The Short Answer: Four Children
Yes, Peter Facinelli has four children. His three daughters with ex-wife Jennie Garth are Luca Bella Facinelli, born June 30, 1997; Lola Ray Facinelli, born December 6, 2002; and Fiona Eve Facinelli, born September 30, 2006. His fourth child, and first son, is Jack Cooper Facinelli, born September 5, 2022, with his fiancee Lily Anne Harrison.
The 25-year spread is the story: Luca is 29, Lola is 23, Fiona is 20, and Jack is 4. Facinelli has described the surreal joy of attending his daughters' adult milestones while simultaneously doing toddler bedtime, calling Jack both a second chance and a reminder of how much he's learned.
As of October 2026, the blended family appears genuinely close: the adult daughters dote on their little brother, Garth and Facinelli co-parent amicably (even sheltering together during California wildfire evacuations), and Harrison has settled into the family she'd long orbited.
Luca, Lola, and Fiona: The Three Daughters
Luca Bella Facinelli, born June 30, 1997, is now 29, an adult who grew up in the full glare of her parents' fame (her mother was 90210 royalty, her father Twilight royalty). Lola Ray Facinelli, born December 6, 2002, now 23, and Fiona Eve Facinelli, born September 30, 2006, now 20, round out the trio.
The three were raised through their parents' 2001-2013 marriage and its aftermath, and Facinelli has credited Garth with keeping the family functional through the divorce. The sisters are close, and all three have embraced their baby brother Jack with the enthusiasm of built-in aunts.
Now adults, Luca, Lola, and Fiona are pursuing their own lives and careers out of the intense spotlight of their childhoods. Facinelli has said watching them become women has been the great privilege of his life, and watching them with Jack the great surprise.
Jack Cooper: The Son Born in 2022
Jack Cooper Facinelli, born September 5, 2022 (Labor Day, as his father joked), is Facinelli's fourth child and first son, with fiancee Lily Anne Harrison. Now 4, Jack's arrival was announced on Instagram with a black-and-white photo of the newborn gripping his father's finger.
Harrison, 33 at the time, announced the pregnancy in June 2022 at a Romadrama festival panel, joking about her not-a-burrito belly. A week after the birth, Facinelli revealed the name Jack Cooper alongside a photo captioned Felt Cute. Might delight later, pure Facinelli dad humor.
Facinelli has spoken movingly about late fatherhood: the patience he lacked at 28, the presence he's determined to offer at 50, and the way Jack has made him a better parent to his adult daughters too. In a 2025 interview he described toddler Jack as a mirror, showing him the things he still needs to work on.
Jennie Garth and Lily Anne Harrison
Facinelli married Jennie Garth in 2001, and their decade-long marriage (divorced 2013) produced the three daughters. Despite the split, they've remained devoted co-parents, with Garth's current husband Dave Abrams part of the extended family orbit. During recent California wildfires, Facinelli sheltered Garth, Abrams, and the kids at his home, a testament to the functional blended family they've built.
He was briefly engaged to Jaimie Alexander (2015-2016) before meeting Lily Anne Harrison in 2016. They got engaged on New Year's Eve 2019 in Mazatlan, Mexico, and planned a 2020 wedding that COVID postponed. They've described themselves as already feeling married, and Jack's 2022 arrival sealed the family.
As of October 2026, Facinelli and Harrison are still engaged, still together, and raising a 4-year-old while co-parenting three adults. It's a lot, and by all accounts, it's working.
Who Is Peter Facinelli? A Quick Biography
Peter Facinelli was born November 26, 1973, in Queens, New York, to Italian-American parents. He broke through as Mike Dexter in Can't Hardly Wait (1998), starred on Fox's Fastlane (2002-2003), then became globally famous as Dr. Carlisle Cullen, the vampire patriarch, in the Twilight saga (2008-2012).
He spent five seasons as Dr. Fitch Cooper on Showtime's Nurse Jackie (2009-2015), played Maxwell Lord on Supergirl's first season, and has worked steadily in film and TV, including the thriller Countdown. He's also a producer and director.
Now 52, he's in the veteran character-actor phase: respected, working, and best known to a generation as the kindest vampire dad in cinema history, a role his real-life fatherhood has arguably surpassed.
Peter Facinelli in 2026
As of October 2026, Facinelli is 52, engaged to Lily Anne Harrison, father to a 4-year-old son and three adult daughters (29, 23, 20). The blended family spans a quarter-century and two partnerships, and it functions.
He continues to act and produce, choosing projects that keep him close to home. His public image is dad-first: the Twilight patriarch who's now navigating the real thing across two generations at once.
Four kids, two moms, one fiancee, and a toddler who runs the house. That's the Facinelli family in 2026.
Peter Facinelli's Kids: Quick Facts
Does Peter Facinelli have kids? Yes, four. What are their names and ages? Luca Bella (born 1997, age 29), Lola Ray (born 2002, age 23), Fiona Eve (born 2006, age 20), all with ex-wife Jennie Garth; and Jack Cooper (born September 5, 2022, age 4) with fiancee Lily Anne Harrison. Who is he engaged to? Actress Lily Anne Harrison, since December 2019. How old is Peter Facinelli? 52, born November 26, 1973, in Queens. What is he famous for? Dr. Carlisle Cullen in Twilight, Nurse Jackie, Can't Hardly Wait.
The Garth Years: 2001-2013
Peter Facinelli married Jennie Garth in 2001, at the height of her Beverly Hills, 90210 fame and his Fastlane rise. Their 12-year marriage produced Luca (1997, born before the wedding), Lola (2002), and Fiona (2006), and for a decade they were one of Hollywood's most stable young families.
The 2013 divorce was amicable by Hollywood standards, and co-parenting has been their priority since. Garth married Dave Abrams in 2015, and the blended extended family, Facinelli, Garth, Abrams, Harrison, four kids, functions with unusual grace.
Facinelli has credited Garth with keeping the family together through the split: the ex-wife as co-parent-in-chief, a role she's embraced. At 52, he describes their relationship as a friendship built on two decades of raising daughters.
Lily Anne Harrison: The Fiancee
Lily Anne Harrison is an actress with film and TV credits including The Mule (2018). She met Facinelli in 2016, and their New Year's Eve 2019 engagement in Mazatlan, Mexico, was pure romance.
Their planned 2020 wedding was postponed by COVID, and then by life: Jack's 2022 arrival reshuffled priorities. They've described themselves as already married in every way that matters, and the wedding, when it happens, will be a celebration, not a formality.
At 52 and 38, Facinelli and Harrison are the blended family's center: the fiancee who's also a stepmother to three adults and mother to a 4-year-old. It's a lot, and she's handled it with grace.
Carlisle Cullen: The Twilight Patriarch
Dr. Carlisle Cullen made Peter Facinelli globally famous. The compassionate vampire patriarch of the Twilight saga (2008-2012) was the moral center of five films that grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide, and Facinelli's dignified performance won him a generation of fans.
Before Twilight, he was Mike Dexter in Can't Hardly Wait (1998) and Donovan Van Ray on Fastlane (2002-2003). After, he spent five seasons as Dr. Fitch Cooper on Nurse Jackie (2009-2015) and played Maxwell Lord on Supergirl.
Now 52, engaged to Lily Anne Harrison since 2019, father to Luca (29), Lola (23), Fiona (20), and Jack (4): the Twilight patriarch who's now navigating the real thing across two generations.
Nurse Jackie: Five Seasons as Dr. Cooper
Dr. Fitch Cooper, known as Coop, was Peter Facinelli's longest TV role: five seasons (2009-2015) on Showtime's Nurse Jackie, opposite Edie Falco. The vain, insecure plastic surgeon was a comic highlight of the acclaimed dramedy.
The role showcased Facinelli's range beyond the brooding Carlisle Cullen: Coop was funny, needy, and human, and Facinelli played him with scene-stealing precision across 80 episodes.
Now 52, engaged to Lily Anne Harrison, father of four (Luca, 29; Lola, 23; Fiona, 20; Jack, 4), Facinelli's career spans Can't Hardly Wait (1998), Fastlane, Twilight, Nurse Jackie, and Supergirl: the working actor's working actor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Peter Facinelli have kids?
Yes. Peter Facinelli has four children: daughters Luca, Lola, and Fiona with ex-wife Jennie Garth, and son Jack Cooper with fiancee Lily Anne Harrison.
Who is the mother of Peter Facinelli's son?
Actress Lily Anne Harrison, his fiancee since December 2019. Their son Jack Cooper Facinelli was born September 5, 2022.
How old are Peter Facinelli's children?
As of October 2026: Luca is 29 (born 1997), Lola is 23 (born 2002), Fiona is 20 (born 2006), and Jack is 4 (born 2022).
Was Peter Facinelli married to Jennie Garth?
Yes. They were married from 2001 to 2013 and share three daughters. They co-parent amicably.
Is Peter Facinelli married now?
He is engaged to Lily Anne Harrison (since New Year's Eve 2019). Their planned 2020 wedding was postponed by COVID.
How old is Peter Facinelli?
He is 52 years old, born November 26, 1973, in Queens, New York.
What is Peter Facinelli famous for?
He played Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the Twilight saga, Dr. Cooper on Nurse Jackie, and Mike Dexter in Can't Hardly Wait.
Sources
- Wikipedia - Peter FacinelliBorn November 26, 1973; Can't Hardly Wait; Twilight's Carlisle Cullen; Nurse Jackie; Supergirl; career overview.
- Parade - Peter Facinelli on fatherhoodThree daughters with Jennie Garth; son Jack (born 2022) with Lily Anne Harrison; blended family; 2025 interview.
- People - Peter FacinelliOngoing People coverage of Facinelli's family, engagement and children.