The Mirror: Expert reveals why Suri Cruise dropped famous last name and ‘rebels’ against dad Tom Cruise

Suri Cruise, the estranged daughter of Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, has made headlines for a bold move she recently made. The 15-year-old has officially dropped her famous father’s last name in what experts are calling a move to “rebel” against her upbringing.

According to a Beverly Hills psychiatrist, Suri’s decision to change her last name reflects deep-seated issues stemming from her childhood. The expert, Carole Lieberman, M.D., explained that children often “drop” their last name as a way to rebel against their parents when they are harboring anger and resentment from past experiences.

Suri’s relationship with her father has reportedly been strained for years, with Tom missing her 18th birthday party last month while filming in London. This move by Suri to change her last name could be seen as a way for her to express her feelings towards her father.

Lieberman further elaborated that children may change their last name as a way to seek attention or address unresolved issues from their childhood, such as feeling overshadowed by a sibling or hurt by past events.

It is unclear what specifically prompted Suri to make this decision, but it is a significant move considering Tom Cruise has two other children from his previous marriage to Nicole Kidman. Suri is Tom’s only biological daughter with his ex-wife Katie Holmes, and their relationship has been reported to be distant in recent years.

As Suri navigates her teenage years away from the spotlight, her decision to change her last name sheds light on the complexities of family dynamics and the impact they can have on children as they grow up.