Jeff Bridges is a lucky man; he has had a spectacular career that includes roles in over 60 films, many of which he played legendary roles.
He has won a lot of awards for his acting, including an Oscar, but his biggest success is his marriage to Susan Geston and the birth of their three children, Isabelle, Jessica, and Haley.
Jeff has previously referred to his girls as his “true trophies.” Jeff has a close relationship with his parents and elder brother; he previously confessed that when they were youngsters, his mother would let them have everything they wanted from her for an hour every day, and they loved it.
Being a father and doing even more were important to him since he was raised in a family where children were adored and given special attention. Isabelle, his first daughter, was born in 1981, while Jessica, his second, and Haley, his third, were born in 1983 and 1985, respectively.
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Fans of the actor saw glimpses of all three children as they got older and as they frequently accompanied their father on the red carpet at A-list events. The 2001 premiere of “Arlington Road,” the 2003 screening of “Seabiscuit,” and the 2010 screening of “True Grit” are among the events where Jeff’s trio has dazzled.
Given how much exposure they had as children, it’s no surprise that Jeff’s children opted to follow in his footsteps as entertainers in various ways.
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Isabelle began pursuing a Hollywood career at the age of 19, making her debut in “Termini Station” (1989); nonetheless, IMDb lists this as her lone acting credit.
These days, her interests have led her to become an empowerment coach for moms, and her work is to enable mothering circles held physically as well as digitally. She has been married to Brandon Boesch since 2007.
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Jessica, Jeff’s second daughter, opted to be a singer and songwriter rather than an actress. According to her Instagram account, music is what keeps her alive.
She hasn’t done much in this area, though. Her Instagram feed hasn’t been updated since February 2020, and her official website no longer works.
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Haley is Jeff’s youngest daughter. Unlike her sisters, she selected a different profession to support herself. In Santa Barbara, California, she is a well-known interior designer.
She married Justin Shane in September 2021, much to Jeff’s joy, who boasted about being able to escort her down the aisle on social media.
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Jeff and Susan are good friends with all three girls. Isabelle had posted an Instagram photo of the couple and admitted that they made her feel inadequate because of who they were. She also revealed that because they are her role models, she understands how to pursue her ambitions no matter how far away they appear to be.
Jeff lovingly reared his three children. As previously said, all three are now adults pursuing diverse occupations and living happily ever after. Two of the three are already married and have children.
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Isabelle and her husband, Brandon Boesch, had their first child, Grace Louise Boesch, on March 31, 2011. Jeff became a grandfather of two as the couple had a second child, a son called Ben.
Jeff has been spending time with the newborn of one of his daughters this year, even while he heals from the sickness he has been suffering for some time.
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As a grandpa, Jeff shows his lighter side; he insists that his grandchildren call him “Dude-pa,” a reference to his character in the smash film “The Big Lebowski.” Jeff made his grandkids start calling him “Dude-Pa” because he identified so strongly with “The Dude.”
Because that was what he had been doing, his doctor continued to advise him to fight rather than let go.
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Unfortunately, his granddaughter, Gracie, could not pronounce his name correctly as a kid and began calling him “Dudie.” Not that the adoring grandfather cares.
Without a doubt, Jeff has been privileged to have lived this long while enjoying everything he has. Nobody is more aware of this than the actor, who is now content with simple pleasures such as afternoon walks with his longtime wife and their puppy.
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Fans were relieved to see him out and about in February of this year, as it demonstrated that he is doing well after confirming in September that his cancer had gone into remission after months of therapy. At the time, he stated:
“The bulk of 9″ by 12″ has been reduced to the size of a marble.”
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Jeff stated on Twitter in a joking manner that he was diagnosed with cancer on October 19, 2020. He accepted that he had a serious ailment but thanked God for a fantastic team of doctors and a decent prognosis.
Jeff is known for his optimism, and he appeared convinced that he would beat the disease. He started treatment with an infusion of oral chemotherapy, which worked great and made the tumor shrink a lot.
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It was wonderful news, but in January 2021, he learned from the hospital that he may have been exposed to the coronavirus while receiving treatment. He tested positive not long after, and the symptoms hit him hard.
In an earlier interview, he stated, “I didn’t have any defenses.” Chemo accomplishes just that: it depletes your immune system. I didn’t have anything to combat it with. “COVID made my cancer appear insignificant.”
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It was tough for his family to witness his suffering. Susan, his wife, recalls getting a call from the hospital stating they might have to put him on a ventilator, and she agreed that they could do everything to keep him alive.
Fortunately, they did not need to use the ventilator. Jeff, on the other hand, had to battle for his life. His doctor, he claimed, continued advising him to fight rather than surrender since that was what he had been doing. He stated:
“I was ready to give up. I was prepared to leave. I was playing with my own mortality.”
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Jeff triumphed against the coronavirus, just as he had triumphed over cancer. He is now satisfied to enjoy life’s basic pleasures, including spending time with his wife and family.