Tom Cruise was spotted at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour show in London over the weekend, smiling and trading friendship bracelets with fans. This appearance came just hours after the actor skipped his daughter Suri’s high school graduation in New York City. Cruise seemed to be having a great time at Wembley Stadium, sitting among other A-list attendees like Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Hugh Grant, and director Greta Gerwig.
The “Top Gun” star was seen dancing along to Taylor Swift’s hit song “Shake It Off” in a VIP tent at the concert, enjoying the evening with famous peers and fans alike. Travis Kelce, Swift’s partner, was also in attendance along with his brother and sister-in-law as they watched the pop star perform in London for the second night in a row. While Cruise was at the concert in London, his daughter Suri was celebrating her graduation in the US.
Suri’s Graduation
Suri Cruise was seen at her high school graduation in New York City looking radiant in a white sundress and heels, complete with a red graduation robe and sash. Her mother, Katie Holmes, stood proudly next to her daughter as they celebrated the special day together. Despite Tom Cruise’s absence at the graduation ceremony, Suri seemed to be enjoying her final days of high school with her friends, even attending prom earlier in the week.
Tom Cruise’s decision to skip his daughter’s graduation is not surprising given his estranged relationship with Suri. The actor has reportedly been distant from his daughter for several years, with Suri even choosing to drop his last name from her graduation pamphlet and go by “Suri Noelle.” Cruise confirmed in a 2012 deposition that his ex-wife, Katie Holmes, divorced him in part to protect Suri from Scientology, a religion he is associated with.
Parental Relationships
Despite his absence from Suri’s graduation, Tom Cruise remains close to his other children, Isabella and Connor, whom he shares with ex-wife Nicole Kidman. The actor’s eldest children have followed in his footsteps and continue to practice Scientology. Cruise and Kidman separated in 2001 after an 11-year marriage, while Cruise and Holmes divorced in 2011. Suri, on the other hand, has chosen to pursue her education at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, following her own path separate from her father’s legacy.