Why Tom Cruise Hasn’t Seen His Daughter in 11 Years

Tom Cruise's relationship with his daughter, Suri Cruise, has been a subject of curiosity for fans of the actor.

Back in the 2000s, Cruise and Katie Holmes were constantly in the spotlight with their daughter.

However, after their divorce in 2012, Cruise's public appearances with Suri became rare.

Here is everything we know about Tom Cruise and Suri Cruise's current relationship.

There have been rumors that Cruise's involvement with the Church of Scientology has complicated his relationship with his youngest child.

Since 2012, Tom Cruise has not been seen publicly with Suri and is reportedly estranged from her.

According to Us Weekly, it has been 11 years since the “Top Gun” star was last seen with Suri, who is now almost 17 years old.

It remains unclear whether Cruise has had any private contact with his daughter, but sources claim that he hasn't seen Suri since she was 7 years old.

One source told Page Six, “If he wanted to see her, he could see her.

Even people in prison have a right to see their children.”

Although Katie Holmes has custody of Suri, Cruise was granted visitation rights.

The custody proceedings between Cruise and Holmes were settled just 11 days after Holmes filed for divorce.

Holmes was granted custody of their daughter, while Cruise was given visitation rights of 10 days per month.

However, sources claim that Cruise chooses not to see Suri.

An insider told Us Weekly in 2018, “He chooses not to because she is not a Scientologist.”

Cruise reportedly pays over $33,000 per month in child support for Suri.

Despite the estrangement, sources close to Cruise insist that he still loves his daughter and hopes to repair their relationship one day.

In 2019, a source told Hollywood Life, “Tom never intended to be estranged from his daughter when he decided to have a family with Katie and looks forward to repairing the relationship one day.”

It has been alleged that Katie Holmes took Suri away from Tom Cruise to protect her from Scientology.

Cruise is a member of the controversial Church of Scientology, which has been accused of being a dangerous cult and a manipulative profit-making business.

Holmes also studied Scientology during their marriage but reportedly left Cruise to avoid further involvement with the group.

Holmes now primarily resides in New York City with Suri, which may have helped her remove her daughter from the influence of the church.

In a 2013 libel suit against Bauer Media, Cruise denied the suggestion that Holmes divorced him “in part to protect Suri from Scientology” as offensive.

However, when asked if Holmes left because of the religion or to protect their daughter, Cruise responded, “Did she say that?

That was one of the assertions, yes.”

It is likely that both Holmes and Suri have been labeled as “Suppressive Persons” by the church.

This term is used to describe individuals who hinder the progress of Scientologists or the Scientology movement.

Sources claim that anyone who leaves the church is cut off from all members, including their immediate family.

It is suspected that Holmes has been prohibited from speaking about Scientology due to possible legal restrictions.

Tony Ortega, a critic of Scientology, believes that Holmes may have signed a nondisclosure agreement preventing her from speaking negatively about the religion.

He also suggests that she has been advised not to associate with Leah Remini, another actress who has publicly criticized the church.

Ortega explains, “I'm sure her father, who's a smart attorney, has probably told her that hanging out with Leah would be considered disparaging the church in the eyes of Tom and the church.”

On the other hand, Tom Cruise appears to have a relationship with his adult children from his previous marriage to Nicole Kidman.

Cruise shares two adopted children, Connor and Isabella, with Kidman, and they both seem to be close to their father.

Recently, they promoted Cruise's new movie, “Top Gun: Maverick,” on their social media platforms.

Both Connor and Isabella are active members of the Church of Scientology.

Nicole Kidman has acknowledged her children's faith, stating, “They are adults.

They are able to make their own decisions.

They have made choices to be Scientologists, and as a mother, it's my job to love them.”

In conclusion, Tom Cruise's relationship with his daughter Suri remains distant, with no public sightings of them together for over a decade.

The speculation surrounding Cruise's involvement with Scientology and its impact on his relationship with Suri continues to intrigue fans and the media.

Meanwhile, Cruise maintains a relationship with his older children, Connor and Isabella, who are actively involved in the church.