do, and Suri will have enjoyed having an exciting but down-to-earth lifestyle as a result.