‘It’s Not Easy’: Brooke Shields Explains Why Her Daughter Leaving Makes Her an ‘Empty Nester’

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As a dedicated follower of Brooke Shields‘ journey, I can empathize with her deeply as she navigates the bittersweet phase of being an “empty nester.” Having been through similar experiences myself (though my ‘babies’ were more likely to be found in the form of overdue library books), I understand the mix of pride, sadness, and disbelief that comes with watching our children spread their wings and fly.

Brooke Shields is experiencing the empty-nester phase once more as her children head off to college, leaving her feeling a familiar pang. Two years ago, her oldest daughter, Rowan, moved out to attend Wake Forest University in North Carolina, resonating with fans who shared similar emotions.

This week, a mother of two, aged 59, felt the heartache as her younger daughter, Grier, left for college. Shields couldn’t help but shed tears while expressing the feelings of an empty-nest mom in a moving video she shared on Instagram on Tuesday, August 27th.

“The Sahara posted that both of her young birds have flown away from the nest. She recalled sitting on the same porch a year ago, saying goodbye to Rowan, aged 21. Now, life has come full circle as her ‘little girl’, Grier, has also left home for college.”

Overwhelmed with emotion, I found myself struggling to find the right words as I sat on this porch, exactly a year since my precious daughter spread her wings and flew off. Now, here I am, an official empty nester. It’s a feeling that’s tough to articulate, but let me tell you, it’s not easy for moms like us. It’s just… so strange.

The actress, who debuted her latest movie “Mother of the Bride” in May, shared the heartrending scene when she saw her daughter Grier off to college and both of them shed tears. “I continued crying for quite some time during the drive back,” Shields mentioned afterwards.

2022 saw a renowned Hollywood actress becoming emotional in a video where she shared her challenging ordeal as a first-time empty nester. In this clip, she admitted that her husband, Chris Hency, had to take their eldest daughter to North Carolina alone because the actress felt too emotionally overwhelmed to drive away from the university herself, according to BuzzFeed.

Brooke Shields’ sincere reflections about her daughters struck a chord with numerous admirers, who offered their affectionate sentiments and encouragement in their comments. Many mothers among the fans wrote heartfelt messages expressing gratitude for her candid emotions.

One person mentioned that this kind of motherly struggle often gets overlooked, another fan saw it as a chance for the celebrity to discover more about herself. A third fan offered support by saying, “You’re an amazing mom, keep going, sweetheart.”

Friends of the actress from The Blue Lagoon offered their thoughts as well. Melissa Joan Hart emphasized a mother’s role by stating, “Indeed, it can be tough when our children spread their wings, but if we have done our part, that’s the aim.”

In a similar vein, Kristin Chenoweth, an actress and singer, compared Shield’s situation to her close friend’s, as they seemed to be experiencing something alike. On the other hand, Brazilian actress Carolina Ferraz emphasized the indestructible bond that exists between mothers and their daughters.

Previously, Shield’s 18-year-old daughter drew attention when she chose her mother’s wedding gown for her high school graduation in 2024. The actor herself acknowledged this, saying, “The dress she wore was my wedding dress.” She had initially worn it at her wedding to tennis legend Andre Agassi in 1997, as reported by People. To make the dress suitable for a graduation ceremony, they both decided to modify it, removing any excess volume and shoulder straps.

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2024-08-30 07:25