Why it's trending
Page Six exclusively reported that Suri Cruise legally dropped her father's last name and now uses Noelle, sparking widespread interest in her estranged relationship with Tom Cruise.
Suri Cruise, the 20-year-old daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has legally dropped her father's surname and adopted the name Suri Noelle, according to public records obtained by Page Six. The move solidifies her estrangement from the 'Top Gun' actor, with whom she has had little contact for most of her life.
Page Six reported that Suri registered to vote in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, using the name Suri Noelle in October 2024 during her freshman year at Carnegie Mellon University. Pennsylvania courts confirmed to Page Six that voter registration must be under a legal name, indicating Noelle is now her legal surname.
It is unclear exactly when the name change occurred. Page Six noted that Suri lived with her mother in New York before college, where name change requests are often sealed. She first publicly used Noelle in June 2024 at her high school graduation from LaGuardia High School, where the program listed her as Suri Noelle. A source told Page Six she wanted to 'establish her own identity' and 'start fresh at college.'
Suri is currently studying musical theater at Carnegie Mellon and has performed in stage productions. The name Noelle is Katie Holmes' middle name, and the change has been interpreted as a show of support for her mother.
Timeline
- Suri uses Noelle at graduation
Suri Cruise's high school graduation program from LaGuardia High School listed her as Suri Noelle, first public indication of the name change. Source: Page Six.
- Voter registration as Suri Noelle
Suri registered to vote in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, using the legal name Suri Noelle while a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University. Source: Page Six.
- Name change revealed by Page Six
Page Six exclusively reports that Suri Cruise has legally severed ties with Tom Cruise and changed her last name to Noelle. Source: Page Six.
Questions people ask
What is Suri Cruise's new legal name?
Her legal name is Suri Noelle, as confirmed by voter registration records. Source: Page Six.
Why did Suri Cruise drop the Cruise surname?
Sources told Page Six she wanted to establish her own identity, avoid paparazzi, and start fresh at college. She has been estranged from Tom Cruise for most of her life.
Who is Suri Cruise's mother?
Her mother is actress Katie Holmes, whose middle name is Noelle.
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