So bad: Suri Cruise 18-year-old daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, spotted crying on phone while out and about in New York, after she got a call that her mother Katie Holmes and estranged father Tom Cruise has been….See more

Suri Cruise, the 18-year-old daughter of Hollywood icons Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, was visibly emotional on Wednesday afternoon as she was spotted in tears while talking on the phone during a solo outing in Manhattan.

Eyewitnesses report that Suri, who recently turned 18 and has been making more public appearances, was walking through SoHo when she suddenly stopped, pulled out her phone, and appeared to receive distressing news.

Moments later, she was seen wiping tears from her eyes, speaking in a visibly shaken voice, and pacing nervously.

While details surrounding the call remain private, sources close to the family suggest that the emotional moment may have stemmed from a call regarding her parents — Katie Holmes and her estranged father, Tom Cruise.

The two actors, who divorced in 2012, have maintained a distant and highly publicized co-parenting relationship, with Tom reportedly having had little involvement in Suri’s upbringing in recent years.

“She was walking calmly at first, but then she just stopped and her face changed completely,” said a bystander who recognized Suri. “She looked heartbroken. It was honestly hard to watch someone so young look that overwhelmed.”

Speculation is now swirling about the nature of the phone call. While no official statement has been made by either Holmes or Cruise, unconfirmed reports suggest that the call may have involved an unexpected attempt at contact or a significant family development involving both parents.

Suri, who has largely stayed out of the spotlight despite her famous lineage, has been seen more frequently around New York in recent months, especially as she approaches major life transitions like college.

The emotional display on Wednesday reminded many of the unique challenges she faces growing up under the intense glare of fame and family drama.

Representatives for both Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes declined to comment.

For now, supporters of the young Cruise are expressing concern and sending love on social media, hoping that whatever news she received can be met with strength and support from those closest to her.