Katie Holmes has made sure to shield her daughter from the press, but that doesn’t
extend to her dating life. So how does Suri Cruise feel about her mom’s latest beau?
While her divorce from Tom Cruise was not part of Katie Holmes' life plan,
it brought her and Suri Cruise closer, and the two continue to be besties.
Being a single mom is no easy feat, but Holmes makes it look almost effortless.
A source told Us Weekly that their bond is unlike anything they've seen, revealing,
Having a special bond with her mom must bring Suri a lot of comfort since she doesn't have any
apparent contact with her dad, which is reportedly a result of his religious affiliation. Cruise is a
member of the Church of Scientology, and according to a former Scientologist, Samantha Domingo,
members of the church aren't allowed to have relationships with anyone outside of
the organization, and for Cruise, this might well include his daughter, she later told the magazine.
Holmes adapted well to being a single parent, and she raised Suri to be a well-behaved and
caring person, a source revealed, adding that Suri doesn't resemble a spoiled celebrity kid.
"She's a great girl, and she's doing so well. And I'm enjoying this time."
Suri is also very protective of her mom and often showers her
with love and compassion when she's having a bad day. The source said,
When you're as famous as Katie Holmes, the whole world is constantly watching your every move,
and when her divorce from Tom Cruise became public knowledge, Holmes' life became a tad
more complicated than usual. She told InStyle that it was a pretty intense time and that having Suri
mixed up in all of it made it more so. But despite all the craziness, Suri remained her
number one responsibility. She recalled going out to see the ballet at the Lincoln Center.
Suri was staying over at a friend's, but later that night, she became homesick. Holmes said,
Holmes has also been adamant about keeping her daughter out of the press and social media. If
you scroll through her Instagram page, it isn't littered with pictures of her and Suri. Holmes
has kept her daughter's life private and out of the public eye. Holmes admitted in an interview
with The Daily Telegraph that she makes a point of not discussing her daughter with the press.
While Katie Holmes prefers to do most things under the radar, she clearly loves to go all
out for Suri's birthday. When Suri turned 13, Holmes treated her to a luxurious dinner at
the Sant Ambroeus restaurant in New York, after which she flew Suri and
two of her friends to Paris to celebrate, according to People. The following year,
Suri's birthday fell smack in the middle of the pandemic, which meant that flying to another part
of the world wasn't an option. However, this didn't keep Holmes from making her daughter's
birthday special. Speaking to ET Online, she revealed that they still had a very good time.
"I think when you have less, you're more creative."
Holmes didn't reveal anything more than that,
but she mentioned that the pandemic taught her and Suri some life lessons, saying,
When 2021 rolled around, Holmes shared some candid photos of Suri taken over
the years on her Instagram page, which was rare for Holmes. She captioned the post,
When the pandemic hit in full force, Katie and Suri retreated to their lake house to
wait it out. While the two already had a close bond, the lockdown brought them
even closer. Holmes told Amazing Magazine that she and Suri were fortunate enough to
feel like they were on vacation. With an infinite amount of time at their disposal,
they ended up watching "Dirty Dancing" about ten times. They also spent time
cooking together and tackling some fun projects. In an article Holmes wrote for Vogue, she said,
Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise can probably write a book about the adventures they've been on. Not
only does Suri get to hop on planes to spend her birthday in other countries,
but her mom takes her along on fun outings. In 2018, the two were spotted attending the
American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala together. Back in 2017, Suri got the chance to introduce
Taylor Swift at the New York City Z100 Jingle Ball alongside her mom. Suri and Holmes also
appear to be basketball fans and were seen at a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Los
Angeles Lakers. When they're not cheering for their favorite team, the mother-daughter duo can
be found frolicking on the beach. While Holmes rarely posts pictures of Suri on social media,
she did share a candid photo of them on the beach on her Instagram page, and it's clear they were
having tons of fun. While attending star-studded events and basketball games is amazing, Suri
and Holmes also enjoy spending time together at home. Holmes revealed in an interview with Shape,
"I also just try to maintain a level of gratitude and happiness."
Since her very public divorce from Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes has been pretty private about her
love life. Rumors were flying in 2013 that she and Jamie Foxx were dating,
but the most PDA anyone ever saw from the couple was them holding hands. They reportedly broke up
two weeks after attending the Met Gala together in 2019, per Harper's Bazaar. Since then,
Holmes has only publicly dated two other men: Chef Emilio Vitolo Jr.. and musician Bobby
Wooten III. When you have a teenage daughter to think of, dating can be a bit complicated,
but it appears that all Suri Cruise wants is for her mom to be happy. Holmes has been very cautious
when it comes to introducing a new man into her and her daughter's lives. A source told ET Online,
"Suri has always been Katie's number one priority. She has the utmost respect for her daughter."
They added that Holmes introduced Suri to Wooten long before the media
got wind of their relationship and that the two got along well.
Katie Holmes continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry,
and her latest project, "Alone Together," has her fingerprints all over it. Holmes not only
wrote the script, but also directed and somehow managed to star in the
film as well. "Alone Together" is a romantic comedy that takes place during the pandemic,
and the song that accompanies the opening credits,
"Blue Moon," is sung by Suri Cruise. When asked about her daughter's stunning rendition of the
song in an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, it was clear Holmes was proud as she revealed,
While it's incredibly exciting to know that Suri's taken her first step into the world of
entertainment, this actually wasn't the first project of her mom's that she collaborated on.
Holmes revealed that Suri also recorded a song for another film she worked on titled "Rare Objects."
Katie Holmes is passionate about helping others,
and that's why she's involved with various humanitarian projects. She told Shape,
Naturally, she involves her daughter Suri Cruise in these endeavors as well. One organization
that's close to Holmes' heart is Artolution. This community-based public art organization aims to
bring about social change using collaborative art. Holmes traveled with them to a refugee
camp in Greece to get her hands dirty and help people in need. She took Suri with her, and the
two of them had a blast connecting with the people and taking part in various projects, per People.
Holmes took to Instagram to share pictures of the trip,
posting one of Suri playing with one of the children at the camp. Holmes told Shape,
Growing up in the spotlight can't be easy, and even though Katie Holmes has protected Suri Cruise
from the public eye as much as she can, the whole world still knows who she is. It's no surprise,
then, that Holmes has made it a priority to ensure her daughter knows that she's allowed
to be her own person. During an interview with InStyle, Holmes revealed that Suri is,
quote, "strong-willed and curious." She's tried to set an example for Suri to follow,
telling the outlet that she grew to learn that being kind is the most important thing. She said,
When it came to raising Suri, Holmes made sure her daughter knew that she was allowed to be
herself. She says Suri is growing up to be a strong girl with a fierce personality, but
she's also adopted her mother's work ethic. Holmes revealed that once Suri decides to do something,
she works incredibly hard at it until she masters it, looking for the next challenge to tackle.