Chiefs heiress goes viral over SMU dorm room after Tavia Hunt shares heartwarming post

Ava hunt is a freshman at SMU

Ava Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, isn’t your average college student. So, it would make sense that her college dorm room at SMU wouldn’t be average either. 

Ava was dropped off at SMU for her freshman year, and the moment was bittersweet for her mother, Tavia Hunt. 

The Hunt family

Ava Hunt, Tavia Hunt and Clark Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs on the sideline during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium Aug. 19, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

"Today, I left a piece of my heart at SMU," she wrote in a lengthy post on Instagram. 

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"Ava Hunt, you’ve always been a mix of sunshine and hurricane - fierce, fearless, and capable of incredible things. I’m overflowing with excitement for you, even as I tuck away my tears for later. I’m wading through emotions as I pass by your now too-clean room, the house is too quiet without your laughter, and Chief and I are already missing the familiar scent of your Sol de Janeiro body spray.

"I know you’ll return often, and that this marks a new adventure and freedom for both of us ...yet, I whisper earnest prayers for your safety, wisdom, and for a tribe of new sisters who love Jesus and love you. May God bless you and watch over you - He has never failed me, nor will He fail you. I’m excited for the lessons you will learn about God’s faithfulness in the coming months."

Tavia and Ava Hunt at SMU

Ava Hunt, right, announced in December she would be attending SMU this fall. (Tavia Hunt/ Instagram)

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While the touching moment was one many parents could relate too, fans couldn’t help but gush over the look of Ava’s new home for the next several months. 

"This is AMAZING! Best dorm room I’ve ever seen," one person on Instagram wrote. "I love it you guys!!! Ava Congratulations, have the best time and call your mom….a lot" 

Another added, "Possibly the cutest dorm room ever!!"

Ava Hunt at SMU

Ava is a member of the SMU cheer squad.  (Tavia Hunt/ Instagram)

"Awww! Big moment! PS - can I live in Ava's dorm room?!? So chic!" 

Ava Hunt announced in December she would be attending SMU this fall. She later announced in March she would be a member of the SMU cheer squad. 

"It’s official!! So beyond thankful for the opportunity to keep doing what I love! Pony up," she said in a post on Instagram. 

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Paulina Dedaj is a Sports Reporter for Fox News Digital.

Authored by Paulina Dedaj via FoxNews August 24th 2024