Kenan Thompson's 2 Kids: Meet Georgia and Gianna
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- UPDATED AUGUST 05, 2024
by Tasha Mayberry
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Kenan Thompson is perhaps most renowned for his enduring tenure on “Saturday Night Live,” yet his role as a father to his two daughters, Georgia and Gianna, holds a special place in his heart. The comedian tied the knot with model Christina Evangeline in 2011, and they welcomed their first daughter, Georgia, three years later. Gianna made her arrival into the family in 2018. By 2022, Thompson and Evangeline had announced their separation and proceeded with a divorce, agreeing to share custody equally. Thompson has often expressed the profound joy he finds in fatherhood. “One day you’re not a dad and the next, you are. From then on, you’re just a dad,” he told in 2020. “I’ve grown and matured in ways I hadn’t anticipated, and in some ways, I totally saw coming. It’s been incredible, like dropping the kids at school, watching my big girl do her homework—it’s all come full circle,” the “Good Burger” actor reflected.
Georgia Marie Thompson, 11
Georgia Marie Thompson was born on June 20, 2014. Shortly after her birth, Evangeline shared a tender photograph of Georgia resting on her chest, captioned simply with “we’re just really sleepy.” Thompson has always been vocal about his aspiration to be a dad, noting to in 2020, “We’d been married three years before we had Georgia, but becoming parents was always our intention.” Reflecting further in a 2022 interview with Today, Thompson shared, “Georgia loves to tell clever, mischievous jokes. She’s witty, sharp, and that’s her way of causing a little trouble each day.
Gianna Michelle Thompson, 5
On July 31, 2018, Gianna Michelle Thompson was welcomed into the world. A few weeks following her birth, Evangeline posted snapshots and video clips of Gianna alongside her older sister, Georgia, captioning it, “have you given thanks for your blessings today?” With the arrival of Gianna, Thompson described the dynamic shift at home, transitioning from three to four family members. “It really pushed everything into high gear,” he remarked to, appreciating that both daughters weren’t in diapers simultaneously. He also praised Georgia’s role as a big sister, helping Gianna learn everyday tasks like navigating stairs simply by observing and imitating.
Kenan Thompson on His Reserved Approach to Discussing His Divorce
In discussing his memoir, “When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clown,” during a Today show interview, Kenan Thompson shared his reasons for being relatively reserved about his divorce from Christina Evangeline. He stressed the importance of perspective, noting, “There are always two sides to every story,” and expressed his choice to offer only his viewpoint, respecting the absence of the other party to share theirs. As someone who generally kept personal details private, Thompson maintained this approach, focusing on his narrative and experiences.
