As the school year winds down, graduation and stepping up ceremonies are a consistent theme for June. From Yara Shahidi to Coco Gauff, here are 13 famous children who are graduating in 2022.
Heiress Harris
Xscape member Tameka “Tiny” Harris shared that her youngest daughter, Heiress Harris, graduated from kindergarten on her Instagram account. The 19-second video clip showed Heiress wearing a pink cap and gown with graduation stole sash that said “Graduation Kindergarten.”
“With all the excitement about King graduating this happen,” Tiny said. “We had to celebrate our Babygirl @heiressdharris completing kindergarten! We are super proud of our 1st grader & very thankful for her amazing home-school teacher @iammighnonharris.”
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King Harris
Tiny also shared the news of her son, King Harris, graduating from Dutchtown High School. The post also included a photo of Tiny and her husband, rapper T.I. with their son.
“I’m so damn proud of our boy @the_next_king10 I don’t know what to do,” Tiny said. “A Dutchtown graduate! We turning up all day!”
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Yara Shahidi
The parents of Grown-ish actor Yara Shahidi shared multiple photos on their Instagram accounts of their daughter’s graduation from Harvard. The 22-year-old graduated with a bachelor’s in African American studies and social studies.
During Yara’s graduation, Keri Shahidi shared a photo of Yara alongside her father, Afshin, and her brothers Sayeed and Ehsan.
Afshin also shared a photo of his daughter sharing the “surreal moment” of seeing his daughter graduate from college.
“Beautifully surreal moment,” Afshin said. “seeing our delicate petal in full bloom.”
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Sofia Wylie
Sofia Wylie from the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series recently graduated from high school. The 18-year-old actor and dancer shared a post on her Instagram account of herself in her cap and gown, saying bye to high school.
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Skylar Smith
NFL legend Emmitt Smith shared that his second oldest daughter Skylar Smith graduated from Greenhill School in Addison, Texas. Emmitt congratulated Skylar and shared it was one of his proud dad moments.
“The countdown has begun. Today is Skylar’s award ceremony at @greenhillschool,” Emmitt said. “Congratulations baby girl!!!!
#prouddadmoments”
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Shayla Gibson
Tyrese Gibson celebrates the success of his 14-year-old daughter, Shayla Gibson, with a brand new Rolls-Royce ghost for graduating the 9th grade. Tyrese shared that he was proud of his daughter.
“I feel horrible as a father that I missed this one of a kind moment but it’s very very clear that my daughter felt all that love that I arranged from London,” Tyrese said. “Thank you Momma Norma for being there…. Funny that you’re in my country and I’m in yours lol congratulations to our angel SHAYLA [ Princess ] Gibson you did it baby you have made daddy sooooooo proud!!!!!”
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Hendrix Hart
Hendrix Hart, the son of comedian and actor Kevin Hart, recently graduated from the eighth grade, and his father is so proud of him. Kevin shared a photo of his oldest son with congratulatory ballons and decorations.
“The flyest/coolest kid that I know….I’m so proud of you son. Congrats on conquering this stage of life…so many stages left to go,” Kevin said. “at this rate and pace u are poised and positioned to conquer them all. Love you champ…u make ur father proud daily!!!!! #Harts”
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K’mari Epps
The daughter of actor Omar Epps and his wife Keisha Epps, K’mari Mae Epps, recently graduated from Sierra Canyon High school. Keisha shared a post of several pictures from her daughter’s ceremony alongside her husband and other family members. Keisha wished her daughter to continue to protect her peace and light and surround herself with people who would make her better.
“On May 25th our baby girl @kmari.epps graduated from High School and we couldn’t be more proud✨ You did it my Nīna!!! May God continue to cover you & bless you in abundance. You are intelligent, trustworthy, graceful, kind, sweet, talented, humble & giving,” Keisha said. “A beautiful spirit you truly are. You are a light and a shoulder to your friends and to me also. My best friend! How blessed I am! As you close this chapter to enter another, remember to keep God first, protect your peace, your light and your core, surround yourself with people who help to make you better. There will be challenges but they are never to break you, only to help shape you. No matter what trend is in or out- keep your walk of integrity as you have! And never forget- mistakes are just another form of GPS to help you better navigate through this life. Work hard but work smarter and as your father always says- discipline and consistency is key! It’s time to make another mark on the world my LOVE. LIGHT IT UP!”
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Coco Gauff
Tennis player Coco Gauff celebrated her recent graduation from high school with pictures from Paris, France.
Gauff posted photos on her Instagram account in her cap and gown in front of the Eiffel Tower — where she’s currently preparing for the French Open.
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Jaiden
Rapper Future made sure to show his adopted son, Jaiden, some love after attending his high school graduation. Jaiden shared on his Instagram several photos of himself, his mother, Future, and some of his schoolmates.
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Omoye Assata Lynn
Rapper and actor Common proudly confirmed his daughter Omoye Assata Lynn‘s graduation. Common shared a video of Lynn’s commencement ceremony on his Instagram account, saying he couldn’t be more proud of her and commended her for completing her degree in only three years.
“There are no words to describe how proud I am! Finishing Law School at Howard University in the 3 years is pretty AMAZING,” Common said. “Congrats to my daughter and all the graduates of 2022. Now go out in the world and be great!”
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Alijah Amani Arenas
Reality star Laura Govan celebrated the high school graduation and her ex, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas’ son Alijah Amani Arenas. Govan praised her son for being a straight-A student and a great son and brother to her and his siblings in the lengthy post.
“We’ll We’ll Well WE Did It!!!!!! Alijah Amani Arenas, We’ll I Did It! Ur Welcome. You’re More Then Deserving … EveryThing You Do & R Is Worth The 5Am Wakes Drives Gas New Car Every Year Cuz Of Miles of Driving The Sacrifices That I Have To Make To Make Sure Your Good, Is All Worth It, When Your A Straight A student WithOut Complaints,” Govan said. “The Great Brother you R To Ur Siblings & The Son U R To Me! Life Is A Storm My Son & It All Comes Down To How I Prepare You To Survive & I’ve Done A Damn Great Job!!! I Got Ur Front & Back On Ever Chapter, Let’s Close This Book and Start A New I’m Ready I Know U R, so Let’s Rock! LoVe U N I’m So Proud Of You. @alijah0arenas Always N ForEva Ur #1 Fan … #InRealLife #UghNIHaveOn5InchHeels lol”
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Torrence "Tootie Raww" Hatch Jr.
Controversial rapper Boosie also watched one of his children move up in life as he shared a photo of his son, Torrence Hatch Jr., in his cap and gown and a stack of money after his commencement ceremony.
The two are seen in the photo, both flipping the bird, with an exciting caption of gifts he has for his now-high school graduate.
“Y’all he did it. Graduation 22′ y’all know I’m about to cut up,” Boosie said. “Pocket fulla money GED [and] pu**y waiting on him.”
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While many celebrities rejoice over their children’s accomplishments and advancements in their scholarly careers, we salute the 2022 graduates.
