AceShowbiz - Courteney Cox has faced the challenges of being an empty nester after her daughter Coco Arquette went to college. The 60-year-old actress initially dismissed the emotional impact, joking that Coco didn't talk to her anyway.

"It's weird because people get upset the first year your kid goes off to school and I was like, 'What's the big deal? She doesn't talk to me anyway, she's always in her room,' " she quipped.

However, a year into her college journey, Coco returned home with newfound maturity, making Cox realize the emptiness of her absence. "The second year was harder for me," Cox admitted. "I didn't want her to go back." Despite initially being close by during Coco's gap year, the actress found that her daughter's return from college amplified the void.

Cox shares Coco with her ex-husband, David Arquette. Coco is now in her second year of college, having moved out last year after delaying her departure for a gap year.

The proud mother has gushed over Coco's intelligence, humor, and special qualities. She has also hinted at Coco's potential to follow in mom and dad's acting footsteps, given her love for musical theater.

Despite their divorce, Cox and Arquette have maintained a close relationship and co-parent Coco successfully. Arquette has expressed his pride in his daughter's college journey, sharing a heartwarming photo on Instagram.

Cox has used her experience as an empty nester to inspire her skincare brand, Cocomoi, which she named after Coco and symbolizes their bond. She has also joked about referring to Coco's gap year as her "nap year," but admitted that she cherishes their time together.

As Coco embarks on a new chapter in her life, Courteney Cox navigates the emotions of being an empty nester, embracing the challenges and celebrating her daughter's growth.