Alex Rodriguez and his daughter Natasha.Photo:Arod/Instagram
Arod/Instagram
College drop-off can be bittersweet for both the parents and kids — and for these celebrity families, it’s no different. These famous parents are giving a glimpse into their not-so-little ones' latest milestones and how they’re handling watching them grow up and leave the nest.FromVanessa BryanttoMichael Strahan, here are all the stars dropping their kids back at college this fall and sharing sweet send-offs on social media.
College drop-off can be bittersweet for both the parents and kids — and for these celebrity families, it’s no different. These famous parents are giving a glimpse into their not-so-little ones' latest milestones and how they’re handling watching them grow up and leave the nest.
FromVanessa BryanttoMichael Strahan, here are all the stars dropping their kids back at college this fall and sharing sweet send-offs on social media.
01of 10Molly Shannon’s DaughterMolly Shannon/InstagramMolly Shannon knows daughter Stella is going to be a totalsuperstarat. New York University — butcouldn’t help giving her one big squeezeduring dorm drop off.
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Molly Shannon’s Daughter
Molly Shannon/Instagram
Molly Shannon knows daughter Stella is going to be a totalsuperstarat. New York University — butcouldn’t help giving her one big squeezeduring dorm drop off.
02of 10Alex Rodriguez’s DaughterAlex Rodriguez and his daughter Natasha.Arod/InstagramAlex Rodriguez’s daughter Natasha is all grown up. The former Yankees player dropped off his 18-year-old forher first year at the University of Michiganand shared a few photos from the sweet sendoff. In one pic, the duo cuddled up close on the edge of Natasha’s dorm room bed.“Left my heart in Michigan 💙💛 Dropping off@thenatasharodriguezat college was one of the hardest, but most proud moments of being a father. Can’t wait to watch her take on this big new chapter,” the MLB star wroteon Instagram.
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Alex Rodriguez’s Daughter
Alex Rodriguez and his daughter Natasha.Arod/Instagram
Alex Rodriguez’s daughter Natasha is all grown up. The former Yankees player dropped off his 18-year-old forher first year at the University of Michiganand shared a few photos from the sweet sendoff. In one pic, the duo cuddled up close on the edge of Natasha’s dorm room bed.
“Left my heart in Michigan 💙💛 Dropping off@thenatasharodriguezat college was one of the hardest, but most proud moments of being a father. Can’t wait to watch her take on this big new chapter,” the MLB star wroteon Instagram.
03of 10Coco ArquetteDavid Arquette, Coco Arquette.Unique Nicole/Getty, David Arquette/InstagramDavid ArquetteandCourteney Cox’s daughterCocois moving on up! TheScreamactor took to Instagram to announce that his 19-year-old isheaded to college.“We are so proud of you@cocoarquette_that you’re going to college!!! We LOVE You!!!!#mangopancake,” hecaptioned a photoof Coco eating a snack alongside stepmomChristina McLarty, whom Arquette married in 2015.
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Coco Arquette
David Arquette, Coco Arquette.Unique Nicole/Getty, David Arquette/Instagram
Unique Nicole/Getty, David Arquette/Instagram
David ArquetteandCourteney Cox’s daughterCocois moving on up! TheScreamactor took to Instagram to announce that his 19-year-old isheaded to college.
“We are so proud of you@cocoarquette_that you’re going to college!!! We LOVE You!!!!#mangopancake,” hecaptioned a photoof Coco eating a snack alongside stepmomChristina McLarty, whom Arquette married in 2015.
04of 10Teresa and Joe Giudice’s DaughterTeresa Giudice, Gia Giudice and Joe Giudice.Teresa Guidice/Instagram, Gia Giudice/InstagramJoe Giudicewasn’t able to drop off his daughterGabriellaat the University of Michigan, but he stillshowed school spirit from afar. Gabriella’s older sisterGia, 22, shared a photo of their supportive dad wearing the university’s merch. In one hand, Joe held a Michigan mug with his name on it, and in the other, he held a keychain that reads “M Dad” in the school’s colors.“This is so adorable❤️❤️❤️,” Gia wrote, sharing the photo on her Instagram story. “Makes me so happy.”
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Teresa and Joe Giudice’s Daughter
Teresa Giudice, Gia Giudice and Joe Giudice.Teresa Guidice/Instagram, Gia Giudice/Instagram
Teresa Guidice/Instagram, Gia Giudice/Instagram
Joe Giudicewasn’t able to drop off his daughterGabriellaat the University of Michigan, but he stillshowed school spirit from afar. Gabriella’s older sisterGia, 22, shared a photo of their supportive dad wearing the university’s merch. In one hand, Joe held a Michigan mug with his name on it, and in the other, he held a keychain that reads “M Dad” in the school’s colors.
“This is so adorable❤️❤️❤️,” Gia wrote, sharing the photo on her Instagram story. “Makes me so happy.”
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Kevin Hart’s Daughter
Kevin Hart.Kevin Hart/Instagram, David Livingston/Getty
Kevin Hart/Instagram, David Livingston/Getty
Inhis caption, Hart shared some emotional words honoring his eldest’s achievements.
06of 10Vanessa Bryant’s DaughterVanessa Bryant sends her daughter Natalia first day of school flowers.Vanessa Bryant/Instagram; Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyVanessa Bryantmarked her eldest daughter Natalia’sreturn to college with a sentimental gift. In a photo shared to her Instagram Story, Natalia showcased a bright bouquet filled with orange, yellow and pink roses along with a letter that read:“Happy first day of school! Love you always, Daddy.“Alongside the note, the new college junior wrote, “First day of school always, @kobebryant,” in reference to her late father, adding, “Thank you, Mommy @vanessabryant."
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Vanessa Bryant’s Daughter
Vanessa Bryant sends her daughter Natalia first day of school flowers.Vanessa Bryant/Instagram; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Vanessa Bryant/Instagram; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Vanessa Bryantmarked her eldest daughter Natalia’sreturn to college with a sentimental gift. In a photo shared to her Instagram Story, Natalia showcased a bright bouquet filled with orange, yellow and pink roses along with a letter that read:“Happy first day of school! Love you always, Daddy."
Alongside the note, the new college junior wrote, “First day of school always, @kobebryant," in reference to her late father, adding, “Thank you, Mommy @vanessabryant."
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Michael Strahan’s Daughter
Michael Strahan drops off his daughter at college.Michael Strahan/instagram
Michael Strahan/instagram
Michael Strahanis officially a “#DukeDad”!
The proud dad noted that as Sophia is a twin, he’ll soon be posting pictures from Isabella’s drop-off when she arrives at USC.
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Lara Spencer’s Daughter
Before August came to a close,Lara Spencershared that it was time to drop off her daughter Kate for college. TheGood Morning Americaanchor documented the milestone in a series of Instagram posts including one from the car ride and one “Carb loading with my nugget and her awesome new roomie and family❤️.”
09of 10George Stephanopoulos & Ali Wentworth’s DaughterAli Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos’s collge drop off.Ali Wentworth/InstagramGeorge StephanopoulosandAli Wentworth’s little girl is all grown up. The couple, who share two daughters, dropped off 18-year-oldHarper Andrea Stephanopoulosto college and mom was feeling all the feelings.“Everyone is saying “she’s ready to launch”! But… I don’t think I’m ready!” Wentworth wrote. “I don’t want to stop making pasta with vodka sauce, picking up wet towels, cuddling up to her familiar scent. As Joni Mitchell once wrote- “the bed’s too big, the frying pan too wide”. I know our daughter will thrive. But man, it’s brutal on the parents. If you feel inclined- please send me baked goods. I’ll be under my covers.”
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George Stephanopoulos & Ali Wentworth’s Daughter
Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos’s collge drop off.Ali Wentworth/Instagram
Ali Wentworth/Instagram
George StephanopoulosandAli Wentworth’s little girl is all grown up. The couple, who share two daughters, dropped off 18-year-oldHarper Andrea Stephanopoulosto college and mom was feeling all the feelings.
“Everyone is saying “she’s ready to launch”! But… I don’t think I’m ready!” Wentworth wrote. “I don’t want to stop making pasta with vodka sauce, picking up wet towels, cuddling up to her familiar scent. As Joni Mitchell once wrote- “the bed’s too big, the frying pan too wide”. I know our daughter will thrive. But man, it’s brutal on the parents. If you feel inclined- please send me baked goods. I’ll be under my covers.”
10of 10Nicole Ari Parker’s DaughterNicole Ari Parker drops off her daughter Sophie.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty; Nicole Parker/InstagramNicole Ari Parkermarked her daughter’s college drop-off with a sweet montage shared to Instagram and set to Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely.” In the clips, 18-year-old Sophie can be seen hugging her brother Nicolas and settling into her new dorm room at Howard University.“I am so so proud of you. We miss you soooo much but we know you got this!! 💪🏽 Get to class on time,” Parker wrote inher caption. “Call me after 🤳🏻 😃 Love Mom.”
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Nicole Ari Parker’s Daughter
Nicole Ari Parker drops off her daughter Sophie.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty; Nicole Parker/Instagram
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty; Nicole Parker/Instagram
Nicole Ari Parkermarked her daughter’s college drop-off with a sweet montage shared to Instagram and set to Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely.” In the clips, 18-year-old Sophie can be seen hugging her brother Nicolas and settling into her new dorm room at Howard University.
“I am so so proud of you. We miss you soooo much but we know you got this!! 💪🏽 Get to class on time,” Parker wrote inher caption. “Call me after 🤳🏻 😃 Love Mom.”
source: people.com
