While Owen Wilson may be renowned as one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors, he’s also a loving father. The actor is a proud dad to three wonderful children: Ford, Finn, and Lyla. Let’s get to know the next generation of the Wilson family.
Ford Cunningham Wilson, 12
Owen Wilson’s journey into fatherhood began in January 2011 when he welcomed his first child, a son named Ford. The baby boy was born to Owen and his then-girlfriend Jade Duell in Hawaii. What’s interesting about Ford’s name is that Owen and Jade chose to go with his middle name, Ford, because it felt original, as Owen revealed in 2013.
Owen was over the moon about his new role as a father. Shortly after Ford’s birth, he expressed his excitement, saying, “It seems surreal that this tiny human being is now here — and I’m thinking about all the great adventures he has ahead of him.”
As a first-time dad, Owen couldn’t help but be captivated by his newborn son’s charms. In a conversation with Jay Leno, Owen referred to Ford as a “scene stealer” even though he couldn’t talk yet. He went on to share that, while not exactly a conversationalist at that stage, Ford’s cuteness more than made up for it.
Owen embraced fatherhood with open arms, diving right into diaper-changing duties, despite having no prior experience with babies. He remarked, “Changing a flat tire is much harder. I thought changing diapers was going to be challenging, but from the first day, I jumped right into it. I have my whole system down, and I’m able to just knock it out. I sort of surprised myself by being a fairly adept dad.”
As Ford grew older, Owen was amused by his son’s fearless and daredevil personality. He even shared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show how Ford was already giving him a run for his money at just 6 years old, displaying an interest in stunts and adventure.
Finn Lindqvist Wilson, 9
In a twist of fate, Owen Wilson expanded his fatherhood journey in October 2013. It was revealed that he was expecting a second son, this time with his one-time personal trainer, Caroline Lindqvist. While they weren’t a couple, the pregnancy wasn’t planned. However, both Owen and Caroline were excited about the impending arrival of their child.
On January 30, 2014, Owen welcomed his second son, Finn Lindqvist Wilson, into the world in Los Angeles. Ford, who was three at the time, quickly embraced his role as a big brother. He affectionately referred to Finn as his “baby brother,” relishing in the fact that he was a tad smaller, even though they shared a strong brotherly bond.
As the years passed, it was evident that Finn looked up to his older brother, Ford. Owen humorously mentioned on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that Finn’s nickname was “Me Too” because of his eagerness to emulate his big brother in every way.
Lyla Aranya Wilson, 4
Owen’s trio of children was completed when Varunie Vongsvirates gave birth to a baby girl named Lyla Aranya Wilson on October 9, 2018. The little bundle of joy weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz., and measured 21 inches.
Varunie, honoring Owen’s Thai heritage, gave their daughter the beautiful middle name Aranya. She joyfully announced Lyla’s birth on Instagram, affectionately referring to her as her “sweet little princess.” Over the years, Varunie has continued to share delightful glimpses of Lyla on social media, lovingly referring to her as her “wild child.”
While Owen Wilson might be recognized as a Hollywood superstar, he finds immense joy and fulfillment in his role as a dedicated father to Ford, Finn, and Lyla, proving that his greatest adventures lie in the love and laughter he shares with his children.