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- Grayson Chrisley turned 19 on May 16, and older siblings Chase and Savannah Chrisley celebrated on Instagram
- Savannah, who is also Grayson’s legal guardian, wrote that the college freshman is “the best parts of Mom and Dad, and a reminder every day that goodness still exists”
- Chase shared several photos of the duo and wrote that he is “so proud of the young man you are turning into”
Grayson Chrisley turned 19, and his siblings are proud of him!
The college student hit the milestone on Friday, May 16, and older siblings Chase and Savannah Chrisley both marked the occasion with heartfelt tributes on Instagram. Savannah, 27, wrote that her “baby brother” is “the best parts” of their parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley.
The reality star and podcast host — who became the legal guardian of both Grayson and her younger sister Chloe, 12, following her parents’ imprisonment — shared a photo of her and Grayson hugging. In the caption, she penned a lengthy and emotional message to the University of Alabama freshman.
“Happy 19th Birthday to the one who saved me more times than he’ll ever know,” she began the tribute. “Gray, thank you for being the man this world so desperately needs…honest, kind, loyal, and pure hearted. You are the best parts of Mom and Dad, and a reminder every day that goodness still exists.”
“For the past 2.5 years, you’ve been more than just my baby brother… you’ve been my rock, my reason to keep going, and my very best friend,” Savannah continued. “Thank you for showing up…for me, for Chloe, for this family…when you shouldn’t have had to. Thank you for loving me even when I didn’t feel lovable, and for standing in the gap when everything was falling apart.”
The star went on to say that Grayson gives her hope. “Hope that the future is bright,” she wrote. “Hope that family can still be beautiful and healing. I love dreaming with you about what’s ahead… our houses on the water next door, raising babies together, and building the lives we’ve always talked about.”
“Your heart is rare, your strength is quiet but fierce, and your love has carried me through my darkest days,” Savannah continued. “I’m so proud of the man you are becoming. I love you with everything I have…forever your ‘stand-in mom,’ sister, and biggest fan. Here’s to 19… and everything still to come ❤️.”
And to balance out the heavy, emotional part of the tribute, the reality star also shared a throwback video of Grayson singing and dancing to Justin Bieber’s “Baby” in his underwear.
“I wouldn’t be a good sister if I didn’t post a little throwback… I love you @graysonchrisley,” Savannah captained the clip.
Chase, 28, also shared a birthday tribute to Grayson on Instagram, posting several photos of the brother duo — plus, like Savannah, a throwback video.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY @graysonchrisley i can’t believe you are 19!!” Chase wrote. “I couldn’t ask God for a better little brother! I’m so proud of the young man you are turning into! Have the best day young king!”
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In the wake of her parents’ imprisonment, Savannah has served as legal guardian for Grayson and Chloe, who is the biological daughter of Savannah’s brother Kyle Chrisley but was legally adopted by Todd and Julie in 2016 amid Kyle’s struggles with substance abuse. Todd, 56, and Julie, 52, were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion charges in 2022.
Grayson was “a huge help” as Savannah transitioned from sibling to parent, but since he left for college, caring for Chloe solo is “a little bit more challenging,” she admitted to PEOPLE earlier this year.
“My heart breaks for her,” she said of the 12-year-old. “She’s not had an easy upbringing, and she’s had to endure the loss of parents twice.”
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