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Brooke Shields Reflects on Bittersweet Empty Nest Journey

1/19/2025

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Brooke Shields, 59, opened up on The Tonight Show about the bittersweet journey of becoming an empty nester. As her daughters, Rowen, 21, and Grier, 18, head off to college, she feels a mix of sadness and hope, eagerly awaiting their return amidst the soaring living costs in the city.

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Brooke Shields, 59, opened up on The Tonight Show about the bittersweet journey of becoming an empty nester. As her daughters, Rowen, 21, and Grier, 18, head off to college, she feels a mix of sadness and hope, eagerly awaiting their return amidst the soaring living costs in the city.