ROLERCOASTER OF LOVE: Heather Locklear and daughter Ava Sambora have supported each other through it all
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Heather Locklear couldn't be prouder of her daughter, Ava Sambora, as the University of Southern California student just graduated with a Master’s degree. Locklear posted a photo of her daughter's graduation and gushed about how she was "such a proud mama."
The TV actress, 61, revealed that her daughter, 25, studied Marriage and Family Therapy. Locklear shares Ava with her first husband, musician Richie Sambora, and couldn't be prouder of her academic achievements. Her latest post comes nearly a month after she posted a clip showing off the invitation to her child's graduation ceremony to her followers, when the elated mother noted how she could help other people.
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'She's a jewel'
"Such a proud mama," Heather wrote in the caption of her Monday, May 15 post, adding, "Congratulations my baby, with your masters in MFT. With your hard work and perseverance and kind hear." Ava was delighted with her mother's tribute and responded by saying, "My mommy!!! Thank you!!" adding, "I love you to the moon and back."
In April, Locklear posted a clip flaunting the invitation card she received to Ava's graduation ceremony. In the video, the invitation revealed what she had studied and the actress gushed over how she can now help others. "Thank you all for the likes. I did nothing for this therapist. She's a jewel. I hope she can help anyone who is struggling. I've been there," the 'Dynasty' actress wrote in the comments section.
'Beautiful just like mom'
Locklear's fans have been mesmerized by her daughter on social media. In a July 2020 post, the 'Melrose Palace' alum posted a picture of Ava posing with tulips with her blonde tresses styled in a ponytail. "Look who I have at home," Locklear gushed in the caption, before her followers commented on Ava's natural beauty. "Beautiful just like mom," one fan wrote, while another person added, "Sooo beautiful like you, Heather!!"
It's worth noting that Locklear has had a long and illustrious Hollywood career spanning over three decades. She has appeared in a number of hit shows including 'Spin City' and 'Two and a Half Men' among others.
Despite her onscreen success, the actress has faced numerous hurdles in her personal life over the years. She was hospitalized in 2012 after a relative called 911 and told police she had been threatening to end her life. Just a week later, the 'Scrubs' actress was arrested for battery of a law enforcement officer. These incidents reportedly took place four months following her arrest on suspicion of domestic battery. Furthermore, Locklear has been to rehab multiple times due to her addictions and even endured a lengthy battle with depression and anxiety.
However, her daughter has been a rock for her through it all. Both Ava and Locklear's former husband, Sambora, offered the troubled actress a good support system. "Richie and Ava are giving her a lot of support," a friend told People in April 2020. The Los Angeles native posted a clip of their daughter and their dog that same month. "I'm in love with these 2 plus 1," she wrote in the caption.
"It's really amazing to see how she managed to turn things around. Heather is always happiest when she is with her daughter," the insider divulged.