Spending quality time together is what keeps a family from falling apart. But, what happens when a father remains away from his kid for years? Ask Tom Cruise!
The Mission: Impossible franchise actor has been almost non-existent in his daughter Suri Cruise's life ever since his divorce with ex-wife Katie Holmes in late 2012.
So, what is keeping Tom Cruise from seeing his only biological child? Let's find out!
Tom Cruise Not A Part Of Daughter Suri Cruise's Life Anymore
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter, Suri Cruise, turned 14-years-old on 18 April 2020.
However, Cruise's estranged relationship with her isn't an eye-opener to almost anyone. In fact, the father-daughter relationship has suffered so much that Cruise is often considered an unsuccessful father.
Previously, the Minority Report actor was actively present in his daughter's life for the first few years of her life. But, the duo's bond deteriorated after Cruise got divorced from his ex-wife Katie Holmes in 2012.
Tom Cruise with daughter Suri Cruise in New York in August 2008 (©: GettyImages)
The court granted Holmes full custody of Suri, while Cruise was provided visitation rights.
But, the court arrangements may have turned out to be of little use to the actor as Cruise hasn't been seen publicly with Suri since 2013, US Weekly reports.
Is Scientology Responsible For Separating Tom And Suri Cruise?
The Church of Scientology - where Cruise is a devoted member - has been, on occasions, accused of separating the Hollywood actor from his daughter.
Tom Cruise and daughter Suri Cruise's estranged relationship makes the cover of a 2019 issue of US Weekly (©: US Magazine)
A former follower of the church, Samantha Domingo, told the US Magazine in 2019 that Tom Cruise was not allowed to maintain a relationship with Suri as she didn't follow Scientology. Domingo also went on to say that the church considered Suri as nothing more than a spiritual entity existing in Tom Cruise's daughter's body.
"Suri’s not really his daughter — she’s just a spiritual being in his daughter’s body."
However, a representative of the church denied the accusations made by Domingo. She insisted that Samantha Domingo had misinterpreted the church's teachings and that the allegation she made nothing more than "fiction."
Previously, another source had revealed to the US Weekly that it was Cruise's choice not to be a part of his daughter's life. The insider added that Cruise had ten days every month to visit Suri, but he chose not to do so.
“Every person is allowed to see their child if they wanted to. He chooses not to because she is not a Scientologist.”
Suri And Tom Cruise Relationship - Are They To Reconcile?
The estranged father-daughter duo of Tom Cruise and Suri Cruise was reportedly looking for a reunion back in 2019, according to New Idea. The news of the reconciliation emerged after Suri Cruise was seen leaving her New York apartment with a backpack. A source close to the family said:
“Suri has made a decision that she wants to spend more time with her dad. Now she’s 12, she’s decided she wants to have more of a relationship with him and has really been pushing her mum to let her see him.”
Suri Cruise as seen exiting her New York apartment in March 2019 (©: GettyImages)
Although Suri probably didn't see her father at the time, it seems like all hopes haven't been lost.
In 2019, a source close to Tom Cruise told In Touch Weekly that the actor wanted to make amends in his relationship with Suri Cruise. The person insisted that the actor got inspired after seeing a picture of Suri.
"He saw a photo of Suri looking all grown up, and it changed everything. With Katie single again, and Suri not having a father figure in her life, it’s the perfect opportunity to reach out."
The source also mentioned that if Tom Cruise were to leave the Church of Scientology, it would be for his daughter Suri.
Meanwhile, there was a report of the Mission: Impossible franchise actor abandoning his offspring. As per Lipstick Alley, a woman named Maryann Carter - who claimed to be a childhood friend of Tom Cruise - shared a Facebook post in October 2017 asking fans not to share anything even remotely related to Suri as the two were no longer in each other's lives.
An alleged friend of Tom Cruise, Maryann Carter, asks fans not to link Tom Cruise with daughter Suri Cruise in October 2017 (©: lipstickalley.com)
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However, American blogger Tony Ortega later exposed the woman was a fake. Also, it turned out that Maryann didn't have any personal connection with the actor.
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