Alex Rodriguez and Natasha Rodriguez.Photo: Alex Rodriguez/Instagram
These A-list kids are leaving the nest!With high school graduation gone and past, parents are experiencing a full range of emotions as they anticipate their college-ready kids leaving home. At once proud of their achievements and sad to see them off, stars like Alex Rodriguez, Laura Dern and Michael Strahan will soon be watching their not-so-little ones settle into freshman year.See all the celebrity kids taking the first steps onto campus and into adulthood this fall.
These A-list kids are leaving the nest!
With high school graduation gone and past, parents are experiencing a full range of emotions as they anticipate their college-ready kids leaving home. At once proud of their achievements and sad to see them off, stars like Alex Rodriguez, Laura Dern and Michael Strahan will soon be watching their not-so-little ones settle into freshman year.
See all the celebrity kids taking the first steps onto campus and into adulthood this fall.
01of 11Jaya HarperInstagram/lauradernLaura Dern’s daughterJaya Harperis moving across the country to attend New York University this fall. TheBig Little Liesstarcelebrated her 18-year-old’s achievementsin June, when she graduated from her high school in L.A.Dern postedInstagram photosfrom the commencement ceremony, which she attended with her momDiane Ladd, her ex-husbandBen Harperand their 21-year-old son,Ellery. In her caption, Dern shared heartfelt words for her youngest child.“I’m so proud of you and your incredible heart and voice,” the actress wrote to Jaya, who was pictured speaking at a podium during the ceremony. Dern added, “I’m in awe of you.”
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Jaya Harper
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Laura Dern’s daughterJaya Harperis moving across the country to attend New York University this fall. TheBig Little Liesstarcelebrated her 18-year-old’s achievementsin June, when she graduated from her high school in L.A.
Dern postedInstagram photosfrom the commencement ceremony, which she attended with her momDiane Ladd, her ex-husbandBen Harperand their 21-year-old son,Ellery. In her caption, Dern shared heartfelt words for her youngest child.
“I’m so proud of you and your incredible heart and voice,” the actress wrote to Jaya, who was pictured speaking at a podium during the ceremony. Dern added, “I’m in awe of you.”
02of 11Jack RuckerDarius Rucker/TwitterDarius Ruckeris now atwo-time NYU dad! The singer’s 18-year-old, Jack, is headed to study in the Big Apple this year, following in the footsteps of his older sister, Daniella, 22, who received her degree from the Manhattan-based collegethis May.
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Jack Rucker
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Darius Ruckeris now atwo-time NYU dad! The singer’s 18-year-old, Jack, is headed to study in the Big Apple this year, following in the footsteps of his older sister, Daniella, 22, who received her degree from the Manhattan-based collegethis May.
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Natasha Rodriguez
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Alex Rodriguez’s daughterNatashacelebrated a major life decision this April: she’sgoing to collegeat the University of Michigan. The former baseball pro took to Instagram to document his pride and their shared excitement about her next chapter.
04of 11Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ ThompsonLauryn Efird/InstagramThe reality pageant queen is all grown up andready for college, but she’s not making any totally solo moves.Thompsonis off to study nursing at Regis University in Colorado, where she’ll be relocating with her boyfriend,Dralin Carswell.“I’ll be moving off campus for security reasons and because Dralin is coming with me,” theMama June: From Not to Hotstar toldEntertainment Tonight. Thompson added, “I think he’s more excited to move there than me. He’s ready to move out of our small town and experience something new, too.”
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Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson
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The reality pageant queen is all grown up andready for college, but she’s not making any totally solo moves.Thompsonis off to study nursing at Regis University in Colorado, where she’ll be relocating with her boyfriend,Dralin Carswell.
“I’ll be moving off campus for security reasons and because Dralin is coming with me,” theMama June: From Not to Hotstar toldEntertainment Tonight. Thompson added, “I think he’s more excited to move there than me. He’s ready to move out of our small town and experience something new, too.”
05of 11Ryland HauserCynthia hauser/InstagramYellowstone’sCole Hauseris watching his eldest leave the nest this year. The actor shared anInstagram photoof his son, Ryland, proudly wearing a Texas Christian University shirt and matching hat. In a second photo, the 18-year-old sliced into a TCU-themed cake sitting atop a similarly decorated table.“So very proud of my first born boy. Can’t wait to see your next chapter in your life,” Hauser wrote alongside the photos from what appeared to be a celebration of Ryland’s big step into higher education.Hauser’s wife,Cynthia Daniel, shared photos fromthe same event, including one that also featured Ryland’s little brother Colt, 14, and his little sister Steely Rose, 10.
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Ryland Hauser
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Yellowstone’sCole Hauseris watching his eldest leave the nest this year. The actor shared anInstagram photoof his son, Ryland, proudly wearing a Texas Christian University shirt and matching hat. In a second photo, the 18-year-old sliced into a TCU-themed cake sitting atop a similarly decorated table.
“So very proud of my first born boy. Can’t wait to see your next chapter in your life,” Hauser wrote alongside the photos from what appeared to be a celebration of Ryland’s big step into higher education.
Hauser’s wife,Cynthia Daniel, shared photos fromthe same event, including one that also featured Ryland’s little brother Colt, 14, and his little sister Steely Rose, 10.
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Sophie Kodjoe
“Soph! Soooo proud of you my Cakies. Let’s gooooo! The world is yours 🌍 💥✈️💃🏻📝🥳,” wrote the mom of two, who shares both Sophie, 18, and son Nicolas, 16, with husbandBoris Kodjoe. Parker nodded to her daughter’s next chapter in the caption’s hashtags, adding, “#HowardUniversityBound #proudMama.”
07of 11Isabella Strahanmichael strahan/InstagramMichael Strahanwished one of his twin daughters, Isabella, good luckin her next chapterat the University of Southern California.“✌️ Out high school and on to USC!!! So proud of you,@isabellastrahan!!!” theGood Morning Americahost wrote on Instagram, captioning aset of photosfrom the 18-year-old’s high school graduation. “Intelligent, beautiful, and hard-working!! I can’t wait to continue to watch you shine!! Love you! ❤️❤️”
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Isabella Strahan
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Michael Strahanwished one of his twin daughters, Isabella, good luckin her next chapterat the University of Southern California.
“✌️ Out high school and on to USC!!! So proud of you,@isabellastrahan!!!” theGood Morning Americahost wrote on Instagram, captioning aset of photosfrom the 18-year-old’s high school graduation. “Intelligent, beautiful, and hard-working!! I can’t wait to continue to watch you shine!! Love you! ❤️❤️”
08of 11Sophia StrahanThe former NFL star’s other 18-year-old daughter, Sophia, is heading off to Duke University now that she’s done with high school. Strahan sent similar regards to her in a congratulatory Instagram post from her graduation ceremony. (Strahan’s twins went to different high schools.)“I am so proud of you!! You are intelligent, beautiful, and I can’t wait to see all of the amazing things you are going to accomplish at Duke,” he wrote, adding, “Congrats Sophia!! Love you! ❤️❤️”
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Sophia Strahan
The former NFL star’s other 18-year-old daughter, Sophia, is heading off to Duke University now that she’s done with high school. Strahan sent similar regards to her in a congratulatory Instagram post from her graduation ceremony. (Strahan’s twins went to different high schools.)
“I am so proud of you!! You are intelligent, beautiful, and I can’t wait to see all of the amazing things you are going to accomplish at Duke,” he wrote, adding, “Congrats Sophia!! Love you! ❤️❤️”
09of 11Gabriella GiudiceTeresa Giudice’s daughterGabriellaisoff to the University of Michigan– and she’s got an extensive collection of swag to prove it! TheReal Housewives of New Jerseystar shared photos of her 18-year-old’s bedroom decked out with blue and yellow balloons and decorations. Gabriella posed on her bed, which was covered with Michigan merchandise.“Gabriella is off to the University of Michigan💙💛 I am so proud of you. I adore watching you work so hard for the things you want, and you deserve everything that is yet to come,” the mom of three captionedher Instagram post. “I am so excited to see what your bright future holds. I love you my porcelain doll, and I am gonna miss you being at home!💗💗#proudmommy#unversityofmichigan#2023”
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Gabriella Giudice
Teresa Giudice’s daughterGabriellaisoff to the University of Michigan– and she’s got an extensive collection of swag to prove it! TheReal Housewives of New Jerseystar shared photos of her 18-year-old’s bedroom decked out with blue and yellow balloons and decorations. Gabriella posed on her bed, which was covered with Michigan merchandise.
“Gabriella is off to the University of Michigan💙💛 I am so proud of you. I adore watching you work so hard for the things you want, and you deserve everything that is yet to come,” the mom of three captionedher Instagram post. “I am so excited to see what your bright future holds. I love you my porcelain doll, and I am gonna miss you being at home!💗💗#proudmommy#unversityofmichigan#2023”
10of 11Isabella AstinSean Astin daughter Isabella graduation.Sean Astin/TwitterSean Astinrevealed that his youngest, Isabella, will be attending the University of California, Santa Barbara ina celebratory tweetfrom her high school graduation.
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Isabella Astin
Sean Astin daughter Isabella graduation.Sean Astin/Twitter
Sean Astin/Twitter
Sean Astinrevealed that his youngest, Isabella, will be attending the University of California, Santa Barbara ina celebratory tweetfrom her high school graduation.
11of 11Drake GainesWhileJoannaandChip Gaineshaven’t shared any details aboutwheretheir son is heading in the fall, they have confirmed thathe’s going to college. Joanna reflected on 18-year-oldDrake’s new chapter in a personal essay forMagnolia Journal.“Soon, our oldest son, Drake, will be leaving home for college,” the mom of five wrote. “In the grand scheme of heartbreaking things, this one comes with a lot of gratitude and excitement. But still, my first child is moving away, and our family dynamic will change because of it, and that can feel like a loss of its own.”
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Drake Gaines
WhileJoannaandChip Gaineshaven’t shared any details aboutwheretheir son is heading in the fall, they have confirmed thathe’s going to college. Joanna reflected on 18-year-oldDrake’s new chapter in a personal essay forMagnolia Journal.
“Soon, our oldest son, Drake, will be leaving home for college,” the mom of five wrote. “In the grand scheme of heartbreaking things, this one comes with a lot of gratitude and excitement. But still, my first child is moving away, and our family dynamic will change because of it, and that can feel like a loss of its own.”
source: people.com
