- When most people think of Ron Howard, they picture the award-winning director behind films likе “A Beautiful Mind” and “Apollo 13.”
- Although he’s spent a lifetime in the spotlight, his growing family, including six rarely-seen grandchildren, has largely remained out of it.
- Fans may be surprised to learn how much four of his grandkids take after him, as they quietly grow up outside the Hollywood frenzy.
For Ron Howard, family has always been at the center of his life, and now as a grandparent, he’s enjoying a new chapter. His children have all gone on to pursue their own paths, and with six grandchildren, the family tree continues to grow. Howard has spoken in interviews about the profound experience of becoming a grandparent.
However, the details about his grandkids have been shаrеd more cautiously, with only occasional glimpses on social media. From Theodore Norman, who has a lot in common with his famous grandfather, to young Elodie, Ron’s grandchildren have captured the public’s attention. So, who are these young members of the Howard clan, and what do we know about their lives so far?
From Director to Grandpa
Ron Howard’s journey into grandparenthood wasn’t something he anticipated fully understanding until he experienced it himself. “I didn’t remotely understand how profound the experience of being a grandparent is until you become one,” he once shаrеd.
As a father of four—Bryce, Paige, Reed, and Jocelyn—Ron was already familiar with the challenges and rewards of parenthood. But becoming a grandparent has been a whole new chapter for him.
In a 2010 interview, he reflected on a pivotal moment during his wife Cheryl Howard’s pregnancy with their twin daughters, Paige and Jocelyn. “When we had our first child, it was very manageable. But then we found out that Cheryl was going to have twins. She was going crazy,” he added.
Howard recalled how, at the same time, he was preparing to direct “Cocoon” and had to shoulder much of the responsibility at home. It was a defining experience for him as a parent. He recalled how he would question himself, “Can I do this? Will I be able to do this?” But then he realized that he could handle it.
It was a pivotal time in his life, and as he later reflected, it shaped who he became as both a parent and a person. Ron now finds himself once again embracing the joys and challenges of family life—this time from a different vantage point.
Now a grandfather to six, he is still navigating his evolving role. “My daughter Bryce has a son. And I love being with him,” he once shаrеd about his grandson, Theodore. “It’s interesting, when you become a grandparent, you start bumping into other folks who have had that experience, and there’s this sort of wink and a nod likе it’s sort of a club or something.”
Theo Norman: The Budding Artist
Ron’s first grandchild, Theodore Norman, or “Theo” as he’s often called, has captured attention not just for his striking resemblance to his famous grandfather, but also for his artistic talents. Born in February 2007, Theo is the eldest child of Bryce Dallas Howard, and much likе Ron, he seems to have a natural eye for creativity.
Bryce has often spoken about how her son takes after his grandfather, joking, “I always joked that the prodigy gene skipped a generation.” Theo’s artistic talents emerged early on. Bryce shаrеd that they intentionally avoided exposing him to too much technology.
They opted instead to put a camera in his hands when he was just four years old. “He is really visual. He paints, he has a camera,” Bryce said. By the time he was seven, he had not picked up a phone or learned to work a TV or computer yet, but he had developed a deep connection with visual art.
