As Americans enter the final month of our coronavirus-dominated summer, the big question on every family’s mind is, “Will children be going back to school in the fall?” Reports of rising infection rates have already forced some districts to revert to a virtual learning model, and significant risks remain for those states hoping to go ahead with in-person instruction. Like all parents, Katie Holmes has been contemplating what awaits her high school daughter Suri Cruise, who recently celebrated her fourteenth birthday. Born in 2006 to Holmes and her then-husband Tom Cruise, the teenager is a long-time New Yorker and has reportedly attended several schools in the city. As of now, New York City public schools will not reopen completely in September, and the status of most private schools is equally uncertain.
Katie Holmes and daughter Suri Cruise at the Z100 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in 2017. Cruise recently celebrated her 14th birthday. (Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images)
Holmes says she and her daughter moved in and out of New York City during the initial wave of COVID-19 cases in the spring, and she recalls all the “different emotions” they experienced as the numbers of cases and families lost loved ones. “At first, there were 800 deaths a day, which was horrible,” recalls the actress, adding that seeing citizens mobilize to fight the pandemic brought much-needed inspiration. “People volunteered, medical workers came from other states, and then at 7 o’clock when people were ringing and clapping, it was like ‘Wow.'”
The pandemic was followed by a series of protests inspired by the death of George Floyd, and Holmes, who has voiced his support for Black Lives Matter and justice for Breonna Taylor in his Instagram feed, found that the flow of support is equally inspiring. . “All the protests were incredible and important, and very clarifying. I feel that there has been such a transformation of humanity; It has been a beautiful thing to witness and be a part of. Although this is a really difficult time, you are seeing the best people. “
“I met so many amazing women who have very, very similar circumstances. [to Miranda]”Holmes explains.” When I was preparing to play her, I spoke to some people very close to me who have been through a lot in their lives, just to make sure we create a character that is very realistic. I feel like all human struggles It’s part of life. Seeing her go through this and have a change of heart, I hope it will be healing for people. I think movies have the power to do that. “
The actress was also inspired by Byrne, who was frequently on set during production. “She is a beautiful soul,” says Holmes of the author, whose book has sold more than 30 million copies since it was first published in 2006. Asked if she has ever used the secret in her own life, Holmes points out her acting career as an example. of something that she actually visualized. “As a child, I always dreamed of being in the cinema, so it worked! I feel grateful every time I’m on set … and that this movie comes out now is very hopeful. We should all remember the importance of that, especially in the year we’ve had. “
