Kelly Ripa, Heather Locklear and More Celebrities Whose Kids Graduated School in 2020

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Kelly Ripa, Heather Locklear and More Celebrities Whose Kids Graduated School in 2020

Turning the tassel! Kelly Ripa and more celebrities celebrated their kids’ graduations amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Live With Kelly and Ryan cohost, 49, posted a throwback photo of her and Mark Consuelos’ eldest son, Michael, 22, in May, witting via Instagram: “Fours years passed in the blink of an eye and today you take your final final exam in college. Congratulations Michael!” The former soap star added, “You’re a virtual graduate. Literally! #2020 #NYU.” Last year, the New Jersey native celebrated her 18-year-old daughter Lola’s high school graduation a little differently as the teenager headed to New York University. “Happening now!” the Hope & Faith alum captioned a June 2019 photo of her daughter posing in her cap and gown with her dad, 49. Ripa, who also shares son Joaquin, 17, with the Riverdale star, also documented Lola’s “pre grad pizza” with her friends ahead of their ceremony. [jwplayer NCvtADnI] As for Heather Locklear, the Melrose Place alum, 58, had an at-home college graduation for her and Richie Sambora’s daughter, Ava, in May. “Congratulations baby girl!” the actress captioned an Instagram slideshow from the 22-year-old’s specula day. “We are so proud.” In the social media upload, Ava rang in her accomplishment with pink flowers, pink lemonade and champagne. The Loyola Marymount University graduate went on to take a nap with her boyfriend after the “big day.” Ava “would love to follow in [her] mother’s footsteps,” she told Wingman magazine in February. “I was never concerned with their fame, if you know what I mean. It was kind of surreal to come into that realization, because they are just Mom and Dad, and then all of a sudden it becomes clear just how world-wide celebrated they are, and how incredibly talented they are, and it becomes an even bigger privilege for them to be my parents on a larger scale, outside of the day-to-day family basis. As I got older, I learned to appreciate it more.” Keep scrolling for more celebrities whose kids are graduating school this year, from Pierce Brosnan to Julianne Moore. [podcast_block]

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Kelly Ripa, Heather Locklear and More Celebrities Whose Kids Graduated School in 2020

Turning the tassel! Kelly Ripa and more celebrities celebrated their kids’ graduations amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Live With Kelly and Ryan cohost, 49, posted a throwback photo of her and Mark Consuelos’ eldest son, Michael, 22, in May, witting via Instagram: “Fours years passed in the blink of an eye and today you take your final final exam in college. Congratulations Michael!” The former soap star added, “You’re a virtual graduate. Literally! #2020 #NYU.” Last year, the New Jersey native celebrated her 18-year-old daughter Lola’s high school graduation a little differently as the teenager headed to New York University. “Happening now!” the Hope & Faith alum captioned a June 2019 photo of her daughter posing in her cap and gown with her dad, 49. Ripa, who also shares son Joaquin, 17, with the Riverdale star, also documented Lola’s “pre grad pizza” with her friends ahead of their ceremony. [jwplayer NCvtADnI] As for Heather Locklear, the Melrose Place alum, 58, had an at-home college graduation for her and Richie Sambora’s daughter, Ava, in May. “Congratulations baby girl!” the actress captioned an Instagram slideshow from the 22-year-old’s specula day. “We are so proud.” In the social media upload, Ava rang in her accomplishment with pink flowers, pink lemonade and champagne. The Loyola Marymount University graduate went on to take a nap with her boyfriend after the “big day.” Ava “would love to follow in [her] mother’s footsteps,” she told Wingman magazine in February. “I was never concerned with their fame, if you know what I mean. It was kind of surreal to come into that realization, because they are just Mom and Dad, and then all of a sudden it becomes clear just how world-wide celebrated they are, and how incredibly talented they are, and it becomes an even bigger privilege for them to be my parents on a larger scale, outside of the day-to-day family basis. As I got older, I learned to appreciate it more.” Keep scrolling for more celebrities whose kids are graduating school this year, from Pierce Brosnan to Julianne Moore. [podcast_block]

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Anne Heche

The actress told Page Six on August 3 that her son Homer’s "surreal" high school graduation took place in a parking lot, calling the experience “bizarre.”

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Emeril Lagasse

The chef’s son, E.J., "is officially a High School Graduate!” he wrote via Instagram on July 23. "So proud."

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Farrah Abraham

"I’m grateful to see you grow up to a well rounded awesome female who is going to change the world," the Teen Mom OG alum captioned a photo of her middle school-bound daughter, Sophia.

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Joe Giudice and Teresa Giudice

"Love you always, proud today and always! #highschoolherewecome #graduation," the former reality star captioned an Instagram slideshow of his daughter Milania's junior high graduation. 

His ex went on to write to their youngest daughter, Audriana: "Congratulations to my baby who’s not a baby at all anymore! I [am] proud of you and how hard you work at everything! I know you hate all the videos and pictures I take but that’s just because I don’t want to miss a thing!! You are so absolutely perfect and I can’t wait to see what you do!!! Love you to the moon and back!!”

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Tamera Mowry

"Graduating from Pre-k was something Ariah was so excited about," the Sister, Sister alum captioned a smiling shot of her daughter via Instagram. "Obviously because of Covid-19 graduation was cancelled. However we created a little social distancing ceremony for her and friends. So proud of the this little girl."

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Beverley Mitchell

“Can’t believe he is headed to #kindergarten,” the 7th Heaven alum wrote via Instagram on June 19, sharing sweet shots from her son’s Hutton drive-by graduation. “He felt special and even got to see his best buddy, though it was just for a second for a celebratory hat toss!"

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Jimmy Kimmel

“She's very proud about [graduating]. Even though, let's be honest, she got a degree in coloring,” the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host said of his daughter Jane. 

The little one told her dad she was “kinda scared and excited” about starting kindergarten.

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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

"Our class of 2020 girls!” the “Humble and Kind” singer captioned June 15 photos of daughters Maggie, 21, and Audrey, 18. “Stanford 2020. EHS 2020. Boom! Great work ladies! Mom and I are so proud of y’all!!!”

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Dwayne Wade

“We did it @dwyanewade,” the former professional basketball player’s son Zaire captioned a June 15 photo in his cap and gown.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar

The actress celebrated her own graduation from homeschooling, then wrote on her Instagram Story: “The kids graduated too!”

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Camille Grammer

“Congratulations @mason.grammer I love you so much! I’m so proud of you,” the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum captioned an Instagram slideshow following her daughter’s drive-thru graduation ceremony.

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Max Greenfield

The New Girl alum posed a selfie with his “graduate,” writing, “5th grade here we come.”

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Reese Witherspoon

“Second grade or bust!!” the Little Fires Everywhere star captioned an Instagram photo of her son Tennessee. “Happy Graduation! So proud of my littlest guy. #growingup.”

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Jerry O’Connell and Rebecca Romijn

“Drive-Thru-Class-Of-2020,” the actor captioned a June 8 shot of his twin daughters, Dolly and Charlie. “Fries with that diploma! Proud of you!”

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Maci Bookout

"SO proud of my boy!” the Teen Mom OG star captioned Instagram photos with Bentley. “Great Teachers — Lifelong Friends — All A's — Forever Memories. Benny is off to MIDDLE SCHOOL!"

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Laura Dern

“My boy’s day!!” the Big Little Lies alum captioned a May 28 Instagram photo with her son. “Happy Graduation, amazing Ellery! Class of 2020!!!!!!!!”

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Kim Zolciak

“Screen shot of my baby @arianabiermann Zoom High School Graduation this morning!!” the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum captioned her May 23 Instagram upload. “I can’t stop crying. How did this happen so fast! We are so proud of you ARIANA BIERMANN!!”

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Ludacris

"Today I celebrate my last day of high school," the rapper's daughter wrote via Instagram. "All of the Spelmanites in my life are screaming with joy! Thank you, thank you, A MILLION thank yous to my parents, my sisters, my teachers, my tatas, my aunties, my uncles, my nenas and my friends for preparing me for this next stage in my life. I have a village of people rooting for me and I thank God for all of you. I am proud to announce that I will be attending the illustrious Spelman College."

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Kathryn Dennis

“My little kindergarten graduate,” the Southern Charm star captioned a May 2020 Instagram post. “Time really flies. Congrats Kensie.”

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Pierce Brosnan and Keely Smith

"Congratulations Dylan on your graduation and academic achievements at USC School of Cinematic Arts," the actor, 67, captioned a May Instagram post. "Go forth into this new world and make it your own. Be fearless, courageous and generous. Love, Dad."

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Heather Locklear and Richie Sambora

The former couple welcomed their daughter in 1997.

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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos

The I Love You, Mom author shared a throwback photo of Michael at his high school graduation.

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Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich

"My son graduates from @davidsoncollege today," the Still Alice star, 59, wrote via Instagram. "We could not be prouder of everything he has accomplished these last 4 years — graduating with honors, playing for @davidsonbasketball and getting into grad school. We are heartbroken that we cannot celebrate him today in the way that he deserves. We love you so much Cal and we are SO PROUD."