Independent, strong, and fiercely creative. While those words definitely encapsulate Katie Holmes,
it turns out that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. From matching outfits
to a shared interest in quarantine quilt-making, Suri is basically a miniature version of her mom.
Probably the most obvious way that Suri Cruise
takes after Katie Holmes is how she's pretty much the spitting image of her mom. In some photos of
Suri, you can see hints of her dad, Tom Cruise, in her features. However, Suri also has the same dark
hair, high cheekbones, and kind smile that her mom is known for. In a throwback Instagram post
celebrating her birthday, Holmes posted a photo of herself as a child — and it looks remarkably
similar to Suri as a child. The photo shows Holmes as a beaming toddler, with the caption reading,
"Thank you for all of the kindness on my birthday. I do love being a December baby."
The actress could have just as easily fooled followers into thinking the photo was a picture
of Suri. In fact, in another Instagram post featuring an old photo of Holmes and her daughter,
you can see that Suri had the exact same bob haircut her mom had as a child.
Remember when Katie Holmes broke the internet by wearing a cardigan? In November 2019,
Holmes stepped out in a beige cardigan with a matching knit bra — and everyone went
crazy over her ability to transform a simple piece of clothing into a sexy and chic look.
"I mean, the cardigan is back."
As for Suri Cruise, recent photos of her show that she seems to share the same classic, put-together
style as her mom. Furthermore, Suri is often seen in timeless basics like jeans, t-shirts,
and sundresses. However, her shoe collection is a whole different story. At just five years old,
Suri's collection was rumored to cost around $150,000. And she even seems to gravitate
toward high-end brands like Marc Jacobs and Christian Louboutin [loo-buh-TAHN].
In addition to their shared interest in fashion, it also appears as if mom and
daughter like wearing matching outfits. When Suri was younger, the two were frequently
photographed wearing the same thing. Some of these outfits included a matching white skirt,
similar black-and-white tops — even matching floral gowns. It's possible that Suri has just
developed a sense of style similar to her mom's. After all, Holmes was once called
an "It girl" by Vogue, so clearly, her sartorial choices are pretty top-notch.
With both her mom and dad in the
entertainment business, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Suri has also tried her hand
at acting. In 2013, she was in Oblivion, an action movie starring her dad. At the time,
Suri was just 7 years old, and played a pretty small role. Since then,
she hasn't taken any other acting roles, but who's to say what the future has in store?
Even if acting isn't in Suri's future, it appears that singing may be. The 16-year-old
had a singing part in her mom's 2022 film Alone Together. In the opening credits of the movie,
Suri sings a cover of "Blue Moon." As the story goes, Holmes needed someone with
talent, and she knew her daughter wouldn't disappoint. Holmes told Yahoo Entertainment:
"I always want the highest level of talent. So I asked her! She's very,
very talented. She said she would do it and she recorded it, and I let her do her thing."
She then added:
"That's the way I direct in general: It's like,
'This is what I think we all want — go do your thing.'"
Evidently, Alone Together wasn't the first time Suri sang in one of her mom's movies.
"She actually did sing on 'Rare Objects,' which is the film we did last fall."
Holmes both directed and starred in Rare Objects,
which is about a woman who's suffering from a traumatic past.
Physical similarities and
matching outfits aside, it seems that the most important thing that Holmes has passed
down to her daughter is her determination and independence. Katie told InStyle:
"My biggest goal has always been to nurture her into her individuality.
To make sure she is 100 percent herself and strong, confident,
and able. And to know it. She came out very strong — she's always been a strong personality."
Living in New York City allows Holmes to further
encourage her daughter's individuality and independence. Katie explained to InStyle:
"The city has a lot to offer, and I use it. Yes, it's a little too exposed at times, and
we work hard to maneuver and navigate. But what I love about New York is that for me and my child,
this is our vibe. When there are 25 things to do every night, it takes you out of your own thing."
“I was 10 years old, and my mom took me to Sardi's,
and I was sort of hooked from that moment on."
And when asked about the best of living in the city, Holmes had this to say:
"There's a place not far from my house that does
foot massages until midnight. That's what New York offers!"
Holmes also makes time for fun and leisure in her schedule, thus modeling
the importance of joy for her daughter. In her interview with InStyle, Holmes said:
"I'll take a class at Broadway Dance Center. I'll
go to the Joyce Theater. I do hot yoga and boxing classes. I have a book club."
"The beauty tip that I will pass on to my daughter is to find happiness in everything."
Given how she's an actress, it's not
surprising that Katie Holmes is also a creative spirit. She founded a fashion line in 2009 with
her friend and stylist Jeanne Yang called Holmes & Yang. Although the business only lasted a few
years, it demonstrated Holmes' creativity and eye for fashion. Holmes told Elle UK:
"I loved every minute of my time working on Holmes & Yang. I remain passionate about
the design aesthetic we created, and am so happy with what Jeanne and I accomplished."
Holmes ultimately left the line to focus on motherhood and her acting career,
but her time in fashion demonstrates her creative streak. Holmes aims to
nurture this creativity in her daughter, too. The actress told People in 2014:
"I also try to be very creative with her, because I know she's an artist,
and that speaks to the girl in me."
She added that she'd much rather focus on creative
projects than other typical kid activities. Holmes said to People:
"To be honest? I'm not going to play tag, probably. That's not
at the top of my list. But I'll paint all day, I'll do the creative stuff."
One way she was able to harness Suri's creativity was through the
quarantine brought on by COVID-19. Not only did the lockdown give them
limitless mom and daughter time, but it also allowed them to do some fun,
creative activities together. In recalling the experience, Holmes told Amazing Magazine:
"I painted, we had a sewing machine so we were making quilts,
we were cooking; we were on a perpetual vacation."
Not everyone would enjoy spending that much time with their parents,
but it seems that Suri and Holmes deeply enjoy each other's company.
"She's a sophisticated little girl and magical."
It seems celebrities either
love or hate social media, and Katie Holmes seems
to fall in the latter category. The Pieces of April actress told Elle:
"I don't use [Instagram] that much and, if I do, it's usually just work geared."
She added that social media just isn't an accurate portrayal of
who someone really is. In her interview with Elle, Holmes had this explanation:
"You can start to look at all these strangers and think you
know them and there's no way that can encapsulate a whole person."
"I'm in jeans and a sweatshirt most days, and I like it."
As far as Suri's social media presence goes — she doesn't seem to have one.
There are plenty of fan pages out there, but if Suri has an Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok,
she's good at keeping it on the down low. This could be due to the fact that she's a private
person like Holmes — or it may be due to her mom's rules. As Holmes told Stellar Magazine,
"Every parent is challenged by social media and the Internet. I think, for me,
it's just limiting the amount of time for myself and for my child.
It's important to get out and live and not always be on your phone."
Holmes has worked steadily for the last twenty
years, taking on many acting roles — on top of raising her daughter, mostly as a single mom. In
recent years, however, she has also found a love for directing. Holmes explained to Town & Country:
"I've been acting for about 20 years now, and in the last few years I've become more confident and
gotten more interested in storytelling as a whole. Also, I've been feeling inspired to
put my point of view out there. It's scary, but the process of it is something I really love."
It appears Holmes passed her strong work ethic
onto her daughter. While speaking of her Suri, Katie told InStyle:
"She'll pick an activity and work her butt off until she's really good at it. Then she's like,
'OK, I'm going to try the next thing.' She's very focused and a hard worker."
Katie Holmes has been called
America's Sweetheart. She just radiates such a kind,
unassuming vibe. Some may wonder if that's the case in real life, and it appears to be so,
thanks to Holmes' mom, who raised her to be a good person. Holmes told People:
"[My mother is] just so kind and has such a pure heart;
she really leads with those two qualities, so I try to do the same."
Holmes added that her mom's kindness and generosity inspires her. She also said
that she aims to embody her mom's kindness and pass it on to Suri.
"She's just a good person. Just… sweet."
As far as we can tell, Holmes has succeeded in her mission. Not only do photos show Suri as a kind,
good-natured teen, but the two have also spent time volunteering and helping those in need.
In 2019, the mom and daughter went to Greece to help women and children at the Moria Refugee Camp.
It's just one way the mother and daughter team have displayed their generosity by giving back.