Graduation season 2026: Angelina Jolie’s daughter to Reese Witherspoon’s son, celebrity kids who got their degrees this year

Education plays a very important role in one’s life. The lessons provided at institutions and universities are not limited to book knowledge; they shape a person’s personality and help them realise their potential. The 2026 graduation season stood as proof that people from different walks of life understand the importance of holding a degree. Several celebrity kids also graduated this year, leaving their star parents in a state of great joy and pride. From ‘Maleficent’ fame, Angelina Jolie’s daughter, Zahara, to Reese Witherspoon’s son Deacon, here’s a list of Hollywood celebrity kids who graduated in 2026.

With a bachelor's degree in psychology, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter, Zahara, graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta. During her time at the college dedicated to offering one of the best educations to women of African descent, Zahara crossed Black sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. In the videos circulating on social media, one can see the 21-year-old Zahara, in a black graduation cap and gown, complimented with a blue and white shawl. Her special day was attended by Angelina Jolie and Zahara’s siblings Maddox, Pax, and Knox. Meanwhile, Brad Pitt’s absence from the graduation ceremony stirred a huge buzz.

Another star kid who made his mother proud, this graduation season is Deacon Phillippe, the 22-year-old son of actress Reese Witherspoon. Carving his own path in the world of entertainment as a musical artist, Deacon graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. The actress shared a picture of all smiles from the graduation ceremony with the caption, "After 4years of hard work, long days, endless papers &classes, working with the greatest teachers and making new friends.. my wonderful son graduated from @nyutisch! I'm so proud of you @deaconphillippe”

Chris Rock’s youngest daughter, Zahra Rock, whom he shares with his ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock, graduated from the University of Southern California with honors. Her graduation ceremony brought the former couple together. Zahra was honoured with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Narrative Studies from the Department of English.

Elated mother, Malaak, took to her social media to write, "Congratulations, Zahra! Your mom and dad, and your entire family, are so proud of your extraordinary academic achievements."

Another former Hollywood couple who came together for the graduation ceremony of their kid was Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson. Both stars came with their respective partners, Kate with her fiancé, Danny Fujikawa, and Chris with his wife, Camille Johnson, to support Ryder Robinson. He graduated from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.