Suri Cruise, the daughter of Katie Holmes, 45, and Tom Cruise, 61, was spotted stepping out with pals on Wednesday in New York City.
The teen cut a casual figure in an off-the-shoulder ribbed dark green top, paired with colorful baggy trousers.
Suri, 18, wore slip on sandals and had a large bag slung over one shoulder.
The brunette teenager – who is now using her mother’s middle name as a last name – is set to head off to Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh in the fall.
Her sighting comes weeks after she attended her high school prom with with her boyfriend Toby Cohen.
Suri revealed her college in a TikTok where she and her friends wore each other their chosen college’s sweatshirt, revealing the name to the camera.
The teen, whose famous father has had no part in her upbringing, has always been determined to forge her own way.
She applied to a host of colleges with the artistic teen ‘leaning towards’ studying fashion.
Carnegie Mellon’s School of Design is one of the oldest and most highly ranked programs in the country.
Now, with her acceptance into its hallowed halls, a notably chic mother and a wardrobe said to be worth $5million, Suri is off to the best possible start if that is her chosen path.
One insider told DailyMail.com: ‘She is a smart girl, and she is turning into a very intelligent mature young woman. She has a very close group of loyal friends, and she knows exactly where she comes from.’
But though Holmes will surely be proud of her daughter’s stellar achievement sources say she is ‘overwhelmed’ at the thought of sending her little girl off to college.
Speaking recently, one told DailyMail.com: ‘Katie takes great pride in her but is also extremely overprotective.’
Perhaps it’s little wonder given that, for the past 11 years, Holmes has effectively raised Suri solo.
Tom’s only input to his daughter’s life has been financial and he hasn’t been seen with his daughter since 2013, after Holmes quit both the marriage and the Church of Scientology – the religion to which Cruise is so devoted.
According to their divorce settlement, Cruise agreed to pay Holmes $400,000 a year until Suri turned 18 and will continue to pay for her college fees as well.
Under the terms of their agreement, though he may be physically absent from his daughter’s life, he has and will continue to cover, ‘medical, dental, insurance, education, college and other extracurricular costs.’
Suri Cruise Dressed in a casual off-the-shoulder top and colorful pants, some online observers sparked rumors of a possible pregnancy based on a perceived “bump” under her clothing.
However, it’s highly unlikely this is the case. Here’s why:
Suri’s loose-fitting outfit can easily create an illusion of a bump, especially from certain angles. This is a common occurrence with baggy clothing.
The “pregnancy” speculation seems to originate solely from online comments, not from any reputable news outlets or close sources to Suri.
Also Suri is confirmed to be attending Carnegie Mellon in the fall, a prestigious university known for its rigorous academic programs. Pregnancy would likely disrupt, if not entirely derail, these plans.
The real story surrounding Suri’s outing revolves around her exciting transition to college life. She reportedly chose Carnegie Mellon’s School of Design, indicating a potential future in the fashion industry.
Tom Cruise’s Reaction:
Tom Cruise has been absent from Suri’s life for the past 11 years, following Katie Holmes’ decision to leave the marriage and Scientology. Their divorce agreement stipulates financial support for Suri’s education, but their relationship appears primarily limited to that. It’s difficult to predict how, or even if, Tom would react to any rumors about Suri.
Suri Cruise has clearly carved her own path, independent of her famous parents. Her focus is now on college and potentially a career in fashion design. Let’s shift the conversation from unfounded speculation to her journey of independence and achieving her dreams.