Liev Schreiber shared his feelings about his son Sasha embarking on a new chapter in his life as the 18-year-old starts his first year of college. The Ray Donovan star expressed his immense pride in Sasha while speaking exclusively with PEOPLE. Schreiber, 57, revealed that although he will miss his son, he is incredibly proud of him as he takes this significant step. He went on to say, “Yeah, it’s amazing. I’m going to miss him, but it’s amazing. I’m super proud of him.”
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Schreiber, who shares Sasha and 16-year-old daughter Kai with his ex-partner Naomi Watts, also has a two-year-old daughter named Hazel Bee with his wife Taylor Neisen. The actor opened up about his sentiments towards Sasha as he enters this new phase of adulthood during the Caught Stealing premiere in New York City on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Watts, 56, recently took to her Instagram Stories to share heartfelt moments with Schreiber and Sasha as they enjoyed a meal together before sending Sasha off to college.
Sasha, who is attending the University of Southern California, radiated joy in the photos shared by Watts as the family spent precious moments together before his departure. As Watts documented the college move-in process with a series of photos on Instagram, she encapsulated the bittersweet emotions of a parent watching their child transition into independent living. From packing and unpacking to sharing quiet emotional moments, Watts’ captions reflected the rollercoaster of feelings that come with this significant life event.
The proud mother lovingly captured Sasha in his new dorm room and shared candid snapshots of their experiences navigating the move-in process. Watts’ heartfelt post encapsulated the mix of emotions, from laughter and tears to shared memories and moments of deep connection with her son. Schreiber also joined in the celebration on social media, expressing both the bittersweet feelings of separation and the pride he feels as his son embarks on this new journey.
Watts and Schreiber’s public displays of support and love for Sasha underscore the importance of family bonds during significant life transitions. As Sasha steps into this new chapter of his life, his parents stand by him, offering both emotional support and encouragement for his future endeavors. The family’s shared moments of joy, laughter, and heartfelt conversations exemplify the strength of their bond as they navigate this milestone together.
The journey of sending a child off to college is a poignant time for parents, filled with a mix of emotions from pride and excitement to nostalgia and a touch of sadness. As Sasha embarks on this new adventure, his parents are there every step of the way, providing love, support, and guidance as he navigates the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The shared moments captured by Watts and Schreiber reflect the essence of family unity and the enduring bond that transcends distance and time.