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Courteney Coxis enjoying her relationship with daughter Coco.
Talking about her shoutout to the 18-year-old during herHollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony, Cox toldKelly Ripaand Ryan Seacrest Thursday that her daughter continues to humble her.
“It’s about me,” she said of her comment, where she said her teen reminds her that she’s not a “better person. “As a parent, it’s not as easy all the time to be patient. God knows they’re not patient.”
Marveling at the fact that Coco is 18, theLive with Kelly and Ryanhosts asked Cox about the teen’s plans for the future. TheFriendsalum shared that Coco is currently taking a gap year.
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“I kind of call it a nap year, but she needed it,” she said with a laugh. “It’s good. She’s been home, so I haven’t had that empty nest thing yet. But I know I’m gonna really … I love having her around.”
“Not that I see her, let’s be clear,” she added. “These kids do not come home.”
As for the future, Cox, 58, thinks her daughter will pursue her love of musical theater, noting, “She’s good. She’s done plays since she was in kindergarten, probably 33 musical theater plays.”
“So she’s going into the family business,” Ripa joked.
Courteney Cox and daughter Coco Arquette.Gilbert Flores/Getty
“I don’t sing. Don’t go too far into the family part,” Cox laughed in reply.
The two were together for the world premiere ofScream VIin New York City on Monday night, posing together for photos on the red carpet. The actress looked chic in a black mini dress paired with an oversized velour blazer, black tights and matching pumps.
Her daughter opted for a long, corseted red dress with black platform heels.
source: people.com
