Brooke Shields, once known for her emotional struggles with her daughters leaving for college, has surprisingly embraced the joys of being an empty nester. She now finds excitement in their return to school after breaks and even jokingly admits to urging them to leave during holidays. Read more about her journey and her new book on aging.
Actress Brooke Shields , known for her roles in films like 'Suddenly Susan', recently revealed a surprising change in her perspective on being an empty nester . While initially heartbroken about her daughters leaving for college, she now admits to feeling excited when they return to school after their breaks.
Shields shared her experience during an appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', jokingly admitting that she was practically pushing her daughters out the door at the end of their winter break. 'At the end of Christmas, I’m like,'Don’t you have to get back to school? Please. It’s time to leave,'' she shared with the audience.This newfound appreciation for her daughters' independence comes after years of emotional goodbyes. In 2021, Shields posted about the heart-wrenching experience of dropping off her eldest daughter, Rowan, at college, describing the drive home as the 'saddest' of her life. Even the second time around, when Rowan returned to college for her sophomore year, Shields admitted it was 'so hard' to say goodbye again. Sending her youngest daughter, Grier, to school in 2024 was no easier, but Shields emphasizes that she understands this stage of life is a natural transition.Shields, who is actively promoting her new book 'Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed To Get Old: Thoughts On Aging As A Woman', also shared insights into her perspective on aging and the challenges women face in middle age. The book offers research and personal experiences to encourage women to embrace their lives and possibilities in this stage. Shields hopes her book will spark conversations and empower women to see midlife as a time of growth and fulfillment. She believes it's a prime time filled with more possibilities than many are led to believe
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