Katie Holmes’ opposition to Scientology likely played a role in this
What then causes the distance between Tom Cruise and Suri? This is probably mostly due to Katie Holmes, or rather, her perception of the Church of Scientology. The actress and Tom reportedly divorced in 2012 due to the woman’s worries about religion. It appears that she objected to the authority it imposed. It may not have been a big deal at first, but as the marriage progressed, her worries seemed to get more. Katie’s aversion to the Church of Scientology was probably inspired by the fact that they had begun trying to influence Suri from the day she was born. She eventually filed for divorce after reaching her breaking point.
Leaving the Church of Scientology apparently had repercussions for mother and daughter
Upon Katie Holmes’ decision to split from Tom Cruise and begin criticizing the Church of Scientology, she was labeled as a “Suppressive Person.” People in this category are prohibited from interacting with members of the church, which is presumably not something that worried her too much. However, it could have affected her daughter’s bond with Cruise. It’s unclear, but it’s possible that Suri turned into a “Suppressive Person” after Tom and Katie split up. After all, once the marriage ended, she had no further connection to the Church of Scientology. Thus, Katie may have permanently severed the relationship between her father and daughter by divorcing Suri and removing her from Scientology.