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Meet Dan Aykroyd's kids: daughters Danielle, Belle, and Stella

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Before he separated from Donna Dixon, the former Saturday Night Live star and his wife raised three daughters together
Before he separated from Donna Dixon, the former Saturday Night Live star and his wife raised three daughters together

DAN AYKROYD is famously known for appearing in Ghostbusters and Behind the Candelabra.

The Emmy Award winner's children have also taken on entertainment careers.

Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon pictured with their three daughters: Danielle, Belle, and Stella eiqekidzzitxprw
Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon pictured with their three daughters: Danielle, Belle, and StellaCredit: Getty

Who are Dan Aykroyd's kids?

Danielle

Danielle Aykroyd pictured with her parents and younger sisters
Danielle Aykroyd pictured with her parents and younger sistersCredit: Alamy

Born on November 18, 1989, Danielle is the eldest of Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon's three daughters.

Often referred to by her stage name Vera Sola, Danielle is a musician and recording artist.

"I really wanted to distance myself as much as possible, so as to be taken on the merit of my music and my own personality and my own self," said Danielle.

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"And I also wanted to carve out a space for myself in a world that really wants to pigeonhole me as Dan Aykroyd’s daughter."

Regarding her life as the musician of a famous actor, she explained to the Kingston Whig-Standard: "I’ve vacillated between this great pride in having them as parents, not because of who they are as public figures but who they are as people.

"But still, it’s been trying to strike the balance there. I grew up in a performative family.

"No fear of public speaking, no fear onstage. I was a theater actress forever and a voice actor, so nothing there."

Dan has said of Danielle: "A lot of parents in showbiz might say we don’t recommend it, or it’s a tough life, it’s rejection and all that.

"And it’s really great that as a family, we don’t have to sit there and think, 'That’s very interesting music.' It’s really hot.

"It has impact and substance, and her guitar is just soaring. She’s so talented, and we’re so proud of her."

Belle

Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon with their three daughters at the Ghostbusters: Afterlife premiere in 2016
Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon with their three daughters at the Ghostbusters: Afterlife premiere in 2016Credit: Getty

Born on June 9, 1993, Belle is Dan and Donna's second eldest daughter.

Similar to her famous father, Belle is also an actor.

Her filmography includes Problematic, Workin' Moms, and Highway One.

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Stella

Born on April 5, 1998, Stella is Dan and Donna's youngest daughter.

Just like her father and older sister, Stella is an actor as well.

Dan and Stella have starred together in Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

When did Dan marry Donna Dixon?

On April 29, 1983, Dan tied the knot with Donna Dixon after a year together.

The two started dating after they met during the filming of Doctor Detroit.

On April 29, 2022, it was announced the Saturday Night Live alum and his wife decided to separate.

"After 39 years as a couple, we are now on separate life paths," Dan and Donna revealed to People.

"We remain legally married, co-parents, co-workers, and business partners. This is our choice in loving friendship."

Kevin Quinitchett

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