Who are Gena Rowlands’ children?

FIVE years into Gena Rowlands and John Cassavetes’ marriage, the pair began to expand their family.

The Emmy winner and her first husband had three children.

Gena Rowlands pictured with her late first husband, John Cassavetes

Gena Rowlands pictured with her late first husband, John CassavetesCredit: Getty – Contributor

Who are Gena Rowlands’ children?

From her first marriage to the late John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands has three kids.

Gena and John were parents to Nick, Alexandra, and Zoe.

The former couple was married from April 9, 1954, to February 3, 1989.

On the latter date, 59-year-old John died from cirrhosis of the liver.

Nick Cassavetes

Gena Rowland and Nick Cassavetes pictured together at the Academy's Governor Awards in November 2015

Gena Rowland and Nick Cassavetes pictured together at the Academy’s Governor Awards in November 2015Credit: AFP

On May 21, 1959, Gena and John welcomed their first child, Nick Cassavetes.

Like his parents, Nick also works in film.

He has directed John Q, Alpha Dog, and My Sister’s Keeper.

Many times during his career, he collaborated with his parents.

Nick directed Gena in The Notebook and Unhook the Stars.

He also directed her in She’s So Lovely, which was written by John.

Nick has three children: daughters Sasha, Barbarella, and Virginia.

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Alexandra Cassavetes

Gena Rowlands pictured with her daughters, Zoe (left) and Alexandra (right) Cassavetes

Gena Rowlands pictured with her daughters, Zoe (left) and Alexandra (right) CassavetesCredit: Getty

On September 21, 1965, Gena and John welcomed their second child, Alexandra “Xan” Cassavetes.

Xan is another one of their kids who works in film.

She and Nick made their big-screen debuts in John’s 1970 comedy Husbands.

Xan’s filmography includes Kiss of the Damned, Alpha Dog, and Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession.

She has two children: a daughter, Veronica, and a son, John.

Zoe Cassavetes

Gena Rowlands pictured with Nick, Xan, and Zoe Cassavetes in October 2008

Gena Rowlands pictured with Nick, Xan, and Zoe Cassavetes in October 2008Credit: Getty

Born on June 29, 1970, Zoe Cassavetes is Gena’s youngest child.

Zoe is a director, screenwriter, and actress.

She made her directorial debut with the 2007 romantic drama Broken English.

The abovementioned movie starred her mother.

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