Why the pomp and circumstance! former President Barack Obama, Pierce Brosnan More stars were proud parents of their children at the 2023 graduation ceremony.

Obama, 61, attended his daughter Sasha’s graduation University of Southern California On May 12, with his wife, the former First Lady Michelle Obamaand their eldest daughter, 24-year-old Malia. The 21-year-old student has transferred from the University of Michigan to USC in 2022 and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

In addition to his hat, gown, stole, and cords, Sasha wore a white and purple leotard, possibly as a tribute to Hawaii, where his father was born in 1961. A sleek, gray suit. Meanwhile, Malia paired her nude and lilac dress with petite green heels.

Earlier that month, Brosnan, 70, missed his wife Keely Shaye Smith‘The Youngest Baby Paris’ Via College Graduate Instagram,

“Dear Paris, Heartiest congratulations on your graduation from Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television,” the gold eye the actor captioned a photo of himself and Smith, 59 — with whom he also shares son Dylan, 26 — posing with the May 6 graduate. ,

Brosnan’s 39-year-old son, Sean, is also accompanied by wife Cassandra Harris. He is also stepfather to her two children with ex-husband Dermot Harris, Christopher, 50, and Charlotte, the latter of whom died aged 41 from ovarian cancer in 2013.

Several fans, including Brosnan’s ex, shared their congratulations in the comments section of the post Mama Mia! co-star Amanda Seyfried, “Time is crazy. It’s awesome!” The Golden Globe Winner 37 – who shares two children with her husband, thomas sadowski – wrote at that time.

Teresa GiudiceMeanwhile, Rutgers University celebrates the college graduation of their first daughter, Jia. “I am so proud of the graduation of my dedicated and intelligent daughter Jia [from] A stellar university, a great milestone to achieve in life,” real housewives of new jersey the star captioned Instagram A picture of himself and Jia, 22, from the May 14 graduation ceremony.

The Bravo reality star called her daughter’s achievement “one of the most special moments of my life.” Jia has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and wants to become a lawyer after her father. joe giudiceIn 2019, he was deported to his country of origin, Italy.

Teresa continued: “You definitely paved the way for your sisters to success, and you are an inspiration to them and me. I’m so excited to see what your future holds. You will always be a leader and a You have been a determined person. Your qualities are admirable, and I have no doubt that you will do nothing less than reach for the stars. I love you to infinity and beyond!💗🎓.”

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