The Seinfeld family has entered a new chapter in their lives as Jerry Seinfeld and his wife, Jessica Seinfeld, officially become empty nesters. The couple recently moved their youngest child, 18-year-old Shepherd Seinfeld, into his college dorm at Duke University in North Carolina, marking the end of an era for the iconic comedian and his family.
Jessica Seinfeld, who has been married to Jerry since 1999, took to Instagram to share the emotional milestone. She posted several photos of their youngest child's big day, showcasing the family together as they helped Shepherd settle into his new college life. In the post, she captioned the moment with, "Move-in weekend. All 3 baby birds have flown." This poignant statement captures the bittersweet reality of seeing their last child leave the nest.
In the Instagram post, Jessica also offered words of support for other parents going through similar experiences. "Hope all of you first-timers or last-timers are holding up," she wrote, acknowledging the mix of emotions that come with sending a child off to college.
The Seinfelds have always been a close-knit family, and this latest milestone underscores the strong bonds they share. Their daughter Sascha, born in 2000, was the first to leave home and attend Duke University. Their middle child, Julian, born in 2003, followed in his sister's footsteps, also choosing Duke for his higher education. Now, with Shepherd joining his siblings at the same university, the Seinfeld legacy at Duke continues.
Sascha, who joined her family during the move-in trip, was featured in several photos Jessica shared. One picture, in particular, stands out—a snapshot of the entire family of five together, smiling as they embraced this new chapter in their lives.
Jessica Seinfeld is no stranger to sharing moments from her family's life on social media. Back in June, she shared touching photos of Shepherd's high school graduation, where she and Jerry gave him a flip phone as a graduation gift. The reason? Jessica hoped it would encourage Shepherd to disconnect from the digital world and turn in his smartphone. Reflecting on her decision, she wrote, "If I knew then what I know now, I would've waited until age 14 to give him a smartphone (he got handed down an old one at age 12, for the bus ride to school in the Bronx)."
This sentiment reflects Jessica's thoughtful approach to parenting, one that many parents can relate to in an increasingly digital world. Her openness about the challenges and lessons learned over the years resonates with those navigating similar stages of parenthood.
The Seinfeld family's connection to Duke University extends beyond their children's education. Jerry Seinfeld himself has been involved with the university in a significant way. Last spring, he delivered the keynote speech at Duke's commencement ceremony, a moment that Jessica also documented on social media.
As the Seinfelds adjust to their new reality as empty nesters, they do so with a deep sense of pride and accomplishment. The journey from raising three children to seeing them all embark on their own paths at college is a significant one, filled with memories, lessons, and, undoubtedly, a few tears.