Busy Philipps has shared an emotional tribute to her eldest daughter, Birdie, who graduated from high school after three years at a boarding school in Sweden. The 46-year-old actress posted a series of photos on Instagram showing Birdie in traditional white student cap and medals, surrounded by friends and classmates.
Philipps revealed that attending school in Sweden was entirely Birdie's idea, possibly inspired by the Netflix series 'Young Royals'. She described the experience as transformative but challenging, noting that Birdie faced difficulties that would have made most people give up. 'She made it through and stayed, even when I think most kids, oh my god, ANYONE would have thrown in the towel and just gone home,' Philipps wrote.
The actress also disclosed that Birdie suffered a seizure while in Sweden, thanking a friend who stepped in to help. 'I will never be able to repay you for how you saved Birdie when she had her seizure but trips to Disney are on me for life,' she said. Philipps expressed gratitude to teachers, friends, and house parents for their support.
Birdie, 16, and her younger sister Cricket, 12, are from Philipps' marriage to Marc Silverstein, from whom she separated in 2022. The graduation comes as Philipps prepares to film her new CBS series 'Cupertino' over the summer, meaning the girls will spend more time with their father.
