Katie Holmes' Daughter Suri: Everything She's Said About Parenting

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• Tom Cruise’s daughter Suri will soon be free…
• She was a big Disney princess fan
• On lessons she's learned as a mother and the example she tries to set
• ... Dad Tom on London Set
• Celebrity Cruises, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Mexico; 6 Nights
• More April 18 Birthdays
• Oregon lodge famously featured in ‘The Shining' will reopen to guests after fire forced evacuations
• Viking Ocean Cruises, Panama Canal and Central America; 15 Days

"My biggest goal has always been to nurture her into her individuality, to make sure she is 100 percent herself and strong, confident and able. And to know it. She came out very strong — she's always been a strong personality." In April 2023, Holmes told Glamour that she likes to "protect" Suri from the public eye "because she was so visible at a young age." "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." ​​"I didn't know how much love I had in me. It's overwhelming," she told designer and friend Zac Posen in an August 2014 cover story for Glamour. "Every day I discover more about this spectacular human being I get to be the mother of." From lessons in motherhood that she's learned along the way to how they bonded during the pandemic, here's everything Katie Holmes has said about parenting her daughter Suri.

Tom Cruise’s daughter Suri will soon be free…

Upon arrival in Mexico, guests get the chance to snorkel or dive among coral reefs, shop for handmade souvenirs, and relax on the beach. But Suri’s relationship with her father changed after Holmes reportedly “blindsided” him by filing for divorce in 2012. They've attended many Broadway shows together, including "Cats" and "Finding Neverland," and sometimes Holmes takes her daughter backstage to meet the casts of the plays. Don't think for a second that Suri is growing out of wanting to spend time with her mom, either; she was photographed helping Holmes celebrate her 45th birthday in 2023. When Suri Cruise was just two years old, Tom Cruise told Extra that she was fond of singing. But it was Katie Holmes who would eventually convince Suri to showcase her vocal talent in one of her projects.

She was a big Disney princess fan

One month after Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise's five-year marriage ended in 2012, Tom took Suri Cruise to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park in Florida. He was photographed being an attentive dad during the outing — there were smiles aplenty as he and Suri splashed around in a pool, and he made their time together even more fun by tossing her up in the air. In 2016, Us Weekly reported that the father and daughter hadn't been spotted together again since then. People reported that she and her parents spent Thanksgiving that year with David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, and their four children. David and Victoria's son Cruz is just one year older than Suri, and it didn't take long for the National Enquirer to conjure up a story about Suri crushing on Cruz. Suri was photographed Sunday with two friends as they bought flowers, ate ice cream and took selfies in downtown Manhattan, Suri’s mom, Katie Holmes, wasn’t far away however.

On lessons she's learned as a mother and the example she tries to set

She told People, "Between tickle fights and glitter art, I try to throw in some manners along the way." Suri might be angling for a Girl Squad spot these days, but there was a time when the apparent pop music fan was all about that girl power. Thanks to her mom's friendship with Victoria Beckham, she got to meet the Spice Girls in 2007. News that Suri didn't just do as she pleased when it came to picking out her trendy apparel. "[Tom] does whatever Suri wants. He defers to her on everything," the insider claimed.

... Dad Tom on London Set

However, she doesn't appear in the movie; her vocals are featured in its opening credits. In an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, Holmes praised her daughter's performance by giving her the type of effusive compliment that will make teens roll their eyes. "I always want the highest level of talent, so I asked her!" the proud mom gushed.

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Katie Holmes: I 'grew up together' with daughter Suri - USA TODAY

Katie Holmes: I 'grew up together' with daughter Suri.

Posted: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT [source]

Critics found another reason to pounce on Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes for their parenting decisions in 2011 when Suri was photographed with a pacifier in her mouth. She was five years old at the time, and pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown told Fox News that it was a bad idea for kids her age to still be using a binky because they might develop a bad habit. "They don't explore with hands, but instead put everything in their mouth and are therefore picking up a lot more germs," Brown said. Perhaps this explains why Suri was spotted gnawing on one of her flip-flops. ​​​"I like to make a nice breakfast and start the day calmly. I like that time with my little one before school," she said.

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The Daily Mail published photos of Suri pouting as she was seemingly told that she couldn't take home an adorable puppy from Citipup in NYC. She reportedly left the pet store in tears, and just think of the life of luxury that poor pup missed out on when Katie Holmes taught her daughter that she can't have everything that she wants. When Suri Cruise was born, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' spokesperson released a statement saying that one meaning for her unique name is "princess," and she certainly lived up to her monicker.

Oregon lodge famously featured in ‘The Shining' will reopen to guests after fire forced evacuations

Suri Cruise, the 17-year-old daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, was photographed looking just like her famous mother as she bundled up on a walk in New York City Sunday. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they reportedly quarantined together at home and binge-watched one of Holmes’ iconic TV shows. In an interview with Variety, Holmes revealed that they watched plenty of shows together, including Dawson’s Creek (2008) – the hit show that launched Holmes’ career.

Viking Ocean Cruises, Panama Canal and Central America; 15 Days

"Suri and Grier love spending time together. They even nap in the same crib," an insider dished. In Ocho Rios, you can swim in the sparkling Iris Blue Hole or climb to the top of Konoko Falls. Another day at sea follows, during which guests can enjoy this modern, elegant ship with a casino, a spa, kids' and teens' clubs, restaurants, and bars. The next stop is Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site with cobblestone streets and pastel-colored buildings, followed by Colón, Panama.

While chatting with Variety in March 2023, Holmes revealed that she and Suri watched Dawson's Creek together at the height of the pandemic. "I am so grateful to be a mom to the sweetest daughter. Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕," Holmes wrote in the caption of her post. "It was a beautiful moment," Holmes said of the socially distanced party.

The teen, who is also the daughter of Katie Holmes, wore jeans, a denim jacket over a brown shirt and black shoes. She carried a blue backpack and held what looked like a birthday gift in her hand. Suri Cruise was photographed celebrating her 18th birthday in New York City while her estranged father, Tom Cruise, worked abroad in London.

Whether you're interested in discovering pirate history, hiking through the rain forest to see waterfalls, or searching for the best jerk chicken on the island, you're bound to find a cruise itinerary that suits you. The major cruise ports of Jamaica are Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Falmouth, and Kingston. On the northeastern coast, there's also Port Antonio, which isn't suitable for most large ships but attracts boutique cruise lines and private yachts. Page Six said that representatives for Cruise, Holmes and the Church of Scientology did not immediately respond to requests for comment. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he confirmed in a 2013 deposition that Holmes felt like she needed to shield Suri from the religion.