Who is Ally Sheedy’s ex-husband, David Lansbury, and do they have any children?

Ally Sheedy and David Lansbury celebrating the opening night of the Broadway revival of Hedda Gabler at the Roosevelt Hotel on October 3, 2001

EIGHTIES movie star Ally Sheedy made a name for herself by starring in several coming-of-age movies of that decade.

While many know her from her work in iconic movies, few know that she was once married to fellow actor David Lansbury.

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Ally Sheedy and David Lansbury celebrating the opening night of the Broadway revival of Hedda Gabler at the Roosevelt Hotel on October 3, 2001Credit: Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images

Who is Ally Sheedy’s ex-husband, David Lansbury?

David Lansbury is an actor who is best known for his work in the movies Michael Clayton, Oz, and Scent of a Woman.

He comes from a family of prominent entertainers. His father is screenwriter Edgar Lansbury.

His father is the twin brother of producer Bruce Lansbury and the younger brother of legendary actress Angela Lansbury.

David is also Moyna MacGill’s grandson.

He was married to Ally Sheedy from October 10, 1992 until June 9, 2009, according to IMDb.

Although their marriage ended in divorce, David remarried in 2013. He is married to Kristina Mikkelsen, with whom he shares one child.

How many children does Ally Sheedy have?

Ally Sheedy welcomed one child with David Lansbury throughout their marriage.

Their son, Beckett, came out as transgender in his teen years. Ally spoke to People about her son’s transition.

She said, “I want him to be able to do what he wants to do with his life and have the freedom to make his own choices and surround himself with a loving, supportive community.

“It’s natural to have fears about your kids, no matter what. But in this case, Beck is in a really great place in his life,” she continued.

“I give him the room to run, and I just really try to just watch.”

Ally Sheedy and David Lansbury attended the 24th Annual LA Film Critics Association Awards in West Hollywood on January 19, 1999

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Ally Sheedy and David Lansbury attended the 24th Annual LA Film Critics Association Awards in West Hollywood on January 19, 1999Credit: Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

When was Ally Sheedy in the Brat Pack?

Ally Sheedy, along with iconic actors Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall, Rob Lowe, and Andrew McCarthy, was in the Brat Pack.

The Brat Pack was a nickname given to the young actors who frequently collaborated on coming-of-age movies throughout the 80s.

Ally starred in The Breakfast Club with Ringwald, Estevez, Nelson, and Hall.

She also worked on St. Elmo’s Fire with Moore, Lowe, McCarthy, Nelson, and Estevez.

Other popular films featuring several members of the Brat Pack are The Outsiders, Sixteen Candles, and Pretty in Pink.

The Brat Pack reunited for the 2024 BRATS documentary, which will be available to stream on June 13, 2024 on Hulu.

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