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Now that’s some Hollywood editing!
Katie Holmes goes from baby bump to Mommy, carrying daughter Suri, 4, on Thursday on the Toronto set of the History Channel’s mini-series The Kennedys, in which she plays Jacqueline Onassis.
Suri is the first child together for Holmes, 31, and husband Tom Cruise.
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random but what’s up with that kid and the baby blanket? it’s not for warmth and she seems a bit old for it??
- hillary on
Can Suri not walk or must she be carried most of the time. Holding her hand would be much easier and less straining as she is 4 years old already.
- Joann on
Crazy how much she looks like Jackie O. in this photo. Makes me really want to see this movie to see how the other characters look and act as well. And my goodness! Suri is growing up:)
- Traci on
Too bad they couldn’t let Suri play Caroline Kennedy!
- Janna on
I can’t believe she’s 4!
- Electra on
Why is this kid always being carried like she is an infant or toddler? She is 4 years old for gosh sakes and don’t even get me started on the blanket!
- Sadie on
Katie does look a bit like Jackie!
I wonder why Suri is always being carried much like a baby. She is 4 years old for gosh sakes and don’t even get me started on the blanket!
They other celeb kids like Shiloh is always walking and never with a blanket.
- Sadie on
the cruise family is always being hounded by paparazzi. katie holmes is only doing what a good mother would do when her child feels threatened.
- Anonymous on
Can the girl walk?
- Jenna on
This kid is threatened?? Give me a break, she poses for the paparazzi, so different from for example Halle Berry and her little Nahla.
I had to post twice cause apparently post one was too negative, then they posted both.
- Sadie on
I really was unsure of the casting of Katie as Jackie but WOW it really fits her.
- T. on
They are on a closed set, probably being shot with a long lens. Suri is not being “threatened” by the paparazzi. She is being babied and coddled as usual.
- meghan on
yes because ALL children are exactly the same, none of them EVER get scared at different times and NONE of them like getting a cuddle from mum! The comments about her ALWAYS being carried?? Are you people stupid or what? Its one photo in a moment of time…do you not consider that perhaps Suri doesn’t always like the paps, crowds, strange places etc? Or maybe, just maybe Katie LIKES carrying her child. For goodness sake, grow up and find something actually important to comment on instead of a CHILD being carried by her mother.
- Steph on
No offence to you guys, but you’re really being pedantic criticising a mother carrying her child. I mean, it’s Katie Holmes’ personal choice. She lives in a scary world with the paparazzi, and I know I’d like to keep my 5 y/o safe, even if it means carrying them to the car.
Suri’s four years old, for Pete’s sake. If she wants to have a security blanket and a cuddle from Mom, leave her be. She’s only a child.
- Deeley on
CBB just chose a pic in which she is being carried. There are tons of pics from this scene on other sites in which Suri is walking around on her own, exploring the set.
- lizzielui on
By the way people this is a picture. Maybe on the entire time Suri was on the set this was the only time she was in her mom’s arms. But it’s the only thing we see. So we ASSUME she wasn’t walking the whole time.
And even if she was, and if she does like that blanket… who cares? She’s not your child! Let others raise their children like they want. Don’t juge because it’s different from what you do! A lot of ways are good ways.
- Emma on
Just curious, do any of you complaining about her carrying Suri actually have kids? They grow up so fast and if one of my kids (even my 6yo) will slow down let me pick them up and hold them even for a quick cuddle, there is no way I would pass up that chance. The people that comment on this site are the so judgemental.
- Jennifer on
So a mother can’t hold her 4 year old now….WOW
- alli on
What’s wrong with Suri having a blanket to carry around? Most kids have a favorite stuffed animal or favorite toy, so what’s so different about a blanket? And maybe she is a little scared of the paparazzi, or maybe she’s tired. Four years old is definitely too old to be carried around all the time, but it’s also not the end of the world if it happens once in a while. And think of it this way: it’s probably a lot easier to get a picture of her when she’s not running around! (Not that I support the paparazzi “stalking” little children; that’s just the way it is.)
On a completely different note, does Suri have a middle name? I’ve never heard it used anywhere so I was wondering if she doesn’t have one or if her family just doesn’t use it.
- Lola on
I loved carrying around my niece at that age. I had to pay for it later though because she still likes to be caried from time to time and she’s eight now. I still pick her up from time to time aswell. If she wants to be affectionet I don’t complain because in the next moment she’s too preoccupied with her own stuff.
If Katie want’s to carry Suri she should.
- Linny on
I agree with all the ones who do NOT criticize the fact that she is carried. I love to carry my 3-years-old and give her a peck on the neck from time to time. If I were photographed people would also think I carry her around all the time.
So this is really just nitpicking commenting.
- Ella on
Tell CBB and People to turn the comments off that way you wouldn’t have to read what other people think.
Heaven forbid if they have a different opinion from yours!
In many, many, many of the paparazzi shots of Suri she is carried and with a blanket so UNLIKE the majority of the other celeb 4-5 year olds.
If it was Angelina Jolie doing it, would it still be ok to some of you? Or is it just ok for princess Suri?
- Sadie on
another Suri post anothe load o negaive rubbish, funny how wgen jennifer does it with violet its ok even sweet ad wow what a great mum but katie does it and ooooo the caws come out.
how about takn a breath before you start having a go at a 4 year old , jeez how would you feel if some one talked about YOUR kid tha way,as i suppose as long as its their ‘opinion’ you would be fine with it……..not.
cutkid, beautiful mum ,lovely picture wow how hard was thatlol 
- hayley on
Lola, I would love to know whether she has a middle name or not, too. I never read anything about it. But since Tom’s older ones with Nicole also have one, and so do Katie and Tom, I think she has one. But I doubt whether it has ever been released… Suri Noelle would be cute (it’s her Mom’s mn)
- Jaedyn on
i never understood this problem with kids being carried…. what do i care? i wouldn’t carry my four year olds that much, but maybe katie is stronger than me and doesn’t mind. but what’s it to me? how can ANYONE care about that? in what way does it affect your life? it’s a really weird obsession some people seem to have and i just don’t get it.
same with the blanket, it has no medical effects on suri, so who cares. what’s the difference between her carrying a blanket or a toy?
some people are really weird….
- JM on
It’s interesting that she has the blanket (and such a heavy one) when it is so warm and humid in Toronto right now. I remember seeing many photos where Suri wasn’t wearing a coat/jacket in cold weather.
- Mari on
Sadie, how do you work up so much vitriol over a four-year old stranger? The sarcasm was positively dripping out of your “princess Suri” comment. What on earth did that kid ever do to you to make you want to criticize her?
All this controversy…. over a *mother* carrying *her child*? I swear if it wasn’t so pathetic, it would be laughable.
- Janna on
What is it with people trying to force toddlers to grow up so fast? 4 is a toddler, she’s not too old to be carried by her mom. I still carry my daughter who is only 2 days younger than Suri. I don’t carry her a lot since I also have a 7 month old but when she runs to me after she gets out of school I pick her up and carry her to the car while I talk to her about her day, she loves it and so do I. I don’t know how big Suri is but like I said, my daughter is the same age and she’s 30lbs, which really isn’t very heavy.
And the blanket? Please. She’s not even in kindergarten yet and people are complaining about her having a lovey?
- Amanda on
wow. people, cool down.
- Traci on
Janna – You always have a problem with what I post, no matter what. Obsessed?
The kid did something to me???? Think before you throw out such phrases.
Your opinion on all things CELEB is the only one that matters apparently – NOT!
- Sadie on
@ Mari – That’s another thing her clothing in the middle of winter is usually dresses and short sleeves while her mother is decked out in long coats, scarves and everything to keep herself warm.
And no one must say anything bad about that either!!!!!!
- Sadie on
I really hope Katie has enough self confidence in herself as a mother to not let the constant negative comments bother her. I don’t understand why so many women hate her.
She looks amazing as Jackie O and Suri is beautiful, I hope they have at least one more baby!
- jessicad on
Sadie , to be fair your the one having a go at a 4 year old and her mum….. if i where suris mum and you made that comment at me id tell you to stop worrying about how/ when/ why/ i’m carrig my own child and worry about looking after yours. its not about having a diffrence in opinion its about taking a second and think about what your typein about a child.there is no need its just nasty……
she is 4, not 40 jeez is this how some of you get your kicks? making fun of a child that likes to be carried and omg dares to want a blanket…….well thats just as bad as giving them coke and cigarettes! lol lol quick get that child out of there before they love her any more!, my lord! lol
- hayley on
Well I find it hard to carry my niece and nephews who are 5 only bc I’m very petite. Katie is not. I’m sure carrying Suri is no issue. And who cares?! How many times do we see 4 year old Kingston being carried around or Violet Affleck and yes Brad even carries Shiloh at times! It’s no big deal! Sometimes it can be faster when the kids are distracted and your pulling them to come with you.
- JMO on
Suri’s mama loves her very much! Suri goes to work with mama and be a good girl and just as soon as mama can picks up her sweet baby to give her love and keep it moving! You carry and snuggle you kids, its a form of communication, gentle control of possible bad behavior situations but mostly to reassure kids that no matter whats happening you got them. Katie has so many reasons to just pick up Suri and go!
- Lovie on
Please I carrt my 4year old niece and she is attached to her Jesse doll from Toy’s Stoy and caaries it everwhere. I highly doubt she is going to be scared or that her motor development is going to be delayed. I mean because some of you act like Suri has never walked, ran, jump a day in her little life.
Also Sadie I think your Bitterness for a 4 year old is borderline unhealthy, yes I said unhealthy.
- Sage on
Oh my lord, you would think she is 8 and being held by her mom while sucking her thumb.
The thing I don’t understand is why they select the picture that will bring the most debate to this site. Why not select one of the other pictures taken that day? If people could be respectful, it would be fine, but some people are just brutal.
I would rather see Kate holding Suri with a blanket than a nanny holding her hand. Children have their “security” items. Maybe she just woke up from a nap and Kate picked her up. Maybe she was sad. Maybe she just felt like holding it. And on the set, there are a ton of people and trucks and equipement everywhere, maybe she was frightened. I have been on sets before and they can be overwhelming, especially for a child.
- Helene on
Katie and Suri look great ….. Suri has gotten so big I can’t believe it …….
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Katie and Suri on here …. Nice surprise.
- Bancie1031 on
I also don’t understand why people are getting all upset because she’s being carried. It’s really not that big of a deal.
I have a 3.5 year old, and I still carry her around sometimes and some places. She never gets to ride in the stroller because her little brother is there, so why shouldn’t I give her feet a little break now and again?
My only quibble is that Katie is in full costume and make up and perhaps the costume department would be annoyed with her if her outfit got dirty from Suri’s shoes rubbing. But that’s the uber-practical side of me talking.
- Mrs. R on
I dont see anything wrong with the pic either, like another poster said, its a single moment in time, no proof that Suri was carried around all day! And even if she was, its Katies hip!
Also, the poster who compared Suri to Shiloh, Suri is an only child, if she wants to walk she can, if she wants a carry, Katie has the arms to carry her. With Shiloh, most of the time it’s different, there are all the other kids to think about, it would be unfair to carry Shiloh and not Zahara if Angelina was out with both of them, so you dont carry either of them. It saves a lot of arguements. The only time you see the Pitt kids being carried is generally when their out with just one kid, or the odd time Brad has 1 tucked under each arm. Suri and Katie don’t have that problem. Thats my tuppance anyway.
- Georgina on
to be fair sadie, your post kind of contradicts itself, if you looked at any post in this site about suri cruise you definiltey would not insinuate that she is “princess suri” to most people here. that’ actually laughable, her posts get more negative comments than almost anyone else’s. by the very fact that you are joining in with the criticism here you are proving that you (and others who have criticised her here) don’t see her as princess suri and that she IS criticised.
- JM on
Helene there was only one shot of Suri out of her mom’s arms and it was a side view. I think when pictures by CBB/People are purchased they try to get the best one possible. This seemed like the one that had a clear view of Suri’s face. I don’t think they site did it for controversy. Who would of thought that people would be up in arms over a blanky and a child being held by her mother! It’s not like she’s dangling a binky or bottle out of her mouth!
- JMO on
JMO,
Not sure why you are picking on me, since I am not the only one who noticed the selection of other pictures. I don’t know what side picture you are referring to, because I saw several other pictures that could have been used, where she wasn’t holding her. As soon as I saw this photo, I knew it would be flooded with negative comments and, in MY OPINION, so did CBB/People, based on previous posts of Kate and Suri.
- Helene on
I have to admit when I first saw this picture I thought “does that woman ever put that child down????” However, reading the comments before posting, people did come up with some pretty good points about why she is carrying Suri. I think the difference btwn Suri and let’s say Violet Affleck or the Jolie-Pitts is that from the moment she was born Suri has seemed to have had a silver spoon in her mouth. From her ridiculously expensive outfits and accessories to her usage of high heels. Jen Garner and Angelina seem more down to Earth. This is just my opinion and I’m not critizing just making an observation. On another note I think Katie looks SOOO much like Jackie O and look forward to the mini series coming out.
- Crystal on
It’s crazy how much animosity some of you have for Katie Holmes and her child; it’s absolutely bizarre how mean spirited and critical some of you are of a child! Sometimes the posts on this site remind me of a pack of vultures waiting on easy prey! Regardless of how her parents choose to let her dress, what they allow her to carry, and if they carry her or let her walk, it’s still just a 4 year old child that you are talking about and being critical of!
- SMH on
Wow I never knew Katie Holmes could look like Jackie Kennedy, but she surely does now. lol. Cute.
I don’t know why she still carries Suri, unless that’ll be the only baby Tom will let Katie have with him? (He’s in his mid-late 40′s, but Katie’s only 31 or 32.)
- Autumn on
I am sure she walks all the time! And a blanket means she is healthy. She is a young 4, and i am glad to know that Katie keeps her baby girl feeling safe and carries her if it’s not safe or appropriate for Suri to walk…think how many mothers who barely watch for their child in parking lots/malls. I would love to have the loving relationship K has with S.
- jody on
I still carry my 4 year old whenever he will let me. That being said…casting Katie as Jackie is about as amusing as casting Lindsay as Marilyn. These girls are not iconic figures. Surely there was a better actress?? Poor Jackie.
- brannon on
wow wow wow. i sure hope i never come across some of you women – all kids are different! and just because *you* think something is “bad parenting” doesn’t mean it is. my 7 year old son still carries around his teddy bear. yep, he’s 7. and it’s a teddy bear. *shock horror*!!! i’m sure to some of you that means there’s something horribly wrong with him and with me as his mother. but my son is outgoing, intelligent, popular, funny, caring and incredibly independent. he just happens to adore his teddy bear. leave suri alone. it’s a blanket! and if i could still hold my 7 year old on occasion, i would (he’s too heavy now lol) – heck, i’d love someone to carry ME when i get tired!
- amandamay on
I think Suri needs a sibling, and then maybe she might not be carried everywhere as if she was a baby, dont get me wrong i actually really like this family and think Suri is precious but does seem to be way too spoilt for her own good, maybe if they had another child then she would be less spoilt having to share parents time and toys etc, just a thought
- Anonymous on
My good friend is performing in the national tour of Legally Blonde the musical and last week Katie & Suri went to the show. She met them both following the performance. She said Katie was one of the most genuine and kind people she has met. She said Suri was adorable, sweet, well behaved, and very curious about how everything worked in the show. I loved hearing that about a celeb and their child. Very nice to know how kind, fun, and considerate they were.
Anyway, from what I can tell through photos, Tom’s interviews, and based on my friend’s observations: Suri is just a very loved little girl. As a nanny in NYC, I’ve witnessed my share of ridiculously spoiled children. As a “celeb kid” Suri certainly has advantages that many don’t, but I think she is definitely just a very cherished & loved daughter. If Katie wants to carry her, fine – that’s her daughter. Go for it! If she wants a blanket – who cares? Children grow up far too quickly as it is. Before anyone knows it we’ll be seeing photos of her with a modern gadget in hand instead of the blankie. Let them be little.
- KristinS on
What a beautiful little girl. I don’t quite get why everyone is so critical of this family – the parents are a bit odd, but so what if Suri wants to dress up on ordinary days and carry her blanket around? And I say hold them while you can – she’ll be too big for that soon, and there’s no going back.
- Molly on
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