Meet Back to the Future star Lea Thompson’s daughter Madelyn Deutch – who just made her a grandma: Zoey Deutch’s sister is an actress, singer and writer who also photographs celebs like Hilary Duff

Feb 19, 2025

Lea Thompson – the actress best known for playing Lorraine in 1985’s Back to the Future – is a grandma after her daughter Madelyn Deutch gave birth in February. Photos: Getty Images; @lea_thompson/Instagram

Back to the Future star Lea Thompson’s elder daughter Madelyn Deutch just gave birth to a baby girl – but what else do we know about the actress’ multitalented daughter?

Back to the Future star Lea Thompson is officially a grandma.

The 63-year-old shared the happy news after her elder daughter Madelyn Deutch gave birth to an adorable baby girl.

Lea Thompson, Madelyn Deutch and Zoey Deutch at a screening of their film The Year of Spectacular Men in 2018, in New York. Photo: Getty Images

“Welcome to this crazy beautiful world, little girl,” Thompson shared on Instagram on February 9. “Robbie June Carlisle! I’m a grandmother friends! Such joy and happiness is singing in my heart. I am so grateful and proud of Maddie and Zach for having the faith and grace to take a chance on love. Howie, Zoey and I are over the moon in love. Congratulations Maddie! My baby is a mama …”

Thompson’s younger daughter, actress Zoey Deutch, also expressed her support with a sweet post on her Instagram Story. “The literal love of my life, welcome to the world,” she wrote alongside a photo of her new niece.

Madelyn Deutch just gave birth to her first child with husband Zach Carlisle. Photo: @maddiedeutch/Instagram

Here’s what we know about 33-year-old Madelyn Deutch.

Madelyn Deutch’s background

Madelyn Deutch acts, sings, and writes music and screenplays. Photo: @maddiedeutch/Instagram