Anna Chlumsky, celebrated American actress, and her husband Shaun So are the proud parents of two beautiful children, adding a special chapter to their love story.
Their eldest, Clara Elizabeth So, was born in July 2013, bringing immense joy and laughter into the Chlumsky-So household. A few years later, in August 2016, the family welcomed their second bundle of joy, Penelope Joan So.
In an endearing touch, Chlumsky shared that Penelope is named after Odysseus’ wife in Homer’s The Odyssey, who famously waited 20 years for her husband to return from war.
Anna Chlumsky, known for her iconic roles, including the childhood classic “My Girl,” has gracefully embraced motherhood. During a lighthearted moment in an interview with Kelly Ripa, she playfully remarked about both her daughters having July birthdays, quipping, “It kind of works out with my work schedule.”
However, despite her early start in the entertainment industry, Chlumsky is determined to let her children navigate their own paths. In a 2017 interview with PEOPLE, Chlumsky expressed her parenting philosophy, stating, “I certainly don’t want them to be professional before they’re grown. My plan is just to present them with any activity that they want, but they certainly don’t need the pressure of earning money with that skill until they’re adults and can make that decision on their own. So at 18, enjoy.”
While she won’t be pushing her kids into the spotlight at an early age, Chlumsky has maintained a grounded perspective on her own childhood fame. Reflecting on “My Girl,” the film that made her a child star, she shared in a 2015 interview with Entertainment Tonight, “It was three months of my life when I was 10. ”
“I think I have perspective on everything that has happened since that movie – on childhood and being a kid. Having Penelope hasn’t changed it any way.” As Chlumsky continues to thrive in her career and cherishes her role as a mother, she remains a shining example of balancing professional success with the joys of family life.
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