Empty Nest Powerhouses

Hillary Clinton became an empty nester in 1998, when daughter Chelsea left for Stanford after spending most of her teen years in the White House. Since her full-time mothering duties ended, Clinton’s become a political force—in the Senate, as a presidential candidate, and now as secretary of State. An added bonus? The articulate Chelsea returned to the nest (metaphorically, at least) to support her mom on the campaign trail, speaking at events around the country—and reportedly dishing out wardrobe advice.