Conan O'Brien's Kids are Hilarious & Smart - Facts about Them

Conan O'Brien's kids may have been born into a life of privilege, but they have stayed out of the spotlight. They have quick wits like their father and have inherited the renowned comedian's comedic genes and sharp humor.

Conan O'Brien is a comedian, writer, producer, and television host married to advertising copywriter and producer Liza Powel O'Brien. Since their marriage in 2002, they have welcomed two kids.

According to the comedian, his life had changed since the arrival of his kids. Conan admires his children and enjoys spending time with his family, whom he described as hilarious and smart.

Conan O'Brien Wanted His Children to Have as Unhappy Childhood as He Had

Conan met his wife in 2000 when her company worked on a skit for his show. He fell in love with her immediately, and they married two years later in Seattle.

One year after their wedding, they welcomed a daughter, Neve, on October 14, 2003. Two years after their daughter's birth, they had a son, Beckett, on November 9, 2005.

On January 14, 2014, Conan O'Brien took to Twitter to reveal that a boy from New Jersey was claiming to be his son. He denied the boy and once again pointed out who his children are, as he tweeted:

"A kid in New Jersey is falsely claiming to be my illegitimate son. For the record, I have three children: Neve, Beckett, and @RonanFarrow."

Since expanding his family with his wife, Liza Powel O'Brien, the comedian revealed that his life had changed. He acknowledged that his drive has lessened as he has gotten older due to getting married, having children, and achieving success.

However, he is now happier than ever before. Conan believes people become more comfortable as they age because they no longer fight demons as often as they used to and have no reason to try to prove themselves.

In addition, having an emotionally intelligent wife who is his best friend has helped him grow through the years. Also, having kids has helped him put many things in perspective.

Despite his wealth and affluence, Conan said he was raising his children so they would not be privileged by his fame. He said:

"I want my children to have as unhappy childhood as I had."

He remarked that he never takes his kids to premieres, and when people give him things for his children, he either donates them to hospitals or puts them in a wood chipper.

Conan further stated that because he happened to get lucky, he does not want his kids to live in a zero-gravity environment. Even though he believes he is a good dad, he does not want them around show business.

Neve O'Brien Became a Student at Yale

Neve dreamed of being a singer as a child, but her father would tell her that her dreams would not come true. According to her Instagram bio, she is now a student at Yale University and hopes to graduate by 2026.

While there is no information on whether her father visits her in school, he was spotted walking near Yale. He had stopped by the coffee shop Maison Mathis at Yale to grab a cup of coffee.

In a way, Neve has fulfilled her childhood dream as she plays the soprano guitar for "Tangled Up In Blue," her school's premier American folk singing group.

She also has a close relationship with her father. They even visited Coachella together. According to Conan, it was an eye-opening experience for him, and he revealed that she even educated him on the different bands they could listen to at the concert.

Beckett O'Brien Looks Like Steve Jobs to His Father

Beckett is still a teenager, and there is little information about what he does because he lives a private life. The first news about him was the news of his birth.

However, his father once revealed that Beckett looked like Steve Jobs when he was younger and was good with computers. Their son would scam the system even when they would reduce the children's screen time.

Beckett had surprised his father with his intelligence since childhood. He constantly argued with his father about free apps he could get. As a child, he even dressed up as Steve when their school required the kids to dress up as their idol.

Beckett rarely appears in public. He appeared in public most often as a child. In 2009, he was with his dad and sister at Disney's Imagination Movers' first-ever U.S. concert tour in Los Angeles.

In 2014, he attended the Hammer Museum K.A.M.P. (Kids' Art Museum Project) event in Los Angeles. This time, his mother was also with him, including his sister and dad.

Conan O'Brien's Grown Children Prefer Private Life

Conan's kids may be grown but still prefer life out of the spotlight. His daughter has an Instagram page with almost 2,000 followers, but it is a private account.

However, they are sometimes spotted out enjoying a good time with either of their parents, and paparazzi have filmed them several times on outings.

In 2014, the comedian was spotted with his wife and son as they stepped out to grab lunch. In 2021, he was spotted with his wife and daughter while shopping.

Conan periodically shares a little glimpse into the lives of his children. In February 2023, he revealed that when his children were young, Jason Segel invited them to see him while he was shooting "The Muppets."

The actor's kind heart touched the comedian, who called it the sweetest thing. He also revealed that it was the "sweetest thing" anyone had done for him, and the gesture electrified his kids.