Suri Cruise, 18, Spotted in NYC, Rocking Casual Look Ahead of College

Suri Cruise, 18, Spotted in NYC Rocking Casual Look Ahead of College

Suri Cruise, the daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, was recently spotted rocking a casual look while venturing around New York City. The 18-year-old is reportedly heading off to college at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, just days after these photos were taken.

Suri, who has remained out of the Hollywood spotlight in recent years, was seen waiting for the subway in a tank top, shorts, and color-blocked sneakers. Her plunging purple tank was paired with low-rise black sweat shorts that fell to her knees and featured writing on the backside. The teen's casual look and natural makeup make her resemble her mother, Katie Holmes.

Name Change and Estranged Relationship

Earlier this year, Suri made headlines for using her middle name, Suri Noelle, instead of her last name, Cruise, in her high school graduation pamphlet. This was not the first time she had been seen using this name. The name switch was noted in the Playbill while she performed in Head Over Heels on Broadway earlier this year.

The name change has fueled speculation about her relationship with her father, Tom Cruise, who has been estranged from her for over a decade. A source told the Daily Mail last spring that Suri has not seen her father in a decade, adding: "She does not go to see his movies and he has no part in her life."

Tom has been accused of putting his religion, Scientology, before his daughter. Ex-Scientologists claim that he has been ordered to shun Katie and Suri as non-believers. Tom is still close to his two older children, Isabella and Connor, whom he adopted with Nicole Kidman.

Suri's Recent Outings

Earlier this month, Suri was spotted out and about in New York City again, appearing to be in a better mood as she walked with friends. She wore a forest-green top, blue striped pants, and brown clogs, and appeared to be holding a vintage photo camera. This sighting, along with her recent graduation, suggests Suri is embracing a new chapter in her life.

Katie Holmes' Support

Katie Holmes, who gained sole custody of Suri following her divorce from Tom in 2012, has been a constant source of support for her daughter. The mother-daughter duo have been living a private life in New York City ever since. Katie was seen supporting Suri at her high school graduation, where she wore a cream-colored outfit consisting of a button-up sweater and flared pants.

With her college journey about to begin, Suri is clearly moving forward with her life, free from the public scrutiny she experienced as the daughter of two Hollywood superstars.