Brooke Shields' Emotional Journey as an Empty Nester

Actress and model Brooke Shields opens up about the bittersweet experience of sending her daughters off to college, candidly sharing her feelings in an emotional social media video.

Brooke Shields, known for her iconic roles in "Blue Lagoon" and "Pretty Baby," is navigating the emotional challenges of being an empty nester after dropping her youngest daughter off at college. In a heartfelt social media video, Shields candidly expressed her sentiments, revealing the difficulty of adjusting to her daughters' absence.

"I sat here a year ago and I watched my big girl leave – I'm back on this porch and I am now officially an empty nester," Shields, 59, stated in the video, referring to her two daughters attending the same college.

Brooke Shields' Emotional Journey as an Empty Nester

With tears streaming down her face, Shields recalled the challenging moment of parting ways with her daughter. "It was really hard and then she started crying… I really started crying and then I cried a good portion of the ride home."

While acknowledging that her daughters would be attending the same school, Shields emphasized that it did not make the transition any easier for her. "They're together at least, but it's really not – it's not easy for the moms," she said. "I mean, it's just so weird. It's so weird that she's not here."

Brooke Shields' Emotional Journey as an Empty Nester

Sharing two daughters, Rowan, 21, and Grier, 18, with husband Chris Henchy, Shields admitted that she had not been fully prepared for the empty nest experience. "You think you're ready for it, and then people say, ‘Oh you’re gonna have freedom.’ I just… I don’t know. I’m not really prepared for it," she previously stated to "Good Morning America."

Despite the initial adjustment, Shields finds solace in the closeness of her daughters. "Our girls are so close to us," she told the media outlet. "They're attached in the right way."

Brooke Shields' Emotional Journey as an Empty Nester

Shields and Henchy met by chance when the model-turned-actress introduced friends to her new pet. They tied the knot in 2001 and welcomed Rowan in 2003 and Grier in 2006.

In addition to her candid sharing about being an empty nester, Shields has also been outspoken about her experiences as a child star and the challenges of aging. She has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and body positivity, inspiring others to embrace their unique journeys.

Brooke Shields' Emotional Journey as an Empty Nester

Shields' raw and honest approach to navigating life's challenges has resonated with audiences for decades. Her recent revelation as an empty nester serves as a reminder of the universal emotions experienced by parents as their children grow up and leave home.