Suri Cruise Drops “Cruise” at Graduation as Tom Skips Ceremony for Taylor Swift Concert

In a bold statement of independence, Suri Cruise has officially dropped her famous last name, appearing as Suri Noelle during her high school graduation ceremony in New York City.

While her mother, Katie Holmes, proudly watched her walk across the stage, her estranged father, Tom Cruise, was notably absent—opting instead to attend Taylor Swift’s concert in London.

A Graduation Without Tom Cruise

Suri, now 18 years old, graduated from LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts last Friday (June 21). She was seen celebrating the milestone in a red cap and gown with a classy white dress underneath.

Photos and videos captured her posing happily with Katie Holmes and friends outside the venue before heading into the United Palace Theatre in Washington Heights for the official ceremony.

The biggest surprise? Her name was listed as Suri Noelle in the graduation program—ditching the last name of her famous father.

Tom Cruise Prioritizes Taylor Swift Over His Daughter’s Big Day

While Suri marked a major life milestone, her Hollywood superstar father was spotted across the Atlantic, enjoying Taylor Swift’s concert in London instead of attending his daughter’s graduation.

Tom, 61, was filmed arriving at Wembley Stadium on June 22, where he appeared to be in high spirits, taking photos with excited fans. He even seemed to strike up a new friendship with Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift’s NFL star boyfriend.

Social media videos showed Kelce playfully putting his hands on Tom’s shoulders as the two shared a laugh while Taylor performed Blank Space.

Another viral clip captured Tom dancing along to “Shake It Off” in a VIP section packed with Hollywood stars like Hugh Grant, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, and Greta Gerwig.

The Growing Trend of Celebrity Children Dropping Their Fathers’ Names

Tom’s absence from Suri’s big moment hasn’t gone unnoticed, fueling a growing conversation about celebrity children distancing themselves from famous fathers.

In recent years, multiple children of A-list celebrities have chosen to drop their fathers’ last names, often due to strained relationships. Three of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s six children have reportedly stopped using “Pitt” amid their parents’ bitter divorce and legal battles.

One social media user summed up the sentiment perfectly:
“These kids are telling you about their dads, but y’all are not listening.”

Another added, “Tom was out there passing friendship bracelets to teenagers at a Taylor Swift concert instead of showing up for his daughter’s graduation.”

A Future Without the “Cruise” Name

With her high school years behind her, Suri is set to attend Carnegie Mellon University, where she will likely continue carving out her own identity—on her own terms, and without the shadow of her father’s last name.

As Hollywood buzzes about Tom Cruise’s priorities and Suri’s public step away from his name, one thing is clear: this is a new chapter for Suri Noelle.