See Inside Chiefs Heiress Ava Hunt’s Lavishly Pink Dorm Room and Her Mom's Sweet Sendoff

Mar. 15, 2025

Ava Hunt poses for a photo in her dorm room.Photo:Ava Hunt/instagram

Ava Hunt/instagram

Ava Huntis living in her own Barbie dream house!

The 19-year-old daughter ofKansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Huntis starting her freshman year at Southern Methodist University with a dorm room full of pink and a sendoff from her mom,Tavia Hunt.

On Friday, Aug. 23, Tavia, who has been married to Clark since 1993, wrote a sweetInstagramtribute to her daughter, including photos of her experience dropping Ava off at her new home.

“Today, I left a piece of my heart at SMU. Ava Hunt, you’ve always been a mix of sunshine and hurricane - fierce, fearless, and capable of incredible things,” the caption read.

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View of Ava Hunt’s dorm room.Ava Hunt/instagram

The post began with a photo of the mother-daughter duo standing in front of Ava’s side of the room, which includes a bed decorated with pink floral sheets, a monogrammed pillow, a matching bedside ottoman, and a neon sign with her name.

The college student, wearing black athleisure, proudly posed in front of the area for a solo shot that showed her vanity desk, equipped with a pink rolling chair and lighted mirror, next to a white cabinet holding a pink coffee maker.

In another photo, Tavia took a photo of her daughter with her new roommate, who had similar room decor.

Ava Hunt poses for a photo in her dorm room.Ava Hunt/instagram

Tavia Hunt, Ava Hunt, Clark Hunt.Ava Hunt/instagram

“Watching you shine your light and grow into the most beautiful version of yourself makes my heart beat a little happier. You’ve worked so hard to get here,” she wrote.

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“Everything that you do from here on out is for you—for your success, happiness, and God’s glory. Acts20:24 Stay safe. Get sleep. Have faith in yourself,” continued Tavia. “And remember, Mom and Dad are ALWAYS here when you need us. I love you MORE.💞🙏🏼🥹 🐎⬆️❤️💙.”

source: people.com