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Jennifer Lopez fights back tears and shares emotional hug at son Max's graduation: See the photos


She was joined by her child, Oskar Muñiz, as well as her mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez.


Jennifer Lopez fights back tears and shares emotional hug at son Max's graduation© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Daniel NeiraSenior Writer
JUNE 10, 2026 2:21 PM EDT

Jennifer Lopez was every proud mom as she attended her son Max Muñiz's high school graduation ceremony at UCLA, where the superstar was seen wiping away tears while celebrating the milestone alongside family members.

For the special occasion, the singer and actress embraced a soft, romantic aesthetic, stepping out in a floral House of CB midi dress that featured a structured corset bodice and a delicate pastel print. 

Tears, hugs and proud-parent moments defined Jennifer Lopez's appearance at her son's graduation ceremony.© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Tears, hugs and proud-parent moments defined Jennifer Lopez's appearance at her son's graduation ceremony.

The feminine design, which Lopez previously wore in 2023, combined shades of pale blue, peach, yellow, and green, creating a garden-inspired look perfect for the sunny Los Angeles ceremony.

Jennifer Lopez became emotional as she watched son Max celebrate his graduation milestone.© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Jennifer Lopez became emotional as she watched son Max celebrate his graduation milestone.

Layered over the dress was a cozy powder-blue cropped cardigan with oversized sleeves, adding a relaxed touch to the polished ensemble. Lopez completed the outfit with nude open-toe stiletto sandals and carried a coordinating pastel blue crocodile-embossed handbag.

Jennifer Lopez wiped away tears as she watched her son Max graduate high school. © Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Jennifer Lopez wiped away tears as she watched her son Max graduate high school.

Her accessories remained elegant and understated, including diamond stud earrings, a delicate pendant necklace, and a pair of oversized embellished sunglasses that added a touch of Hollywood glamour while walking across campus.

Jennifer Lopez arrived at the UCLA campus in a romantic floral dress and powder-blue cardigan.© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Jennifer Lopez arrived at the UCLA campus in a romantic floral dress and powder-blue cardigan.

For her beauty look, Lopez stayed true to her signature bronzed aesthetic. Her caramel-highlighted hair was styled in a sleek high ponytail, showcasing her glowing complexion and softly sculpted makeup. 

Lopez's joyful reunion captured the emotion of the family's special day.© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Lopez's joyful reunion captured the emotion of the family's special day.

The star appeared to wear neutral-toned eyeshadow, fluttery lashes, softly defined brows, and a glossy nude lip, creating a fresh and radiant finish.

At one point during the ceremony, she was seen dabbing away tears while surrounded by loved ones. 

Jennifer Lopez was every proud mom as she attended her son Max Muñiz's high school graduation ceremony at UCLA,© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Jennifer Lopez was every proud mom as she attended her son Max Muñiz's high school graduation ceremony at UCLA,

She was joined by her child, Oskar Muñiz, as well as her mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez.

The heartfelt family celebration marked a major milestone for Max and offered a rare glimpse into Lopez's life away from the spotlight, where the global superstar was simply a proud mother watching her son take the next step in his journey.

The heartfelt family celebration marked a major milestone for Max and offered a rare glimpse into Lopez's life away from the spotlight© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
The heartfelt family celebration marked a major milestone for Max and offered a rare glimpse into Lopez's life away from the spotlight

The actress has been deeply emotional and incredibly proud of her twins, Max and Oskar, as they graduated from high school and prepared for college. She recently confessed to crying for months leading up to the milestone, admitting that letting them go is a bittersweet, "hard and emotional time."

Jennifer Lopez fights back tears and shares emotional hug at son Max's graduation© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Jennifer Lopez fights back tears and shares emotional hug at son Max's graduation

She has openly praised both children for doing what they said they were going to do, noting that both got into the five colleges they applied to and secured scholarships. 

JLo also shared on The View that her children aren't interested in becoming copies of her, but she's proud of the kind, loving, and good-hearted people they have become.