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Jennifer Lopez jokes about Max and Emme's graduation: 'Don't talk about it — we start crying'


Lopez is facing a relatable and challenging parenting milestone


Jennifer Lopez jokes about Max and Emme's graduation: 'Don't talk about it — we start crying'© WireImage
Maria LoretoSenior Writer
MAY 28, 2026 1:52 PM EDT

Jennifer Lopez is facing a big change with some humor. The actress and icon is opening up about the high school graduation of her twin kids, Max and Emme. Over the past week, she's shared photos and news of her kids, with her recently discussing the change on a live interview. 

Jennifer Lopez updates her signature glam with laminated, lighter brows that lift the eyes and soften features after 40.© FilmMagic
Jennifer Lopez is facing a big change in the coming months, with her kids moving to college

Earlier this week, Lopez was featured on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," where she addressed Max and Emme's high school graduation. She shares her 18-year-old twins with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony.

“Tomorrow one of them graduates,” she told Kimmel. “Don't talk about it cause we start crying," she added. Kimmel asked her if she'd be crying at the graduation ceremony, and Lopez said, "Yeah. I've been crying for two months." 

“Will you look around at the other parents and see who's not crying and think, ‘I love my children more than they do?'” Kimmel said.

“No. I think all the parents are going to be crying at some point," she said, laughing. 

Emme Muñiz with her mom© Jennifer Lopez
In recent posts, Lopez has shared sweet moments with her twins

Max and Emme's distinct futures

Lopez shared more details about her kids' schooling and their future, revealing that Max and Emme have opted for different paths, attending different high schools. They'll also be attending different colleges. 

When asked about taking the kids to different schools and having to go to separate graduations, Lopez said that it was never inconvenient for her. “It's fine. I want them to be happy, go where they want to go and do what they want to do," she said. 

Max is known for being more private© Jennifer Lopez
Max and Emme are graduating high school

She revealed that even though there tends to be some paparazzi and media presence when she goes out in public, she was planning on being there during her kids' college move-in date. “Yeah, we have sheets at the house. We're gonna pack up their rooms here, and they're going to take all the things they want to take to their dorm.” Lopez revealed that she has a long-term plan, hoping for her kids to see their school dorms and then realize how good they had it back at their own place. “Their dorms are too small and that they're going to miss home, I hope, and want to come back real soon!” she joked. 

Lopez shared that she'd long been excited about her kids leaving home and going to college to become the people they want to be. Still, the reality of it hit her recently, making her emotional. “Like two months ago, I had to write the little thing for the yearbook or whatever the heck thing that they make you write,” she said. “When I tell you the tears. Two days, it took me to write those things.”

Jennifer Lopez jokes about Max and Emme's graduation: 'Don't talk about it — we start crying'© WireImage
Lopez will be involved in her kids' college move

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