Lea Thompson Joins the Grandparent Club
Hey there! If you’re a fan of the iconic Back to the Future movies, you might recognize Lea Thompson as the lovely Lorraine McFly. Well, guess what? The 63-year-old star is celebrating a brand-new chapter in her life—she’s officially a grandmother now! On Sunday, February 9, Lea took to Instagram to announce the arrival of her granddaughter, Robbie June Carlisle, in a post filled with love, excitement, and some truly adorable baby photos.
Her caption was pure joy: “Welcome to this crazy beautiful world, little girl. Robbie June Carlisle! I’m a grandmother, friends!” Lea continued, expressing her overwhelming happiness and gratitude. “Such joy and happiness is singing in my heart. I am so grateful and proud of Maddie and Zach for having the faith and grace to take a chance on love. Howie, Zoey, and I are over the moon in love. Congratulations, Maddie! My baby is a mama….” Can you feel the love radiating from those words? It’s like a warm hug in text form.
Meet the New Bundle of Joy
In the series of photos Lea shared, we get a glimpse into the magical moments surrounding Robbie’s arrival. One picture shows the baby wrapped snugly in a white towel, fast asleep, looking as peaceful as ever. In another heart-melting shot, Lea herself cradles her granddaughter gently in her arms, beaming with pride and love. The hospital setting adds a special touch to the raw, emotional beauty of the moment.
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There are also photos of Robbie being held by her proud parents, Maddie Deutch and Zach Carlisle, as well as Lea’s husband, Howard Deutch, who’s clearly just as thrilled to welcome the newest member of their family. The final photo in the set captures Robbie looking straight at the camera, wrapped in a cozy towel, as if she’s already ready to face the world. These images are more than just pictures; they’re a celebration of life, family, and love.
Meet Maddie and Zoey Deutch
Robbie was born to Lea’s eldest daughter, Maddie Deutch, and her husband, Zach Carlisle. Maddie, 33, is no stranger to the spotlight herself, having made a name in Hollywood. Alongside Maddie, Lea shares another daughter, Zoey Deutch, with Howard, who’s 74. The family clearly has a strong bond, and the arrival of Robbie seems to have brought them even closer together.
Maddie also took to her Instagram account to celebrate her daughter’s birth on February 2. Her caption was equally heartfelt: “Robbie June Carlisle, 2.2.25. Our rainbow girl. We are so grateful to this magical being—and to our friends and family, for swaddling the three of us in so much unending love.” The photos accompanying her post were captured by none other than Zoey, showing just how much this family supports and cherishes each other.
Reactions from Friends and Fans
Lea’s Hollywood pals and fans couldn’t contain their excitement upon hearing the news. Wendi McLendon-Covey chimed in with, “Congratulations! Welcome to the world, little one!” while Christina Wren added, “Oh, how wonderful! Congratulations to you all!” Brad Garrett couldn’t resist sharing his joy either, saying, “Gorgeous! Mazel Tov everyone!!” Elizabeth Bowen also expressed her delight, writing, “Welcome to the world, baby girl! Congrats to you and your family!!”
Jessy Schram summed up the feelings of many with her enthusiastic response: “OH MY LOOOOOORD!!!!! Oh wowowow. Congratulations!!!!!! What a perfect little beauty!!” Another commenter echoed the sentiment, saying, “Oh. My. Gawd!!!!! I am elated by this post. Lea, being a grandma is the best gig in the whole wide world!! Welcome to the grandmother club.”
A Bittersweet Time for the Family
Interestingly, the joyous news of Robbie’s arrival came just weeks after Lea revealed the passing of her mother-in-law. In a heartfelt Instagram post on January 13, Lea shared the somber news, saying, “This is a week. Our beloved matriarch Pam had a stroke and passed away a few days later and before we could completely comprehend, the tragedy of the LA fires overwhelmed us. Today we laid her to rest.”
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Lea went on to describe the impact Pam had on her life and her family: “My mother-in-law lived with us for the better part of 10 years. We took care of her many health needs and she listened to our stories. And I will miss her for the rest of my life. She was a survivor of scleroderma, cancer, sepsis, blood clots, heart problems and wounds. But her spirit kept us on our toes. Her humor made her so lovable. As you can see she had a loving family and we are so grateful she got out before LA caught on fire. Mother of my husband. Grandmother to my fierce daughters. I hope you know you left your mark, Pam. You were loved.”
