But will he reach out now she’s turning 18?
Sometimes, it seems like Holly wood offspring age faster than the rest of us. Because we’re sure it’s not been that long since Suri Cruise was acute toddler being carted around by her famous parents Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Now, though, she turns 18 on 18 April, and we’re told that this could lead to even less involvement from her father.
Katie was awarded sole custody of Suri after she filed for divorce from Tom in 2012, with court documents showing that he would pay child support of £318,000 ayear, plus expenses, including medical and educational costs. It’s been reported that he’s had little part in his daughter’s life, and with the financial arrangement due to come to an end on Suri’s 18th birthday, an insider tells us Katie feels Suri doesn’t need Tom –or his wallet.
The source says, “Katie’s very clear that Suri doesn’t need Tom’s money to be happy or afford the life they’re accustomed to. Katie’s made plenty of her own money and she can take care of her daughter and send her to whatever college she wants.
“Suri is going to be quite the superstar, whether she goes into business or Holly wood. But one thing that’s very clear as far as Katie’s concerned is that she doesn’t need Tom’s help to get ahead. She’s got the brains, talent, and beauty to make it to the top all on her own.”
After meeting in 2005, Katie and Tom –who’s said to be worth £477million – had awhirlwind romance, with Suri born the following year. The couple practised Scientology, ablend of science and spirituality,
