Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are two names that have been linked together for a long time, even though their union was not long-lasting.
They share a child, Suri Cruise which Tom Cruise estranged himself from soon after his divorce from Katie. Now, she is applying to colleges, for which he must pay. However, Katie has assured the public he has no say in her choices.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ marriage was one of the most talked-about relationships in Hollywood during the mid-2000s. The couple met in 2005 and were married in a lavish ceremony in Italy the following year.
They were considered to be one of the most high-profile couples in the industry, and their relationship was closely scrutinized by the media and fans alike. Their marriage only lasted six years, and the world was informed of their divorce in 2012.
The same year they tied the knot, Tom and Katie welcomed their daughter, Suri Cruise into the world. It was Suri who inspired Katie Holmes to leave the religion of Scientology.
Katie filed for divorce from Tom Cruise in 2012 and gained sole custody of Suri. Katie’s decision to leave not only Tom, but also Scientology, put some distance between the two of them, and ultimately Suri.
“My child is the most important person to me, and her upbringing is paramount to my work right now,” said Katie. “It’s very important that I’m present and she has a stable, innocent childhood. I feel so blessed to do what I do, but there’s nothing in the world better than watching your child succeed.”
Unfortunately, Suri and Tom do not have a great relationship. Because Katie divorced him and raised her separately, she was not raised as a Scientologist.
According to Page Six, this was the major reason that Tom is not a part of her life.
Suri is all grown up at 16 years old. She is at the point in her life where she is applying to colleges. She intended to study fashion.
In their divorce settlement, Tom Cruise was expected to pay a hefty child support of $400,000 per year until she turns 18. Additionally, he must pay for “medical, dental, insurance, education, college and other extracurricular costs.” Even though he has to pay all of this, he has no say in which college she will apply to or attend.