Eva Amurri, known for her famous parents, Susan Sarandon and Franco Amurri, has also gained recognition in her own right.
Sarandon’s first child, Eva, was born on March 15, 1985, when Sarandon was 39 years old. Despite being advised not to have the baby, she welcomed Eva into the world.
“In 2017, she told Kathryn Hahn for Good Housekeeping that having more children could harm her career. However, Sarandon continued to have a successful career after becoming a mother. Her determination to build a fulfilling life for herself motivates and inspires her daughter.”
“I learned a lot from my mom, especially about being ambitious in my career as a woman,” Eva said in an interview with Yahoo Finance in 2019. “She taught me the importance of not holding back and pursuing what makes me happy.”
Eva is now a mother of three, a successful actress, and a famous blogger. She got married to chef Ian Hock in June 2024.
Learn all about Susan Sarandon’s daughter, Eva Amurri.
When was Eva Born?
On March 15, 1985, in New York City, Sarandon had her first child with her then-boyfriend, producer Franco Amurri.
Sarandon was married to Chris Sarandon from 1967 to 1979 before meeting Amurri.
What Kind of Family did Eva Grow Up in?
Eva is the only child of Sarandon and Franco. Her mother and Sarandon’s longtime partner, Tim Robbins, raised her primarily. Sarandon and Robbins ended their 23-year relationship in 2009. Eva grew up with several half and step-siblings.
Eva’s family includes two half-brothers, Jack Henry Robbins and Miles Robbins, from her mother’s previous marriage. She also has two half-siblings, Leone Amurri and Augusta Amurri, from her father’s marriage to Heide Lund. Additionally, Eva gained two step-sisters, Tallulah and Ruby, from Lund’s previous marriage to a British aristocrat.
“I used to feel really overwhelmed by having such a complex ‘modern family’, but now I absolutely love it,” Eva wrote on her blog after reuniting with her sisters in 2019.
“Of course, I love and adore Jack and Miles, my siblings on my Mom’s side,” she said. “But I also have significant bonds with my other siblings. People are often shocked to hear I am the eldest of seven kids from two different families. I call myself America’s Big Sister because of my many siblings. We have a unique bond.”
Where did Eva Spend her Early Childhood?
Eva started travelling at a young age. Her early years were split between Italy, and she travelled between New York and Los Angeles or New York and Italy with her mom and brothers for most of the year.
She spent most of her time at Susan Sarandon’s New York City apartment, which the actress owned for 30 years before selling it in 2020. The apartment was 6,061 square feet, taking up the seventh and eighth floors of a co-op building. It had six bedrooms and 5.5 baths.
Sarandon told the Wall Street Journal that she moved out because the house became too big for her needs as an empty nester.
Was Sarandon Always Candid with Eva?
Sarandon doesn’t mind getting involved in her kids’ lives, both when they were children and as adults. She believes being too engaged is more important than not being involved. During a Q&A in 2015, Sarandon told Rose Byrne that she was the kind of mom who always called other parents to confirm sleepovers for her kids.
Sarandon believes honesty is essential in parenting. She started telling her kids about her mistakes so they would feel comfortable sharing theirs. She encourages her kids to make mistakes because it helps them discover who they are.
Does Eva Say that Growing Up as a Celebrity’s Kid was Like a “Circus”?
Eva shared on TikTok in 2023 that growing up as the daughter of an actress was a unique experience.
“I grew up with many other kids of celebrities because whenever my parents did a movie or a TV show, the other kids of those actors and directors would all be together,” she remembered.
“People who grew up in the industry sometimes compare the experience to growing up in the circus. They spend surreal periods closely intertwined with other people and become very close, almost like family,” she said.
Eva expressed that when a project ends, it can be sad and disorienting to transition back into real life and no longer be around the people she got close to.
She still holds many cherished memories of her time with other celebrities and their children. At the same time, her mother collaborated on projects with them. Growing up in this unique environment creates a common bond with others who have had a similar experience.
What does Eva do?
Eva has had a diverse career in Hollywood and beyond. She started as an actress and has collaborated with her mom multiple times. In 2002, she played the role of her mom’s character’s daughter in the film The Banger Sisters. She also appeared in Saved! And had a role in season 3 of Californication. In 2009, she starred in Middle of Nowhere alongside Sarandon. They also worked together on Dead Man Walking and Anywhere But Here.
She also played the character Beth on the popular TV show New Girl.
In 2015, Eva began her blog, Happily Eva After, to share her interests like Style, Decor, Food, Crafting, and her experiences as a new mom. Today, her blog focuses on her life as a mom, woman, and entrepreneur.
What is Eva’s Relationship with Kyle Martino?
Eva and former professional soccer player Kyle Martino started dating in 2010 and got engaged later that year.
The couple married in late 2011 and had three children: sons Mateo and Major and daughter Marlowe. When their oldest child, Marlowe, was 18 months old, Eva said her husband fired their nanny for allegedly sending him inappropriate texts.
She wrote on her blog that the situation brought us even closer emotionally and geographically than we would have been otherwise. It also made me grateful for my strong relationship with my husband. I know that this happens all the time with different results.
However, in November 2019, they announced they would separate after eight years of marriage.
The following year, Martino talked openly about their divorce, explaining that when they first met, they “helped each other” but “sucked” at staying married.
After the split, Eva decided to change her last name back to Amurri. In a lengthy Instagram post, she wrote, “It’s EA to you, baby!” She mentioned that restoring her original name was an emotional choice, but she looked forward to a fresh start.
Did Eva and Martino Share any Children Together?
Eva and Martino have three children together: Marlowe Mae, who was born on August 9, 2014; Major James, who was born on October 19, 2016; and Mateo Antoni, who was born shortly after Eva’s split from Martino on March 13, 2020.
Ever since Eva got pregnant with her first child, Sarandon has been happy. “I’m so excited to become a grandmother,” People reported. “I might not be in the delivery room, but I’ll be there for whatever she needs.”
Sarandon was there when her first grandchild, Marlowe, was born. She said, “I have loved working, playing, and travelling with my daughter, but nothing prepared me for watching her give birth. She was a warrior, and I’m proud to be her mother and part of that beautiful new child.”
Eva, now a loving mother, finds it challenging to raise three kids and believes that having three is the most challenging number of children to parent.
“Transitioning to three kids was easier for me in the beginning than going from one to two,” she said in 2023. “Taking care of Mateo as a baby felt easy. However, once he started moving around, it became really intense, managing three kids.”
Were Eva and Martino Successful in Co-Parenting?
Even though they are no longer married, Eva and Martino remain close friends and work together to co-parent peacefully. Eva mentioned that after a year and a half of co-parenting, she and her ex have established a great rhythm.
“They have their routines and systems at their city home and my house. They enjoy their time in the city,” she wrote. “When the kids are with Kyle, I usually try to check in with them a couple of times daily.”
The former couple spends a lot of time together as a family. They celebrated Mateo’s 2nd birthday, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Marlowe’s 7th birthday together. Eva even wrote a touching post for Martino on Father’s Day in 2021.
“Happy Father’s Day @kylemartino! I have been so inspired by your growth as a dad over the past few years. You are doing an incredible job,” she wrote next to photos of her ex and kids on Instagram. Your kids love you deeply; we all feel fortunate to have you!”
Did Eva Marry Ian Hock in June 2024?
In January 2021, Eva shared on her blog that she has a great boyfriend. She described him as loving, creative, handsome, and funny and said they had much in common.
After their relationship became public, Martino supported the couple on Instagram. He commented, “Happy for you, mama ❤️.”
A little over two years later, Hock asked Eva to marry him in Paris in February 2023. The couple recreated the proposal at home since Eva’s kids were not there.
“This morning, we relived our engagement with our three favourite people all over again, and it was so dreamy. This engagement isn’t just ours, but theirs as well,” Eva wrote beside a video of the recreation.
On June 29, 2024, Eva and Hock married at Windrift Hall in New York’s Hudson Valley. They had a “French garden party” theme for the ceremony. The couple was joined by 40 guests. Major walked his mom down the aisle, and she was wearing a strapless, corseted Kim Kassa’s gown.
“I feel fortunate to have found an amazing partner after my divorce. I was curious if I’d ever get married again. Still, I’ve found a wonderful man who unconditionally loves me and my children. I’m excited to start this new journey as husband and wife.”
Is Eva a UN Goodwill Ambassador like Her Mom?
In 2007, the United Nations appointed Eva as a Goodwill Ambassador. She went to Africa to visit schools funded by the UN’s HERO initiative in Namibia and volunteered to help paint dorms. Eva also taught the children “arts, crafts, and recreational activities.”
“Working with the kids in Namibia last July was an eye-opening experience for Eva. She’s excited to go back in the future.”
In 1999, her mother was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Since then, she has actively supported the organization’s worldwide advocacy and the work of the Canadian UNICEF Committee.
