Grandpa and Teen Girl Goes To Prom, and The Internet Is In Awe!
A Prom Night to Remember: Grandfather Steps In as Date. When 17-year-old Kaylah Bell from Lancaster High School couldn’t find a prom date, her grandfather, Alvin Hackett, 67, stepped in—creating a moment that quickly captured hearts online.
Kaylah had trouble finding someone to commit, so she turned to the one person she knew she could count on. “My grandpa was the only one I knew would dress to impress,” she said. Not only did he agree, but he coordinated his outfit to match her custom gown.
Dressed in a blue pinstripe suit with a pink tie and matching corsage, Hackett perfectly complemented Kaylah’s pink, purple, and blue dress. “The matching look was all his idea,” Kaylah shared.
When she posted their photos on Twitter, the response was overwhelming—thousands of retweets, over 100,000 likes, and endless praise for their style and bond.
“I felt so loved and blessed,” Kaylah said. “Not everyone gets a moment like this.” As she heads to college at Azusa Pacific University, this prom night will remain a cherished memory—proof that love and family always shine brightest.
