Who is Makena Lei Gordon Carnahan?

Makena Lei Gordon Carnahan was born in Los Angeles, California USA, on 13 May 2004 – her zodiac sign is Taurus, and she holds American nationality. She’s an actress, but who’s probably known best for being the daughter of the famous American actress and moviemaker Helen Hunt, and the American film writer, producer and director Matthew McNair Carnahan.

Early life and education

Makena is being raised as an only child in Los Angeles, by her parents who separated in 2016, and divorced in the following year; it’s said that they’re both involved in her upbringing. She has a paternal half-brother Emmett Carnahan, who was born in 1998.

Makena became interested in acting at a very early age, mostly because her parents enjoyed taking her onto their movie sets.

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She expressed her wish to become an actress when she was eight, and her mother thus enrolled her at acting school. Upon enrolling at a local high school in Los Angeles, Makena joined its drama club, and started appearing in plays performed both at the school, and at a local theatre.

She should be matriculating in 2022, and it’s believed by many that Makena won’t be pursuing a college degree, but will focus on making her way up in the film industry.

Career as an actress

Makena has three acting credits. In 2014, she played the supporting character Young Girl on ‘Plane in the popular comedy movie “Ride”, written and directed by her mother Helen, who also starred in it alongside Brenton Thwaites and Luke Wilson.

It follows a mother who has travelled across the country to be with her son, because he’s decided to leave school and focus on becoming a professional surfer.

Makena played Ruby in the 2018 sports drama movie “The Miracle Season”, directed by Sean McNamara, and which starred her mother Helen, Erin Moriarty and William Hurt. The film follows the girls who are members of their high school’s volleyball team, and who are trying to cope with the death of the team’s star Caroline ‘Line’ Found; it was nominated for a single award.

Makena’s only other role has been her portrayal of Shannon, in the 2019 episode “Happy Birthday, Bon Voyage, Goodbye for Now” of the critically acclaimed romantic comedy series “Mad About You”, created by Danny Jacobson and Paul Reiser, and which starred her mother Helen, Paul Reiser and John Pankow.

It follows a married couple who are living in New York, aired from 1992 to 2019, and won 53 awards, including 12 Primetime Emmys, while it was nominated for 91 other awards.

Love life and relationships

Makena is highly secretive when it comes to her love life, and hasn’t spoken of any boys (or girls) whom she has perhaps been with. This is why there are rumors circulating the internet, concerning Makena’s sexual orientation, and her current relationship status.

Some of her parents’ fans believe her to be a lesbian, and this to be why she hasn’t spoken of her relationships with boys, and hasn’t been seen with any in public. There is also a fan who has claimed to have seen Makena kissing her girlfriend, but no evidence has been provided to support these claims, nor has Makena addressed the rumors.

There are also some who think that she’s today perhaps in a relationship with her high school sweetheart, but this hasn’t been confirmed either; unsurprising as he’s still just 17.

As of December 2021, Makena seems to be unattached.

Hobbies and other interests

Makena is a huge dog-lover, and she has a three-legged pet dog, which can be seen featured in many of her parents’ Instagram pictures.

She has fallen in love with travelling, and her parents have taken her with them during their travels around the US, while Makena has apparently also been to several European countries, including England and Italy.

She’s quite sporting, and is playing a couple of sports at her high school, including volleyball and soccer.

Makena likes to read, and her favorite books are “A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R. R. Martin, and the “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling.

She enjoys watching movies late at night – her favorite actor and actress are Eddie Redmayne and Emma Watson, while a couple of Makena’s favorite films include the franchise “Harry Potter”, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”.

Age, height and net worth

Makena’s age is 17. She has long brown hair and blue eyes, her height is 5ft 2ins (1.6m) and she weighs around 110lbs (50kgs).

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As of December 2021, her net worth has been estimated at more than $50,000, while her mother’s net worth has been estimated at over $75 million, and father’s at more than $20 million.

Who is her father, Matthew Carnahan?

Matthew McNair Carnahan was born in New York State on 6 February 1961 – his zodiac sign is Aquarius, and he holds American nationality. He has more than 10 writing and producing credits, and is probably known best for having written all 58 episodes of the critically acclaimed comedy series “House of Lies”. It aired from 2012 to 2016, starred Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell and Ben Schwartz, and follows Marty Kaan and his team of management consultants, as they’re persuading CEOs of successful companies to work with them; the series won seven awards, including a Primetime Emmy, while it was nominated for 33 other awards.

Matthew was raised in New York State by his parents, about whom nothing’s known, as he respects their privacy; he hasn’t mentioned having any siblings, and is thus believed to be an only child. He became interested in making movies while attending a local high school, and upon matriculating in 1979, Matthew enrolled at New York University, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1983; he also studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.

It took Matthew 13 years of working in the film industry to gain some attention, after he wrote the 1996 short comedy film “Mailman”, and which was nominated for a Torino International Festival of Young Cinema Prize of the City of Torino for Best Short Film. He then wrote the 1997 horror thriller movie “Black Circle Boys”, all the nine episodes of the drama series “Trinity” in 1999, and the 2003 action crime movie “The Edge”.

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Besides “House of Lies”, Matthew is also known for having written all 20 episodes of the drama series “Dirt” aired in 2007 and ‘08, and six episodes of the 2019 historical series “Valley of the Boom”.

He’s also an author, having published his book “Serpent Girl: A Novel” on 15 March 2005.

Who is Makena’s mother Helen Hunt?

Helen Elizabeth Hunt was born in Culver City, California USA, on 15 June 1963 – her zodiac sign is Gemini, and she holds American nationality. She’s appeared in more than 100 movies and TV series, while she’s perhaps still known best for her portrayal of the lead character Carol Connelly, in the 1997 romantic comedy movie “As Good as It Gets”. Written and directed by James L. Brooks, it also starred Jack Nicholson and Greg Kinnear, and follows a gay artist, a misanthropic author and a single mother, who have become friends; the movie won 40 awards, including an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Helen, and another Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Jack Nicholson.

Helen was raised in Culver City alongside her sister Colleen Hunt, by their father Gordon Hunt who was a film director and acting coach, and their mother Jane Elizabeth (nee Novis), who was a photographer. The family moved to New York City when Helen was three years old, and while growing up she was mostly interested in ballet and acting. She matriculated from a local high school in 1981, and then enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in 1985.

Helen launched her acting career before she turned 10, and gained some recognition in 1977, with her portrayal of the daughter of the main character in the disaster movie “Rollercoaster”.

The first important role in her career was her portrayal of the lead character in the 1984 science fiction action movie “Trancers”, while some of her other notable performances in the ‘80s were in the 1985 romantic comedy film “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, the 1986 fantasy comedy movie “Peggy Sue Got Married”, and the 1989 action thriller film “Next of Kin”.

In 1996, she starred alongside Bill Paxton in the epic disaster movie “Twister”, which was the second-highest grossing movie of the year.

Some of the most popular movies in which she’s appeared in the 2000s have been the 2000 survival drama “Cast Away” which starred Tom Hanks, the 2006 drama “Bobby”, and the 2007 comedy “Then She Found Me”.

One of her most recent roles has been her portrayal of the supporting character Rainey, in the 2021 crime comedy series “Blindspotting”.

For her acting skills, Helen has won 47 of the 114 awards for which she’s been nominated.

Who is Kathryn Chandler?

Kathryn MacQuarrie was born in the USA in 1967 – she has kept her exact date of birth hidden from the media’s attention, but her zodiac sign is believed to be Scorpio, and she holds American nationality. She’s an actress and a writer, but who’s probably known best for being the wife of American actor Kyle Chandler.

Early life and education

Kathryn was raised in the US by her parents, but about whom nothing’s known, as she respects their privacy; it’s said that her father was a fisherman, and that her mother was a cleaning lady. Because Kathryn hasn’t mentioned any siblings, most of her fans believe her to be an only child.

She became interested in acting when she was around eight years old, mostly because she spent nearly every evening watching movies and TV series with her parents.

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Kathryn continued acting upon enrolling at high school in 1981, she was a member of the school’s drama club, and appeared in various plays performed there.

She matriculated in 1985, and even though she hasn’t spoken of her further education, it’s still believed that she attended college, from which she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 1989.

Career as an actress

Kathryn has only a single acting credit; she played the supporting character Tough Chick in the popular 1990 fantasy comedy movie “The Willies”, written and directed by Brian Peck, and which starred Sean Astin, Jason Horst and Joshua John Miller. It follows three young boys who have gathered at a backyard camp to tell scary stories.

Kathryn also has a writing credit: she wrote the episodes “The Cake”, “Written Word” and “Jump” of the critically acclaimed romantic drama series “Red Shoe Diaries” in 1994 and 1995. It starred David Duchovny, Anthony Addabbo and Audie England, and follows Jake whose fiancée has passed away, while he’s now set to learn about other women’s secret lives by reading their diaries; the series was nominated for three awards.

It’s not known what Kathryn has since been doing, as she’s been staying away from media attention, but it’s believed that she has remained involved in the film industry.

Love life and marriage with Kyle Chandler

Kathryn prefers to keep the details of her love life to herself, but has still allowed her fans to have a glimpse into it.

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She met the actor Kyle Chandler in 1990, while they were both walking their pet dogs in a park. They met a couple of times before Kyle asked her out on a date, and in 1996, the two married in a private ceremony attended by only the closest of their friends and family members.

Kathryn gave birth to their daughter Sydney Chandler on 13 February 1997, while their second daughter Sawyer Chandler followed in 2003; both Kathryn and Kyle are keeping their children away from the media’s attention, and thus nothing about them is known.

Neither Kyle nor Kathryn have spoken of any other people whom they might have been with, so as of December 2021, Kathryn’s married to Kyle Chandler, and they have two daughters.

Hobbies and other interests

Kathryn’s main hobby is travelling, and she’s been all around the US for both work and pleasure, and has kept her husband company during his travels while shooting for his movies and TV series. She’s apparently also been to a couple of European countries, with her dream travel destination being Paris in France.

She’s a huge lover of animals, and she and Kyle today have many pet dogs and donkeys.

Kathryn is a fashionista, as she’s trying to keep up with all the latest fashion trends.

She was physically quite active during her 20s and 30s, and had multiple training sessions at the gym every week; Kathryn no longer works out, but rather occasionally does yoga at home.

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Late at night, she likes to watch movies with Kyle, and her favorite actor and actress are Tom Hanks and Amanda Seyfried, while a couple of her favorite films include “Catch Me If You Can”, “You’ve Got Mail” and “Dear John”.

Age, height and net worth

Kathryn’s age is 54. She has long brown hair and brown eyes, her height is 5ft 5ins (1.65m) and she weighs around 130lbs (60kgs).

As of December 2021, her net worth has been estimated at over $150,000, while her husband Kyle’s net worth is reputedly more than $12 million.

Who is Kyle Chandler?

Kyle Martin Chandler was born in Buffalo, New York State USA, on 17 September 1965 – his zodiac sign is Virgo, and he holds American nationality.

He’s an actor, film producer and director, who’s appeared in more than 50 movies and TV series, while he’s perhaps still known best for his portrayal of one of the main characters, Deputy Jackson Lamb, in the 2011 mystery science fiction movie “Super 8”. It was written and directed by J. J. Abrams, also starred Elle Fanning and AJ Michalka, and follows a group of friends who have seen a train crash, and are now witnessing strange events happening in their city; the movie won 11 of the 81 award for which it was nominated.

Kyle was raised in Buffalo alongside his three older siblings, by their mother Sally Jeanette (nee Meyer) who was a dog breeder, and their father Edward Chandler who was a pharmaceutical sales representative.

The family moved to Loganville in Georgia when Kyle was 11 years old, and he later attended George Walton Academy, matriculating in 1983; during his time there. Kyle was a member of their football team, which won the 1979 state championship.

Kyle then enrolled at the University of Georgia, but dropped out in 1988, when he was only two exams away from graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in drama.

He launched his acting career that year, with his portrayal of Skinner in the drama movie “Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story”, while a couple of his following roles were in the 1989 drama movie “Unconquered”, the 1989 episode “Memory Overload” of the horror thriller series “Freddy’s Nightmares”, and the 1992 romantic musical film “Pure Country”.

Kyle gained recognition when between 1996 and 2000, he played the main character Gary Hobson, in all the 90 episodes of the adventure comedy series “Early Edition”, created by Ian Abrams and Bob Brush, and which also starred Shanesia Davis and Fisher Stevens. It follows Gary who keeps getting tomorrow’s newspapers today, which gives him 24 hours to change the future; the series won three of the 14 awards for which it was nominated, including two Primetime Emmy nominations.

Some of his most notable performances in that decade were in the 2003 biographical historical movie “And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself”, the 2005 action adventure film “King Kong”, and the 2007 action thriller movie “The Kingdom”.

In 2016, Kyle played Joe Chandler in the critically acclaimed drama movie “Manchester by the Sea”, which won 131 award, including two Oscars for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Casey Affleck) and Best Original Screenplay, while it was nominated for 264 other awards. Most recently, in 2021 he began portraying the supporting character Mitch McLusky in the crime thriller series “Mayor of Kingstown”.

Kyle has won seven of the 40 awards for which he has been nominated: his wins include a 2011 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, for his performance in “Friday Night Lights”.

He’s a philanthropist, and has worked as a volunteer firefighter for several years now, while he also competes in a charity golf tournament which is organized every year at Wolfdancer Golf Club; the money is donated to Football Players who have injured their spinal cords.

The Chandler family is today living in Dripping Springs, Texas, where they have 33 acres of land; Kyle’s mother came to live with them after she learned that she was suffering from Alzheimer’s – she passed away in 2014.