Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

As I reflect upon these heartwarming stories of celebrities sending their children off to college, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of empathy for each parent. The mix of pride, joy, and an undercurrent of melancholy must be overwhelming, as they watch their little ones embark on this significant milestone in life.


Brooke Shields‘ pretty baby is all grown up.

Actress of “The Blue Lagoon,” Brooke, found herself quite emotional following her assistance in helping daughter Grier, who is 18 and shares with husband Chris Henchy, settle into a university dorm room at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. Although she had humorously expressed excitement about her child growing up, Brooke admitted in a heartfelt video that she was actually deeply affected by the college freshman’s departure from home.

On Instagram, August 26th, Brooke expressed, “Now, I’ve become a true empty nester.” She captured her thoughts from the family home’s porch. “It feels strange that she isn’t with us anymore.”

For Brooke, the positive aspect of everything is that Grier is currently living with her and her daughter Rowan, who began attending the same college in 2021.

Feeling like my heart was about to burst, I couldn’t help but admit that parting ways with Grier was no walk in the park. Seeing her leave only made it harder for me, and before I knew it, tears were streaming down my face. But then, she began to cry too, and that’s when the waterworks really started flowing from my eyes as well.

Brooke added, “And then, I cried a good portion of the ride home.”

Friends of the former star of “Pretty Baby” also used the occasion to recount their experiences as empty nesters. Notably, Debra Messing shared that she spent three weeks on her couch when her son, Roman Zelman, who is now 20 years old, left for college for the first time.

The Will & Grace actor penned, “We’re moving into a fresh phase, and it’s time for you to begin a new book. However, before you can turn the page, there’s a need for some tears – plenty of them.”

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

Simultaneously, Melissa Joan Hart, mother of three adolescent sons, commended Brooke for her genuine insights regarding parenthood.

“Moms find it tough when their children leave home, as the Sabrina the Teenage Witch actress explained. However, if we have done our part, that’s exactly what we want – them to spread their wings and grow.”

Deborah Roberts, who has children Leila (age 25) and Nick (age 22) with husband Al Roker, chimed in with the comment, “I know Brooke. However, as time goes on it becomes a bit more manageable, and always remember that we raised them to spread their wings!”

To see more photos of celebs dropping their kids off at college, keep reading…

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

On August 26, 2024, Teresa Giudice, a cast member from “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” took her daughter Milania Giudice to the University of Tampa.

Teresa posted on Instagram about her daughter starting a fresh, thrilling phase in life. She shared photos of the girl’s new dorm room and a video of her tearing up. “Today marks the beginning of an incredible journey! I adore you immensely and can hardly wait to see all that you achieve in these coming four years.”

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

As a proud and slightly teary-eyed mom, I couldn’t help but joke about my “empty nest” status after sending my youngest daughter, the radiant Grier Henchy, off to college this past August 2024. In a bittersweet moment, I found myself dropping her luggage at her dorm room before turning around and excitedly running off, eager to start this new chapter in our lives!

In a subsequent video, the mother of two emotionally expressed that parting was by no means simple for her.

Brooke went on to say, “It was incredibly tough.” She began to weep, and soon I joined her. By the end of the journey, I had cried quite a bit.”

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

It seems like the comedian was wondering about the process of children growing up, as this was likely on his mind when he and his wife Jessica Seinfeld assisted their son Shepherd Seinfeld with moving into his college dormitory in August 2024.

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

On August 23, 2023, the morning show host had an enjoyable morning as he assisted his youngest daughter, Sophia Strahan, with moving into her dormitory at Duke University.

He expressed his astonishment at how quickly time passed and his pride in her, posting on Instagram, “It’s hard to believe the swiftness of time, but I am so proud of her!” He added, “I have no doubt she’ll excel in college life!”

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

In the year 2023, the renowned baseball figure drove his daughter, Natasha Rodriguez, to the University of Michigan. He expressed on Instagram that this event was one of the toughest yet proudest dad moments he’s ever had.

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

The comedian felt a small void in his heart when his daughter Heaven Hart left for college in 2023. He humorously shared on Instagram that he shed tears in the car.

Kevin expressed, “It’s hard for me to call you a little girl anymore because you’ve grown into such an extraordinary young woman,” he said next to a picture featuring Heaven alongside her siblings Hendrix, Kenzo, and Kaori in their dorm room. “I am incredibly proud of you and my admiration is immense. Soar, Heav, soar… The world belongs to you!!!”

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

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

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

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

Today was challenging, as Vanessa put it in her caption alongside a picture of herself and their daughters Bianka and Capri, prior to sending the freshman to the University of Southern California. “This was before the emotional moments set in.”

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

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

She labeled a picture of herself sending him off to college with the caption “College bound!!” She expressed her excitement for him, but admitted that, as his mother and the youngest, she was getting emotional about it.

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

Previously starred on “Suddenly Susan”, she playfully expressed that the moment when her eldest daughter, Rowan Henchy, departed for Wake Forest University in 2021 was the most heart-wrenching car ride away from any place she has ever had to part from.

 

She posted on Instagram, “Watching my special and exceptional daughter take flight,” at that moment. “I adore you immensely. We couldn’t be more proud of you.”

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

In the year 2021, the star of the popular series “Euphoria” ignited a stir at USC. On Instagram, she began her academic journey by posting, “When we refer to ‘hot girl summer’, it’s about earning degrees.”

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

2021 saw the beloved figure from “The Pioneer Woman” embark on a journey of over 500 miles, returning home after assisting her son, Bryce Drummond, with his university accommodation setup at the University of North Texas.

In a playful post on Instagram, I shared, “It truly matters to me that my little one learns how to make an egg.” And to my dear son, I express my deepest affection!

Brooke Shields Cries After Dropping Off Daughter Grier at College

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2024-08-27 05:48