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Jennifer Lopez gets nostalgic as she shares emotional new photos with twins Max and Oskar after graduation


Jennifer Lopez couldn't be prouder of her twins


Jennifer Lopez gets nostalgic as she shares emotional new photos with twins Max and Oskar after graduation
Daniel NeiraSenior Writer
JUNE 26, 2026 7:14 PM EDT

Jennifer Lopez is soaking in every precious moment before her twins begin an exciting new chapter.

Just weeks after becoming emotional while attending her son Max Muñiz's high school graduation, the multi-hyphenate star has shared a new collection of heartfelt family photos from both Max's and Oskar Muñiz's graduation celebrations, reflecting on the bittersweet reality that her children are now preparing to leave for college.

Jennifer Lopez shares the relatable parenting fear every mom faces as her twins head to college© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
A family milestone: Lopez supported her children as they prepared to take their next steps toward college.

The singer took to Instagram with a nostalgic photo carousel featuring meaningful moments from the past few weeks, including touching snapshots from both graduation ceremonies. 

"They say I got lucky... and I don't disagree... Just this feeling," Lopez captioned the post, hinting at the whirlwind of emotions she's been experiencing as her children officially enter adulthood.

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.

Jennifer Lopez relives emotional moment with son Max:

Among the newly shared images was a tender close-up of Lopez embracing Max following his graduation ceremony at Geffen Academy at UCLA. 

Wearing oversized embellished sunglasses, the actress gently cupped her son's face as they shared a quiet, emotional moment, while Max smiled softly wearing his purple graduation lei.

Jennifer Lopez gets nostalgic as she shares emotional new photos with twins Max and Oskar after graduation
Jennifer Lopez attends son Max Muñiz's high school graduation wearing a romantic floral midi dress and powder-blue cardigan.

The touching image comes just weeks after Lopez was photographed wiping away tears during the June 5 ceremony, where she attended alongside Oskar, her parents Guadalupe Rodríguez and David López, and longtime friend and manager Benny Medina.

For the celebration, Lopez embraced a soft, romantic look in a pastel floral House of CB midi dress featuring a structured corset bodice, layered beneath a cozy powder-blue cropped cardigan with oversized sleeves.

Jennifer Lopez shares the relatable parenting fear every mom faces as her twins head to college© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
The family's graduation celebrations were filled with smiles, tears, and unforgettable memories.

She completed the elegant ensemble with nude open-toe stiletto sandals, diamond stud earrings, oversized crystal-embellished sunglasses, and her signature sleek high ponytail. 

Her bronzed makeup featured softly sculpted eyes, fluttery lashes, defined brows, and a glossy nude lip, complementing the feminine spring-inspired look.

Oskar celebrates graduation with a personalized cowboy-inspired cap:

Lopez also included photos from Oskar Muñiz's separate graduation celebration at Windward School, where the teenager posed smiling in a navy graduation gown while wearing a purple flower lei.

Oskar Muñiz smiles while celebrating high school graduation before heading off to college.© JLo/Instagram
Oskar Muñiz smiles while celebrating high school graduation before heading off to college.

One of the standout images showcased Oskar's personalized graduation cap, decorated with stars, flowers, horses, and the playful phrase, "Not my last rodeo," giving the milestone a fun cowboy-inspired twist.

The twins attended different high schools, which meant separate graduation ceremonies before each embarks on their own college journey.

Oskar Muñiz shows off a personalized graduation cap featuring the phrase, "Not my last rodeo."© JLo/Instagram
Oskar Muñiz shows off a personalized graduation cap featuring the phrase, "Not my last rodeo."

Jennifer Lopez couldn't be prouder of her twins:

Earlier this month, Lopez revealed that both Max and Oskar were accepted into all five universities they applied to, with each earning scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements and dedication. 

She said she was especially proud that her children had set ambitious goals for themselves and accomplished them through their own hard work.

Jennifer Lopez shares the relatable parenting fear every mom faces as her twins head to college© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
The proud mom celebrated alongside her family as Oskar and Max reached a major milestone.

The singer also spoke candidly about the challenges her twins faced after both were diagnosed with ADHD. She explained that they simply learned differently, but persevered through those obstacles with determination. 

Lopez added that, beyond grades and college acceptances, what makes her proudest is that Max and Oskar have grown into kind, compassionate, and good-hearted young adults.

Max is known for being more private© Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is soaking in every precious moment before her twins begin an exciting new chapter.

Oskar is set to study theater and visual arts at Sarah Lawrence College in New York, while Max has not yet publicly revealed which university he plans to attend.

As her twins prepare to leave home, Lopez's latest post offers another glimpse into the deeply personal side of one of the world's biggest stars, where, despite the fame and glamour, she's simply a proud mother cherishing every remaining moment before her children begin the next chapter of their lives.