Tom Cruise’s youngest daughter, Suri, has been estranged from her father since his split from actress Katie Holmes in 2012.

It has been reported that Tom’s religion, Scientology, played a significant role in the breakdown of their marriage.

Katie had fears about raising Suri as a Scientologist, and she wanted full custody to remove her daughter from the Church of Scientology.

Suri, who was born in 2006, is now 16 and is in the process of applying to colleges.

According to sources, Tom has not seen Suri in a decade.

During their divorce, Tom agreed to pay Katie $400,000 each month until Suri turns 18, as well as covering her medical, dental, insurance, education, college, and other extracurricular costs.

While Suri may have distanced herself from Scientology, Tom’s other two children with ex-wife Nicole Kidman are fully committed to the controversial religion.

Bella and Connor Cruise were adopted by Tom and Nicole in 1992 and 1995, respectively.

The Hollywood power couple got joint custody when they divorced in 2001, but the children decided to stay in LA with their dad when their mom moved back to Australia.

Tom raised Bella and Connor in the Church of Scientology, and they have both become high-ranking members of the faith.

Due to their “excommunication status” as “Suppressive Persons,” the kids have kept their distance from their mother.

Nicole has had a strained relationship with the pair and did not attend either of their weddings.

While Cruise was reportedly not invited to Bella’s wedding, he knew about the nuptials and footed the bill.

Connor married an Italian woman named Silvia Zanchi, who is also a fellow Scientologist. However, Nicole was allegedly “banned” from the wedding by Tom.

“Tom is behind this and what he wants is as good as law,” an insider told Radar Online in 2019. “Tom made the call, and Connor followed.”

Despite the strained relationship, Nicole never gave up on her “lost babies” and began to reconnect with them since lockdowns began in 2021 during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bella has now achieved “auditor” status in the UK branch of the church, which means she can now quiz other Scientology followers about their deepest, darkest secrets using an e-meter.

In a rare promotional email sent around to Scientologists in London, obtained by the Sun, Bella wrote:

“Thank you to my Dad for everything. I would have drowned in my problems if you hadn’t been there to sup me or get me through the preliminaries.”

Bella lives in Croydon, south London, as an artist and has launched her own fashion collection.

While Connor remains in the upper ranks of the Scientology church at its HQ in Clearwater, Florida, and is content living a quieter life out of the spotlight.

Tom’s older children, Bella and Connor, turned their backs on their mother Nicole Kidman, but they still have a close relationship with their father.

They grew up in the Church of Scientology, and they’ve been members since they were kids. The siblings “are completely dedicated Scientologists just like Tom,” according to a source.

In contrast to Bella and Connor’s dedication to Scientology, Suri has reportedly distanced herself from the religion. However, sources suggest that Tom could have seen Suri if he wanted to, as “celebrities get to break all the rules.”

It has also been reported that Tom is a complete stranger to his daughter, who does not go to see his movies and has no part in his life.

In a deposition in 2013, Tom acknowledged that Scientology was the reason for his estrangement from Suri.

When lawyers asked him whether Holmes ended their marriage “in part to protect Suri from Scientology,” Cruise answered, “That was one of the assertions, yes.”

It’s been a decade since Tom has seen his youngest daughter, and sources say that Suri does not know her father anymore.

The estrangement is said to be due to Scientology’s rule that prohibits members from associating with nonbelievers.

However, some sources claim that Tom could have seen Suri if he wanted to. Despite this, Suri does not have a relationship with her father.

The Church of Scientology has been a controversial religion since its inception in the 1950s. The organization has faced numerous allegations of abuse and control.

The church’s practices and beliefs have been the subject of numerous documentaries and news stories, and several high-profile individuals have left the organization, citing abuse and mistreatment.

Tom Cruise is one of the church’s most prominent members, and his commitment to Scientology has been a subject of fascination and controversy for years.

While the church claims to be a religion, critics argue that it is a cult that preys on vulnerable individuals.

The church’s policies have been criticized for their treatment of members, particularly those who decide to leave the organization.

Critics have accused the church of engaging in practices such as forced labor, brainwashing, and blackmail.

Despite the controversy surrounding Scientology, the church has a significant presence in Hollywood. Many high-profile actors, including John Travolta and Kirstie Alley, are members of the organization.

Scientology’s influence in Hollywood has been the subject of much speculation, and the church has faced criticism for using its connections to the entertainment industry to recruit new members.

In recent years, the church has been rocked by numerous scandals, including allegations of abuse and sexual harassment.

Several high-profile members have left the organization, and some have spoken out about their experiences within the church.

The church has denied all allegations of abuse and mistreatment, and its leaders have maintained that Scientology is a legitimate religion that offers spiritual guidance and support to its members.

Despite the controversy, Scientology remains a powerful force in Hollywood and beyond.

The organization has a significant presence in many countries, and its members include politicians, business leaders, and other high-profile individuals.

However, the church’s practices and beliefs continue to be a subject of scrutiny and criticism, and its treatment of members who choose to leave the organization remains a cause for concern.