Liv Tyler opened up about the impact her biological father, Steven Tyler, had on her stepfather, Todd Rundgren, during a recent episode of the “Sibling Revelry” podcast hosted by Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson. Liv shared childhood memories of how the news affected her family, revealing that Steven and her mother, Bebe Buell, forged a friendship when Liv was young. Steven arranged to meet Buell at one of Todd’s shows in Boston, which was difficult for Todd to handle.
Upon learning that Todd was not her biological father, Liv expressed that he took the news very hard. She mentioned that it was a painful experience for Todd, who had been a dedicated father to her. Despite the challenges, Liv emphasized the love and support she received from Todd and her entire family during that time.
Reflecting on the moment she found out about her true parentage, Liv shared that it was a difficult but ultimately healing process. She recalled feeling conflicted about having two dads but ultimately embraced the idea of having two sources of love in her life.
Liv, who is a mother of three children, including sons Milo and Sailor, and daughter Lula, often shares glimpses of her family life on social media. In a post celebrating Lula’s 8th birthday, Liv shared heartfelt words and photos of her daughter surrounded by balloons and gifts.
The actress highlighted the importance of family and love in her life, acknowledging the complexities of her upbringing while also cherishing the support and care she received from both Todd and Steven. Despite the challenges they faced as a family, Liv expressed gratitude for the love that surrounded her and shaped her into the person she is today.