{"id":2450614,"date":"2026-06-08T21:43:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T21:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2450614"},"modified":"2026-06-08T21:43:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T21:43:28","slug":"jessica-alba-says-she-wants-to-hold-daughter-honor-close-forever-but-is-excited-to-watch-her-fly-in-18th-birthday-tribute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/jessica-alba-says-she-wants-to-hold-daughter-honor-close-forever-but-is-excited-to-watch-her-fly-in-18th-birthday-tribute\/","title":{"rendered":"Jessica Alba Says She Wants to Hold Daughter Honor &#8216;Close Forever&#8217; But Is Excited to &#8216;Watch Her Fly&#8217; in 18th Birthday Tribute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jessica Alba celebrates her daughter Honor\u2019s 18th birthday<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <em>Fantastic Four<\/em> alum shares three children with her ex-husband Cash Warren<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cYou opened my heart and expanded my understanding of love in ways I never knew were possible,\u201d Alba said of the teen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/jessica-alba\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Jessica Alba;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Jessica Alba&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Jessica Alba<\/a> is celebrating her oldest on a milestone birthday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Sunday, June 7, the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jessica-alba-kids-everything-to-know-11904333\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:mother of three;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;mother of three&quot;}\" class=\"link \">mother of three<\/a> shared a sweet tribute as her daughter Honor celebrated her 18th birthday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cHappy 18th Birthday to my Honor \ud83e\udd0d My sweet girl, my brilliant girl, my shining light \u2728,\u201d the <em>Honey<\/em> actress, 45, captioned a heartfelt <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZSy1gBwHnP\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Instagram Reel;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Instagram Reel&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Instagram Reel<\/a> filled with photos and videos of them together throughout the years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The post was set to \u201cBlackbird\u201d by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/the-beatles-8670854\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:The Beatles;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;The Beatles&quot;}\" class=\"link \">The Beatles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Alba also shares daughter Haven, 14, and son Hayes, 8, with her ex, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/who-is-cash-warren-jessica-alba-8776613\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Cash Warren;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Cash Warren&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Cash Warren<\/a>, whom she filed for divorce from in February 2025 after 16 years of marriage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cAs I reflect on the last 18 years, I can honestly say they have been the most profound of my life. You opened my heart and expanded my understanding of love in ways I never knew were possible,\u201d the <em>Fantastic Four<\/em> alum wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She also praised her firstborn, who \u201calways lit up every room\u201d she entered, and has grown into a \u201ckind and considerate, yet feisty and witty\u201d young woman.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cYour humor is quick, sharp, and unexpected. You are wildly intelligent, endlessly curious, and I could not be more proud of the young woman you have become,\u201d Alba continued.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After raving about many of the qualities she loves about the teen, the actress and businesswoman admitted the next step of parenthood isn\u2019t the easiest, but she knows it\u2019s time to allow Honor more room to grow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cAs you step into adulthood, part of me wants to hold you close forever and keep you safe,\u201d Alba wrote. \u201cBut an even bigger part wants to watch you fly &#8211; to explore this world and discover everything that calls to your soul. And through it all, I will always be here. Whether you need comforting when your sink, a hug, or miss home, I\u2019ll jump on a plane to see you- I\u2019m here. Always.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Alba concluded, \u201cIt has been the greatest gift being your mama &#8211; thank you for choosing me, baby girl. Happy 18th Birthday, Honorcita. I love you beyond words \u2764\ufe0f\ud83e\udd79\ud83e\udef6\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude18.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Jessica Alba with her kids<br \/>Credit: Jessica Alba\/Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cAwwww mommy \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f,\u201d the birthday girl wrote in the comments, where several of her friends also chimed in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cHBD Honor! \u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udf89\ud83c\udf1f,\u201d <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/parents\/all-about-kobe-bryant-daughter-natalia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Natalia Bryant;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Natalia Bryant&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Natalia Bryant<\/a> wrote. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/gabrielle-union\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Gabrielle Union;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Gabrielle Union&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Gabrielle Union<\/a> added, \u201cHappy Birthday Honor \u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udf82\ud83c\udf89\ud83e\udd73\ud83c\udf81\ud83c\udf88.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Honor\u2019s siblings, family and friends also made appearances in the clip, which highlighted holidays, vacations, her high school graduation, and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;PEOPLE'&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong> PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a><strong> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In May, Warren, 47, shared similar sentiments with a \u201cGraduation Day!!\u201d post for Honor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cHonor, you were born for this moment. You have officially outgrown the high school pond, and you\u2019re ready to swim in deeper waters. I can\u2019t think of anyone more prepared for this next phase of life than you,\u201d he wrote in a lengthy <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DY6T2HQvyyX\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Instagram post;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Instagram post&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Instagram post<\/a> alongside a smiling photo of the grad and her younger brother and sister after the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Alba previously addressed their family\u2019s new dynamic via social media, saying, &#8220;We are <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jessica-alba-breaks-silence-breakup-husband-cash-warren-after-8775972\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:moving forward with love;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;moving forward with love&quot;}\" class=\"link \">moving forward with love<\/a> and kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family. Our children remain our highest priority.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jessica-alba-wishes-daughter-honor-a-happy-18th-birthday-11993517\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:People;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;People&quot;}\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW Jessica Alba celebrates her daughter Honor\u2019s 18th birthday The Fantastic Four alum shares three children with her ex-husband Cash Warren \u201cYou opened my heart and expanded my understanding of love in ways I never knew were possible,\u201d Alba said of the teen Jessica Alba is celebrating her oldest on a milestone birthday. 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