Tom Cruise made headlines for his absence at daughter Suri’s recent 18th birthday bash, where she celebrated in New York alongside her mother, Katie Holmes.

The Hollywood actor was reportedly filming scenes for the upcoming Mission Impossible in London, causing him to miss the milestone event.

Suri was seen in Manhattan carrying bags of gifts as she marked the occasion without her famous father.

Following the birthday festivities, Tom was seen at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party in London, mingling with showbiz friends.

Reports suggest that the actor is now feeling a sense of guilt for missing out on his daughter’s important day, indicating a desire to reconnect with her moving forward.

Sources close to the situation have revealed that Tom has been somewhat distant from Suri’s life in recent years.

The terms of his divorce from Katie Holmes included a monthly payment of $400,000 until Suri reached 18, covering all her expenses such as medical, education, and extracurricular costs.

Despite this financial agreement, Tom has seemingly been less involved in Suri’s day-to-day life.

However, it appears that the actor now wants to mend the relationship with his daughter.

A source disclosed to Heat magazine that while Tom acknowledges his absence, he still receives updates about Suri periodically.

It is believed that Tom agreed to the arrangement to allow Katie and Suri to lead their lives as they wished.

With Suri now officially an adult, Tom reportedly feels that she is old enough to decide on her own terms and is eager to establish a stronger bond with her.

The Mirror has reached out to Tom’s representatives for any comments on the matter.

Throughout their time together, Katie Holmes shielded Suri from the public eye and Tom’s beliefs, particularly concerning Scientology.

The couple’s marriage in 2006 was conducted in accordance with Scientology practices, but over time, Katie began to distance herself from the religion due to feeling intimidated by its teachings.

Reports indicate that Katie did not want Suri to be raised as a Scientologist after observing Tom’s previous marriage to Nicole Kidman and the challenges it brought to their family dynamic.

Allegations of a “disconnection” policy within the Church of Scientology, as shared by Ron Miscavige, further fueled Katie’s decision to move away from the faith.

Miscavige highlighted the toxic nature of this policy, which reportedly influenced Katie’s stance on her daughter’s upbringing and her relationship with Tom.