Katie Holmes has responded to rumors relating to her ex-husband Tom Cruise and their teenage daughter, formerly known as Suri Cruise.
In May 2024, Suri appeared to display her new name in a playbill for her high school musical.
Speculation is rife surrounding the dynamics of Suri's relationship with her estranged father, Tom.
Despite Tom Cruise's continued financial support, which includes provisions for Suri's education and living expenses, sources suggest a noticeable disconnect between father and daughter.
According to TMZ, the renowned actor has committed to covering Suri's college tuition and various additional costs, yet purported attempts to establish communication have reportedly been met with silence.
A source close to the family shed light on the situation, stating: "He does not exist to Katie or Suri, and his daughter does not want to rely on him for anything."
With a noticeable distance between father and daughter, a playbill for Suri's high school musical obtained by Hello! Magazine has shed light on a new name for the Hollywood actor's daughter.
It disclosed that Suri introduced herself as Suri Noelle in the playbill of her school's rendition of The Go-Go's jukebox musical, Head Over Heels. Noelle is her mother Katie Holmes' middle name.
In any case, Holmes is not here for baseless rumors about her daughter, Suri. The actress recently took to Instagram to slam claims that Suri inherited a trust fund from her father, Tom Cruise, after turning 18.
On December 8, Holmes addressed an article from the Daily Mail that alleged Suri had become a millionaire through trust funds set up by both of her parents. Holmes didn’t mince words, calling the report “completely false.” She added, “Stop making stuff up,” and ended her post with a firm “Enough.”
This isn’t the first time Holmes has taken a public stand to protect her daughter. She’s been vocal about the challenges of raising Suri under the spotlight.
In an April 2023 interview with Glamour, Holmes said she works hard to shield her daughter from excessive media attention, emphasizing how crucial it is for her to grow up with a sense of privacy.
She described Suri as “an incredible person” and expressed gratitude for their close bond.
The mother-daughter duo also collaborates on creative projects. Suri contributed vocals to the soundtracks of Holmes’s films Alone Together and Rare Objects. Holmes dedicated Rare Objects to her daughter, calling the experience “very meaningful” and adding, “She’s my heart.”
After the recent Instagram post, some followers tried to downplay the significance of the trust fund rumors. But Holmes clapped back, explaining why the misinformation was harmful. “I don’t want a target on my child’s back. It’s dangerous,” she wrote.
For Holmes, the priority is clear—ensuring her daughter’s life stays as secure and grounded as possible, far from the noise of unfounded headlines.