Katie Holmes is defending her daughter Suri Cruise, speaking out against false reports about her inheritance from Tom Cruise. On December 8, the actress shared an Instagram post calling out reports claiming that Suri, now 18, received a $1 million trust fund from her father. Holmes called the reports “completely false,” writing: “You can stop making things up. Enough.”
While many fans supported her stance, one commenter dismissed the issue, suggesting that Holmes and her daughter are not facing any real difficulties. In response, Holmes acknowledged their point of view but defended his decision to respond to the rumors. “I don’t disagree, but in today’s world, I don’t want a target on my child’s back. It’s dangerous,” she wrote.
Holmes, who shares Suri with ex-husband Tom Cruise, has always prioritized protecting her daughter’s privacy. Talk to Charm in April 2023, the Dawson Creek a former student expressed her commitment to protecting Suri from excessive attention. “What’s been really important for me with my daughter, because she was so visible from a very young age, is that I really like to protect her,” Holmes said.
The couple celebrated a milestone in June, when Suri graduated from her New York high school. The photographs showed the mother-daughter duo kissing and posing for photos, with Suri wearing a red bonnet and dress over a white dress. Notably, the teen used the name “Suri Noelle” instead of “Suri Cruise” in her school’s graduation curriculum.
Holmes’ tough stance against the rumors highlights his continued efforts to keep Suri out of the spotlight, a priority since his daughter’s early years in the public eye.