The daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes appears in a social media video with her classmates to celebrate their graduation while hinting at their plans for higher education.
Jun 8, 2024
AceShowbiz -
It appears that Suri Cruise, at the tender age of 18, is more than ready to carve her own path away from the limelight that has surrounded her all her life. On May 20, a TikTok video posted by a classmate from New York City's LaGuardia High School - aptly captioned "LaG commitment day" - revealed that Suri is possibly headed to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
In the video, Suri and her friends proudly showcased their future college affiliations by donning their respective college sweaters. Set to the nostalgic tune of Hannah Montana's "I'll Always Remember You," the TikTok featured the soon-to-be freshman in a red Carnegie Mellon sweatshirt, dancing joyfully and making funny faces with her friends.
"I really like to protect her," Katie Holmes, the proud mother, told Glamour last year. "I'm very grateful to be a parent, to be her parent. She's an incredible person."
Suri's parents, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, have guarded her privacy fiercely, mindful of her unavoidable visibility from a young age. The couple welcomed Suri in April 2006 and divorced in 2012, and the girl was raised by Holmes in New York following the split.
Holmes, in particular, has expressed how crucial it was for her to maintain a sense of normalcy and protect Suri from the relentless public eye. Reflecting on their quieter moments together, Holmes shared in a Vogue Australia essay how the Covid-19 pandemic gave them a chance to embrace a simpler, more private life, full of hobbies and quality time.
Despite their attempts to maintain privacy, Suri has dabbled in the entertainment industry alongside her mother. She lent her vocal talents to Holmes' films "Alone Together" and "Rare Objects," contributing a unique personal touch to these projects. Holmes hopes to continue this collaborative tradition, stating, "I hope she always does something on my films. I always ask her."
As Suri prepares to embark on her college journey, it's clear her independent spirit is strong. Carnegie Mellon University, known for its prestigious alumni like Leslie Odom Jr., Patrick Wilson, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and many more, is a fitting choice for Suri, who is now ready to make her own mark on the world.
