Jean Smart's Eldest Son Connor Douglas Gilliland: A Private Life Away from the Spotlight

Growing Up in a Famous Family

WEB Connor Douglas Gilliland, born on October 25, 1989, is the firstborn child of renowned actors Jean Smart and Richard Gilliland. Two years after tying the knot following their chance encounter, the couple welcomed their son into the world.

A Life Out of the Limelight

WEB Despite his parents' celebrity status, Connor has chosen to lead a private life away from the public eye. Now 33 years of age, he prefers to stay out of the spotlight and maintain a low profile.

Attending the Emmys with His Mother

WEB On the occasion of the 2021 Emmy Awards, 70-year-old Jean Smart attended the prestigious event alongside her 13-year-old son, Forrest. Forrest was born from Smart's marriage to her late husband, Richard. As Smart took to the stage to accept the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in Hacks, she acknowledged the presence of her son.