Brendan Fraser is an actor who has been in Hollywood since 1991. He has taken part in over 70 productions over the last thirty years, starring in well-known films like The Mummy, Crash, George of the Jungle, and more recently, The Whale. While fans saw some serious snubs at the 2023 Oscar ceremony, Fraser proudly brought home an award for his performance as Charlie in the dramatic and heartfelt movie The Whale.
Aside from his work in the entertainment industry, Brendan Fraser is somewhat known for his complicated divorce to Afton Smith in the late 2000s. The couple were married for just over ten years, though they seperated in 2007 before getting officially divorced two years later.
During their time together, though, Fraser and Smith welcomed three children into the world. Here is a closer look at Brendan Fraser's sons.
8 Brendan Fraser's Family Life
Brendan Fraser met his ex-wife shortly after moving to Los Angeles. Funnily enough, the couple were first introduced at a barbecue hosted by none other than fellow actress Winona Ryder. Fraser and Afton Smith found an instant connection, and eventually tied the knot five years later, in September 1998.
After a marriage of just over a decade, Brendan and Afton officially divorced in 2009. The split was messy and cost the actor a pretty penny when Smith started discussing child support payments. This was especially stressful as Fraser was not landing as many roles as normal, meaning he was bringing in less money post-divorce. Thankfully all was settled, and the two are now living contented lives -- separate from each other.
7 Griffin Arthur Fraser Is Brendan Fraser's Oldest Child
Griffin Arthur Fraser is the firstborn of Brendan Fraser and Afton Smith. He was born in 2002, meaning he will be turning 21 this year. This eldest son stays out of any news headlines and out of the public eye, so what little of the information we have about him comes from what Fraser shares in interviews.
6 Griffin Arthur Fraser Is On The Autism Spectrum
In Brendan Fraser's 2023 Oscar win, he gave a speech thanking his family that led many to believe Griffin Fraser may be dead. On quite the contrary! Though his dad looked up to the sky and said "I love you," when it came to this particular child, it was for a different reason entirely.
Griffin Arthur Fraser is on the autism spectrum. In an interview with GQ back in 2018, Brendan said, "He needs extra love in the world, and he gets it." The actor attributes his oldest son as one of the reasons he is such a successful actor, later sharing, "People have some rough edges to them. Or he just makes them, I don’t know…put things into sharper relief and maybe find a way to have a little bit more compassion. They don’t put themselves first so much around him."
5 Holden Fletcher Fraser Is Brendan Fraser's Middle Child
Holden Fletcher Fraser is the middle child of the Fraser children. This son was born in 2004, making him 19 years old this year. Holden is a New York University student, though he has not openly shared what degree he is pursuing.
The second born only just recently joined social media, making his first Instagram post on February 23 of this year. Though he has only published two photos as of March 16, he already has over 3,000 followers.
4 Holden Fletcher Fraser Is Pursuing A Career In Modeling
At an impressive six feet two inches, Holden Fletcher Fraser has decided to pursue a career in modeling while he goes to school. This middle child is partnered with the Marilyn Agency NYC, where the company has posted several headshots and artistic photos for Holden to use as he continues to apply for various modeling jobs.
He also enjoyed teasing his dad on the red carpet of the 2023 Oscars, sharing, "At the end of a conversation, we’ll say, 'Oh yeah, right.' And he’ll say, 'Left,'" when asked about Brendan's cheesy jokes at home.
3 Leland Francis Fraser Is Brendan Fraser's Youngest Son
Leland Francis Fraser is the youngest of the Fraser kids, entering the world in 2006. Rounding out the family at a solid three sons, Leland is turning 17 this year and is already embracing what life has to offer him.
Like his older brother, Holden, Leland Francis has started to pursue a career in modeling. He is also partnered with the Marilyn Agency, boasting a height of six feet three inches and showing off several stylized headshots and artistic professional photos.
2 Leland Francis Fraser Is Passionate About Music
While Leland Francis Fletcher has a future as a model, his real passion lies in the music industry. This Fraser teen is in the band The Alligators as the guitarist (sometimes) and the bassist (most times). The band started posting their rehearsals in 2022, and have yet to share any videos from official gigs on their social media.
On Monday, the evening that followed Brendan's big Oscar win, the excited father attended an impromptu show at the bar/nightclub Whiskey a Go Go in Hollywood to support his youngest. Leland landed this gig with an eighties cover band, and his father could not have been more proud of his performance on stage.
1 Are All Of Brendan Fraser's Sons Close?
Though the Fraser boys are not often brought up in Brendan's interviews or named in news headlines, the family is fairly tight-knit. While Brendan and Afton have lived separate from each other for well over a decade, they make sure the kids know how deeply loved they are.
The actor shared a sweet story of how his kids reacted to his Oscar nomination back in 2022, telling Extra, "They sneaked into the house, they had a plan... That and the feeling that sharing that moment with my loved ones is now a core memory of mine." The kids were obviously ecstatic when Brendan later took home the Oscar win, with Holden sharing, "We are unbelievably proud. Over the moon."
Of course, that love and support is turned right back from Fraser to his kids. When accepting his award, the actor said in his speech, "It's been like I've been on a diving expedition to the bottom of the ocean, and the air on the line [has come from] some people in my life like my sons Holden and Leland and Griffin — I love you, Griffey."
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