Despite Holmes' efforts to shield Suri from the spotlight, the media has pursued her relentlessly.
Over the years, we’ve basically watched her grow up through the paparazzi’s camera lens.
Here are some facts you might not know about her.
As such, Holmes did everything she could to shelter Suri from the spotlight.
Holmes also taught her daughter to disregard the rumor mill.
The drama started when Cruise made a public appearance with her mom in October 2009.
Paparazzi zeroed in on the youngster’s outfit, which included a pair of glittery, high-heeled sandals.
Tabloids promptly sounded the alarm over Cruise’s high heels.
“The New York Postwent a step further by likening the shoes to “outward displays of sexualization.”
A few months later, Katie Holmes acknowledged the footwear fiasco during an interview with Access Hollywood.
The celebrity mom assured critics that her daughter’s shoes were completely harmless.
“They are actually ballroom dancing shoes for kids,” the actor revealed (viaPeople).
“I found them for her, and she loves them.”
Holmes added, “She, like every little girl, she loves my high heels.”
After all, the children of celebrities are often exposed to constant media attention that they never asked for.
The gross effigy fetched $10,000 at auction, and the funds were donated to charity.
By that measure, one could argue that some good came out of the nightmarish art project.
Still, we imagine Cruise wasn’t too thrilled about the statue in hindsight.
At age 2, she was slammed by tabloids for drinking from a baby bottle.
Mind you: She was 3 years old at the time.
However, when Suri Cruise was a toddler, her favorite item was a red designer shoe.
The famous tot was spotted cradling the shoe in 2008 while strolling around Manhattan with her mother.
Cruise’s adorable shoe antics proved that she had a serious flair for fashion.
The same year, the mini-celeb made headlines when she stepped out in a $635 designer dress.
By age 3, Suri’s wardrobe was reportedly worth $3 million.
One of her priciest possessions was a Salvatore Ferragamo handbag, which came with an $850 price tag.
As she’s gotten older, Suri has leveled up her fashion game and increased her wardrobe budget.
In 2023, theDaily Mailreported that then-16-year-old Suri had about $5 million worth of clothing in her closet.
And one of her most impressive vanishing acts involved an unlikely accomplice: the grocery store chain Whole Foods.
Gawker claimed that Holmes and Cruise used the passageways to sneak into the store without being detected by paparazzi.
“Ms. Holmes probably went through this door and never had to step outside.”
When she’s not brandishing the latest designer labels, she enjoys hitting the tennis court.
In 2013, paparazzi spotted Cruise entering a luxury sports club with her mom, Katie Holmes.
The youngster clutched a pink tennis racket in her hand as she shuffled into the fitness center.
The mini-celeb has also been spotted taking gymnastics classes near her home in New York City.
In addition to strapping on her ballet slippers, Cruise has been known to step into bowling shoes.
In 2013, the starlet and her mom generated a buzz while visiting their local bowling alley.
Chatting with InStyle in 2020, Holmes praised Suri’s determination and eagerness to try new things.
“She came out very strong she’s always been a strong personality.
“Then she’s like, ‘Okay, I’m going to try the next thing.’
She’s very focused and a hard worker.”
She can speak Mandarin
Apart from her athletic prowess, Suri Cruise is also a gifted student.
The junior superstar attended grade school at the illustrious Avenues the World School in Manhattan.
And foreign language classes aren’t just an elective at Avenues the World they’re a requirement for graduation.
In 2012,RadarOnlinereported that Cruise was learning Mandarin Chinese while studying at the academy.
“Suri is going to be learning Mandarin,” a source allegedly confirmed to the publication.
Of course, knowing a second language could be massively beneficial for Cruise’s future.
As you might have guessed, her education wasn’t cheap.
According to the school’swebsite, tuition costs a pretty penny: $68,850 a year, to be exact.
Throughout the years, the “Mission: Impossible” actor has been notably absent from Suri’s life.
In fact, the pair haven’t been photographed together in public since 2012.
In 2024, a source allegedly told theDaily Mailthat Cruise is completely estranged from Suri.
“She feels that she has one parent and that is her mother.”
Cruise joined the controversial religion in 1986.
Katie Holmes broke away from the religion in 2012, shortly before kicking Cruise to the curb.
According to former Scientology spokesperson Mike Rinder, Suri wants nothing to do with the religion.
“Suri is not a Scientologist and never will be,” Rinder told Page Six.
“She deserves love and sympathy.”
In addition to being a devoted parent, Holmes has also encouraged Suri to get involved with charitable causes.
During their visit, the pair spent quality time with displaced children from Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Suri was 12 at the time.
While visiting the camp, Suri and her mom bonded with refugees and participated in group art projects.
Reflecting on the experience, Holmes told CinemaCon (viaETV Bharat), “It was incredibly meaningful.
Judging by their charity work, it’s clear that Suri shares her mother’s philosophy on helping others.
But unlike her movie star folks, Suri has gravitated toward music and singing is her forte.
Suri performed a rich, jazzy version of the 1934 hit “Blue Moon.”
Fans applauded Suri’s vocal skills, noting that the celebrity kid had genuine talent.
Holmes added another sweet touch by ending the film with a dedication to her beloved daughter.
While chatting withYahoo Entertainmentin 2022, the superstar proudly opened up about working with Suri.
“I always want the highest level of talent,” she shared.
“So I asked her!
She’s very, very talented.”
Holmes also revealed that she gave Suri total creative control while recording the song.
I hope she always does something on my films,” the actor said.
“I always ask her.”
Holmes added, “That’s how I like to work.
I like to have that kind of feeling.”
According toPage Six, the junior superstar played the role of Morticia Addams.
The tabloid spoke to an audience member who raved about Suri’s performance in the show.
