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J.Lo Tears Up Over Empty Nest: Twins Off to College
6 Jun
Summary
- Jennifer Lopez expressed mixed emotions about her twins starting college.
- Her twins, Max and Oskar, graduated high school in May and are attending separate colleges.
- Lopez is also experiencing a career resurgence with new projects and music.
Jennifer Lopez recently shared her emotional journey as her twins, Max and Oskar, prepare to leave home for college. During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the actress became tearful, admitting, "It's hard, it's a hard and emotional time." She expressed a mix of feelings, wanting her children to "get out there and have a great time" while acknowledging the difficulty of them leaving.
Max and Oskar, who completed high school in May 2026, are heading to different colleges. Oskar will attend Sarah Lawrence College in New York, while Max's college choice remains undisclosed. Lopez recalled her own exciting youth and the profound feeling of her children leaving home permanently, likening it to "the house falling on your chest."
Lopez plans to be actively involved in her twins' move to college, intending to help them pack and move into their dorms, as she mentioned on Jimmy Kimmel Live. She anticipates they might miss home and hopes for their return visits.
The "Office Romance" star also reflected on her journey as a single mother for over 15 years, expressing pride in reaching this milestone. As an empty nester, she looks forward to a "free" third act in her life.
Adding to this period of transition, Lopez is experiencing a significant career resurgence. Her recent romantic-comedy, "Office Romance," is performing well, and her 2011 song "On The Floor" has gained renewed popularity after being featured in "Off Campus."
