Kirstie Alley’s Family Guide: Meet Her Children, Ex-Husbands
Kirstie Alley was a proud mother of two before her death in December 2022, having adopted her two children with her ex-husband Parker Stevenson.
That cheers alum — who married Stevenson in 1983 – became a first-time parent and adopted son William in 1992. The two, who split in 1997, adopted daughter Lillie two years later.
“They are very physical; They move constantly and eat well, healthy and organically. I tell them, ‘I know you want to be beautiful and handsome. Beauty and beauty come first from being happy and second from being healthy,'” Alley said Good housekeeping in a May 2007 profile, noting that there’s “nothing better” than watching movies from her bed alongside her kids and eight dogs.
While It takes two Actress – who was previously married to a high school sweetheart Bob Alley between 1970 and 1977 – kept her children out of the limelight, her circle of friends could tell that she was a devoted mother.
“Kirstie always has her kids with her” Kathy Najimywho starred alongside the late actress Veronica’s closetgushed to Good housekeeping back then. “And she’s the kind of mom you want because she’s really fun. When we were last over [Kirstie] jumped into the pool fully clothed. … Instead of buying Lillie a dollhouse, she builds a dollhouse big enough for three people. She doesn’t spoil her kids, she just makes things great.”
That Dancing with the stars Alum’s family grew when William welcomed his first child, son Waylon Tripp, with his wife. Sarah Parkerin June 2016.
“When your son has a son… bliss,” Kirstie tweeted the happy news at the time, sharing a photo of William cuddling his baby boy. “Yes, that’s my secret good news as promised…Welcome Waylon Tripp Parker.”
The Emmy-winning actress continued to share memories of grandparents through her social media account. “Dear True my grandson could use smaller diapers…love gammy,” she wrote in a candid note via Twitter in August 2016. In the blink of an eye, Waylon was wearing nothing but an oversized diaper.
Kirstie later welcomed two more grandchildren into the family.
“My beautiful daughter is about to have a baby boy. This will be my 3rd grandchild… :)” she wrote via Twitter in March 2021. “I am blessed with 2 amazing children and now a third grandchild.”
Lillie gave birth the following July and kept her little one’s name a secret.
“My grandchildren are my tumult,” said the Golden Globe nominee tweeted in August 2022. “I would show you their pictures, but there are so many asses here right now that I won’t give them the luxury of insulting them. Trust me they are super cute.”
Kirstie died almost four months later at the age of 71 surrounded by her brood.
“We are saddened to announce that our incredible, wild and loving mother has passed away after a only recently discovered battle with cancer,” read a note via the late actress’ Instagram on December 5, 2022, written by William – he goes by his middle name – and Lillie. “She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great vigour, leaving us reassured of her never-ending zest for life and all the adventures ahead. As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”
They added: “The zest for life and passion of our mother, her children, grandchildren and their many animals, not to mention their everlasting joy in creating, was unparalleled and inspires us to live life to the fullest, just as they did Has.”
Scroll down to meet Kirstie’s family:
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Kirstie Alley’s Family Guide: Meet the late actress’ children and ex-husbands
Kirstie Alley was a proud mother of two before her death in December 2022, having adopted her two children with her ex-husband Parker Stevenson.
That cheers alum — who married Stevenson in 1983 – became a first-time parent and adopted son William in 1992. The two, who split in 1997, adopted daughter Lillie two years later.
“They are very physical; They move constantly and eat well, healthy and organically. I tell them, ‘I know you want to be beautiful and handsome. Beauty and beauty come first from being happy and second from being healthy,'” Alley said Good housekeeping in a May 2007 profile, noting that there’s “nothing better” than watching movies from her bed alongside her kids and eight dogs.
While It takes two Actress – who was previously married to a high school sweetheart Bob Alley between 1970 and 1977 – kept her children out of the limelight, her circle of friends could tell that she was a devoted mother.
“Kirstie always has her kids with her” Kathy Najimywho starred alongside the late actress Veronica’s closetgushed to Good housekeeping back then. “And she’s the kind of mom you want because she’s really fun. When we were last over [Kirstie] jumped into the pool fully clothed. … Instead of buying Lillie a dollhouse, she builds a dollhouse big enough for three people. She doesn’t spoil her kids, she just makes things great.”
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That Dancing with the stars Alum’s family grew when William welcomed his first child, son Waylon Tripp, with his wife. Sarah Parkerin June 2016.
“When your son has a son… bliss,” Kirstie tweeted the happy news at the time, sharing a photo of William cuddling his baby boy. “Yes, that’s my secret good news as promised…Welcome Waylon Tripp Parker.”
The Emmy-winning actress continued to share memories of grandparents through her social media account. “Dear True my grandson could use smaller diapers…love gammy,” she wrote in a candid note via Twitter in August 2016. In the blink of an eye, Waylon was wearing nothing but an oversized diaper.
Kirstie later welcomed two more grandchildren into the family.
“My beautiful daughter is about to have a baby boy. This will be my 3rd grandchild… :)” she wrote via Twitter in March 2021. “I am blessed with 2 amazing children and now a third grandchild.”
Lillie gave birth the following July and kept her little one’s name a secret.
“My grandchildren are my tumult,” said the Golden Globe nominee tweeted in August 2022. “I would show you their pictures, but there are so many asses here right now that I won’t give them the luxury of insulting them. Trust me they are super cute.”
Kirstie died almost four months later at the age of 71 surrounded by her brood.
“We are saddened to announce that our incredible, wild and loving mother has passed away after a only recently discovered battle with cancer,” read a note via the late actress’ Instagram on December 5, 2022, written by William – he goes by his middle name – and Lillie. “She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great vigour, leaving us reassured of her never-ending zest for life and all the adventures ahead. As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”
They added: “The zest for life and passion of our mother, her children, grandchildren and their many animals, not to mention their everlasting joy in creating, was unparalleled and inspires us to live life to the fullest, just as they did Has.”
Scroll down to meet Kirstie’s family:
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William True Stevenson
Kirstie and Stevenson welcomed their first child in 1992. William was named after her grandfather, Clifford William Alley. In her art of men In her memoir, Kirstie noted that she chose the nickname “True” because she liked combining different numbered syllables in one name to better understand its meaning.
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Lilli Price Stevenson
Kirstie’s daughter, Lillie, joined the family in 1994. Both William and Lillie appeared on their mother’s reality TV series Kirstie Alley’s Big Lifewhich ran for one season in 2010.
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Waylon Tripp Parker
William and Parker welcomed their baby boy in June 2016.
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Kirstie’s granddaughter
While Kirstie didn’t share when William and Lillie expanded their families or their names, she did announce in March 2021 that her daughter was pregnant with grandchild #3.
Recognition: Courtesy of Kirstie Alley/Twitter
Kirstie’s 2nd grandson
After her pregnancy, Lillie gave birth to a child in July 2021. “Look at my new grandson! So damn cute! Look at the mischievousness in his eyes,” Kirstie wrote via Twitter back then.
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Parker Stevenson
Kirstie and Stevenson were married for 14 years before divorcing in 1997. After their split, they continued to be co-parents to William and Lillie.
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Bob Alley
Kirstie and Bob were married for seven years before divorcing in 1977.
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