And, well, the apple certainly didn’t fall from the tree with Beckinsale’s daughterLily Sheen.
Seriously, go spend some time onboth of theirInstagram feeds you won’t regret it.
However, Sheen has also accomplished a tricky feat in Hollywood: setting herself apart from her glamorous mom.
Sheen had just starred in the TV movieDoomwatch: Winter Angel.
Only a few years later, in 2003, the then-couple decided to go their separate ways.
However, they committed themselves to amicably co-parenting their daughter.
“We really like each other.
He would be a friend of mine, whatever the situations.
We just really love each other.”
It shows, too!
When your mom’s Kate Beckinsale
Sheen wasn’t your typical tot.
“It was quite common for @lily_beckinsale to have drawn-on nose whiskers while I was covered in blood.
The funny photo isn’t the first time Beckinsale has touched on Sheen’s unique upbringing.
Clues of the theatrics to come?
In case you were curious, Sheen doesn’t mess around when it comes to dress-up.
Sometimes, that meanta tutu and tap shoes(accessorized with a water gun, because childhood).
RBF runs in the family
Sheen obviously inherited her mother’s superstar looks.
Inanother Instagram post, Beckinsale provided proof that Sheen came by the look honestly.
However, in a 2001 interview withCinema, the actress offered up an alternative explanation for the sour expression.
At the top of that list, of course, is all the awkwardness of adolescence.
“I feel like I flunked at adolescence really badly.
I found it really difficult.
I’m very supportive of how tricky seventh and eighth grade are for girls.
I think it’s a very difficult time, but she’s doing great,” Beckinsale toldParadein 2012.
In 2006, the starlet booked her first role playingthe younger version of her mother’s characterinUnderworld: Evolution.
Sheen’s most recent credit at the time of publishing was in the 2009 family dramaEverything’s Fine.
Although Sheen hasn’t pursued acting fulltime, it’s not due to lack of support from Beckinsale.
I can see why she wants to do it,” Beckinsale told theEvening Standardin 2016.
Naturally, that doesn’t mean the veteran actress is without reservations entirely.
She’s a mom, after all.
“I don’t love the downside of it for my baby,” she elaborated.
Basically, Beckinsale explains that it all boils down to putting Sheen first.
“Well one, pick well.
She joinedthe cheerleading squad.
“My Fallopian tube is like BITE ME I KILLED THIS”.
Unlike your typical high school teen, Sheen experienced mortification magnified by the public eye.
Take, for example, Beckinsale’s penchant for discussing female anatomy during interviews.
I’ve just done it again.”
Lucky for Sheen, she has parents who took that responsibility very seriously.
“I got into a bit of trouble at home for that,” Beckinsale explained toTooFabin 2016.
All joking aside, though, it’s readily apparent how proud Sheen’s parents are of her.
“She’s starting a new chapter of her life,” he said.
Is it even possible to watch the star’s preciousbirthday video tribute to her daughterand not tear up?
Spoiler alert: it’s not.
Sheen’s dad isn’t immune to a sentimentality over his now-adult daughter either.
“She will plough her own path,” he toldHello!in 2017.
