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Suri Cruise turns 17! What to know about the famous daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise

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APRIL 18, 2023 6:30 PM EDT

It’s one of the most famous celebrity kid’s birthday today, April 18. The daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Suri Cruise is officially 17 years old. She’s lived a very private life, but in recent years there has more information about the teenager has come to light.

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Suri wants to study fashion

Suri is applying to college with an interest in fashion. In March, the Daily Mail reported that she is “applying to schools all over the place.” But her mom Katie reportedly wants her to stay in New York so they can be close to each other. “Katie takes great pride in her but is also extremely overprotective,” the source said.

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Tom Cruise is not a part of her life

It’s been rumored for years that the Top Gun star is no longer involved in Suri’s life because of his ties with Scientology. The Daily Mail reported in March he has been out of the picture since 2013, a year after his divorce from Katie. “Suri does not know her father anymore and she has not spent time with him in a decade,” said the insider. “She does not go to see his movies and he has no part in her life.” He does however provide economic support. TMZ previously reported that since the divorce, he would pay $400,000 a month in child support until Suri turned 18 years old.

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She is a singer

Suri made her film singing debut covering “Blue Moon” in Katie’s film, Alone Together. She also sings on Rare Objects. Katie told Glamour, “I hope she always does something on my films. I always ask her.” “It comes out of love for me to include someone who I love dearly. That’s how I like to work. I like to have that kind of feeling. It was very meaningful to me to have her there because she’s my heart.”