JENNIFER GARNER SOBS AT DAUGHTER VIOLET'S GRADUATION

Looks like Jennifer Garner might need a tissue or two, 'cause she got a bit teary-eyed as her oldest daughter, Violet, officially became a high school graduate!

The actress shared an emotional IG post Monday ... with one clip of her sobbing on a plane, saying she didn't know how she was gonna make it through the teen's major milestone -- and then some pics from the ceremony itself.

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As you can see, Jen was just like any other doting mom -- clapping away and wiping away her tears while coming to terms with her daughter getting ready to leave the nest.

Eminem Daughter Hailie Jade Gets Hitched ... Shares Dance w/ Dad!!!

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11:02 AM PT -- Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine were among the guests at Hailie Jade Scott's nuptials -- so it was more star-studded than anyone initially knew. Keeping it in the Aftermath family!

Eminem cleaned out his closet and put on a tux this weekend -- 'cause his daughter got hitched ... and the father of the bride was front and center to see his little girl through it all.

The rapper's second oldest kid, Hailie Jade Scott, married her fiancé Evan McClintock Saturday in Battle Creek, MI -- at a ceremony we're told was modestly sized with close friends and family.

Tom Hanks Chet Explains Drake-K.Dot Beef Hilarious Text Response!!!

Tom Hanks doesn't need Genius annotations to get the play-by-play on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle ... 'cause his son Chet can break it down ... and he did just that.

Chet -- who's moonlighted as a rapper/reggae artist in the past, and has a firm grasp on all things hip-hop -- shared a hilarious text message exchange with his movie star dad this week ... who was apparently uber-curious about the year's biggest moment in pop culture.

You can easily see Chet's inner rap nerd burst out explaining the beef with intense detail ... but he may have lost his pops along the way, especially based on how Tom responded.

Kate Hudson Looks Right at Home Onstage ... During Los Angeles Concert

Kate Hudson is in her singer era – hitting the stage at her album release show this weekend ... and looking like a real pro too.

The actress showed off her music side by performing a number of songs off her new album, "Glorious," in Los Angeles Saturday ... and we gotta say, she fits right into the scene, as her show looked and sounded freaking awesome.

Kate looked and played the part of songstress well, as she hit the stage at The Bellwether ...  keeping her long blonde locks down and lose while wearing a bodysuit with a sheer pink number over it.

Ryan Reynolds 'IF' Struggles Opening Weekend ... Imaginary Friends Not Bringing Real Dollars

Ryan Reynolds' new movie "IF" must have a lot of imaginary friends in the crowd ... 'cause it's tanking at the box office despite the star-studded cast.

Deadline reports the movie made just $10.3 million on Friday -- including previews -- and, it's headed for just a $30 million opening ... lower than initial estimates projected.

Plus, another negative for the creative new picture ... critics seem to want it to disappear like a kid's IF when they grow up -- it's currently got a shockingly low 49% on Rotten Tomatoes despite its all-star cast.

J Lo & Ben Affleck Separate Lives ... Even on Mother's Day

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are living such separate lives right now, they reportedly did not celebrate Mother's Day together.

As we reported, Ben has moved out of their Beverly Hills mansion, and into a home he's renting in Brentwood -- not far from where Jen Garner lives with their 2 kids -- and, although, he and J Lo were both in L.A. last Sunday ... they marked the holiday apart, according to People.

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For her part, J Lo certainly had lots of feels on Mother's Day which she shared on social media -- posting about her relationship with her 16-year-old twins Max and Emme, who she had with ex-husband Marc Anthony.

Tyson Fury My Fight Vs. Usyk ... As Big As Klitschko, Wilder Bouts!

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Tyson Fury's a superstar, and his career's been one big fight after another ... but none bigger than Saturday's scrap with Oleksandr Usyk, according to The Gypsy King himself!

35-year-old Fury joined Babcock on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs weeknights on FS1) -- along with his 12-year-old son Prince John James -- where he talked about the magnitude of the bout.

"It's definitely up there with the big ones," Fury said, continuing, "The second Wilder fighter when we were both champions, both undefeated, he was 43-0 with 42 KOs. I was 30-0. The Klitschko fight, that was a big one for me. But this is equally as big."

Roddy Ricch Granted Joint Custody of Son After Bitter Court Battle

Roddy Ricch and his ex-girlfriend Alexandra Kiser have reached a custody agreement for their 3-year-old son ... finally putting an end to their parental tug-o-war.

"The Box" rapper will have joint legal custody and is getting physical custody of the kid for a couple days each week from Tuesdays to Thursdays.

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He also has to pay Alexandra $8K a month in child support ... on top of their son's private school tuition, medical bills, any special-needs therapy, and additional extracurricular activities.

'9 to 5' Star Dabney Coleman Dead at 92

Dabney Coleman -- an absolute legend in Hollywood best known for his villainous turn in "9 to 5" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

The actor's daughter, Quincy Coleman, tells TMZ ... "My Father, Dabney Wharton Coleman, took his last earthly breath peacefully and exquisitely in his home on Thursday May 16th, 2024 at 1:50 PM."

She adds, "My father crafted his time here on earth with a curious mind, a generous heart, and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity. As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery."

Barron Trump Graduates High School Donald & Melania Look on W/ Pride!!!

Donald Trump took a break from his NYC criminal trial and presidential campaign to celebrate a major milestone ... his son Barron's high school graduation.

The former prez and wife, Melania Trump, were in attendance at the graduation ceremony for Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach Friday ... where they watched with pride as their son received his diploma.

Both Donald and his father-in-law, Viktor Knavs, were seen waving at Barron ... who towered above his peers and teachers while wearing a navy blue cap and gown, as well as a red stole.

JESSICA BIEL Navigating Distance w/ JT ... Is Always a Work in Progress

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Jessica Biel's been hitched to Justin Timberlake for 12 years now -- but even now, they still hit bumps in the road, including when they're apart ... something she says they work on.

The actress appeared on Thursday's episode of "The View" ... telling the panel that navigating distance and their busy schedules was a work in progress, and a balancing act they're always fine-tuning in their marriage.

Jessica gave a shoutout to Zoom and FaceTime for helping her and her sons, Silas and Phineas, stay connected with JT while he's on the move ... or vice versa, herself as well.

Ben Affleck & J Lo Reunite for 1st Time in Public ... But Still Living Separately

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are still on speaking terms as they go through whatever they're going through -- they briefly reunited for the sake of their kids, but they're still not under the same roof.

The couple was photographed together for the first time in well over a month Thursday evening, coming together for a school play starring Ben's kid, Fin.

We're told Ben and Jen arrived separately, but both showed up with flowers for Fin ... and they didn't keep their distance. They were chatting it up with each other ahead of the play.

Magic Johnson I Had A Great Time With Steph's Mom ... Huh?!?

Magic Johnson's innocent comment about Stephen Curry's mom has led to some hilarious reactions on social media ... with many quick to question what exactly the NBA legend meant with the shoutout.

The Hall of Famer went to X to congratulate the Golden State Warriors superstar on winning the PWBA Magic Johnson award on Thursday ... which is an accolade that recognizes players who display "cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans" throughout the season.

But it was how Johnson ended his statement that got everybody worked up ... 'cause he mentioned the fact he had a blast with Curry's mom, Sonya, earlier in the week.

Cardi B Doesn't Wanna Rely on Parents ... To Help Raise Her Kids

Cardi B isn't shying away from her parenting duties even as a multi-millionaire --- in fact, it sounds like she wants little to no help ... including from her own parents.

In her recent Rolling Stone interview, Cardi revealed she isn't too keen on relying on her folks for assistance in helping bring up her 2-year-old and 5-year-old, Wave and Kulture ... whom she shares with her husband Offset.

Cardi says, "I had them kids. They came out of my p***y, not my mom's. They mine."

Riley Strain's Family Breaks Down in Tears While Accepting His Diploma

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Riley Strain's family experienced a bittersweet milestone on behalf of the late college student ... a moment that left them in tears, and with a diploma in hand.

Riley's loved ones attended the University of Missouri's graduation Saturday ... accepting Riley's diploma from the Mizzou College of Arts and Science. The crowd met Riley's family with cheers and a standing O ... with the late student's name being the first one read out.

The posthumous achievement was an understandably poignant moment for Riley's parents and stepparents, who fought back tears as they took the stage.

Conor McGregor's Dad Suffers Heart Attack ... Gets Stent

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12:00 PM PT -- Tony is providing some more information on his health scare ... saying he suffered a heart attack.

McGregor added he had a stent put in this afternoon ... and is already back to feeling well enough to enjoy some sweet and sour chicken.

"See ya later suckers," Tony said on Instagram.