Gloria Mills Chapman a.k.a. Millie Is Amy Grant's Daughter Who Donated Her Kidney to Her Friend

Gloria Mills Chapman is Amy Grant's daughter with her former husband. The musician gave birth to an incredible woman who came through for her best friend when she needed her.

Amy Grant's daughter, Gloria Mills Chapman, also known as Mille Chapman, followed her into the entertainment industry by dabbling as an actress.

According to her IMDb account, Chapman has appeared in several projects, including starring in "Round and Round the Garden" in 2013 and "Buffering" in 2021.

In her book, "Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far," Grant opened up about her daughter, whom she welcomed on December 16, 1989, inspiring her song, "Baby Baby," at only six weeks old.

At age two, Chapman, whom her mother fondly calls "Millie," featured at the Grammys when Grant performed the song for the second time at the event. As an adult, in 2022, she appeared in support of her honoree mom at "The 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors." Chapman is also currently married.

Who Did Amy Grant's Daughter, Gloria Mills Chapman, Marry?

On May 16, 2019, Grant uploaded a lovely Instagram photo from Chapman's wedding day, where she fixes her daughter's veil. According to Grant in her caption, the occasion was a testament to the joy and healing of their blended family as the bride's father, Gary Chapman, replied "We all do!" when asked who was giving his daughter away.

The reception was held in Grant's backyard, where 230 friends and family gathered. The doting mother expressed her disbelief over her baby girl becoming a "beautiful married woman.," noting how her life has given them many reasons to celebrate.

Chapman tied the knot with Ben Long on April 27, 2019, in Nashville, after a 16-month engagement. She wore a white Ines Di Santo Gown and a long lace veil by Toni Federici of The Bride Room.

Her custom-designed jewelry was by Nico and Lala and her engagement ring and wedding band were courtesy of the Vera Wang Love Collection. The couple exchanged their wedding vows at Immanuel Baptist Church, with flower arrangements by Mayfield Events and Design's Phyllis Mayfield.

The lovely occasion began with Long crying even before the doors opened to let his bride in. Several years into their marriage, the couple extended their family by welcoming their first child.

Who Is Gloria Mills Chapman's Only Child?

On January 3, 2022, Chapman and Long welcomed their daughter, Penelope Willow Long. The little girl was born in Nashville at 10:14 a.m., weighing 7 lbs., 12 oz., and measuring 20 inches. Chapman said she and her husband didn't choose family names for their child but "picked names that we loved."

Three days after the little girl's birth, her famous grandmother took to her Instagram account to celebrate the newest addition. Along with sweet photos, Grant confirmed that Chapman had welcomed her daughter.

Ultimately, Chapman's friend took her offer, noting how special she was, someone who "makes a decision and that's it."

Of the three images Grant shared, the first was of the proud parents lovingly holding their first child. The second showed Penelope taking a nap, and the last one showed a happy Grant holding her grandchild. Apart from Gloria Chapman now being a mother, she is also a champion for saving the life of a dear friend.

Amy Grant's Daughter Once Did Something Selfless for a Friend

In 2014, Chapman's best friend, Kathryn Dudley, sent her a text while she was at a Yankees game and revealed she needed a kidney. The news wasn't shocking to Chapman who had known since her childhood that Dudley was living with the kidney disease, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.

Without thinking twice, Grant's daughter offered her own to a reluctant Dudley, fearing putting her friend at risk. But Gloria hilariously told her, "I'd walk through queso-flavored fire for you," referencing their frequent eating habits.

Ultimately, Chapman's friend took her offer, noting how special she was and how she "makes a decision and that's it." She was a match, and seeing as she'd donated a fresh kidney instead of one from someone deceased meant it would likely last years longer.