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The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nepo grandson celebrates graduating from New York University after an internship at Jay-Z's label
THIS nepo grandson graduated from New York University this week - with his very famous musician grandfather watching on. The Beatles icon Sir Paul McCartney, 82, seen beaming with pride as he celebrated his grandson Elliot Donald's big achievement. 6 6 6 6 Elliot, 22, completed a four-year degree at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, with his family joining him at the ceremony. Sir Paul flashed a big smile alongside his wife Nancy, 65, and daughter Mary McCartney, who is Elliot's mum. The musician wore a navy suit and posed with a thumbs up and holding a graduation programme in his other hand. The family photo was shared on Mary's Instagram on Wednesday. Mary, who looked chic in a black shirt and trousers, captioned it: "Couldn't be prouder". Elliot already has a string of impressive internships under his belt - from music, to real estate and art. Last summer, he worked as an assistant to the Vice Chairman at Jay-Z's Roc Nation in Los Angeles. He's spent six months at Jeff Koons Studio in New York as a research assistant and interned at property brand Artfarm in London. While the Let It Be hitmaker never went to university himself but has received multiple honorary degrees. The New Beatles Biopic Movies: Star-Studded Cast Revealed He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree in 1988 from the University of Sussex, and another by Yale University in 2008. Sir Paul also co-founded the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) in 1996. Filmmaker Mary, 55, shares sons Elliot and his older brother Arthur with ex-husband and director Alistair Donald. Arthur, 25, is currently romantically involved with Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe. Paul found worldwide fame as one of the Fab Four in the 60s and has penned some of pop's most enduring songs. He is one of the two surviving members of the iconic band, along with drummer Ringo Starr. Paul has been married three times, first to Linda Eastman, then to Heather Mills, before marrying Nancy Shevell in 2011. The Liverpool -born rocker has been touring the world for decades and has released numerous hits, but he still found the time to raise his five kids. Paul's eldest child is Heather Eastman McCartney. Heather was born on December 31, 1962, and is the daughter of Paul's late wife Linda from her previous marriage. She's a successful artist and designer and has had a number of international exhibitions including shows in Tokyo, Paris and London. Heather - who was adopted by Paul - also appeared in his documentaries Let It Be and Wingspan. Mary was born on August 28, 1969, and was the first child Paul had with his beloved late wife, Linda. Like her mother, she has written books on vegetarian cooking. Probably the best-known of all of the McCartney siblings, Stella was born on September 13, 1971, and is a world-famous fashion designer. She founded her fashion house, Stella McCartney, in 2001, which is an internationally-renowned brand. Since 2005, Stella has designed an activewear collection for Adidas. James McCartney was born on September 12, 1977, and is Paul's only son. He has followed his dad into the music industry, becoming a singer-songwriter. Beatrice McCartney is Paul's youngest daughter, who was born on October 28, 2003. Now all grown up, she is understood she hopes to be a marine biologist. Is Paul McCartney married? Paul is married to third wife Nancy Shevell, after getting hitched in 2011. The pair met in 2007, after being introduced during a stay at the Hamptons. Like Paul, Nancy has been married before and has a son from her past relationship. She was wed to her first husband Bruce Blakeman for 23 years, before divorcing in 2007. 6 6
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Paul McCartney beams with pride as his grandson Elliot graduates from New York University - after completing an internship at Jay-Z's label
Sir Paul McCartney was every inch the proud grandfather this week as he watched his grandson Elliot Donald graduate from New York University. Elliot, 22, completed a four-year degree at the prestigious Gallatin School of Individualized Study, with his family showing up in force to support him at the ceremony. The Beatles icon, 82, was joined by his wife Nancy, 65, and daughter Mary McCartney - Elliot's mum - as they posed for a sweet family photo shared on Mary's Instagram Stories on Wednesday night. 'Couldn't be prouder', wrote Mary, who looked chic in an all-black ensemble. In one of the snaps, the group are seen smiling together with Paul holding the purple graduation programme in one hand and giving a thumbs up with the other, clearly thrilled to be celebrating the family milestone. Sir Paul McCartney, 82, beamed with pride as he attended his grandson Elliot's graduation from New York University this week. The Beatles icon was joined by Elliot's mum Mary McCartney (left) and Paul's wife Nancy, (right) Macca never went to university himself - having launched his music career in his teens - but has received multiple honorary degrees. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree by the University of Sussex in 1988, and another by Yale University in 2008. In 1996, he co-founded the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), housed in his former grammar school building, and was later made a Companion of LIPA in recognition of his contributions to arts education. Elliot is the youngest son of photographer and filmmaker Mary, 55, and her ex-husband, television director Alistair Donald. He was born and raised in London, attending University College School in Hampstead, just like his older brother Arthur. Arthur, 25, who has similarly been based in the US in recent years, is currently dating Phoebe Gates - daughter of Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates - and the couple are said to be getting increasingly serious. While Elliot has kept a relatively low profile so far, he moves in well-heeled circles and is close friends with model Lila Moss, daughter of Kate Moss, and Stella Jones, the model daughter of The Clash guitarist Mick Jones. The glamorous pals jetted off on a sun-soaked holiday to Brazil in March this year, where they were spotted enjoying the beaches and cocktails of Rio de Janeiro. As for what's next, Elliot has already built an eclectic CV including an impressive string of internships across art, music, and real estate. Last summer, he worked as an A&R (artists and repertoire) and assistant to the Vice Chairman at Jay-Z's Roc Nation in Los Angeles. Prior to that, he spent six months at the renowned Jeff Koons Studio in New York as a research assistant, and previously interned at hospitality and property brand Artfarm in London. He even dipped his toe into the real estate world back in 2022 with a placement at Ray Real Estate. With experience spanning culture, commerce, and creativity - and a famous family legacy to boot - it seems the sky's the limit for the next generation McCartney. But in a 2021 interview, The Beatles star revealed most of his eight grandchildren moan about him the playing the guitar around the house - because they would rather watch television. Paul told The Mirror: 'Look, people come to see me, pay money, but you're not even remotely interested. 'And they say, "Grandad, look, do you mind? We're watching this programme?" turning down a one-to-one gig with the eighteen-time Grammy winner.' Paul's grandchildren are Miller, 20, Bailey, 18, Beckett, 17, and Reiley, 14, whose mother is his daughter Stella, 50. Mary, his eldest, has four sons, Arthur, 26, Elliot, 22, Sid, 13, and Sam, 16 - rounding off Macca's brood.
