Summary
- Elin Nordegren's inspiring commencement speech highlighted the importance of education, post-divorce from Tiger Woods.
- Nordegren, despite a publicized split from Woods, found strength and comfort through her 9-year educational journey.
- Nordegren and Woods prioritize co-parenting their kids, maintaining a close and supportive relationship for their sake.
Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods seemed to be a perfect couple, until news of Woods' multiple affairs stunned many fans and those in the sports and entertainment world. After their divorce in 2010, Nordegren continued her education and, during the graduation ceremony, was chosen to speak. Despite their scandal, Nordegren and Woods get along well enough to co-parent their kids.
Nordegren referenced her former marriage in her speech, and added the experiences her classmates shared with her had humbled and "inspired" her.
Before Meeting Tiger Woods, Elin Nordegren's Life Was Completely Different
Elin Nordegren never dreamed of being part of the golfer's public life.
Many were impressed with Nordegren's incredible speech. Not known for being a public person, she made a few remarks about her former marriage. She also pointed out the importance of obtaining an education. Following Elin Nordegren's divorce from Tiger Woods, fans were blown away with her commencement speech.
Elin Nordegren Had A Strong Commencement Speech
When Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods divorced, Nordegren walked away with a divorce settlement of around $100 million, and although she didn't have to finish her degree, she understood the importance of education. Nordegren graduated from Rollins College with an impressive 3.96 GPA, completing her degree in psychology after nine years.
Nordegren received the Rollins' 2014 Outstanding Graduating Senior Award, and while speaking at the commencement ceremony, she blew fans away with her commencement speech. Although she hasn't said much about Woods since their divorce, she made a few subtle references to her high-profile former marriage and divorce with Woods while speaking.
"And it was right after I had taken communication and the media [class], I was unexpectedly thrust into the media limelight," she remarked, mentioning the publicity and scandal that followed after Woods' affairs were made public. "And I probably should have taken more notes in that class," she joked.
She also added that the hard-working students at the school had "inspired" her, and own goals. "I was inspired by your passion to reach your goals and you fueled mine. When you told me stories about your full-time day jobs, about coming to home to cook dinner for your families and were making sure your children were cared for while attending classes, you inspired me."
Her speech released by Rollins received hundreds of likes (over 700) on YouTube (comments were turned off). In another clip showing the celeb's speech, several fans praised her comments. "Well color me impressed!!!!" One fan wrote. Another commented, "What a beautiful person inside and out." "Best of luck to her," added another.
Elin Nordegren Said She Felt Stronger Than Ever Following Her Split From Tiger Woods
Speaking about the divorce, Nordegren discussed the wide range of emotions she had experienced, and added she had found a new strength within herself.
"I have been through the stages of disbelief and shock, to anger and ultimately grief over the loss of the family I so badly wanted for my children. I also feel stronger than I ever have. I have confidence in my beliefs, my decisions and myself."
Elin Nordegren Made Over $100 Million From Her Divorce, But Still Quietly Decided To Work A Job Away From The Spotlight
Not only did Nordegren return to school following her split from Woods, but she would also work a new career despite her massive settlement.
Several fans were impressed with Elin Nordegren's commencement speech following her divorce from Tiger Woods. Nordegren, who hasn't been very vocal in the press, addressed that fact. She mentioned that "education had brought her comfort".
Remarking on how education had been a constant during turbulent times in her life, she said, "I have also realized that education has been the only consistent part of my life for the last nine years and it has offered me comfort. Because education is the one thing that no one can take away from you."
Elin Nordegren And Tiger Woods Are On Good Terms Today
After all the negative press that surrounded their separation, some might be surprised at the close relationship Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren have formed as co-parents to their children. Nordegren seems to want their kids to have a good relationship with their dad, Tiger Woods.
After finalizing their divorce, Woods expressed the couple's desire to continue to focus on what's best for their children. "We are sad that our marriage is over, and we wish each other the very best for the future. While we are no longer married, we are the parents of two wonderful children and their happiness has been, and will always be, of paramount importance to the both of us.
"Once we came to the decision that our marriage was at an end, the primary focus of our amicable discussions has been to ensure their future well-being."
Woods said about Nordegren, "Having the relationship I have now with her is fantastic. We're able to pick up the phone, and we talk to each other all the time... it's fun. She talks to me about her life, I talk to her about my life. We try and help each other out on all occasions. And we work through it with the kids, the parenting program. She is one of my best friends now, and it's all because of my kids."
Inside Tiger Woods And Elin Nordegren's Relationship With Son Charlie Axel
Tiger Woods and his ex-wife Elin Nordgren have both managed to have a close reltionship with their son Charlie despite their divorce.
Despite speculation surrounding Elin Nordegren after her marriage to Tiger Woods ended, she preferred to keep to herself, rarely speaking publicly and focusing on other things, like her education and children.
