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Liv Tyler and Mia Tyler | Source: Getty Images
Liv Tyler and Mia Tyler | Source: Getty Images

Liv Tyler Calls Sister Mia Tyler Her 'Twin' - More about Her

Naomi Wanjala
Feb 13, 2023
07:15 P.M.

Mia Tyler is Liv Tyler's sister. The two siblings followed in their father's footsteps and ventured into the entertainment industry. Though they didn't pursue a music career, they are talented actresses and have worked on major projects.

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Mia Tyler and Liv Tyler are the daughters of legendary rocker Steven Tyler best known as the frontman of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith. Liv has a successful career and has starred in several movies like "Empire Records," "The Lord of the Rings trilogy" and "The Incredible Hulk" among others.

Liv Tyler's sister, Mia Tyler, has also participated in different artistic ventures. She pursued modeling for years and has also appeared in movies like "People are Dead," "Rush Hour," and the reality show "Celebrity Fit Club." Even though Liv and Mia are half-siblings, the two have a special bond.

Liv Tyler & Mia Tyler at Ziegfeld Theatre in New York, United States on December 05, 2002. | Source: Getty Images

Liv Tyler & Mia Tyler at Ziegfeld Theatre in New York, United States on December 05, 2002. | Source: Getty Images

Liv Tyler Calls Mia Her Twin despite Them Being Only Half-Sisters

Liv spent most of her childhood with her mother, Bebe Buell, her auntie, and her grandmother. She grew up knowing her father was Todd Rundgren until she learned the truth about her biological father when she was eight.

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Growing up as an only child, Liv dreamt of having a twin sister. Liv, who is a year and a half older than Mia, discovered she was Mia's sister while attending a concert with her mom.

In an interview with talk show host Jonathan Ross, the "The Lord of the Rings" actress who starred alongside Elijah Wood and Viggo Mortensen, revealed that when she spotted Mia on stage standing next to her father, she immediately knew they were related.

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The actress disclosed Mia looked like her twin, and she felt an instant connection. During the interview. Liv explained:

"She looked exactly like me, and I looked at my mom, and she had tears in her eyes, and I kind of put it all together."

Mia Tyler, Stephen's daughter with his second wife, the late actress Cyrinda Foxe, was born 17 months after Liv. In Mia's memoir, "Creating Myself," the 44-year-old gets candid about how it was growing up with her famous father and her relationship with her mother.

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Mia opened up about how she was always angry at her mother for being so unhappy and not doing anything about it. Mia then gets candid about how she felt relieved when her mother died after battling brain cancer in 2002—she knew she no longer had to suffer.

Tinnelly has a close bond with Mia's son; the two have been spotted hanging out on several occasions.

Even though Mia Tyler and Liv Tyler are half-siblings, the two are pretty close and share a special bond. In 2015 when Liv welcomed her second son Mia and Stephen visited her at the hospital as she welcomed her bundle of joy.

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Mia Tyler Is a Model and Artist, Who Also Dabbled in Acting

Liv Tyler's sister is multi-talented; she is an actress with various credits on IMDb. Aside from that, she has made accomplishments as an artist, plus-size model, designer, photographer, and writer. Mia stated she is gifted and was born into the world at the right time. She considers herself a hard worker who does different things.

Mia, who has grown in the spotlight most of her life, revealed that she disliked Catholic schools and the nuns who said her art was too dark. While speaking about her artistry, Mia said she makes stuff she likes:

"I do my own thing. Make stuff I like. Nobody does what I do. I print pictures on metal and frames. I spend on my art."

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Mia Tyler Is Dating former 'Hell's Kitchen' Contestant & Has a Son from a Previous Relationship

Mia was previously married to drummer David Buckner. The duo tied the knot in 2003 during an Aerosmith concert in front of thousands of people at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Based on reports, a marriage license for the pair was filed at the Clark County Recorder's Office.

Before the ceremony commenced, Mia's father reportedly informed the audience that his daughter was getting married and asked if he could get a witness. After two years of marriage, Mia and Buckner called it quits.

According to Mia's rep, the pair mutually agreed to split after realizing they wanted different things for their futures. After breaking up with Buckner, Mia found love again with her then-boyfriend Dan Halen. In 2016, Liv Tyler's sister shared on her Instagram page that she and Halen were expecting their first child.

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Mia and Dan welcomed their bundle of joy on May 10, 2017. The newborn was born at 5.45 a.m, weighing 7 lbs., 11 oz. "The love of my life has arrived," she wrote on her Instagram, alongside a photo of her holding her newborn close to her tattooed chest.

Mia's sister Liv was also excited to be an aunt. She shared a photo of her sister and nephew on Instagram and captioned it: "My beautiful, strong sleepy sister Mia had a baby boy yesterday morning💗 Congratulations." Shortly after the birth of their son Mia and Dan eventually broke up, and she moved on.

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Based on her Instagram page, the mom of one is currently dating former "Hell's Kitchen" contestant Joseph Tinnelly who once made headlines for attempting to fight celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay while on set.

The pair have been dating for a couple of years and seem to have a strong connection. Tinnelly has a close bond with Mia's son; the two have been spotted hanging out on several occasions.

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