Where Celebrity Parents Sent Their Kids to College
Having your kid go off to college is a time full of heightened emotions. You’re oh-so proud of your child for getting to this momentous occasion, but you can’t help but bawl over the fact that they’re becoming a grown-up, and are now out of the house. So many parents understand this overwhelming time, including celebrity parents!
This year, so many celebrity parents are dropping off their kids at college, from Katie Holmes dropping off her daughter Suri Cruise at Carnegie Mellon University to Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow taking their son Moses Martin to Brown University. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Back-to-school season can be a stressful time, especially for parents with college-bound kiddos, but these celeb parents are sharing so many details!
As another swarm of celebrity kids are off to college, let’s take a look at where they’re going, what they’re studying, and more! Not only that, but let’s also see what other celebrity kids majored in college, from Larry David’s daughter to Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas’s children.
Below, check out where your favorite celebrity parents have taken their kids to college.
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Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise’s Daughter Suri Cruise- Carnegie Mellon University
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s daughter Suri Cruise is all grown up and geared up to be part of the 2028 graduating class at Carnegie Mellon University!
For a recent Town & Country cover story, Holmes revealed how she feels about Suri moving off to college.
“I’m proud of my daughter. Of course, I will miss the close proximity, but I’m really proud of her and I’m happy,” she said. “I remember being this age, this time of beginnings. It’s exciting to learn about yourself, and I loved that time, so it makes me happy to think about it like that.”
Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner’s Daughter Violet Affleck: Yale University
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter Violet Affleck is all set for attending Yale University in the fall of 2024.
Garner previously posted a series of crying photos of her daughter’s graduating high school, saying on Instagram, “Tell me you have a graduate without telling me you have a graduate. ?? (bless our hearts ??????).”
Chris Martin & Gwyneth Paltrow’s Son Moses Martin: Brown University
Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow’s son Moses Martin is headed for the Ivies! He’s starting at Brown University in the fall of 2024. Since her youngest is leaving, Paltrow said to Hollywood Reporter that the idea of Moses going to college is “kind of giving me a nervous breakdown … my identify has been being a mother.”
Larsa Pippen & Scottie Pippen’s Son Justin Pippen: University Of Michigan
Larsa Pippen and Scottie Pippen’s son Justin Pippen is going to the University Of Michigan to play basketball!
Sean “Diddy” Combs & Sarah Chapman’s Daughter Chance Combs: NYU
Chance Combs, daughter of Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sarah Chapman, is going down a similar path to many fellow celebrity kids: going to NYU. In the fall of 2024, she will go to the school’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Teresa Giudice & Joe Giudice Daughter Milania Giudice: University of Tampa
Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice’s daughter, Milania Giudice, will attend the University of Tampa in 2024. Milania announced the news back in May 2024.
“Honestly, I have grown so much to hate the cold. I’m so over the cold weather… I knew I want warm weather, because I’m so over the cold. I just want[ed] to be close to a beach,” she said to the co-host of Namaste B$tches via BravoTV. “Then I really thought about it, like, ‘Wait a minute. Florida is 30 minutes away from my dad on a plane. That’s so amazing.’ So, whenever I have a few days off from class or something, I’ll go see my dad. It’s go[ing to] be so great.”
Jessica Seinfeld & Jerry Seinfeld’s Son Shepherd Seinfeld: Duke University
Jessica Seinfeld and Jerry Seinfeld’s son Shepherd Seinfeld is going to Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, just like his older siblings! It’s unclear what he’ll be majoring in, but his older brother Julian studied Sociology and his older sister Sascha seemingly studied writing.
Guy Fieri & Lori Brisson’s Son Ryder Fieri: San Diego State University
Guy Fieri and Lori Brisson’s son Ryder Fieri is set to attend San Diego State University for the class of 2028. Per People, this was actually his number-one choice for college!
Poorna Jagannathan & Azad Oommen’s Son Anav Oommen
Poorna Jagannathan and Azad Oommen’s son Anav Oommen is off to college for the 2024 year! It’s unclear where he’s going, but we’re cheering him on!
She posted about it in a series of Instagram photos, referencing SheKnows’ Back-to-School 2023 issue, saying, “Shot this “Back To School” cover a while back for @sheknows …I give some parenting advice: … let them fly, blah blah blah. Don’t listen to any of it. A week away from dropping my kid off to college, I’m telling him that higher education is over rated and living with your parents forever is an Ek Dum number 1 idea. Good luck to all those in the same boat. This s–t’s hard.”
Laura Dern & Ben Harper’s Daughter Jaya Harper: NYU
Laura Dern and Ben Harper’s daughter Jaya Harper joined the class of 2027 at NYU.
“I’m so proud of you and your incredible heart and voice,” her mom said in an Instagram tribute announcing the news back in 2023. “I’m in awe of you.”
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt’s Daughter Zahara Jolie: Spelman College
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Zahara Jolie started attending Spelman College back in 2022, and in 2023, she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt’s Son Maddox Jolie: Yonsei University
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s eldest son, Maddox Jolie, attended Yonsei University from 2019 to 2024. At the college in South Korea, he majored in Biochemistry, Russian, and Korean, per the Sun! Talk about impressive.
Kobe Bryant & Vanessa Bryant’s Daughter Natalia Bryant: USC
Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant’s daughter Natalia Bryant started the University of Southern California back in 2021 to study film, per The List.
Carrie Fisher & Bryan Lourd’s Daughter Billie Lourd: NYU
Carrie Fisher and Bryan Lourd’s daughter Billie Lourd attended NYU from 2010 to 2014, earning a self-designed degree in “Art and Business as Religion” from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
Jamie Foxx & Connie Kline’s Daughter Corrine Foxx: USC
Jamie Foxx and his ex-girlfriend Connie Kline’s daughter Corrine Foxx graduated from the University of Southern California back in 2016 with a degree in public relations. Per W, she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Larry David & Laurie David’s Daughter Cazzie David: Emerson College
Another celebrity kid who graduated college in 2016 was Larry David and Laurie David’s daughter Cazzie David, who earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in writing for film and television from Emerson College.
Reese Witherspoon & Ryan Phillippe’s Son Deacon Phillippe: NYU
As for Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s son, Deacon Phillippe, he’s attending New York University. He’s studying music there and released his first album while in attendance.
Reese Witherspoon & Ryan Phillippe’s Daughter Ava Phillippe
Reese Witherspoon & Ryan Phillippe’s daughter Ava Phillippe chose to attend the University of California, Berkeley, back in 2018. It’s unclear what she majored in, but we know her family is so proud.
Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas’ Daughter Carys Michael Douglas: Brown University
Along with her brother, Dylan, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas’ daughter, Carys Michael Douglas went to Brown University. She’s part of the class of 2025 and is currently studying both international relations and film. She’s done numerous internships with Rolling Stone and Ark Media.
Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas’ Son Dylan Michael Douglas: Brown University
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas’ son Dylan Michael Douglas went to Brown University to study political science. In an interview with Parade, his mom said, “He’s doing internships and working on political PACs.”
