Suri Cruise has entered a bold new chapter of adulthood—debuting a sparkly belly button piercing while strolling through New York City. The 19-year-old daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise was spotted in a white cropped tank top, proudly showing off the new body jewelry just after wrapping up her freshman year at Carnegie Mellon University.
Paired with knee-length grey sweatpants and Mary Jane shoes—a nod to her mother Katie’s signature style—Suri appeared effortlessly chic as she wandered through Manhattan. With her phone in hand and her hair worn down, she looked relaxed and confident.
Though her mother Katie doesn’t have a belly piercing (just a nose stud), Suri seems to be embracing her own individuality. The piercing choice comes decades after Britney Spears made it a fashion trend in the ’90s, and puts her in the company of fellow stars like Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa.
An insider previously told DailyMail.com that “Suri is a smart girl, and she is turning into a very intelligent, mature young woman.” The source added that she has a tight-knit circle of friends and “knows exactly where she comes from.”
Suri’s journey to adulthood has been closely watched since her parents’ high-profile split. Katie filed for divorce from Tom Cruise in 2012 and was granted primary custody, while Tom, who hasn’t been publicly seen with Suri in over a decade, was granted visitation. According to reports, his Scientology beliefs may have contributed to their distance, with one insider alleging that Tom chooses not to see her because she’s not a Scientologist.
Despite their strained connection, Tom is said to be quietly funding Suri’s college tuition, continuing support beyond the $400,000-a-year child support agreement that lasted until she turned 18.
Suri is currently studying at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and is believed to be gravitating towards a career in fashion. From LaGuardia High School of Music & Art to solo subway rides in Manhattan, her transformation from child of Hollywood royalty to independent young adult is now on full display—complete with a glinting navel ring.
