Billy Zane first became a father in 2011 when he and then-girlfriend Candice Neill welcomed daughter Ava Catherine into the world. Three years later, the couple added to their family unit with the birth of Gia. And while “The Phantom” star’s relationship is sadly no more, he still has a super-strong connection with his children.
In a piece for Mirror, Zane stated that Gia and Ava are the two most important things in his life, adding, “I hope I can give them an emotional intelligence. There is a Greek word, ‘philotimo’ meaning ‘the love of honor,’ it’s about being of service to others’ needs.” As well as instilling certain qualities, the star also hopes to pass on his love of Hollywood’s Golden Age, and not just for entertainment purposes.
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Zane said, “I’m a firm believer in using the best of the past with the most cutting edge. I expose my children to a lot of classic cinema, because I think there’s a lot to be learned from sifting through these iconic tales. They love MGM musicals. I try to set the bar saying, ‘This is Gene Kelly, a really super man, and I’d be very happy if you brought someone like him home when you’re a teenager.'”
