Boston Rob Details Emotional Reaction to Daughter Carina’s Graduation
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Boston Rob Mariano isnât immune to the emotions that come with fatherhood.
The Survivor alum couldnât help but gush as his and Amber Marianoâs second eldest daughter Carina, 14, graduated middle school with a special honor.
âLast night my #CarinaRose Graduated,â Robâwho married fellow Survivor castaway Amber in 2005âwrote in a May 21 Instagram post. âShe received one of her schools top honor, The Leadership award! I was so overcome with emotion⊠I cried like a baby!!! Iâm so proud!â
The photo carousel included photos of Carina, who wore a white dress, holding up a certificate as she posed with her parents, standing solo in front of a Class of 2025 banner and posing with her parents and sisters Lucia, 15, Isabetta, 12, and Adelina, 10.
The 49-year-old, gave his daughter a special shout out, adding, âYou are so kind and smart and beautiful, and you will succeed in whatever you do. You are a wonderful daughter and a great sister. You are a Champion! I love you with all of my heart!â
As for girl dad duties, they never end for Robâwho previously gushed about the importance of spending time with his wife and kids.
“We spend a lot of time together as a family,â he said on the First Class Fatherhood podcast in 2020. âWe spend so much time together because we want to.â
âI think that family aspect is the most important part of what I’m teaching my kids,â he added. âI always tell them no one is going to be there for you like your family is.”
Rob isnât shy about putting his girlsâ love on display. In a recent post, the Traitors alum shared the moment his girls surprised him after he returned from a work trip.
âThe best feeling in the world,â he wrote alongside a snap of his kids shared to Instagram March 27. âFlying coast to coastâŠlanding at the airport and seeing these faces!â
For more celebs who celebrated their kids 2025 graduations, keep readingâŠ
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Jessie Combs & D’Lila Combs
Amid Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial in New York, his twin daughters with late ex Kim Porter graduated from Los Angeles’ famed Sierra Canyon School in late May.Â
The commencement ceremony was attended by all of the rapper’s kids, including Quincy Brown, Justin Combs, Christian “King” Combs, Chance Combs and Love Combs.
“Congrats,” Quincy wrote on Instagram Story. “I love you J & D!”
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Carina Mariano
Just call her an faithful academic! “Boston Rob” Mariano and wife Amber Mariano’s teen daughter graduated with a “top honor,” according to the Traitors alum.
“I was so overcome with emotion⊠I cried like a baby!!! Iâm so proud,” he wrote on Instagram May 21. “#CarinaRose you are so kind and smart and beautiful, and you will succeed in whatever you do.”
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Carys Douglas
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones’ daughter graduated from Brown University with a degree in international and public affairs.
Celebrating the academic milestone, Michael wrote on Instagram, “Congratulations on graduation! I am proud of you.”
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Rowan Henchy
Brooke Shields’ pretty baby is all grown up! The actress and husband Chris Henchy saw their oldest daughter graduate from Wake Forest University.
“Watch out world, here she comes!” Brooke wrote on Instagram May 20, sharing a family photo that included her younger daughter Grier Henchy. “So proud of you, Rowan – our college graduate.”
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Calvin Goodman
The stepson of Tony Hawk graduated from Occidental College in May, with the skateboarder’s wife Catherine Goodman and her ex Matthew Goodman in attendance.
“To see Calvin reveling at his commencement today while his friends, his dad and his classmates cheered him on filled us with pride, just as it has the three previous times,” Tonyâwho is dad to kids Riley Hawk, Spencer Hawk, Keegan Hawk and Kadence Hawk from his past marriagesâwrote on Instagram May 18. “The lessons and experience they each received helped to shape them into compassionate and motivated adults, ready to tackle the Great Unknown of real-life adulthood.”
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Natalia Bryant
Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant’s oldest daughter graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. During her May commencement ceremony, she honored her late dad by wearing his trademarked “Sheath” logo on her cardinal red and gold stole.
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Nick Roker
Al Roker and Deborah Roberts youngest son earned an associate’s degree in communications after three years of college.
“We could not be prouder of how hard he has worked and is determined to get his #bachelorsdegree,” the Today weatherman shared on Instagram May 17. “Way to go, my boy.”
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Duff Haffenreffer
Good Morning America co-anchor Lara Spencer had a very good day when her and ex David Haffenreffer’s son graduated from Southern Methodist University.
“Congrats Duff!!!” Lara, who is also mom to daughter Catherine Haffenreffer, wrote on Instagram May 17. “We are so proud of you!!”Â
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Will Lawrence
Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence and actress Christa Miller’s oldest son graduated from New York University in May.
“Bursting with Pride!” Christa wrote on Instagram, sharing a family photo that included younger son Henry Lawrence. “I must say, I was a little overwhelmed, very exciting, Iâm so proud of you Will.”
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Julian Seinfeld
What’s the deal with all these celebrity kids graduating? After all, Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Seinfeld’s son earned his degree from Duke University.
“Four unforgettable years filled with challenges, opportunities, and triumphsâeach one shaping Julian for what comes next,” Jessica penned on Instagram May 12. “This chapter closes, but a new one begins as he joins the ranks of Duke alumni.”
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Diezel Braxton-Lewis
Toni Braxton’s youngest son proved that he, too, has Braxton family values when he earned his diploma from Howard University on May 11.
“I got the best Motherâs Day gift!” Toni, who shares Diezel with ex-husband Keri Lewis, wrote on Instagram. “I’m so proud of you @diezel.braxton and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish! YOU DID THAT!”
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Hunter Fieri
Flavortown got a new graduate when Guy Fieri’s oldest son earned his MBA from the University of Miami.
“Hard work and determination,” the Food Network star, who shares Hunter with wife Lori Fieri, wrote on Instagram May 8. “The Road to success!! So proud of you.”
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 Joaquin Consuelos
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ youngest child graduated from University of Michigan in early May.
“We just returned from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where our newborn baby graduated university,” Kellyâwho is also mom to Michael Consuelos and Lola Consuelosâshared on the May 5 episode of Live with Kelly and Mark. “This one hit differently because itâs our last kid to graduate.”
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Kat Dubrow
Heather Dubrow revealed in April that her and husband Terry Dubrow’s daughter was headed to Yale University after high school.
“CONGRATULATIONS KATARINA!!!!” the Real Housewives of Orange County star wrote on Instagram. “We are so proud of you and excited to watch you SHINE in college !!!! WE LOVE YOU !!!!!”
Sy’rai Smith
The diploma is hers. Brandy’s daughter graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in entertainment business.
“Iâm so proud of you my girl!!” Brandy, who shares Sy’rai with music producer Big Bert, shared on Instagram in March. “Your journey has been amazing to watch. Your dedication and perseverance are forever inspiring. You did it!!”
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