Sarah Rafferty’s Children Are ‘Outgoing’ & ‘Funny’ – All about Her Daughters Oona & Iris

Sarah Rafferty is a proud mother of two children: Oona Gray Seppälä and Iris Friday Seppälä. Despite being raised privately, the actress's daughters occasionally show their vibrant personalities in public.

Raising two daughters in the family brings both delight and challenges for "Suits" star Sarah Rafferty. Together with her husband, the actress continues to nurture her daughters, Oona Gray Seppälä and Iris Friday Seppälä, often away from the public eye.

Oona and Iris have brought boundless joy into their parents' lives. Their mother's social media profile is a testament to the unforgettable memories the two beautiful children created.

Oona and Iris Seppälä's Mother Conceals Their Faces on Social Media

Oona and Iris Seppälä grew up privately. However, these young girls occasionally appear on their mother, Sarah Rafferty's social media updates, although their faces are covered or shown from angles that don't focus on them.

In an Instagram post in 2020, Iris and Oona were pictured along with their parents wearing facemasks during a trip to the Grand Canyon, Arizona. In another snapshot, they averted their gazes as their mother—preparing to submit her ballot—looked at the camera.

In another picture from a recent trip to Vermont, Oona and Iris's faces were playfully covered with bunny emojis. The girls' mother also shares photos of them hugging their dog Rupert or snuggling up with her, all without revealing their faces.

Oona and Iris Were Rarely Seen or Mentioned in Public

While their mother highly regards Oona and Iris's privacy, there was a time when the whole family went out in public together in London in 2018 for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Royal wedding. Surprisingly, the kids' faces were not concealed on this occasion, marking a rare public appearance.

While Oona and Iris's mother is an actress, their father is a Finnish businessman and investor.

Being among the privileged invitees for the exceptional event—which was also attended by the late Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William, and Kate Middleton—Oona's and Iris' mother shared a connection with Meghan. Notably, their mom and the Duchess of Sussex were former co-stars on "Suits."

Although information about Oona and Iris is not publicly known, their famous mother highly described the girls' positive qualities and behaviors in 2014. The actress said:

"They are so outgoing and funny and silly. They love to sing and dance, they love each other, and they are incredibly affectionate. They crack me up every single day."

Oona and Iris seem fond of animals, even the tiniest creatures. The two children's mother recounted when one of them brought home a class hamster named Stripey for the weekend.

Despite Iris and Oona's playful nature, their mother mentioned finding immense joy in their presence and is amazed by the life phase in which she continues to raise them. She considers having her daughters a "blessing."

In the ever-changing environment, the mom of two also noted the need to educate herself more about parenting. As for the idea of achieving balance in life, she has let go of that pursuit, believing that it's about "embracing the chaos" and unpredictability.

Iris and Oona's Mother Muses on Her Role as Parent

In 2017, Iris and Oona's mother emphasized the importance of self-compassion and giving oneself a break from motherhood. She admitted that she had been tough on herself in the early days of her journey as a mom.

Recognizing the difficulties that come with being a mother, the actress extended guidance to fellow moms, encouraging them to embrace forgiveness and empathy towards their personal challenges.

The Hollywood star is fortunate to have a supportive partner—her husband, Santtu Seppälä. The longtime pair exchanged vows in 2001 at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary in Greenwich, Connecticut. She was 29, while Santtu was 30.

While Oona and Iris's mother is an actress, their father is a Finnish businessman and investor. He grew up in different countries, including Finland, Sweden, the United States, and Denmark.

Iris and Oona's father is the vice president of Strategy at Angeleno Group, bringing 20+ years of investment experience. He also founded Kiitos Capital, where he served as chief investment officer.

He is a former portfolio manager at Cantillon Health Fund and worked as an equity research analyst at Lazard Asset Management. He earned his MBA from The Wharton School and a BA from Yale University.