Fans Say Suri Cruise Looks like a ‘Female Version of Tom Cruise’ as She Turns 18 — How She Changed through the Years

• Suri Cruise divided fans days before her 17th birthday. This divide was caused by her look in candid photos.
• Tom Cruise has been infamously absent from his daughter's life for years. However, a source reportedly explained the action star's alleged reason for his non-existence in her life.
• Astonishing pictures show how much Suri Cruise has changed over the years. See why her appearance has left some fans convinced she is her father's mini-me.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes had one of the most high-profile marriages of the early 2000s. During this relationship, they welcomed their daughter, Suri Cruise. The teenager does not have a good relationship with her father. In 2023, a source came out and revealed the alleged usual reason as to why.

However, it was candid photos of Suri Cruise that caught fans' attention. Some of them couldn't help but notice she resembled her action star father. Explore images of Suri Cruise over the years and decipher for yourself which parent she looks like more.

Suri' Cruise's Transformation Over the Years

Tom and Katie's daughter was often photographed on different public occasions when she was a little girl. During these outings, the public caught glimpses of her chubby-cheeked cuteness.

When the little girl turned two, she was photographed in a children's store. Her similarity to her famous mother had become evident at this point, as she shyly held a teddy bear in the picture below.

A year later, Suri appeared to have come into herself. She was spotted waving to the cameras while inside a confectionary shop. In the photos, Suri had the same color eyes as her mother and her hair had grown out.

Two years later, the little girl had grown in height and her hair was even longer. It seemed her parents had made sure she learned how to swim at a young age, as Suri was seen at a pier wearing a cute swimming costume.

At age six, Suri seemed more confident in herself. However, she was still very much into stuffed toys as she was photographed in New York City holding a teddy bar. She also looked more and more like Katie.

Fast-forward to a few years later, on April 18, 2016, when Katie was photographed alongside her daughter who had just turned 10. The publication noted in the Instagram photo that the little girl had a growth spurt!

The following year, Suri's looks were becoming more defined as she inched closer to teenagehood. Her hair was cut shorter as she attended another sporting event. During this outing, she was photographed looking right at the camera.

On November 21, 2020, Tom's daughter was now a teenager who seemed to be a dog lover. Suri was seen walking two of them in New York. She also appeared to lean more toward her mother's dress sense in jeans, sneakers, and a knitted sweater.

At age 15, Suri was photographed several times with her actress mother going about their lives. Suri looked more and more like Katie. The little girl also seemed to be getting taller by the day.

By age 16 Suri was almost undistinguishable from her mother. She was photographed strolling around in New York in November 2022 while wearing a facemask. It was hard to tell that she wasn't Katie. The pair even had the same eyes!

By the time she turned 17, Suri looked more like her beautiful mother's sister than her teenage daughter! Tom's child had the same lean body as Katie and was almost as tall as the actress. Suri was often photographed during that time.

By the time Suri turned 17, her looks had evolved more to accommodate both parents. Tom's genes were clearly defined in the teenager. However, she still favored her mother more.

On June 25, 2023, she was photographed in Soho, New York, walking with some friends. For this outing, Suri wore a black tank top, a knee-length denim skirt, several silver bracelets, a black choker necklace, white socks, and black sneakers.

What Is the Reported Reason Tom Cruise Does Not See His Daughter?

Tom and Katie divorced when Suri was just five. After her parents' divorce, Suri did not see or speak to her father. This is despite the facts that Tom said not having a relationship with his daughter was not an "ideal situation."

The actor revealed that he knew when he and Katie split, things would change within their family dynamic. Tom thus came to accept that reality. The actor also confirmed that one of the reasons Katie left him was to protect Suri from the Church of Scientology.

This was also the reason Suri's mother kept her from having a relationship with her dad. The split seemingly had adverse consequences. The teenager went even further to distance herself from her dad by choosing to go by her mom's maiden name, Noelle.

Tom has been a Scientologist for many years. The church allegedly forbade the star from having a relationship with his daughter because she is not a Scientologist. However, a source shared, "That is his loss, his issue, his problem. He must really be brainwashed."

Leah Remini, an ex-Scientologist, reported that Tom saw his daughter with his actress ex-wife as a "suppressive person." For this reason, the "Top Gun" star believed he could not be connected to his child with Katie.

As for the future, former Scientology spokesperson Mike Rinder, told Page Six, "Suri is not a Scientologist and never will be…she deserves love and sympathy."

What Talents Has Suri Cruise Already Shown?

While Suri's parents are both multi-award-winning actors, she has shown talents in the musical field instead. Her mother even asked her to sing a cover of "Blue Moon."This track played over the opening credits of Katie's production, "Alone Together."

Katie wrote the romantic comedy based on the quarantine period of the COVID-19 pandemic. The actress said she asked her daughter to do it because she believes she is "very, very talented." Katie also added that she only accepted the best talent on her projects.

Suri also sings in her mother's film "Rare Objects," which the actress shot in 2021. In 2023, Suri landed a role in a school play. The daughter of two Hollywood stars played Morticia in a musical version of "The Addam's Family."

However, the teenager has a relatively normal life when she is not working on big Hollywood projects with her mother. This normal life includes attending school and spending time with her friends.

Katie, on the other hand, has gone in a different direction in her career over the years. Instead, the actress slowed down and said she had taken up hobbies like painting, writing, and sewing. Katie also spent her time passing down her love of fashion to her daughter.

As Suri Cruise approached her 18th birthday, reports emerged that she had already started applying for college. Suri's mother allegedly wanted her to stay in New York so they could be close to one another.

Suri reportedly wanted this as well, as she was said to be "leaning toward" studying fashion in the Big Apple. While they often keep a low profile, Suri and her mother are commonly known to share a close relationship.

When asked if Suri had watched "Dawson's Creek," Katie revealed that the teenager had. However, the actress explained that she never forced her daughter to watch or have an interest in her work. Instead, watching Katie's iconic series became a bonding experience between her and Suri during the pandemic.

Katie revealed that she and Suri had spent their days under lockdown laughing about the show. The actress further confessed that it was wild having a daughter who was almost the same age as she was when she began her career.

How Did Suri Cruise Look When She Divided Fans Before Her 17th Birthday?

Katie and Suri have spent much of their time together since the former won sole custody of her daughter in the early 2000s. They have even struck fans with how alike they are in appearance and style.

However, in March 2023, Suri was photographed with her mother in New York. These candid shots had fans divided on who the teenager looked like more. As the mother and daughter stepped out together, some thought Suri looked just like her mom.

Others thought she was more like her father. One even called her Tom's "clone." Another social media user stated, "That is the female version of Tom Cruise...Wow no denying that she is his kid. Shes (sic) a pretty young lady."

Another person saw a picture of Tom's daughter holding flowers on Mother's Day in 2023. This snap of Suri left the social media user convinced she looked more like her father than her mother. The X user wrote:

"Sorry everyone but Suri looks just like her dad! Look at her NOSE, & eyes…it’s unmistakably Tom. (IJS)"

Suri Cruise's Look At Her Prom in 2024

In June 2024, Suri celebrated a milestone with a classic high school tradition – her senior prom. The event took place at the luxurious Ascent Lounge in New York City. The special occasion marked a memorable end to her high school journey.

Suri made a stylish entrance. Her date was fellow LaGuardia High School senior and aspiring musician, Toby Cohen. Toby is set to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston. His passion for music is evident from his social media presence.

The teenager frequently shared his performances on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. While he opted for a navy suit for the evening, Suri dazzled in a maroon and white printed dress. The dress also featured a bustier top that highlighted her slim waist and a knee-length skirt.

Suri completed her outfit with elegant gold strappy heels. She also wore her hair in loose, flowing waves. This sophisticated look perfectly captured the celebratory spirit of the evening.