Max and Emme are heading to college in 2026, and JLo is getting emotional about becoming an empty nester
- The Twins Are Growing Up FAST
- JLo Gets Real About Empty Nest Syndrome
- “I’m Gonna Be By Myself”
- The Bond They’ve Built
- Age 17 Has Been Easier
- Co-Parenting With Marc Anthony
- Who Are Max and Emme?
- JLo’s Supermom Moments
- The College Prep Is Real
- What’s Next for JLo?
- The Timeline
- Why This Matters
- The Bottom Line
- Your Turn
YALL, can you believe Jennifer Lopez’s babies are about to graduate? Time really does fly because it feels like just yesterday, we were watching Emme perform with her mom at the Super Bowl, and now both twins are preparing for college. JLo is opening up about this bittersweet chapter, and honestly? She’s handling it like the supermom she is!
The Twins Are Growing Up FAST
Jennifer Lopez detailed how she and her 17-year-old twins Max and Emme are gearing up for the next phase of their school lives. With graduation approaching in June 2026, she feels the three of them have grown closer through everything they’ve experienced.
Max and Emme Muñiz, who JLo shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony, are now 17 years old and preparing for one of life’s biggest transitions. These aren’t babies anymore; these are young adults getting ready to spread their wings and head to college.
Jennifer Lopez attended the New York City premiere of her movie Kiss of the Spider Woman alongside her 17-year-old twins Max and Emme, giving us one of those rare red carpet family moments that reminds us she’s not just a global superstar, she’s a MOM first.
JLo Gets Real About Empty Nest Syndrome
Here’s where it gets emotional guys, Max and Emme, her 17-year-old twins with ex-husband Marc Anthony, are going to college. The emotional shifts come during a transformative time for Lopez herself. After finalizing her divorce from Ben Affleck earlier this year, she described her latest role as a welcome outlet.
Talk about timing, right? JLo is dealing with:
- Her twins leaving for college
- Her divorce from Ben Affleck being finalized
- Becoming an empty nester
- Navigating this whole new chapter of life
That’s A LOT happening all at once. But this is Jennifer Lopez we’re talking about – she handles everything with grace, even when it’s hard.
“I’m Gonna Be By Myself”
The reality of what’s coming is hitting JLo hard. Imagine spending 17 years with your kids being the center of your world, and suddenly they’re leaving. Jennifer Lopez shared ‘crazy’ news about her 17-year-old twins, Emme and Max in a telling new interview, and you can hear the mixture of pride and sadness in her voice.
She’s acknowledged that once the twins go to college, she’ll be by herself in a way she hasn’t been in nearly two decades. That’s a massive adjustment for any parent, but especially for someone like JLo who has been SO hands-on with her children.
The Bond They’ve Built
Jennifer Lopez detailed how she maintains a strong bond with her and ex Marc Anthony’s 17-year-old twins Max and Emme in an unconventional way. What makes JLo’s parenting special is that despite her mega-fame, her kids see her as just MOM.
Jennifer Lopez exclusively told E! News about the sweet bond she shares with 17-year-old twins Max and Emme though they often see her as just mom and not a global superstar.
Think about that for a second. Max and Emme don’t care that their mom is JLo. To them, she’s the person who drives them to school, helps with homework, and embarrasses them like every other parent. That’s beautiful and it shows what kind of mother she is.
Age 17 Has Been Easier
She also mentioned that guiding and dealing the twins through age 17 has been easier compared to their earlier teenage years. Any parent of teenagers knows those years can be ROUGH, so hearing JLo say 17 has been easier is encouraging.
The teen years are when kids:
- Start pulling away to establish independence
- Test boundaries
- Figure out who they are separate from their parents
- Make questionable decisions (we’ve all been there)
The fact that JLo and her twins have gotten to a good place says everything about the foundation she built with them during the harder years.
Co-Parenting With Marc Anthony
Let’s not forget that JLo has been successfully co-parenting Max and Emme with Marc Anthony for years. Despite their divorce, they’ve managed to put their children first and maintain a united front.
Jennifer Lopez told E! News how she’s navigating her and ex-husband Marc Anthony’s twins Max and Emme preparing for college. This transition affects both parents, and it sounds like they’re handling it together.
Good co-parenting is HARD, y’all. The fact that these two can navigate this emotional milestone together shows maturity and commitment to their children’s wellbeing.
Who Are Max and Emme?
For those who don’t know much about JLo’s twins, let me fill you in:
Emme Muñiz
- Showed incredible vocal talent early
- Performed “Let’s Get Loud” with JLo at Super Bowl LIV
- Uses they/them pronouns (which JLo respects and supports)
- Interested in activism and social justice
Max Muñiz
- More private than his twin
- Shares his mom’s love of music
- Has stayed mostly out of the spotlight
- Close relationship with both parents
Jennifer Lopez is the proud mama to her twins Max and Emme, who she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony. Sure, she may be an actress, singer, dancer and business mogul, but when it comes to her children there’s nothing she cares about more.
JLo’s Supermom Moments
Let’s count the ways Jennifer Lopez has proven she’s the ultimate supermom:
1. She’s present despite her insane schedule Filming movies, recording music, running businesses, AND showing up for every important moment? That’s superhero-level multitasking.
2. She protects their privacy Max and Emme aren’t paraded around for photo ops. JLo shares what feels right and keeps the rest private.
3. She supports their individuality From respecting Emme’s pronouns to allowing Max his privacy, she lets them be themselves.
4. She co-parents peacefully No public drama with Marc Anthony, just two parents focused on their kids.
5. She shows vulnerability Admitting she’s scared about empty nest syndrome? That’s relatable and real.
The College Prep Is Real
Preparing twins for college means:
- Campus tours (probably at multiple schools)
- Application essays
- SAT/ACT prep
- Financial aid forms
- Dorm shopping (times two!)
- Emotional preparation for everyone
And JLo is doing all of this while:
- Promoting her new movie Kiss of the Spider Woman
- Processing her divorce from Ben Affleck
- Managing her business empire
- Preparing to be alone for the first time in nearly two decades
The woman is JUGGLING, and she’s doing it with grace.
What’s Next for JLo?
Once Max and Emme head to college, JLo will be entering a new phase of life. She’s talked about embracing this time, even though it’s scary. This could mean:
- More time for her career and projects
- Self-discovery and personal growth
- New relationships (or staying single and loving it)
- Being the cool mom who visits with care packages
Empty nest syndrome is REAL, but knowing JLo, she’ll turn this transition into something beautiful. She always does.
The Timeline
Now (October 2025): Max and Emme are 17, in their senior year of high school
June 2026: High school graduation
Fall 2026: College begins, JLo officially becomes an empty nester
The Future: JLo continues being an incredible mom, just from a distance
Why This Matters
Watching Jennifer Lopez navigate this transition is important because:
It’s relatable: Even megastars struggle with their kids growing up
It normalizes emotion: It’s OKAY to be sad about your kids leaving
It shows good parenting: JLo raised independent, confident kids ready for the world
It’s inspiring: If she can handle this plus everything else, we can handle our challenges too
The Bottom Line
Jennifer Lopez is facing one of parenthood’s hardest transitions – watching your babies become adults and leave home. Despite her fame, fortune, and incredibly busy life, she’s feeling all the same emotions any parent would feel. She’s proud, she’s scared, she’s excited for them, and she’s sad for herself.
That’s what makes her the ultimate supermom. Not the red carpets or the performances or the business deals – it’s the fact that after all these years, Max and Emme still just see her as MOM. And she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Graduation is coming in June 2026, and we’ll all be crying alongside JLo when her babies walk across that stage. But we’ll also be celebrating, because she raised two incredible young adults who are ready to take on the world.
Your Turn
Are you dealing with empty nest syndrome or preparing for it? How did your parents handle you leaving for college? Drop your experiences in the comments let’s talk about this universal parent experience!