Suri Cruise Debuts Belly Piercing in NYC’s Summer Heat

Wearing a cropped white tank top, pale gray sweatpants, and black Mary Jane shoes, Cruise gave the city sidewalk a dose of off-duty charm. The piercing—subtle, golden-toned, and newly visible—added a whisper of rebellion to an otherwise minimalist look. Her hair was worn down, a tie looped around her wrist, and she carried only a phone—no entourage, no fuss.

The jewelry choice feels like a nod to late-’90s pop culture (Britney Spears, anyone?) but also to her mother Katie Holmes, who wore faux piercings in Disturbing Behavior and debuted a real nose ring in 2024. The resemblance between mother and daughter—both in style and spirit—is uncanny, but Suri’s aesthetic is less curated, more instinctive. Think “clean girl” meets East Village thrift.

The belly ring itself? A curved barbell, understated and elegant. Not the oversized sparkle of early aughts mall culture, but something more refined—like Dua Lipa’s, but quieter.

Cruise’s fashion choices have been drawing attention all summer. From Western-chic denim and suede boots to slouchy jeans and Nike Cortez sneakers, she’s been building a capsule wardrobe that’s equal parts Gen Z and Katie Holmes circa 2003. Her recent subway rides, solo gym visits, and errand runs suggest a young woman crafting her identity on her own terms—away from the shadow of Hollywood legacy.

Is this the rise of Suri as a fashion voice? Or just a college sophomore enjoying her summer in the city, one piercing at a time?