Caterina Scorsone with her three kids: Eliza, Pippa and Lucky.Photo:Caterina Scorsone/Instagram
Caterina Scorsone/Instagram
Caterina Scorsoneis best known for portraying Dr. Amelia Shepherd, the neurosurgeon who is initially hesitant about motherhood, but in real life, she’s a devoted mom to her three kids: Eliza, Pippa and Lucky.
TheGrey’s Anatomystar and her ex-husband, musicianRob Giles, welcomed their first child, Eliza Giles, in 2012. Four years later, in 2016, they announced the birth of Paloma Michaela Giles, whom they call Pippa. In 2019, their family grew once again with the arrival of Lucinda “Lucky” Giles. The pair split in 2020 after a decade of marriage but continue to prioritize co-parenting their three girls.
In 2019, Scorsone opened up to PEOPLE aboutthe joy and chaos of motherhoodand being able to handle everything that comes with it. “You kind of have to develop your sense of humor and just laugh at all of the places where you thought that you were protecting your ego because it’s done,” she explained.
Scorsone’s daughter, Pippa, wasborn with Down syndromeand the actress has since become a passionate and outspoken advocate for children with cognitive disabilities. Speaking to PEOPLE in October 2020, she shared that her daughter’s “difference lit a match in my lifeand in the life of my family.”
Here’s everything to know about Caterina Scorsone’s kids: Eliza, Pippa and Lucky.
Eliza Giles, 12
Caterina Scorsone with her daughter, Eliza.Caterina Scorsone/Instagram
Scorsone and Giles welcomed their first child, daughter Eliza Giles, on July 6, 2012.
While Eliza has appeared on magazine covers with her mom and sisters, the preteen seems more interested in entrepreneurial pursuits than a career in the entertainment industry.
“It’s important for women to be financially independent, so for Eliza’s last birthday, we got her a bank account,” Scorsone toldParentsmagazinein 2022. “She saves her allowance, she knows how to use a banking app, and now she’s interested in starting a business."
ThePrivate Practicestar continued, “The other day she harvested vegetables from our garden to sell. She says for Christmas, she wants a card reader because nobody carries cash.”
Caterina Scorsone having a tea party with her daughter Eliza in December 2020.Caterina Scorsone/Instagram
“On Sundays, I’ll often drive Eliza to the farm for a riding lesson,” she shared.
With three kids, Scorsone treasures the quality time she spends with her oldest daughter during their trips to McKidd’s spot. “It’s an hour-and-a-half drive, so we have time to talk,” she said. “Some of our best conversations have been in the car.”
Paloma “Pippa” Michaela Giles, 8
Caterina Scorsone with her daughter, Pippa.Caterina Scorsone/Instagram
Scorsone and Giles welcomed their daughter Paloma “Pippa” Michaela Gileson Nov. 4, 2016.
The1-800-Missingalum announced the newson Instagrama few days later with a fitting Election Day-themed post featuring an “I Voted” sticker. “I’m with her. Introducing Paloma Michaela Giles,” she wrote in the caption. “The future is female. ❤️.”
Pippa, who was born with Down syndrome, shifted Scorsone’s view of motherhood, something she has been open about. Although she admitted that she was “scared” of the unknown, the actress' worries instantly subsided when she held her newborn for the first time.
Scorsone explained that although her daughter’s diagnosis can be anxiety-inducing, she’s learned that raising any child comes with a certain amount of uncertainty and fear.
“I don’t know what kinds of challenges will come up for her down the road. I don’t know if she’ll find a job that is the right fit for her interests and talents,” she said. “But I don’t know that about my other daughters either. Pippa is perfect exactly as she is.”
During a March 2019 interview on theMotherlypodcast, Scorsone spoke about the process ofexplaining Pippa’s diagnosisto her older daughter.
Caterina Scorsone with her daughter Pippa in May 2021.Caterina Scorsone/Instagram
The actress went on to share that having Pippa helped her reexamine her parenting approach. “I saw how I was loving my first daughter, Eliza, for her qualities,” she said, describing her eldest child as “clever,” “beautiful” and “so funny.” However, Scorsone came to realize that “all of those things were external qualities.”
In October 2020, Scorsone penned a powerful, heartfelt essay forGood Morning Americaon the importance of advocacy in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
“My daughter Pippa has rainbow-colored eyes,” she wrote, explaining that her eyes stand out due to a common trait among people with Down Syndrome called Brushfield spots. “But Pippa isn’t Down syndrome. Pippa is Pippa.”
“Pippa is different. She has a visual learning profile that makes it easier for her to learn from pictures and printed words than from hearing a teacher lecture,” she continued. “For Pippa to accomplish what she chooses to accomplish, to thrive and fulfill the desires she has for herself, she needs to be supported in specific ways.”
Lucinda “Lucky” Giles, 5
Caterina Scorsone with her daughter, Lucky.Caterina Scorsone/Instagram
Scorsone and Giles welcomed their daughter Lucinda “Lucky” Gileson Dec. 13, 2019.
The actress shared the birth announcementon Instagram, introducing her and Giles' third child asArwen Giles. However, four months later, the actress revealed that they’d decided tochange her name.
“By the way we went with what was her middle name. Lucinda. ‘Lucky’ for short,”she wroteon social media.
Less than a month after sharing her youngest daughter’s new name,Scorsone and Giles filed for divorceafter 10 years of marriage. Reps for the couple confirmed the news, telling PEOPLE, “Caterina and Rob have separated. They remain friends and are committed to co-parenting their children in a spirit of love.”
Caterina Scorsone with her daughter, Lucky, in April 2020.Caterina Scorsone/Instagram
“With two older siblings, Lucky has to be tough,” Scorsone added. “She has a little scowl to let you know when you’ve crossed her boundaries. I think she’s going to have a wicked sense of humor.”
The mom of three also shared the importance of spending time one-on-one with each of her children. “I make sure to check in with each individually,” she shared. “Besides, it’s more peaceful. If we spend an entire weekend as one pack, there’s a lot of fighting and crying!”
source: people.com
