Charlotte Easton Gillies Is the Only Daughter of Rachael Leigh Cook

Charlotte Easton Gillies is the only child of a celebrity couple whose marriage lasted for 15 years. Despite her famous parents' split, her mother and father continue to treasure her as a symbol of their lasting connection.

Charlotte Easton Gillies is the adorable daughter of Rachael Leigh Cook and Daniel Gillies. Little is known about their daughter, but she seems to be enamored with the limelight and enjoys the attention of her parents and the public.

Rachael rose to fame for her role in the film "She's All That," while Daniel became a household name for his work on the television series "Vampire Diaries." The couple married in 2004 but divorced in 2021, leaving fans to wonder if their split affected their daughter.

First Reports of Rachael Leigh Cook's Pregnancy Were in 2013

In May 2013, Daniel and Rachael announced they were expecting their first child in the fall of that year. The couple shared their excitement and joy at starting a family with the media.

Rachael, who was busy filming the second season of the show "Perception" at that time, said she had been concealing her expanding baby bump while on set. She joked that her child was already showing interest in the entertainment industry by attempting to make a screen appearance.

Daniel, who was also busy preparing for the premiere of his film "Broken Kingdom" that year, expressed his excitement at the prospect of meeting their child. He said:

"A lot of people are asking whether I'd prefer a boy or a girl. In truth, it doesn't matter to me -- I just can't wait to meet little Keanu Robocop."

On September 30 of the same year, Daniel announced on Twitter the birth of their daughter, whom he called the "tiny new empress of my everything." The former couple was overjoyed at the arrival of their firstborn and shared their happiness with their fans and followers.

Rachael Once Brought a 7-Year-Old Charlotte Easton Gillies to a Hollywood Red Carpet

Rachael and Charlotte previously debuted on the red carpet together for the Netflix premiere of "He's All That," a new take on the 1999 teen film "She's All That," in which Rachael famously starred as Laney Bogs.

For this new version of the film, Rachael played the character of Anna Sawyer, the mother of Padgett Sawyer, played by actress and social media personality Addison Rae.

The event was extra special for Rachael as it was the first time her daughter ever attended a movie premiere. Rachael looked stunning in a white polka dot dress, while Charlotte shone in a sparkly light pink sequin dress.

She had previously expressed a desire for her daughter to attend red-carpet events. Rachael mentioned that her daughter was excited at the prospect of attending.

Rachael was surprised that her little daughter even knew about red carpets. She stated that her boyfriend, Kevin Mann, proposed bringing her daughter to the event to make it a "girls' night."

Charlotte Easton Gillies Is Not the Only Child of the Star Couple

Charlotte is not the only child of Rachael and Daniel. In 2015, the former couple announced they were expecting the arrival of their second child.

Even though they are no longer together, Rachael and Daniel are still committed to raising their two children.

The thrilled parents expressed happiness at the arrival of the family's newest member. That same year, they welcomed their second child, Theodore Vigo Sullivan Gillies.

Rachael Leigh Cook on Motherhood

Since Theodore's birth, Rachael and Daniel have thoroughly enjoyed raising him. According to Daniel, the experience of raising a son differs from bringing up a daughter.

Daniel was captivated entirely by Theodore's smile as the doting father observed that his little son always smiles. Meanwhile, Rachael was ecstatic to discover that their son was affectionate and enjoyed cuddling.

Rachael also stated that Charlotte was "blissfully indifferent" to having a younger brother because she was too engrossed with growing into her own person. Charlotte, according to the actress, was a talker.

As a mother of two, Rachael is not shy about reminiscing about her good old days as a single woman. In 2017, she told People magazine what she missed most about her pre-motherhood days.

She missed being patient with herself and being a good friend to her pals. She admitted that after becoming a mom, she struggled to stay committed to her friends and admitted to becoming "flaky." She explained:

"Because my kids come first; second, third— everything."

Rachael stated that even though some childless individuals may try to be understanding and kind towards their friends who have become mothers, small things like children missing their nap time can completely disrupt a parent's day.

Rachael and Daniel's Divorce Did Not Affect Their Relationship with Their Children

Rachael and Daniel announced their separation in June 2019 after 15 years of marriage. They jointly sought legal and physical custody of their children. They are now "happily divorced."

Despite their divorce, the couple still gets along well. Daniel and Rachael also had a serious discussion with their children, explaining their separation and that they would always be their mom and dad.

Even though they are no longer together, Rachael and Daniel are still committed to raising their two children. Rachael is now in a happy relationship with Mann. Meanwhile, Daniel is reportedly dating musician Julia Misaki.

Rachael stated that they are currently figuring out what it's like to navigate the new dynamic and that it's challenging. However, she said she still shares special celebrations like Halloween with her children and ex-husband.

The former pair are among famous couples who have a cordial relationship post-divorce and have no issues regarding their children. Other examples include Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, and Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz, who all maintain friendly relationships.