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Inside Katie Holmes' time apart from Suri Cruise ahead of her big move to college

The Dawson's Creek actress shares her 18-year-old daughter with ex-husband Tom Cruise

Hanna Fillingham
US Managing Editor
June 28, 2024
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Katie Holmes loves nothing more than being a mom and is anticipating life as an empty nester in just a few months, when her only daughter Suri, 18, goes off to college. 

The Dawson's Creek star is making sure to make memories and get stuck into work as a distraction ahead of the bittersweet milestone, and this week she's been enjoying spending time in Europe.

Katie was in Italy at the start of the week as she stepped out onto the red carpet for the Filming Italy 2024, in Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy. 

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Most recently, the actress was spotted on Day Four of Paris Fashion Week at the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 24/25 show. Katie was all smiles in the French capital, looking chic in a tailored jacket with a red collar and wide legged jeans. 

Katie has a flair for fashion which she has passed onto her daughter Suri. It is thought that Suri has remained in New York City, following an exciting few weeks. 

Katie Holmes has gone to Europe, pictured at the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2024/2025 during Paris Fashion Week© Raimonda Kulikauskiene
Katie Holmes has gone to Europe, pictured at the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2024/2025 during Paris Fashion Week

The teenager attended her prom last Tuesday, followed shortly by her graduation. Suri opted for a vintage-inspired dress at her prom, as she was joined by her boyfriend and friends for the special occasion. 

Katie attended her daughter's graduation last weekend, with the pair beaming as they posed for pictures during the milestone moment. Suri wore a pretty white summer dress teamed with heels, and later changed to her Converses for extra comfort. 

Katie was on the red carpet in Italy earlier in the week too© Daniele Venturelli
Katie was on the red carpet in Italy earlier in the week too

She graduated from her vocal music programme, and went by the name Suri Noelle in the graduation pamphlet. 

This isn't the first time that Suri has gone by this name, with the same moniker being listed in a Playbill brochure for The Addam's Family in December, which saw Suri play the lead role of Morticia Addams. 

Suri Cruise wore a Carnegie Mellon sweater© TikTok
Suri Cruise will soon be leaving NYC to attend Carnegie Mellon University

Suri's name is a nod to her mom, whose middle name is Noelle. It's thought that the teenager hasn't seen her father, Tom Cruise, in years. 

The Mission Impossible actor was pictured at Taylor Swift's sell-out concert on the night of Suri's graduation, dancing in the VIP area along with other famous faces. 

Suri Cruise, Katie Holmes and Tony Winner Ben Platt pose backstage at the hit musical "Dear Evan Hansen"on Broadway at The Music Box Theatre on July 19, 2017 in New York City.© Getty Images
Katie has raised Suri in New York City

Suri is preparing to leave New York City for an exciting new chapter in her life. She will be attending Carnegie Mellon University, the private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was established in 19000 and sits in the city formerly known as the Gateway to the West. 

It is thought Suri will study at the School of Design which offers a variety of subjects and is suitable for students with interests ranging from graphic designers, illustrators, animators, fashion designers, and artists, all housed under one department. 

Suri Cruise and Tom Cruise visit Charles River Basin on October 10, 2009  © James Devaney
Suri Cruise and dad Tom Cruise in 2009

While Katie is notoriously private about her personal life, she previously opened up about nurturing her daughter's creativity. In an interview with People when Suri was a little girl, Katie said: "Between tickle fights and glitter art, I try to throw in some manners along the way. I try to have good manners too, so that's what she sees. I also try to be very creative with her, because I know she's an artist, and that speaks to the girl in me. 

"To be honest? I'm not going to play tag, probably. That's not top of my list. But I'll paint all day, I'll do the creative stuff."

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