At the 2025 SAG Awards on February 23, Zooey Deschanel spoke candidly about her children’s budding interest in the world of film and entertainment. The 45-year-old actress and musician revealed that her son, Charlie Wolf, 7, and her daughter, Elsie Otter, 9, have started showing a genuine passion for making movies. According to Deschanel, the kids love watching movies, and they recently watched The Maltese Falcon together, with the children completely captivated by the classic film.
Deschanel shared that they are not only movie enthusiasts but have started making their own little films. “They’re really into making little movies. They love movies,” she said, adding, “I make little short films with them.” It seems that the actress is nurturing their creativity by helping them with their filmmaking projects, sometimes acting in and directing their mini-productions. However, as Deschanel pointed out, the kids have also taken the reins on their own. “But then they start doing them on their own too, so it’s kinda awesome,” she explained, showing her pride in their independence.
Zooey’s Family Life and Divorced Partnership with Jacob Pechenik
Zooey Deschanel shares her children with her ex-husband, Jacob Pechenik, with whom she has maintained a co-parenting relationship. The couple met in 2015 while working together on the film Rock the Kasbah and married later that year. However, their relationship ended in divorce in 2019, which was finalized in 2020. Despite their split, Deschanel and Pechenik have remained amicable for the sake of their children.
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Engagement to Jonathan Scott and “Bonus Dad” Role
In a happy turn of events, Zooey Deschanel is now engaged to Jonathan Scott, one half of the famous Property Brothers duo. The couple got engaged in August 2023, and Scott has quickly become a big part of Deschanel’s children’s lives. Deschanel shared that Scott, who is actively involved in their family life, refers to himself as their “bonus dad.” His role as a supportive and caring figure for Charlie and Elsie highlights the warmth and inclusivity in their blended family dynamic.
Deschanel’s openness about her family’s journey—her children’s creative interests, her new engagement, and her positive relationship with her ex—gives fans a glimpse into her life beyond the spotlight, showing the importance she places on family and nurturing her children’s passions.
