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Helen Hunt's Daughter Makena Graduates Northwestern
18 Jun
Summary
- Helen Hunt celebrated her daughter Makena's graduation from Northwestern University.
- Makena Carnahan is a guitarist and vocalist in the Chicago-based band Widemouth.
- The actress previously expressed heartbreak over her daughter attending college far away.

Actress Helen Hunt recently celebrated a significant milestone as her daughter, Makena Lei Carnahan, graduated from Northwestern University. Hunt shared a heartwarming photo of herself and Makena, affectionately calling her daughter "amazing" in a social media post.
Makena, who is the daughter of Helen Hunt and her ex-partner Matthew Carnahan, is pursuing a passion for music. She is the guitarist and vocalist for the Chicago-based indie folk/rock band Widemouth. The band formed after Makena posted a flyer at her university seeking bandmates.
Hunt, who is known for being private about her family, had previously expressed sadness about Makena attending college far from home. She had also shared her reservations about her daughter entering the Hollywood industry, though she stated she would support Makena's choices.