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Tom Cruise’s Cringe-Worthy Father’s Day Response Sparks Outrage Over Suri Estrangement

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Tom Cruise gave an uncomfortable reply when faced with a Father’s Day query, given the current strained relationship between him and his daughter, Suri.

It appears that the 62-year-old actor seemed taken aback when he was suddenly questioned about the approaching festivity.

At the Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning premiere in New York City on Monday, he stumbled over his words and responded that he would simply be enjoying himself when asked about his preferred Father’s Day plans.

As a E! News reporter approached him on the red carpet, there was a moment of surprise when he was asked, “With Father’s Day quickly approaching, what would your perfect Father’s Day celebration be?

I momentarily halted, then mused aloud, “You know…” before my thoughts drifted away, and I shook my head, my eyes wandering toward a distant sight. “I’m just enjoying myself, buddy.

Instead of mentioning any of his children directly, the father of three, who had previously spoken about his relationship with Ana de Armas during the premiere, steered the discussion towards his action movies instead.

‘Making movies, big adventures, having a great time,’ he added. 

He has long been estranged from his daughter, now 19, whom he shares with actress Katie Holmes. 

According to reports, it appears that the celebrity has a strong bond with his two adult children, Isabella (aged 32) and Connor (aged 30). These kids were adopted by him and his wife Nicole Kidman during their marriage in the ’90s.

Prior to his marriage to Nicole Kidman, he had been wedded to Mimi Rogers from 1987 until 1990.

Cruise and Kidman were together for 11 years before their 2001 split. 

In April 2006, five years after the event, Katie Holmes welcomed their daughter Suri into the world. That very year, they were also married, a union marked by their newfound pride.

2012 marked the end of their partnership, and ever since then, Cruise’s relationship with their teenage daughter Suri has been strained and distant.

In the comments beneath the YouTube video, numerous viewers appeared shocked or taken aback by the “inappropriate question.

‘Making movies? That’s definitely not a Dad activity. His loss,’ one YouTube user commented. 

Another added: ‘Seeing the daughter he has abandoned for a decade perhaps?’ 

One individual expressed that they didn’t want to address the matter regarding their father, and referred to their strained relationship as what they considered their most significant shortcoming.

Some individuals found it surprising, even startling, when the ‘unexpected query’ was posed, while others criticized Tom Cruise for apparently having a strained connection with his youngest offspring.

‘It seems puzzling that he can’t respond to a basic Father’s Day query. Nowadays, his conversation revolves solely around films and his passion for them. Yet, Tom, there was a phase in your life when being a parent mattered deeply to you. It’s unfortunate to see this change.’

Growing up, Suri resided in New York City under the care of her mom, and she completed her education at La Guardia High School just recently.

At her graduation event, Suri decided to make a change official by adopting only her first and middle names, leaving behind the Cruise surname, now introducing herself as Suri Noelle.

At present, she’s enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University located in Pennsylvania. Regularly, she makes trips back to New York City to be with her mother, who they share a strong bond.

Previously, there were rumors that Suri started receiving funds from Tom Cruise’s trust following her 18th birthday. However, Katie Holmes swiftly denied these reports as entirely untrue.

She stated in an Instagram post in December 2024 that she doesn’t want her child to be marked or singled out, as it can be harmful.”

“In a comment on Instagram in December 2024, she made clear that she doesn’t wish for her child to be targeted, as it poses a risk.

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2025-05-20 23:36

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