Colette Rose McDermott — Meet the Eldest of Dylan McDermott's Children

Colette Rose McDermott is an American actress and the eldest daughter of Dylan McDermott. So what does the daughter of one of Hollywood's well-known actors do besides acting, and how does she live?

Colette Rose McDermott became well-known simply because she's the daughter of an award-winning actor in Hollywood. Her dad, Dylan McDermott, is a Golden Globe winner renowned for his role in the legal drama series "The Practice."

So as the daughter of one of Hollywood's most outstanding talents, how does Colette Rose McDermott live? Is her life as public as her famous father's? Here's what we found out about her.

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT COLETTE ROSE MCDERMOTT?

We discovered some interesting facts about the eldest daughter of Dylan McDermott. Colette Rose McDermott was born on May 14, 1996, to the actor and his ex-wife, Shiva Rose.

The 26-year-old is currently in love. She's in a long-term relationship with her boyfriend, Dylan. Colette loves sharing sweet posts of them on her Instagram account, from their outdoor adventures to commemorating their anniversary.

Colette is quite active on social media, and according to her Instagram bio, she is an actress and artist.

She even has her own store where she sells jewelry and other fashion items, as well as home decor pieces. The store's site describes her self-titled brand as "a manifestation of [the] reverence for things of the past, an exploration of objects that withstand the test of time and that demonstrate the beauty of sustainable shopping."

Colette and her mother Shiva seem to have quite a special bond. Shiva loves posting images of her stunning daughter on her Instagram account. The loving mom shared a beautiful tribute on her daughter's birthday in 2021.

In the post, she revealed some details about Colette's upbringing and went on to gush over how amazing her daughter is. Her heartfelt message read, in part:

"You grew up in the back of old, musty theaters, or on film sets with bands of gypsy actors and film crews. Later you came to retreats and gatherings in forests and on mountain tops. Always an adventure of some sort . . . You had an unconventional childhood, but I hope that instilled in you a vision that anything is possible."

The proud mom went on to say how having Colette made her "a better human being" and that her talented daughter's "creativity, intelligence, loyalty, and heart continue to inspire" her.

Colette's father is just as proud of his eldest daughter. During a 2020 interview, Dylan said:

"My eldest, Colette, is 23; beautiful, chic, and sophisticated. I often eavesdrop on her conversations and secretly pine for her popularity. Truthfully, she's everything I ever wanted to be, but I just don't have her social skills."

COLETTE ROSE MCDERMOTT'S FAMILY

Colette's parents are both in the entertainment industry. Her father was born Mark Anthony McDermott on October 26, 1961, in Waterbury, Connecticut. The award-winning star's acting credits include "In the Line of Fire," "The Messengers," "Dark Blue," and "Burning Palming."

Colette's mother, Shiva Rose, was born on February 8, 1969, in Santa Monica, California. Her birth name is Shiva Rose Gharib-Afshar. She's also in show business and started acting onstage at 15. Shiva became famous after appearing in the critically-acclaimed film "David and Layla," which earned her the Best Breakthrough Actress Award at the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival.

The mom-of-two is multi-talented. She also does production and was an executive producer for the feature film "Relative Insanity." The 52-year-old has ventured into other businesses over the years. She's also a blogger and activist and has her own brand of natural beauty products.

Dylan revealed how he and Shiva met. According to the actor, they met at a coffee shop in California in 1993. It wasn't long before the two decided to take their relationship to the next level. The pair went on to tie the knot in late 1995. Sadly, the couple divorced in 2009, after being married for nearly 12 years.

The divorce was reportedly hard on Dylan, and the "Steel Magnolias" star took some time to get over his heartbreak. In 2018, the "American Horror Story" actor opened up about the split and confessed, "I really struggled."

Despite her parents' divorce, Colette still gets lots of love and attention from her mother and father, who appear to be co-parenting amicably.

The actress is not Dylan and Shiva's only child. Colette has a younger sister named Charlotte Rose McDermott. Dylan and Shiva's second child was born on September 8, 2005.

Dylan is a great father to his two daughters and shares about them regularly. In fact, the doting dad constantly posts photos of himself with his lovely daughters on his Instagram account.

COLETTE ROSE MCDERMOTT'S MOVIE APPEARANCE

With parents who are well-known in the entertainment industry, it's really no surprise that Colette has pursued a career in acting. The 26-year-old is also interested in making movies, just like her mom and dad.

Colette featured in the Netflix series "Hollywood" with her father, Dylan. Her father had a significant role in the series, while Colette's was more minor. Her part was relatively brief and she appeared in four episodes.

Colette's parents have clearly influenced their eldest daughter with their love for acting and production. We look forward to seeing her make her parents proud and leave her mark on the world.