Tom Cruise's Daughter Suri Drops His Last Name
Suri, the only daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has officially dropped the surname "Cruise." According to Pennsylvania voter registration records, in 2024 she registered to vote under the name Suri Noelle, completely omitting her father's last name. She is currently a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University.
Sources close to the family confirm that Suri Cruise has been estranged from her famous father since she was seven years old. The estrangement began after her parents' divorce in 2012, when Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes ended their six-year marriage. Since then, the actor has had little involvement in his daughter's upbringing.
Under Pennsylvania law, voter registration requires using one's legal name. Therefore, Suri's name change is not merely symbolic but a formal legal step. This indicates she has fully distanced herself from the Cruise surname, despite her father being one of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Earlier, in December 2024, Katie Holmes denied rumors that Suri had inherited a trust fund from Tom Cruise. These speculations arose after reports surfaced about the actor's substantial financial assets. Katie chose not to elaborate on the family's financial arrangements.
Tom Cruise also has two adopted children, Bella and Connor, whom he adopted with ex-wife Nicole Kidman. However, his relationship with them is also quite reserved. Suri remains his only biological child, and her decision to drop his last name is another public confirmation of their broken bond.
Representatives for Tom Cruise have not yet commented on the situation. Fans and media continue to follow the story, wondering if the famous actor will ever reconcile with his daughter.