After an eventful and truly unprecedented school year, it's time for the class of 2021 to celebrate.
Ahead of Joaquin Consuelos' high school graduation ceremony, his mom, Kelly Ripa, shared a photo of her son heading to prom with his date Melissa. In the photo, captioned, "Prom Night 2021. Joaquin and Melissa," Joaquin wears a traditional black suit and tie, while Melissa sports an asymmetrical navy blue gown.
This February, Joaquin confirmed he will be attending University of Michigan this fall, where he will compete on the college's wrestling team. The teen wrote on Instagram, "Super excited to step into this next chapter with @umichwrestling! Honored to be part of this great program."
His mom marked the big moment on her own profile by sharing a photo of Joaquin and dad Mark Consuelos in University of Michigan sweatshirts.
As the baby of the family, Joaquin is the final Consuelos-Ripa child to attend prom. In 2019, his big sister, 19-year-old Lola Consuelos, wore a beautiful green gown to attend her school dance.
To see Joaquin, Lola and other celebrity kids' adorable prom photos from over the years, check out the gallery below!
Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's son posed on a putting green in a dark grey suit and pink flower corsage before heading to prom.
Jennie Garth showed off her sewing skills on Instagram, writing, "Ok, so tbh when my daughter said 'I wanna make my prom dress' she really meant 'Mom I want you to make my prom dress.'"
"Guys, sewing isn't my thing!!" added the actress, who shares Lola with ex Peter Facinelli. "But somehow I pulled it off!"
Ahead of the big dance, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann's daughter made a TikTok with friends to show off their stylish ensembles.
Ali Wentworth posted an Instagram photo of her eldest daughter standing next to dad George Stephanopoulos on prom night, clarifying, "That is not her date...."
"Prom Night 2021," Kelly Ripa, who shares her son with husband Mark Consuelos, wrote on Instagram. "Joaquin and Melissa."
Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant's eldest daughter was pretty in pink on prom night.
Maddie Watson
Jamie Lynn Spears' oldest daughter towered over her in this junior prom photo.
Eddie Murphy's ex Nicole Murphy posted this photo of their daughter.
Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Seinfeld's daughter looked all grown up in this prom pic.
The Stranger Things star looks dapper in his tux.
"It only took 20 hours," Kelly Rupa joked of her and Mark Consuelos' daughter on Instagram, "but we finally got two approved prom photos."
The son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith struck a pose with the Hunger Games alum before heading to prom. Shaking up the internet, the singer skipped the suit and opted for a dress-like outfit—we stan!
Seeing blue! The daughter of Michael Jackson rocked a turquoise 'do to the big dance, writing on Instagram, "only true friends dye their hair to match their gal's prom gown."
Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin's daughter stunned in a simple (but striking!) red strap dress for prom night. "PROM 2019," the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star captioned her Instagram post. "#ProudMama."
The Grown-ish actress went for a high-fashion moment for the fun-filled occasion. She wears a multi-colored green dress, strappy sandals and accessories with timeless pieces (like a black clutch and gold earrings).
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' daughter looked lovely in a lavender slip gown. She kept things minimal with sleek straight hair and natural makeup. "Prom night 2018," the 48-year-old talk show host captioned the adorable picture.
The Maleficent actress looks like a real-life princess in this larger-than-life ball gown. "Reliving my Senior Prom," she wrote on Instagram. "Thank you, @basquitwat for flying out since I could not be home and making our prom night one to remember forever!"
The Stranger Things star suited up for prom with his girlfriend. "Do-over!!!! I like this first pic better," he wrote. "Junior prom with my best friends and the most beautiful girlfriend ever."
Kimora Lee Simmons shared a heartfelt message about her daughter and ex Russell Simmons' daughter before the big dance. "OMG!! My baby's going to junior PROM!! I've been emotional and crying all week and alllll day," the fashion designer posted on Instagram. "oh, and mama made this dress! And I made that beauty that's wearing it!"
It's a date! The Girl Meets World star attended the dance with her BFF, writing on Instagram, "Ah!!! I went to prom with @yarashahidi."
"Prom w my love," the daughter of Kim Zolciak wrote on Instagram, along with a photo of her and her date. She dazzled in a white strapless lace Sherri Hill dress and silver platform pumps.
Christie Brinkley's daughter went to the big dance with a special someone, writing on Instagram, "Me and my sexy azz bahamian surfer musician prom date."
Famous pairings! Kevin Smith's daughter and Johnny Depp's daughter took a break from acting to attend their high school prom.
The son of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas donned a classic black and white tux for the special occasion.