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- Official records: Suri now appears as “Suri Noelle” on voter rolls
- From birth to separation: the family background behind the choice
- High school graduation and public moments under a new name
- Katie Holmes speaks out: pride and protection
- Addressing rumors: trust fund claims denied
- Recent sightings: mother and daughter in New York
- What this means for Suri’s public identity and future
Suri Cruise has quietly taken a step that changes how she is known in public. New records show the 20-year-old has dropped her father’s surname and is now using her mother’s middle name while she studies at a top U.S. arts university.
Official records: Suri now appears as “Suri Noelle” on voter rolls
Voter registration documents obtained by the press reveal that in October 2024 the student enrolled in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, under the name Suri Noelle. The files confirm a legal name change, replacing “Cruise” with “Noelle.”
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Suri is currently enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The school is known for its rigorous performing arts and drama programs.
From birth to separation: the family background behind the choice
Suri was born in April 2006 to actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. The couple married that November in a ceremony near Rome.
Eight years later, in 2012, Katie Holmes filed for divorce. Her move followed concerns about her daughter’s involvement with the Church of Scientology. The split led to reduced contact between Tom Cruise and his daughter.
High school graduation and public moments under a new name
The new surname first surfaced publicly at Suri’s high school commencement in June 2024. Friends and family noted she used “Noelle” during that milestone.
That same weekend, Tom Cruise was photographed attending a large concert in London. The actor’s absence from the graduation drew attention from media outlets.
Katie Holmes speaks out: pride and protection
Katie has expressed support for her daughter’s choices. In a December 2024 interview with a lifestyle magazine, she said she felt proud of Suri as she began adult life away from home.
Katie emphasized her joy at watching her daughter grow into independence, while also acknowledging that daily life together would change.
Addressing rumors: trust fund claims denied
Speculation circulated that Suri had accessed a trust fund when she turned 18. Katie Holmes publicly rejected those reports and called the stories inaccurate.
- Press reports suggested a payout at age 18.
- Katie responded online, labeling the information false.
Recent sightings: mother and daughter in New York
In August 2025, Suri was photographed visiting Katie on a film set in New York. The two were seen walking the city streets before Katie resumed shooting.
Katie was working on a project titled Happy Hours and sharing scenes with actor Joshua Jackson, a former co-star from Dawson’s Creek.
What this means for Suri’s public identity and future
Changing a surname can signal a desire for privacy or a new chapter. By registering as Suri Noelle, she appears to be shaping how she is known while pursuing performing arts training.
Observers note this follows a wider trend of celebrity children managing their public identities more deliberately as they enter adulthood.
