Who are Lily Gladstone’s parents

Lily Gladstone is the daughter of Howard Gladstone and Betty Peace-Gladstone.

Lily Gladstone is an American actress who recently rose to prominence for her role as Mollie Kyle, an Osage woman in Martin Scorsese’s film Killers of the Flower Moon. The film was released in 2023 and was based on Mollie Kyle (played by Gladstone) who survived the Osage Indian murders. Not just praises, Gladstone also received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in Motion Picture - Drama for her performance in the film, making her the first Native American to do so.

Lily Gladstone, who was born on August 2, 1986, made her professional acting debut in 2012 by starring in the film, Jimmy P: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian. She is also best known for her work in projects such as Certain Women, Walking Out, Quantum Cowboys, Fancy Dance, Room 104, Billions, Reservation Dogs, and more.

Who is Lily Gladstone’s father?

Lily Gladstone’s father is Howard Gladstone. The actress’ father is of Piegan Blackfeet and Nez Perce’s heritage. As per records, Howard studied at the University of Washington in the 1970s. However, he left his studies early because it was “not an easy time for an outspoken Native American.” Later on, he went to work in broadcast journalism and as a boilermaker in a shipyard.

As per the Guardian, Lily describes her father as a ‘gentle giant’. During the interview, she said, "one of the most brilliant men I know — a gentle giant.” She also added, "He has deep spirituality and sharp intelligence."

Who is Lily Gladstone’s mother?

Lily Gladstone’s mother is Betty Peace-Gladstone. According to the actress, her mother was the "bedrock” of her family. As per various sources, Gladstone’s mother is an early childhood education specialist and has a master's degree in child development. Unlike her father, Gladstone’s mother has had media interactions. During her interview with NPR, Betty revealed that she moved to the reservation as a single woman to work with the Head Start program as their education coordinator.

Speaking about her master’s degree, Lily Gladstone’s mother said, “It's really a look at the development of human beings.” She also added, “What makes a person the person that they are? The concept of family, community, and culture was ever-present, and language is a big part of culture. And then when I moved to the reservation, I saw it in action. Just having the experience of children be reflective of who the community is. And that became even closer to my heart once I became a mother.”