The estrangement between actor Tom Cruise and his daughter, Suri Cruise, born from his relationship with Katie Holmes, has raised questions for years.
According to insights from US Weekly, it's not Suri's choice to live away from her father since their separation in 2012, but rather a decision made by Tom Cruise himself.
Sources close to the situation have revealed that Tom Cruise, now 56, has opted not to exercise his right as a father to spend 10 days a month with his daughter, as outlined in their divorce agreement. The reason cited for this decision is linked to religion: Suri does not adhere to Scientology, a belief held fervently by Cruise. According to the insider, Cruise has chosen not to see his daughter due to her lack of affiliation with the faith.
Cruise and Holmes tied the knot in 2006 but went their separate ways in 2012 when Holmes, then 39, filed for divorce—a move that reportedly caught Cruise off guard. Since their split, public sightings of Cruise and his daughter together have become scarce, with the last documented photo dating back to 2013.
Presently, Suri, now a 12-year-old teenager, resides with her mother in New York, where they relocated after the divorce. The geographical distance between them also corresponds to Holmes' decision to distance her daughter from Scientology. Instead, Suri attends a Catholic school, reflecting Holmes' efforts to provide a different religious upbringing for her child.
Reports from 2006 suggest that Cruise's involvement in Scientology created further discord within his family. Gary Morehead, a former head of Scientology's security team, stated that Cruise's interactions with his daughter diminished due to directives from church leader David Miscavige, who allegedly made Suri believe she was possessed by an evil spirit.
Furthermore, insights from Tony Ortega, a former editor at The Village Voice, suggest that Holmes has refrained from speaking openly about Scientology due to an agreement she allegedly signed, preventing her from speaking critically about the faith in exchange for custody of Suri.
Born in 2006, Suri Cruise's life has been a subject of curiosity and intrigue, especially concerning her relationship with her famous father. As Holmes has moved forward with her life, maintaining a secretive relationship with actor Jamie Foxx, the public continues to wonder about the complexities that shape Suri's world.
