Scarlett Connolly is the daughter of Sir William Connolly and Pamela Stephenson, Lady Connolly. Scarlett’s father who is commonly known as Billy Connolly is a successful and well-known actor, retired comedian, artist, writer, musician, and television presenter. He has been in the entertainment industry for more than five decades. Pamela Stephenson is a psychologist, writer, actress, and comedian.
Scarlett Connolly: Bio Summary
Who Is The Daughter Of Billy Connolly And Pamela Stephenson?
Scarlett Connolly was born on 28 July 1988 to Billy Connolly and his wife Pamela Stephenson. Scarlett will be 35 years old on 28 July, 2023. Her father is a retired comedian, actor, artist, writer, musician, and television presenter, born in Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland while her mother is a clinical psychologist, writer, actress, and comedian, born in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand.
Scarlett Connolly is the sister of Amy Connolly and Daisy Connolly. She has two half-siblings: Jamie Connolly and Cara Connolly from her father’s past marriage to interior designer, Iris Pressagh. Scarlett’s paternal grandparents are William Connolly and Mary McLean, both of whom were of partly Irish descent. Being a celebrity child, Scarlett is believed to have experienced a comfortable life as a child.
Scarlett Connolly has a good relationship with her family. Her father Billy Connolly told The Guardian: ‘My children and I are pals and allies, they’re lovely. We all get on great. But I never carry photographs of my wife and kids because they make me sad. I’m not one of those guys who gets to the hotel room and puts the framed pictures up. I really can’t do it. Photos make you miss them more.’
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Billy Connolly has made it a point to tell his children the truth at all times. He said he is ‘totally open with my children.’ Scarlett Connolly works in an art gallery. Speaking to The Guardian, Billy revealed that his daughter Scarlett works in an art gallery in Soho here in New York. Scarlett is a private person. There is no information about her romantic associations.
How Did Scarlett’s Parents Meet?
Scarlett Connolly’s mother and father Billy Connolly and Pamela Stephenson met for the first time in 1979 when they filmed a sketch for Not the Nine O’Clock News. After filming, they had lunch together and their next meeting happened the following year, backstage at one of Billy Connolly’s shows. They lived together for several years before getting married in Fiji on 20 December 1989.
Both Billy Connolly and Pamela Stephenson have experienced failed marriages. Pamela used to be married to English actor Nicholas Ball. They were married in 1978 but divorced in 1984. Billy was also married to Iris Pressagh in 1969, separated in 1981, and eventually divorced in 1985. Billy said of his marriage to Pamela:
“Marriage to Pam didn’t change me; it saved me. I was going to die. I was on a downwards spiral and enjoying every second of it. Not only was I dying, but I was looking forward to it.” Billy Connolly said to The Guardian: ‘Pamela saved me without being ruthless with me when I was drinking and smoking, by saying: “Look, if you don’t give up the way you’re living, you’re gonna die.’
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He added: ‘And I don’t want to be there watching it when it happens.” I haven’t had a drink for 28 years. With Pam, I discovered that you could not get away with anything. When I married her I had to own up to everything, which no one had ever asked me to do before. I learned to be honest with myself, which was great.’
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