Meredith Baxter loves her family time. The 79-year-old adores her family both on screen and off. Best known for starring as Elyse Keaton in Family Ties, Meredith is mother of five.
She shares children with her ex-husbands, before coming out decades later. These days, Meredith, who calls herself a "lesbian mom," is married to wife Nancy Locke. But, she still focuses on her children! Keep reading to learn more about the Family Ties star's five kids, including her daughter who appeared alongside her in an iconic '90s drama
© Getty ImagesYears after Ted was born, Meredith started acting on Family Ties
Ted Bush
Long before she was on Family Ties, Meredith was married to Robert Lewis Bush, with whom she welcomed two children – Ted and Eva. While not much is known about Ted, we know he was born in 1967 and lives a private life.
© Getty ImagesEva decided to pursue other career avenues after appearing in Darkness Before Dawn
Eva Bush
Ted's little sister Eva Bush was born on August 6, 1969 and like her mom, went into acting. When Eva was 24, she starred in the 1993 TV movie Darkness Before Dawn alongside her mom and a young Kirsten Dunst.
In the film, Meredith portrayed Mary Ann Guard, while Eva played a receptionist. But since then, Eva's lived outside of the public eye.
© Getty ImagesMeredith and David met on the set of Bridget Loves Bernie
Kate Birney
Meredith and Robert divorced in 1971. Three years later, she tied the knot with fellow actor David Birney. The couple had three children – Kate, Mollie, and Peter. While both her parents loved the spotlight, Kate is more like her half-siblings and keeps her private life private.
© Getty ImagesMollie supported her mom at a Human Rights Campaign event
Mollie Birney
Meredith and David's middle child, Mollie, is a life coach with over 55k followers on Instagram. She received her Masters in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in eating disorders and addiction studies from Antioch University.
After years as a therapist, she learned that "real transformation happens when we stop circling our patterns and start relating to them differently," per her website.
© Getty ImagesPeter's lived a life out of the spotlight
Peter Birney
Peter is Mollie's twin brother and much like her and their big sister Kate, he lives a private life. We don't know much about him except that in 2009, he shared his enthusiasm for his mom's new-found identity. After she came out, he told People: "I just couldn't stop smiling because she finally figured it out."
© Getty ImagesMeredith now lives a quiet life off-screen
Where is she now?
Now 79-years-old, Meredith's career has slowed down, and she now lives a quiet life in Santa Barbara with her wife Nancy.
Meredith's last credited film role came in the romantic 'dramedy' Undateable John in 2019, whilst her last TV role dates back a decade, when she appeared in an episode of the medical drama Code Black in 2016.
