Lauren Sánchez Posts Throwback Photos as She Celebrates Son's College Graduation: 'Immensely Proud'

“I hope you continue chasing your dreams with relentless originality,” Lauren Sánchez wrote in a loving message to son Nikko

Lauren Sánchez is one proud mama!

In honor of son Nikko's college graduation, the helicopter pilot and Emmy-winning journalist honored him with special Instagram post on Thursday, May 9.

“Really emotional day for me. My firstborn graduated from college today!” Sánchez, 54, wrote alongside a series of throwback photos. “My heart is overflowing with pride for this incredible young man. It seems like yesterday your dad and I were carrying you in our arms.”

In one image, the philanthropist can be seen holding a toddler-aged Nikko, while in the second snap, Nikko and dad Tony Gonzalez smile for the camera.

“I just want you to know how immensely proud I am of you for achieving this milestone,” she added. “This is just the beginning, Nikko, and I hope you continue chasing your dreams with relentless originality. I love you so much.”

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Sánchez has often praised her eldest son on social media.

“You make life an adventure and I am so lucky to be a part of your journey,” she wrote in an Instagram post for his birthday in Feb. 2023. “I’m so proud of you, and I love you more than you can imagine.”

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In January, Nikko made his runway debut, and his mom had a front-row seat when he graced the catwalk.

“Just a proud mama,” she captioned an Instagram video. “It was such a gift to watch my son @nikkogzz walking the runway for @dolcegabbana in Milan. Congrats, my love.”

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Sánchez's latest social media tribute comes just days after she and fiancé Jeff Bezos made their Met Gala debut.

In honor of the occasion, she donned an Oscar de la Renta gown with a floral, "shattered glass"-inspired skirt, Vogue reported, noting that the outfit was partially inspired Louis Comfort Tiffany’s iconic glasswork.

"It's not just a dress," she told the outlet. "It is really a piece of art."

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