Kathryn Eastwood's Birth Certificate Stated 'Father Declined' - The Life of Clint Eastwood's Daughter

Kathryn Eastwood grew up out of the spotlight despite the fame that came with her father's name. And Clint Eastwood did as much as he could to stay involved in his children's lives despite their birth certificate's stating 'Father declined.'

After growing up on an island for most of her life, Kathryn decided to follow in her father's footsteps and pursue an acting career in Hollywood. Her first gig was on one of her father's projects, and as a teenager, Kathryn accompanied her father to public events.

Although her parents had a complicated relationship before Kathryn was born, she did grow up around Clint, who acted every bit like the protective father. He once brought the hammer down on Kathryn's brother, who had left her alone at a party when she was fourteen.

Kathryn Is the Child of Clint Eastwood's Affair with a Former Flight Attendant

Kathryn was born on March 2, 1988. She was her mother, Jacelyn Reeves, and Clint's second child. Jaclyn was a flight attendant, and her disinterest in the fame that came with Clint's name saw her raise Kathryn and her brother, Scott, out of the spotlight in Hawaii.

Jacelyn and Clint welcomed their two children while he was still in a relationship with someone else, and as a result, many were unaware of Kathryn and her brother's existence. In fact, both of their birth certificates read, "Father declined."

However, Clint did support his children and was involved in their upbringing. And according to Scott, Clint was not afraid to reprimand his children. While reminiscing about his adolescent years, Scott recalled taking Kathryn to a party. After going for a beer, the actor left his baby sister behind. When speaking about his punishment, Scott said:

"He (Clint) popped me and said, 'You don't ever leave your sister at a party. EVER.' And it was very old-school, very old-school of him. He wasn't afraid."

Kathryn Eastwood Starred in One of Her Father's Movies

Kathryn has several movies under her belt from between 2014 and 2020. She kickstarted her acting career with a role in "Jersey Boys" in 2014. Directed by her famous father, the film won multiple awards, including a Reader's Choice Award for Best Foreign Film.

Kathryn broadened her horizons by appearing in the horror movie "Virus of the Dead," wherein she played Abela. However, she hasn't acted in films in the last two years and has not planned new projects.

Kathryn Remains Private, despite Her Father's Popularity

Despite the weight of her father's name and the fame of her acting career, Kathryn leads a private life. When she was younger, she was photographed walking carpets and attending public events with her father and half-siblings. Kathryn also won Miss Golden Globe at The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2005.

But since then, she has flown under the radar. Kathryn does not keep public pages on social media and has rarely appeared at events of late. In contrast to Scott, who had amassed over four million followers on Instagram at the time of writing.

Kathryn Eastwood's Brother Is a Famous Actor

Scott is another member of the Eastwood clan to have chosen a career in the film industry. He made his big break when he featured in "Flags of Our Fathers" in 2006.

His father directed the movie, and in 2008, Scott added "Gran Torino" to his resume. Clint was a significant influence on Scott's career. During an interview with GQ magazine, Scott spoke about his father and said:

"As a younger kid, there was kind of an aura of greatness. Like, he's my hero. Now, I think every opportunity is an opportunity to hear another good story. The guy's like a vault of stories."

Clint Eastwood has a total of eight known children. His eldest daughter, Laura Murray, was given up for adoption by her biological mother and came into Clint's life while searching for her birth family. The rest of his children are from his past marriages and relationships.