In the world of celebrities, it is not unusual for them to do subtitles for various reasons, but the recent graduation at the Suri Cruise high school has gained attention with a much more personal and narrated reason.
As the daughter of Hollywood heavyweight Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Suri’s life has been closely monitored since she was a child, and her last milestone represents an important moment on her journey to independence.
But what really captured the public’s eye was not just her academic success – it was a gentle but powerful change in her name, a move that speaks of her relationship with her parents.
Suri Cruise made a remarkable statement in her high school graduation – not only by receiving her diploma, but also by revealing a new name. 18-year-old daughter Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes graduated on June 21 at the Laguardia High School, and while her academic success was significant, it was a name used in graduation that really attracted the attention of people. The program introduced it as Suri Noelle, a change that reflects the current relationship of the teenager with her divorced parents.
It is well known that Suri and her father, Tom, have been stolen for many years. Since Katie was awarded the full custody of Suri during their highly promoted divorce in 2012, his father and daughter had minimal contact. Therefore, it was not particularly surprising that once Suri got 18 years old, she decided to abandon her father’s surname. The decision to accept Noelle – Katie’s middle name – emphasizes a strong bond between mother and daughter.
Katie was present at graduation and proudly supported her daughter while Tom was in London and visited the Eras Tour Taylor Swift concert.
When Suri wrapped high school, she indicated that she would participate in Carnegie Mellon University to study music.
The change of Suri is followed by a similar step, Shilhah Jolie-Pitta, another 18-year-old celebrity child from a high-ranking divorce. In May, Shiloh reportedly filed legal paperwork to officially drop “Pitt” from his name and instead decided to Shilohh Jolie”. This change came after years of tension between Brad Pitt and his six children with his ex-wife Angelina Jolie. Other Jolie-Pitt children are also said to have ceased to use “Pitt” in their income, although Shiloh was the first to do it officially through legal channels.
As children from some of the most famous and turbulent celebrities grow from 2000, it is clear to which parents feel closest – and which would rather distance themselves.
Because Suri Cruise and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt take steps to transform their identity, it is clear that these name changes are more than just a legal formality-they are deeper, emotional shift in their relations with their parents. In both teenagers who are now adults, their decision to distance themselves from their fathers through their names serves as a strong statement about autonomy and loyalty to the parents they feel most associated with.
When they move forward in their lives, it is likely that these young women will continue to see their independence, decide, and navigate their complex family dynamics under their conditions.