Teri Hatcher's Daughter Emerson Tenney: Following In Mom's Footsteps

If you're a fan of Desperate Housewives, you know Teri Hatcher as the iconic Susan Mayer. But today, we're diving into her life as a mom and the incredible journey of her daughter, Emerson Tenney. This Golden Globe-winning actress has always been clear about her priorities—her career comes second to being the best mom she can be, and Emerson is thriving because of it.

Meet Emerson Tenney: The Rising Star

In 1994, Teri tied the knot with actor Jon Tenney. Fast forward three years, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Emerson Tenney, into the world. While Teri and Jon went their separate ways in 2003, their commitment to co-parenting remained rock-solid. Teri has always made sure her daughter came first, even in the whirlwind of Hollywood fame.

During a heartfelt appearance on The View in 2006, Teri opened up about her parenting philosophy. "I’ve always made mothering the priority of my life," she shared. "Over my career, over everything." It’s a philosophy that has clearly paid off for Emerson, who has grown into a confident young woman with a bright future ahead.

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Despite the challenges of co-parenting, Teri and Jon have worked tirelessly to make sure Emerson feels supported and loved. "I never wanted Emerson to have parents in different households," Teri admitted. "But her dad and I work really hard to make it as easy as possible for her, and I genuinely think she’s OK." That dedication has clearly paid off, with Emerson flourishing both personally and professionally.

Emerson Tenney: Following in Mom's Footsteps

In May 2020, Teri beamed with pride as she celebrated Emerson's graduation from Brown University. Sharing the moment on Instagram, Teri wrote, "The class of #2020 is primed to be more resilient than most, making lemonade from lemons, with an eye for what is truly important." She continued, "After the virtual and moving ceremony this morning, I dry my tears, blow my nose and toast to all your hard work and the great things I see in your future. Congratulations on reaching this amazing milestone! I love you so much!!!"

Emerson’s achievements don’t stop there. She’s already making waves in the entertainment industry, proving she’s got the same star power as her mom. In 2009, she lent her voice to the animated film Coraline, and she continued to build her resume by voicing characters in the 2013 film Planes. Her contributions to the film industry don’t end there—Emerson also served as an assistant production coordinator on the sets of Raised on Porn in 2021 and Buying Her in 2022.

Teri and Emerson’s bond goes beyond the mother-daughter relationship—they’re also best friends. In 2018, the duo proved just how strong their connection is by running the TCS NYC Marathon together. "Something about the ups and downs of training for such a physical feat as a marathon—that sort of vulnerability, the adversity that you have to get through and pushing through walls together—and having that experience as a team; it’s just a bonding thing that you can’t really replace or have from any other experience," Teri told People. "And I think we both wanted that together."