Suri Noelle
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| Born | April 18, 2006 Santa Monica, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Carnegie Mellon University |
| Occupation | Performer |
Suri Noelle (born April 18, 2006), formerly known as Suri Cruise, is an American student and performer. She is the daughter of actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. In 2024, she adopted the name "Suri Noelle" as a tribute to her mother, embracing her middle name, Noelle, to establish her own identity.[1]
Early Life and Family
Suri was born in Santa Monica, California, to Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Her birth attracted significant media attention due to her parents' high-profile .relationship. Following her parents' divorce in 2012, Suri was primarily raised by her mother in New York City. Reports indicate that she has been estranged from her father since the divorce
Education and Performing Arts
Suri attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan, known for its focus on the performing arts. During her time there, she participated in school productions, including portraying Morticia Addams in "The Addams Family: A New Musical." In the playbill for this production, she was listed as "Suri Noelle," marking an early public use of her chosen name.[2]
Name Change and Personal Identity
In June 2024, Suri graduated from LaGuardia High School, with her name listed as "Suri Noelle" in the graduation program. This change was seen as a tribute to her mother, Katie Holmes, whose middle name is also Noelle. Sources suggest that Suri's decision reflects her desire to honor her mother and establish her own identity separate from her father's public persona.[3]
Higher Education
Following her high school graduation, Suri indicated plans to attend Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In a TikTok video shared by a classmate, she was seen wearing a Carnegie Mellon sweatshirt during a college commitment event.[4]
Relationship with Parents
Since the divorce of her parents in 2012, Suri has been primarily under the care of her mother, Katie Holmes. Reports suggest that she has had limited contact with her father, Tom Cruise, over the years. Holmes has expressed pride in her daughter's accomplishments and has involved her in creative projects, including providing vocals for some of Holmes's films.[5]
References
- ↑ "Tom Cruise's daughter Suri turns overnight millionaire after dad activates his..." Hindustan Times. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "Suri Cruise turns 19: Inside teen's most transformative year away from mom Katie Holmes". Hello! Magazine. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "15 Things You Didn't Know About Suri Cruise". SheKnows. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "Suri Noelle Surprised Katie Holmes in 'Our Town'". InStyle. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "After Brad Pitt's daughters, Tom Cruise's daughter Suri Cruise drops dad's surname to be known by Suri Noelle". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 April 2025.