Brooke Shields Opens Up About Empty Nest Syndrome as Daughters Leave for College
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Brooke Shields, renowned actress and mother of two adult daughters, recently shared her feelings about becoming an empty nester as her youngest daughter prepares to head off to college. The actress made these comments at a special screening of her new Netflix romcom, Mother of the Bride, held in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Shields spoke with ET’s Deidre Behar about how her 18-year-old daughter, Grier, will soon be embarking on this new chapter in her life.
“I’m not quite in denial but, definitely, I’m going to be a mess,” Shields shared during the interview. “I really am going to be a mess.” Despite her emotional reaction to her daughter leaving the nest, Shields also expressed confidence that her daughters will always come back to her. She stated, “But I know that they’re going to come back. I mean, my older daughter comes back often and, you know, they’ll be my babies forever.”
Shields’ 20-year-old daughter, Rowan, also made an appearance at the screening event, walking the red carpet alongside her mother. The mother-daughter duo looked happy and at ease as they posed for photos together. Shields reflected on the importance of allowing her daughters the freedom to start their own lives, even if it means they have to leave the comfort of home.
Interestingly, Shields and her daughters share a special bond represented by matching tattoos they each got when the girls turned 18. Rowan and Shields have ladybug tattoos on their wrists, while Grier and Shields have matching high heel tattoos on their forearms. “When your daughter wants to be branded with you, you just say yes,” Shields shared with a laugh, showing off the meaningful ink.
Walking the carpet with her daughter at the screening event held added an extra layer of significance to the occasion for Shields. She commented, “It’s so special on so many different levels… [and] the movie is so special, it touches upon so many different themes and stories and relationships.” In Mother of the Bride, Shields portrays Lana, a mother attending her daughter Emma’s wedding in Thailand, only to discover that her ex-boyfriend’s son is the groom.
Mother of the Bride, which promises to deliver heartwarming moments and family dynamics, premieres on Netflix on May 9. Shields’ portrayal of a mother experiencing the emotions of a wedding and her daughter leaving for college is sure to resonate with viewers.
As Shields navigates the bittersweet experience of watching her daughters embark on new journeys, her unwavering love and support for both Grier and Rowan are evident. As she prepares for the empty nest phase of her life, Shields reminds us that the bond between mother and daughter is unbreakable, no matter the distance. The actress serves as a poignant example of the joys and challenges that come with parenthood, capturing the essence of unconditional love and support.
In the midst of this major life transition, Shields continues to find solace in the memories and moments shared with her daughters, cherishing the special bond they’ve created. As she looks ahead to the future, Shields remains hopeful that her daughters will always find their way back home, where they will forever be her babies.
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