01of 14Ree Drummond’s Son, ToddRee Drummond InstagramIn January 2023,thePioneer Womansaw her son off at the University of South Dakota, where he will continue his football career with the Coyotes.In a post shared on her Instagram Story, Drummond posed for a selfie in a car, as Todd could be seen behind her in a red University of South Dakota shirt.“Made it to SD yesterday,” she wrote with the snapshot. “GO YOTES! (and go Todd).“Todd is the last of Drummond’sfive childrento leave for college. Her daughtersAlex, 25, andPaige, 23, have already graduated and moved on to their careers, while her sonBryce, 20, and foster sonJamar, 20, are still attending and playing football.
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Ree Drummond’s Son, Todd
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In January 2023,thePioneer Womansaw her son off at the University of South Dakota, where he will continue his football career with the Coyotes.
In a post shared on her Instagram Story, Drummond posed for a selfie in a car, as Todd could be seen behind her in a red University of South Dakota shirt.
“Made it to SD yesterday,” she wrote with the snapshot. “GO YOTES! (and go Todd).”
Todd is the last of Drummond’sfive childrento leave for college. Her daughtersAlex, 25, andPaige, 23, have already graduated and moved on to their careers, while her sonBryce, 20, and foster sonJamar, 20, are still attending and playing football.
02of 14Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham’s Daughter, EllaRhea Durham/Instagram; Ella Wahlberg/InstagramRhea Durham, model and wife ofMark Wahlberg,shared a solemn selfie from her seat on a plane onInstagramin January,reflecting on droppingtheir daughterElla Rae, 19, off at college.“On my way home from my first college drop off,” the mom of four wrote. “The emotions are running wild. 😞🥹😊😵💫.“The teen’s Instagram indicates she’schosen South Carolina’s Clemsonto earn her degree.
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Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham’s Daughter, Ella
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Rhea Durham, model and wife ofMark Wahlberg,shared a solemn selfie from her seat on a plane onInstagramin January,reflecting on droppingtheir daughterElla Rae, 19, off at college.
“On my way home from my first college drop off,” the mom of four wrote. “The emotions are running wild. 😞🥹😊😵💫.”
The teen’s Instagram indicates she’schosen South Carolina’s Clemsonto earn her degree.
03of 14The Netherlands' Princess AmaliaP van Katwijk/GettyPrincess Amalia, 18, set off for her first day at the University of Amsterdam. The Netherlands' someday sovereign intends to study Politics, Psychology, Economics and Law in her country’s capital, earning her degree before taking on full royal duties.
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The Netherlands' Princess Amalia
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Princess Amalia, 18, set off for her first day at the University of Amsterdam. The Netherlands' someday sovereign intends to study Politics, Psychology, Economics and Law in her country’s capital, earning her degree before taking on full royal duties.
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Leah Remini’s Daughter, Sofia
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Reminishared a throwback photowith her daughter, Sofia, along with a candid caption unpacking the emotional ebb-and-flow experienced during the college drop-off process.
“My heart goes out to all the parents and caretakers who might be going through this bittersweet journey,” the mother-of-one wrote, ending with hope that her nest won’t be empty for too long. “The good news is, Thanksgiving is in 83 days…”
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Heather Dubrow’s Twins, Max and Nick
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Dubrow’s back-to-school tour started with her son Nick, who just joinedLoyola Marymount University’s freshman class. TheReal Housewives of Orange Countystar shared a few moments from the send-off, including photos of his neatly organized dorm room.
06of 14Kate Hudson’s Son, RyderKate Hudson/InstagramKate Hudson shared the relatable mom moment of trying to get your kid all set up for school — when all they want is to get their college experience started. “Comforter, check. Hamper, check. Pillow, check. Bye mom!” she captioned a shot of her and her eldest son shopping for the bare necessities.“I begged him to get more… I guess he’s a minimalist,” Hudson added.
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Kate Hudson’s Son, Ryder
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Kate Hudson shared the relatable mom moment of trying to get your kid all set up for school — when all they want is to get their college experience started. “Comforter, check. Hamper, check. Pillow, check. Bye mom!” she captioned a shot of her and her eldest son shopping for the bare necessities.
“I begged him to get more… I guess he’s a minimalist,” Hudson added.
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Joanna and Chip Gaines' Son, Drake
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In a personal essay written forMagnolia Journal,Joanna Gainesexplored the complex emotions surrounding her son’s collegiate departure.
“In the grand scheme of heartbreaking things, this one comes with a lot of gratitude and excitement,” theFixer Upperhost wrote, acknowledging still the feelings of loss that accompany a child moving away.
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Brooke Shields' Daughter, Rowan
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TheEndless Loveactress explained that it would have been “too painful” to drive away from Rowan’s campus once again, hence why she didn’t join for drop off this year.
“It’s so hard, I miss her already,” Shields admitted. “Our babies. This is what you want. You raise them so that they leave you.”
09of 14Deborah Roberts and Al Roker’s Son, NickDeborah Roberts/Instagram"Saturday sigh…college dorm shopping,” ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts wrote alongside aselfie of herself and her son, whom she shares withTodayanchor Al Roker, in Target. “XL twin sheets. A fan. A lamp! It’s truly happening.“His parents proudly expressed their delight when Nick, 19, was accepted to a university.OnThe View,Roberts shared that her son “has been dealing with learning disabilities, developmental disabilities” throughout his lifetime.“So very very proud of my #collegebound young man. #congratulations,” Roker captioned anInstagramvideo of his son announcing he’d been accepted to two colleges last December.
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Deborah Roberts and Al Roker’s Son, Nick
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“Saturday sigh…college dorm shopping,” ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts wrote alongside aselfie of herself and her son, whom she shares withTodayanchor Al Roker, in Target. “XL twin sheets. A fan. A lamp! It’s truly happening.”
His parents proudly expressed their delight when Nick, 19, was accepted to a university.OnThe View,Roberts shared that her son “has been dealing with learning disabilities, developmental disabilities” throughout his lifetime.
“So very very proud of my #collegebound young man. #congratulations,” Roker captioned anInstagramvideo of his son announcing he’d been accepted to two colleges last December.
10of 14Heidi Klum’s Daughter, LeniLeni Klum/InstagramTheAmerica’s Got Talenthost has plenty of admiration for her college-bound daughter, Leni. Speakingon theTodayshow in June, Klum shared that her 18-year-old daughter was accepted to the “school she always wanted to go to.“Leni will attend college in New York City, and even though she’s been pursuing a modeling career for the last year, “college is on top of the list,” said Momin an interview withEntertainment Tonight. “It’s not modeling and she’s really excited for that next chapter in her life.”
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Heidi Klum’s Daughter, Leni
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TheAmerica’s Got Talenthost has plenty of admiration for her college-bound daughter, Leni. Speakingon theTodayshow in June, Klum shared that her 18-year-old daughter was accepted to the “school she always wanted to go to.”
Leni will attend college in New York City, and even though she’s been pursuing a modeling career for the last year, “college is on top of the list,” said Momin an interview withEntertainment Tonight. “It’s not modeling and she’s really excited for that next chapter in her life.”
11of 14Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Daughter, ZaharaAngelina Jolie/InstagramZahara Jolie-Pitt is moving to Atlanta to attend Spelman College — and her parents couldn’t be prouder.The Academy Award-winning actress put her Spelman spirit on full display when dropping off her 17-year-old daughter at the historically Black college for women. She posted a group shot of Zahara and her “Spelman sisters,” posed for a picturealongside Vice President for Student Affairs, Darryl Holloman, and was even seendancing the Electric Slideat a Spelman event.In an interview at the July 2022Bullet Trainpremiere, Pitt told PEOPLE that his daughter’s next step was “really beautiful.”
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Daughter, Zahara
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Zahara Jolie-Pitt is moving to Atlanta to attend Spelman College — and her parents couldn’t be prouder.
The Academy Award-winning actress put her Spelman spirit on full display when dropping off her 17-year-old daughter at the historically Black college for women. She posted a group shot of Zahara and her “Spelman sisters,” posed for a picturealongside Vice President for Student Affairs, Darryl Holloman, and was even seendancing the Electric Slideat a Spelman event.
In an interview at the July 2022Bullet Trainpremiere, Pitt told PEOPLE that his daughter’s next step was “really beautiful.”
12of 14Ant Anstead’s Daughter, Amelieant anstead/instagramThe results are in: Amelie Anstead, 18, is headed to university.Celebrity IOU: Joyridestar Anthappily sharedhis daughter’s winning A-level exam results, which have earned her an offer from her top choice school.
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Ant Anstead’s Daughter, Amelie
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The results are in: Amelie Anstead, 18, is headed to university.Celebrity IOU: Joyridestar Anthappily sharedhis daughter’s winning A-level exam results, which have earned her an offer from her top choice school.
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14of 14Noah SchnappEmma McIntyre/GettyTheStranger Thingsactorposted a wholesome videoof himself and his family reacting to good news on the college acceptance front last December. Per the caption on his TikTok, Schnapp is joining the class of 2026 at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Noah Schnapp
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TheStranger Thingsactorposted a wholesome videoof himself and his family reacting to good news on the college acceptance front last December. Per the caption on his TikTok, Schnapp is joining the class of 2026 at the University of Pennsylvania.
source: people.com
