Meet Warren Beatty and Annette Bening's four children — including three who are actors


Warren and Annette have one of Hollywood's most solid marriages – but what have their four beloved children been up to on and off screen?


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Daisy FinchAudience Writer
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Bonnie and Clyde's Warren Beatty and Bugsy star Annette Bening bring enough star power to any room but their family home is full to the rafters with acting talent. The couple have been together for decades and welcomed four children together, three of whom have built acting careers of their own.

Read on to find out more about the Hollywood couple's most famous roles, where you might have spotted their kids onscreen and what they're up to now.

Warren Beatty in a white jacket, shirt and jeans, resting on one arm and holding his forearm with his other hand.© Corbis via Getty Images

Warren has been the star of choice for several major crime hits

Who is Warren Beatty?

Actor Warren Beatty was born on 30 March 1937 and, over the course of a six-decade career, has starred in some of cinema's most iconic big screen features. 

Particularly notable roles include the titular Bugsy Siegel in Bugsy (1991), Dick Tracy himself in Dick Tracy, and a star casting in Bonnie and Clyde

Annette Bening in a navy dress with metallic adornments crosses her arms and holds her hands on her shoulders. © Sygma via Getty Images

Annette Bening started as the smart and strong Virginia Hill in 'Bugsy'

Annette Bening's star career

Born on 29 May 1958, Annette Bening starred opposite her future husband in her best-loved role as tough-talking Virginia Hill in Bugsy. 

The actress has also appeared in projects like American Beauty, The American President and Nyad.

Annette Bening and Warrren Beatty leave the Golden Globe Awards in 1992. © Liaison via Getty Images

For Warren Beatty it was love at first sight

Inside their Hollywood marriage

Warren was aware of Annette's acting work and called her up to discuss the role of Virginia Hill, girlfriend to his gangster Bugsy. The pair soon headed out for lunch and Warren instantly fell head over heels, reportedly calling director Barry Levinson to tell him: "I love her, and I'm going to marry her". 

He added: "It took about 10 minutes [to fall in love with her]. Maybe five." They tied the knot in 1992, two months after welcoming their first child together that January. 

Warren Beatty and Annette Bening stand together in Paris. Annette wears a black top and jacket next to husband Warren who wears a white shirt, dark tie and black jacket with a medal around his neck.© Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Warren and Annette welcomed son Stephen in 1992

Stephen Beatty, 34

Annette and Warren welcomed their first child, Stephen Beatty, on 8 January 1992, a month after Bugsy was released. Warren confirmed they were expecting in a fax to People in 1991 which explained: "As you might have guessed, I'm still avoiding talking to the press about personal things, but I can tell you I couldn't be happier about having a baby with Annette."

Stephen opened up about his identity in 2012, recording a video for We Happy Trans in which he explains starting his transition journey in his early teens, saying: "My name is Stephen. I identify as a trans man." Both of his parents have been vocal supporters of their son.

Annette Bening and Benjamin Beatty at The Entertainment Community Fund Gala in 2025. Annette wears a black top and suit with a red knot necklace, son Ben wears a grey suit, black tie and white shirt.© Variety via Getty Images

Benjamin Beatty is the youngest son of Warren and Annette

Benjamin Beatty, 31

Warren and Annette's younger son Benjamin Beatty was born on 23 August 1994. Like his parents, Ben has pursued a career in front of the camera, working on Hail, Caesar! (2016) and UFO (2018). 

Both famous parents are clearly supportive of all their children. In 2016, Warren added he was feeling "giddy" to be sharing dinner with his son after finishing up his interview with AARP.

Isabel Beatty dances with a male partner at the 22nd Debutantes Ball at Palais de Chaillot in 2014.© AFP via Getty Images

Isabel has appeared in several short film projects

Isabel Beatty, 29

Born on 11 January 1997, Isabel Beatty is the oldest daughter of Warren and Annette. Like her older brother Ben and younger sister, she has pursued a career in acting and has several credits to her name.

Isabel first appeared onscreen in a 2017 episode of Quality Sketch, starred in 2018 short Murder Tag and most recently in 2022 short Get Loved.

Ella Beatty in a black buttoned cardigan and mother Annette Bening in a silk top, navy jacket and two colourful scarves.© WireImage via Getty Images

Ella is the youngest Beatty sibling but has already worked on a Netflix true crime hit

Ella Beatty, 26

Ella Beatty might be the youngest of the Beatty children, born 8 April 2000, but she's got some impressive credits to her name already. 

The actress has appeared on Netflix true crime hit Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, 2025 thriller If I Had Legs I'd Kick You and 2026 feature film Act One.

Annette Bening in a black dress stands next to husband Warren Beatty on the red carpet in 2020.© Getty Images for AARP

Annette is still busy onscreen while Warren seems happy to step back from the spotlight

Where are they now?

Warren and Annette still appear onscreen, with Annette still a regular on the cinema screen in projects like The Bride! (2026), Dutton Ranch (2026) and Anya Taylor-Joy crime series Lucky reportedly in post-production.

Her husband's recent projects include a 2023 Dick Tracy retrospective, directorial and acting project Rules Don't Apply (2016) and 2001 rom-com Town & Country.

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