20-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes has officially changed her surname. The young woman now legally bears the name Suri Noel and no longer uses the surname of her famous father. This step is confirmed by official documents that have become public.
Legal details and registration
According to the Pennsylvania voter registry, Suri changed her surname to Noel. The girl, who is currently studying at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, registered to vote under her new name back in the fall of 2024. This became the first official confirmation that she is distancing herself from the surname Cruise in official documents.
It is worth noting that this is not the first time the girl has used the name Noel. Previously, she used this name during her graduation, also not indicating the surname Cruise. However, registration in the voter registry legally cemented this choice.
Family history and upbringing
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes became parents in April 2006. The couple's marriage was short-lived: just a few months after the birth of their daughter, they married, but officially divorced in 2012. After the divorce, Suri lived primarily with her mother.
Katie Holmes rarely speaks publicly about her daughter, trying to shield her from media attention. However, in 2024, the actress did admit that she is proud of Suri and happy to see her growing up. The girl herself also avoids publicity, although she has been spotted with her mother several times, notably in New York in 2025.
Relationship with father
The reasons why the girl does not maintain close relationships with Tom Cruise remain a subject of speculation. The family has never raised this issue publicly. The media often speculate that Cruise's affiliation with Scientology may have influenced their relationship. It is known that Katie Holmes left the organization after her breakup with the actor.
However, to date, there is no official confirmation that religion was the cause of the cooling of relations between father and daughter. The change of surname to Noel is likely part of Suri's desire for independence and the formation of her own identity, distinct from the legacy of her famous father.
