Janet Gunn Cheers Son LJN’s SMU Dallas Graduation
Janet Gunn thanks warmly SMU Dallas hosts and mom friends for support as her son steps into future
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A Celebratory Weekend In Dallas
Janet Gunn, best known for her starring roles on hit ’90s series like Silk Stalkings and Chicago Hope, traded script pages for graduation caps this past weekend. Taking to Instagram, the actress-turned-influencer shared a heartfelt tribute after attending her son LJN’s college graduation ceremony at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. “What a week @smudallas celebrating our guy and thank you @honorbardallas for sooo many great memories and hospitality!! Let the next journey begin and we are so excited for you LJN 🎓 thank you for sooo much joy!!!!” she captioned alongside a series of joyful snapshots.
Gratitude To Hosts And Friends
In her post, Gunn praised SMU and the post-ceremony gathering spot, Honor Bar Dallas, for their warm reception. Honor Bar, located in the historic Statler Hotel, served as the perfect backdrop for toasts, laughter, and a few proud tears. She also gave a special shout-out to her “new mom friends,” acknowledging the camaraderie she found among fellow mothers celebrating graduation milestones of their own children.
Reflecting On The Motherhood Journey
Gunn’s recent post is not the first time she’s celebrated motherhood milestones in the public eye. In a March Instagram entry, she wrote, “One of my favorite days ever… looking back at these pictures I can’t believe how time has flown by. We’re on our way soon to watch this guy graduate from college. LUCA, I love you💕 I’m very proud of you.” With that throwback, she paid tribute to her older son, Luca, underscoring the special place these family moments hold in her heart.
Another earlier post offers a glimpse into her preparations for the big weekend: “Sitting around, thinking about all the fun. I’m about to have this weekend, celebrating our guy. 🎓 and watching the weather change as I pack, unpack, and repack! #ponyup,” she quipped, giving fans a front-row seat to her excitement (and her packing dilemmas).
From Screen To Social Storyteller
Janet Gunn’s acting career spans two decades, with standout roles opposite Rob Estes on Silk Stalkings and guest appearances on popular series such as Renegade. Today, she balances her time between family life and an engaged Instagram presence that spans motivational quotes, style inspiration, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of daily moments. Her handle, @janetgunngratefulgardenia, nods both to her family roots in Mississippi and her appreciation for beauty—metaphorically and literally.
Looking Ahead
As LJN takes his first steps beyond the campus green of SMU Dallas—an institution known for its strong business and liberal arts programs—Gunn will no doubt continue to chronicle each twist in her children’s paths. With her background in drama, she knows a thing or two about transitions and fresh starts. Her genuine, open-hearted updates resonate with followers who see her not just as a screen star but as a relatable mother cheering on her children.
Readers who want more glimpses into Janet Gunn’s world can explore her past posts, where motivational nuggets such as “Fear has a very concrete power of keeping us from doing and saying the things that are our purpose” meet downtown LA scooter rides and fashion brand shout-outs. Yet it’s the family snapshots—particularly those graduation celebrations—that remind us why so many have rallied behind Gunn’s journey from Hollywood sets to proud parent in the front row.
Gunn’s celebration is a universal moment—one that combines nostalgic pride, forward-looking optimism, and the simple joy of sharing milestones with friends old and new. Her salute to SMU Dallas hosts, cocktails at Honor Bar, and fellow “mom friends” is more than social media fare; it’s a genuine expression of gratitude at a turning point for her son and her family.
At the end of her post, the evergreen message rings clear: grades, gowns, and galas fade fast, but the memories—created over one unforgettable week in Dallas—are the kind you carry forward, no matter where the next journey leads.
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