Suri Cruise Embarks on Her College Journey: A New Chapter Begins
They grow up so fast. Suri Cruise, daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, has officially embarked on her college career, marking a significant milestone in her young life. From prom pictures to moving into her dorm, here's a look at Suri's recent experiences and her exciting future plans.
Prom Night in New York City
On June 18, Suri Cruise celebrated her high school prom in New York City. The 2024 LaGuardia High School graduate wore a gorgeous white and purple floral dress with a pair of gold heels. Suri wore her brunette hair down and had a white and pink corsage on her wrist. Her prom date wore a fancy navy blue suit with a light blue tie and a pair of brown shoes. Suri Cruise and her date taking prom pictures. Suri Cruise with her friends before prom. Suri Cruise taking pictures with her friends on the Upper West Side. Suri Cruise taking pictures before prom on June 18, 2024. She was seen taking pictures with her friends on the Upper West Side, laughing and holding hands with her prom date. These moments captured the joy and excitement of a typical high school prom, a memorable event before heading off to college.
Choosing Carnegie Mellon University
Earlier this year, Suri, who is a senior at the famed LaGuardia High School of Music & Arts and Performing Arts, revealed that she’s going to college at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this fall. Suri Cruise is going to Carnegie Mellon University. The announcement came via a video, which was captioned “LaG commitment day” (for Fiorello H. LaGuardia performing arts high school in New York City), Suri and her pals displayed sweaters that featured the names of colleges they would each attend in the fall. The Hannah Montana (aka Miley Cyrus) song “I’ll Always Remember You” played in the background. In the video, Suri was sporting a red Carnegie Mellon University sweater. The Pittsburgh college just so happens to have a prestigious performing arts department, which may suggest that the incoming freshman could pursue a career in entertainment. Suri Cruise has officially started her college career.
Carnegie Mellon University is known for its strong performing arts department, hinting that Suri may be exploring a creative path. The teenager's vocals have already been featured in two of her mom's projects: 2022’s “Alone Together” and 2023’s “Rare Objects.” Holmes discussed those family work opportunities in a 2023 interview with Glamour. "I hope she always does something on my films. I always ask her." She added, "It was very meaningful to me to have her there, because she’s my heart."
Suri Cruise, aka Suri Noelle, the daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, is officially a Tartan. Or at least she will be when fall classes start on Aug. She’s far from the only recognizable face to walk the halls of CMU.
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Move-In Day at Carnegie Mellon
About a week ago, Suri was photographed rolling a suitcase into a dorm at Carnegie Mellon, accompanied by Holmes. The 18-year-old moved into her dorm at Carnegie Mellon University over the weekend with the help of her mom, Katie Holmes, while her famous father, Tom Cruise, was living large in London. Katie Holmes helped daughter Suri Cruise move into her dorm over the weekend. Cruise, pictured Sunday, dressed casually for college move-in day. Holmes, pictured above on Sunday, also looked relaxed in jeans and a button down. Suri, who wore long denim shorts and an off-the-shoulder white top, seemed excited for the new chapter as she wheeled some of her suitcases into the building. After getting everything unpacked, the “Dawson’s Creek” alum, 45, and the college student strolled around campus. The duo lugged suitcases and boxes into Cruise’s new dorm on Sunday. Suri, pictured Sunday, seemed excited about the new chapter. The mother-daughter duo walked around campus together after unpacking Sunday. Holmes looked comfortable in a pale yellow button down and baggy jeans with a blue striped shirt tied around her waist. Suri will be busy with first-year student orientation through the rest of the week before beginning classes on Aug. The teen wore long jean shorts and a white top while moving into her new digs on Sunday. The college student, pictured above on Sunday, wore a statement necklace. Holmes and Cruise, pictured above on Sunday, are very close.
Suri will be busy with first-year student orientation through the rest of the week before beginning classes on Aug. Katie Holmes also is expected to fly back to Pittsburg to attend the university’s family weekend on Sept.
The Holmes-Cruise Dynamic
Holmes, 45, and Tom welcomed Suri in April 2006, but after the former couple split in 2011, the “Mission: Impossible” actor and his daughter drifted further and further apart. Suri has been estranged from her Scientologist father for nearly her entire life. However, she is extremely close to her mother, who recently admitted she “will miss the close proximity” to her daughter once she’s off to college. The teen’s father, Tom Cruise, did not join the two, pictured at Carnegie Mellon University on Sunday. Suri, pictured with her mom on Sunday, has been estranged from the Scientologist for most of her life. Tom was in London while Suri and Holmes were in Pittsburgh.
Although Holmes rarely talks about her daughter publicly, she told Town & Country that she is “really proud” of Suri. And while Katie-who split with Tom in 2012-has expressed her desire to keep Suri out of the spotlight she has reflected on their life together. "I hope she always does something on my films," Katie said. "I always ask her.
Cruise admitted that he “didn’t expect” Holmes to file for divorce, after about six years of marriage. The divorce proceeded quickly with the ex-spouses reaching a settlement within 11 days. The Sun reported that Holmes was granted sole custody of Suri. “He has never hesitated paying his daughter’s child support and expenses. He does not go back on his word.
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Other Celebrities Marking Milestones
Katie isn't the only celeb parent who is marking a major family milestone this spring.
- Jack Hoppus: Blink-182 singer Mark Hoppus celebrated his son Jack's college graduation. "So proud of this kid," he wrote on Instagram. "Double major with honors. S--t yeah, Jack. You rule."
- Sophia Meloni: Christopher Meloni and wife Sherman Williams celebrated their daughter's college graduation in June 2024, with Mariska Hargitay-who is Sophia's godmother-making an appearance at the party.
- Ryder Fieri: Guy Fieri celebrated his son's high school graduation. "Wow what a great high school career!!" he wrote in a June 9 Instagram post.
- Liv Moore Freundlich: Julianne Moore and her husband Bart Freundlich watched their daughter graduate from Northwestern University in June 2024. Along for the commecement ceremony? Their older son Caleb Moore Freundlich, who graduated from Davidson College in 2020.
- Christian Nassif & Colin Nassif: Adrienne Maloof celebrated her sons' achievements.
- Henry: Tori Spelling celebrated her son Henry's graduation. "CONGRATULATIONS HENRY," the proud mom wrote on Instagram. "We are all sooo proud of you. You did it my beautiful boy. College here we come. "
- Finn Davey: Tori Spelling also marked her son Finn's elementary school graduation. "And, just like that I have a 5th grade graduate…," Tori shared on Instagram. "Finn Davey I’m so proud of you! Bye elementary school and hello middle school. I love you chat! Disclaimer to the haters : Dress code was shorts FYI bc they had student/teacher kickball aka sports day right b4."
- Beau McDermott: Tori Spelling celebrated her son Beau moving on to the first grade. "Beau Beau is officially a 1st grader," Tori raved on Instagram. "So proud of this kid!
- Tallulah Willis: Emma shared a photo of Tallulah Willis, Scout Willis and Demi Moore sporting Mabel masks on Instagram, writing, "Middle school!
- Scotty Pippen Jr.: "Proud dad moment!" NBA star captioned a family photo, which included his and Larsa's other kids Scotty Jr., Preston and Sophia. “I couldn’t be happier to be done or prouder to have survived or more grateful to my family for the unwavering support that got me there and through," the college grad wrote on Instagram May 25. "I have a degree in playing pretend!!!
- Isaac: Kailyn Lowry celebrated her son Isaac going to high school. "so many things to celebrate this week!" Kailyn wrote on Instagram June 7. "& still processing Isaac going to high school later this year."
- Massai Zhivago Dorsey II: Nia Long celebrated her son's achievements. "Oh my baby," the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actress wrote on Instagram May 20. "I’m so proud of you!
- Dr.: Bill celebrated his child becoming a doctor. "From pre-K to MD," Bill wrote in a May 15 Instagram post. "I'm so proud to officially call you Dr.
- Emma Chamberlain: Emma Chamberlain received her high school diploma from Notre Dame High School in Belmont, Calif.
- Ivey Watson: Jamie Lynn Spears' youngest daughter Ivey Watson, who she shares with husband Jamie Watson, graduated from kindergarten.
- Karma Bridges: Ludacris' daughter graduated from Spelman College with a degree in Documentary Filmmaking, according to Essence. “I want to make movie and film content that helps shape and change the social and political landscape,” Karma said in a statement to the Ludacris Foundation. “Tell stories that are meaningful and thought provoking.
- Jace Caussin: Jana Kramer's son Jace said goodbye to Pre-K and celebrated the milestone at a mini prom.
Notable Carnegie Mellon Alumni
Suri is joining a university with a rich history and a distinguished alumni network. Some notable Carnegie Mellon graduates include:
- Judith Light: You’ll recognize her work from shows like “Ugly Betty,” “One Life to Live,” and “Who’s the Boss?” but her work on stage may be more compelling. Light is also an advocate to end HIV/AIDS.
- Billy Porter: Billy Porter graduated from CMU’s drama program in 1991. He’s giving back to Pittsburgh, too. His work in “American Horror Story: Asylum” earned him a 2013 Emmy nomination in Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie.
- Ted Danson: Ted Danson took home the Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Sam Malone in “Cheers” in 1990 and 1993.
- Rob Marshall: The multi-talented Rob Marshall graduated from CMU in 1982. He would later be nominated for an Oscar in Best Directing for his work on “Chicago.” The film had 13 nominations overall and six wins, including Best Picture. She returned to the campus in 2015 to talk to drama students about her time at the university and her acting career.
A Creative Future?
Is Suri Cruise heading toward a creative future like her performing parents, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise? The Pittsburgh college just so happens to have a prestigious performing arts department, which may suggest that the incoming freshman could pursue a career in entertainment. For her part, Suri is reportedly excited to be at Carnegie Mellon, which has a pretty well known theater arts program.
Holmes herself was granted admission to Columbia University after she graduated high school, but she put her college plans on the back burner when she started booking acting jobs, like her breakout role as intelligent and acerbic Joey Potter on "Dawson's Creek." Holmes also is expected to fly back to Pittsburg to attend the university’s family weekend on Sept.
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