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Introduction
Katie Holmes was granted full custody of her and Tom Cruise’s daughter, Suri, when they divorced in 2012. This custody arrangement significantly impacted Suri’s upbringing, particularly in relation to the Scientology religion. When their split was announced, the couple issued a statement: “We are committed to working together as parents to accomplish what is in our daughter Suri’s best interests. We want to keep matters affecting our family private and express our respect for each other’s commitment to each of our respective beliefs and support each other’s roles as parents.”
Several strict rules were reportedly implemented regarding Suri’s exposure to Scientology:
No Exposure to Scientology: According to reports from TMZ, Katie and Tom’s divorce agreement stipulated that Suri should not be exposed to anything related to Scientology. This has resulted in Suri’s estrangement from her father, who has not been seen at significant events such as her 18th birthday or high school prom.
Limited Contact: The rules of the religion allegedly prevent Tom Cruise from spending much time with his daughter. Former Scientologist Karen De La Carriere told the Daily Mail, “By strict doctrines, Tom cannot engage or connect with his own daughter. Scientology has no scruples or ethics on loyalty to family and wants only to break up families.”
Spiritual Beliefs: Samantha Domingo, another former Scientologist, explained to Us Weekly that Tom is “not allowed” to have a relationship with Suri as she is not a Scientologist. She noted that the religion views Suri not as Tom’s daughter but as a “spiritual being in Tom’s daughter’s body.”
Tom Cruise has denied that Scientology is the reason for his estrangement from Suri. He claims that his busy work schedule and the geographical distance between them—Katie and Suri live in New York while Tom is in London filming “Mission: Impossible 8”—are the primary reasons.
The divorce between Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise has had lasting impacts on their daughter Suri, particularly due to the restrictions related to Scientology. Despite their initial commitment to co-parenting, the rules surrounding Scientology have played a significant role in Suri’s relationship with her father. Tom Cruise's commitments and the constraints imposed by his religious beliefs have contributed to their prolonged estrangement.
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