This past week, Suri Cruise, the daughter of the world-renowned actor Tom Cruise, demonstrated that she can live like any typical New Yorker. At the age of 19, Suri, who is currently pursuing her studies at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, made an appearance in Manhattan, where she was seen navigating the bustling streets and riding the subway like a regular citizen.

On a sunny Tuesday, Suri showcased a stylish yet sporty look, sporting a striking silver asymmetric crop top paired with navy leggings. Her dark hair was pulled back, accentuating her remarkable resemblance to her father, Tom Cruise. Recently, Cruise's latest film, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, has made waves at the box office, grossing over $575 million worldwide, as reported by Box Office Mojo.

Despite her A-list lineage and the lifelong attention that comes with it, Suri proved her ability to blend in with the daily commuters of New York City. She was spotted walking along the street, heading toward a subway station, ready to join the throngs of passengers using one of the world’s most famous metro systems.

Suri's journey into higher education began last fall when she enrolled at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, following her graduation from the illustrious LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. This high school is not just known for its rigorous academic standards, but also for being a breeding ground for talent, having produced numerous celebrities over the decades including Al Pacino, Liza Minnelli, Jennifer Aniston, and the more recent stars like Ansel Elgort and Timothée Chalamet.

Upon completing high school, Suri moved to Pittsburgh to further her education, where she is reportedly interested in the field of fashion. An insider previously noted to DailyMail.com that Suri is evolving into a “smart girl” and “very intelligent mature young woman” with a close-knit group of loyal friends who are aware of her background.

Her mother, Katie Holmes, who gained fame through the teen drama Dawson's Creek, has expressed her mixed emotions about Suri's transition to college. While Katie is proud of her daughter's accomplishments, she is also known to be protective. A source shared that Katie was somewhat 'overwhelmed' by Suri's departure for college.

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise began their whirlwind romance in 2005, getting engaged just weeks into their relationship. Their wedding took place in November 2006 at the stunning Castello Orsini-Odescalchi near Rome, just seven months after Suri was born. However, the couple's relationship took a turn when Katie filed for divorce in 2012, which was finalized rapidly just ten days later. Following the split, Katie retained primary custody of Suri, while Tom was granted visitation rights.

Issues surrounding Scientology, particularly Katie's concerns regarding its influence on Suri, were reported to have played a significant role in her decision to leave Tom. According to Ron Miscavige, father of Scientology leader David Miscavige, Katie's apprehensions about the Church contributed heavily to her choice to separate.

In the aftermath of their divorce, it was reported that Tom Cruise had committed to paying Katie $400,000 annually until Suri turned 18, and he is now believed to be covering her college expenses. Despite their familial connection, it has been a long time since Tom has been seen with Suri, with reports indicating that he has intentionally distanced himself from her life, allegedly because she is not part of the Scientology faith.