Summary
- Suri distancing herself from Tom Cruise's name could be a way to set herself apart in the show business world.
- Despite long-standing estrangement, Tom reportedly agreed to financially support Suri's future endeavors post-18th birthday.
- Suri may pursue fashion studies in New York, according to sources, showing independence from parental influence.
There have been reports that Tom Cruise hopes to make contact with his youngest child, daughter Suri, as she turns 18 this year. But a new revelation makes it clear the teen wants nothing to do with her famous dad, even in name.
The casting sheet for her performance in Head Over Heels in New York has gone viral, as it shows that Suri doesn’t seem to be using her father’s last name. The document refers to her as Suri Noelle, which is her mom’s maiden name.
Why Suri Likely Isn’t Using Tom’s Last Name
While this could be a sign Suri wants to distance herself from her father, it could also be her way of setting herself apart from her famous parents, given that she apparently wants to get into show business.
Last year, she seemed to be following in her parent’s footsteps when she made her acting debut in her high school play, an adaption of “The Addams Family: A New Musical” as Morticia Addams. Suri’s bio for the play mentioned many teachers and students, but she didn’t acknowledge either of her parents.
Suri's decision not to mention Tom doesn't come as a surprise. Allegedly, the pair have been estranged for almost a decade, shortly following Tom’s divorce from Katie in 2012. Despite not contesting Katie's plea for full custody during their split, Tom agreed to provide child support.
Tom Will Reportedly Financially Support Suri In Adulthood
According to reports, he was paying $33,000 monthly to support Suri, though this would’ve legally come to an end last month when she turned 18. However, one report says Tom previously agreed to cover Suri’s college and medical expenses beyond her 18th birthday.
“[He’ll cover] medical, dental, insurance, education, college and other extracurricular costs,” a source said. “[He’ll cover] medical, dental, insurance, education, college and other extracurricular costs.”
While there’s speculation Suri may pursue acting, considering her recent roles and her parents' success in the industry, sources cited by Daily Mail in March say she has an interest in studying fashion in New York. Since Holmes and Cruise divorced, Suri has been residing with her mother in the city. Top of Form
Other sources say Suri isn’t interested in Tom’s help establishing herself in adulthood, financially or career-wise from the sounds of it.
“Katie’s very clear that Suri doesn’t need Tom’s money to be happy or afford the life they’re accustomed to,” an insider said last month. “Katie’s made plenty of her own money and she can take care of her daughter and send her to whatever college she wants.”
In addition to Suri, Tom has two older children, Connor and Isabella, from his marriage to Nicole Kidman (he even gave a rare update about them as a new photo made its way online of the actor and his oldest kids).
