Jennifer Lopez Gets Emotional About Twins Max, Emme Going to College

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Jennifer Lopezis getting real about becoming an empty nester.

Jennifer Lopez, 56, shared that preparing her 18-year-old twins, Max and Emme (whose father is Marc Anthony), for college this fall has been a very emotional experience. She initially thought she was prepared for them to leave home, but it’s been more difficult than she expected.

Jennifer Lopez shared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on June 8th that her children are very independent. She explained that she’s helped them become self-sufficient, giving them both a strong foundation and the freedom to explore, and that she feels good about supporting them in this way as a parent.

As Jennifer Lopez began planning for her children’s high school graduation, she was struck by how quickly time had passed.

She explained that she was trying to write something for the graduation program, but she kept getting too emotional to finish. She admitted she was easily brought to tears, and felt like crying even as she spoke.

The twins and Jennifer Lopez, who famously dated Alex Rodriguez for four years after her 2014 split from Marc Anthony and then briefly reconnected with Ben Affleck before their second breakup in 2024, have worked well together as a team for a long time.

It’s a really emotional moment for me. It’s always been the three of us, a constant in my life. So many people have come and gone, but we’ve always been there for each other.

Jennifer Lopez is excited to be a part of this important moment in her twins’ lives and has said she’s planning to help Max and Emme move into their college dorms.

I was chatting with Jimmy Kimmel recently, and I shared that we’ve got plenty of sheets at home. We’re currently in the process of helping the kids pack up their rooms, letting them choose all the things they want to bring to their dorms for college. It’s a big moment, getting them ready to move on and create their own spaces!

Although it’s a little sad to see her kids grow up and become independent, the singer of “On The Floor” is thrilled to watch her twins mature and start their adult lives.

She told Kimmel she vividly remembered feeling eager to leave home and pursue her own path when she was that age. She explained that people kept telling her it would be awful to go away to college, but she was excited and thought it would be a wonderful experience.

Honestly, I just want them to be happy and chase whatever makes them tick! They’ve got these amazing dreams, you know? Things they really want to accomplish, and I just know it’s all going to be incredible. I can feel it!

Lopez isn’t alone – many celebrities have recently watched their children head off to college. Here’s a look at other stars who’ve helped their kids start this new chapter in their lives…

In August 2025, the supermodel said goodbye to her son, Johan, and Seal as she dropped him off at college in New York City.

The ex-couple came together to assist their son, Sasha, with moving into his dorm at USC.

It was a whirlwind of activity – packing, unpacking, organizing, and labeling everything,” the Mulholland Dr. actress shared on Instagram in August 2025. “We did a lot of walking, and were always eager to start the day. There was plenty of shopping, and of course, the occasional silly argument… lots of laughter, some tears, and a few private moments of emotion – and maybe a few not-so-private ones too.

We shared some really meaningful conversations, balanced with a bit of silly humor. I offered some advice on navigating life, but then realized he’s completely capable and will figure things out on his own – he’s got this! I knew he could do it.

In August 2024, just under two months after marrying Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez brought her and ex-husband Patrick Whitesell’s son, Evan, to college.

During daughter Paloma Hostin’s move to Cornell University in August 2024, The View cohost became overwhelmed with emotion and cried. She even took a short break from social media afterward to adjust to having an empty nest and letting her daughter gain independence.

In August 2024, reality TV star and Real Housewives of Potomac cast member Gizelle Bryant and her former partner, Jamal Bryant, assisted their daughter, Angel Bryant, with moving into Spelman College in Atlanta.

In a TikTok video shared by Gizelle, exes Dwight Howard and Teasha Curry recently took their daughters to college. They dropped off their middle daughter, Adore Bryant, at Hampton University in Virginia and their youngest, Grace Bryant, at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, all within just five days!

In August 2024, Today anchor Al Roker and his wife, Deborah Roberts, shared that they felt a little sad dropping their son, Nick Roker, off at college for his junior year.

Seeing his smile always makes me feel like everything will be alright, as Deborah pointed out. It’s just… Al shared how strangely quiet the house feels now, and honestly, I completely get what he means. It feels empty without him.

On August 26, 2024, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice brought her daughter, Milania Giudice, to the University of Tampa to begin her college journey.

Teresa shared on Instagram that her daughter had moved into her college dorm, posting a photo and a video of her daughter’s emotional goodbye. She wrote about how excited she was for this new chapter in her daughter’s life and expressed her love and anticipation for all she’ll achieve in the next four years.

August 2024 brought a bittersweet moment for celebrity chef Guy Fieri and his wife, Lori: their son, Ryder, moved away to start college at San Diego State University.

It still doesn’t quite feel real, but as a huge fan, I know it’s going to be tough not seeing him every day. He shared a sweet family photo on Instagram with that message, and it really hit home how much we’re all going to miss him.

Brooke Shields playfully referenced becoming an “empty nester” after dropping off her youngest daughter, Grier Henchy, at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. She shared a TikTok video in August 2024 showing her unloading Grier’s luggage at the dorm, then happily running away.

But in a later video, the mother of two explained through tears that saying goodbye was really difficult for her.

It was incredibly difficult,” Brooke went on. “She began to cry, and that made me start crying too. I cried for most of the way home.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always thinking about life’s transitions, and honestly, watching your kids grow up is a big one! It seems like just yesterday they were little, and then suddenly you’re helping them move into college. That’s exactly what happened with comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his wife, Jessica, this past August when they helped their son, Shepherd, get settled into his dorm. It’s a bittersweet moment, isn’t it?

The HGTV host admitted that sending her oldest son, Drake, back to Baylor University for his sophomore year never gets easier, and she found saying goodbye particularly difficult.

In an August 2024 Instagram post, she sent well wishes to all the parents whose children were starting school, sharing a message of support and affection.

On August 23, 2023, a morning show host experienced a happy milestone as he sent his daughter, Sophia Strahan, off to college at Duke University.

He shared on Instagram how quickly time has passed and expressed how proud he is of her, adding that he’s confident she’ll excel in college.

In 2023, baseball icon Alex Rodriguez brought his daughter, Natasha Rodriguez, to the University of Michigan to begin her studies. He shared on Instagram that letting her go was a difficult but incredibly proud moment for him as a father.

The comedian felt a little sad when his daughter, Heaven Hart, left for college in 2023. He shared on Instagram that he even cried while driving her away.

Kevin shared a photo of his daughter, Heaven, with her siblings, expressing how proud he is to see her grow up. He wrote that she’s blossomed into an incredible young woman and that he loves her deeply. He encouraged her to chase her dreams, telling her the world is hers for the taking.

The Good Morning America co-anchor drove daughter Katharine Haffenreffer to her college in 2023.

Kobe Bryant‘s oldest daughter Natalia Bryant entered college in 2021.

Vanessa Bryant shared a photo of herself and her daughters, Bianka and Capri, as they dropped their oldest daughter off at the University of Southern California. She wrote, ‘Today was a tough day,’ adding that the photo was taken before she started to cry.

The Full House star sent her son Maksim Bure off to college in 2021.

She posted a photo of him at the airport with the caption, “College bound!!!” She added that while she was thrilled for him, it was hard to see him go as her youngest child, and she was feeling emotional.

Kathryn Hahn, known for her role in Suddenly Susan, jokingly said that driving her eldest daughter, Rowan Henchy, to Wake Forest University in 2021 was “the most heartbreaking drive of my life.”

 

As a mom, watching my daughter blossom is just the most incredible feeling. I recently shared how proud I am of her as she’s starting to really spread her wings and explore the world, and I wanted to tell her – and everyone – just how much I love her!

The actress from Euphoria started her studies at USC in 2021. She celebrated the beginning of her college journey on Instagram, playfully writing, “When we say hot girl summer, we mean getting degrees!”

In 2021, Ree Drummond, known as the Pioneer Woman, drove over 500 miles roundtrip to assist her son, Bryce Drummond, with moving into his dorm at the University of North Texas.

She jokingly shared on Instagram that teaching her son to cook an egg was surprisingly significant to her, adding, “I love you, my son!”

Fresh off the Tokyo Olympics, the gold medal gymnast started college at Auburn University in 2021.

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2026-06-09 18:53