Gemma Beason is one of the two children Catherine Bell had with Adam Beason during their union of 17 years. Gemma’s parents were married for 17 years before they got divorced in 2011. She and her brother, Ronan are being raised by their parents who are allegedly great friends to date.
Catherine Bell’s daughter has not shown any interest in choosing the same career as Catherine and her ex-husband yet, but it is assumed that she might want to work in the entertainment industry since her parents own a production company.
Take a Look at Some Intriguing Facts about Catherine Bell’s Daughter, Gemma Beason
1. Gemma Beason Has Iranian Roots
Born April 16th, 2003, Gemma Beason has ancestral roots in Iran through her maternal grandmother who happens to be from Iran. Her mother was raised by her grandmother in California but she was reportedly exposed to several cultures and religions as a child.4
Gemma’s mother once revealed she grew up in a home where Persian was spoken and they adhered to the Persian customs. Catherine Bell also learned to speak Farsi through her grandparents. Also, Bell’s grandparents were Muslims but she was raised with catholicism ideology while attending Baptist summer camp.
20-year-old Gemma is not the only child of her parents. her brother, Adam was born in Charleston S.C on August 21, 2010. He is currently 13 years old.2. Catherine Bell’s Daughter was Born Nine Years after She Married Adam Beason
The British-born actress met her former husband on the set of the 1992 film Death Becomes Her where Beason was working as a production assistant. Despite trying to pursue her acting career, Catherine and Adam became dedicated to each other and in less than two years, they tied the knot on May 8, 1994.
Gemma Beason was born almost nine years after Bell and Beason married. Also, it took the pair another seven years to have their second child.
3. Her Parents Divorced after Seventeen Years of Marriage
Barely a year after the birth of her little brother, Gemma’s parents announced they were parting ways. Prior to that time, Catherine reportedly told Pink Magazine that they were committed to each other and the bedrock of their relationship has been their friendship.
According to People’s Magazine, the actress revealed that despite their separation, she and her ex-husband would continue to be friends and will also raise their two kids together.
The pair gave up their 5,700 square feet faux Tuscan-style mini-mansion in Calabasas following their separation.
4. Did Her Parents Remarry after they Divorced?
According to reports, neither Bell nor her ex-husband Beason has remarried. Nevertheless, there have been speculations that Bell has a relationship with photographer and Scientologist, Brooke Daniells.
Although the Good Witch actress has not confirmed the relationship, there are sources that believe she and Daniells have been together since 2012 and at a point, it was reported that the latter lived with her and the children in Los Angeles.
5. Gemma Beason’s Mother Initially Wanted to Study Medicine
Growing up, Gemma’s mother considered having a career in medicine so she enrolled at UCLA however, she later dropped out in her second year when she was offered a modeling job in Japan.
Catherine Bell later went back to the United States and enrolled at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and also worked as a masseuse at Peninsula Hotel before she landed her first role.
5. The Celebrity Kid’s Mother Started Acting in 1990
Gemma’s mother rose to fame in the early 1990s when she made her television debut in the sitcom, Sugar, and Spice. Shortly afterward, she landed a role on the big screen in the movie, Men of War and three years later she got to play the role of L.ieutenant Colonel Sarah Mackenzie on JAG. Catherine Bell was part of the cast from 1997 to 2005 when the series got canceled.
From 2007 to 2013, she played the role of Denise Sherwood on Army Wives but she later acted as Cassie Nightingale on the 2015-2021 Hallmark series Good Witch. Aside from playing the lead role in the series, she was also the co-executive producer.
6. Her Father is also Successful in His Own Right
Adam Beason’s IMDB page reveals he works with Legion M production company to produce a pilot episode of the television series, Airship Cowboys. Also, Gemma’s father is said to be a second unit director on the movie, The Out of Town Wedding.
7. Her Parents are Co-owners of a Production Company
Prior to their divorce, Gemma’s parents started a production company together. The production company is known as DaVinci Films. Reports say it was founded before Bell and Beason got divorced and it has reportedly garnered more than 100 film festivals and 36 awards so far.
Despite not being together, the people have continued to manage their company together.
7. A Rare Species of Beetle is Named after Gemma’s Mother
Apparently, Gemma’s mother is not the only actress who has an organism named after her. Reports say the Agra Catbellae, a species of Carabid Bettle was named after the actress since it was first discovered in Costa Ria in 2002.
Other species in the genus Agra that have other actors’ names include Agra Liv which was named after actor Liv Tyler and Agra Schwarzeneggeri, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger.
8. Gemma Beason is not Famous in the Entertainment Industry Like Her Parents
Despite being born and raised in the spotlight, it has been speculated that Catherine Bell’s daughter might decide to choose a different career path. Gemma and her brother have been raised far away from the public’s scrutiny and so details about their upbringing are scarce.
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9. What is Gemma Beason’s Net Worth?
Gemma Beason seems to be focused on her education for now and does not have any means of income. Regardless, she has enjoyed not just fame but also the wealth of her parents.
Her mother has worked in the entertainment industry for almost three decades and has reportedly garnered a net worth of about $10 million. Aside from spending her money on her family, Catherine Bell has also spent money on Real Estate.
In 2015 she allegedly paid $2.05 million for a 3,380-foot home in the Hidden Hills area of Los Angeles.
10. What is Gemma Beason Up To?
Gemma seems approaching adulthood and might be in college by now. For her brother, her mother recently shared he was getting ready for middle school. Nowadays, she is rarely seen on her mother’s social media platforms.
In between time, Gemma enjoys quality time with her 55-year-old mother golfing or skateboarding. As for her mother, she does not appear on television like before as she is focused on being a good mom.
