At a Glance
- Three children: son James, twin daughters Tabitha and Marion.
- James was born on October 28, 2002.
- The twins arrived on June 22, 2009.
- Parker highlighted her family during her January 2026 Golden Globes speech.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, who married in 1997, have kept their family life largely private. Their three children-James, Tabitha, and Marion-have occasionally appeared in the public eye, but the actress has rarely discussed them in detail. The 2026 Golden Globes provided a rare moment when Parker publicly celebrated her children.
Family Overview
Parker and Broderick welcomed their first child, son James Wilkie, in October 2002. The couple named him after Broderick’s late father, actor James Broderick. Six years later, on June 22, 2009, they brought home twins Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell via surrogate.
The family has chosen to keep the children out of the spotlight, but they have made occasional public appearances together.
James Wilkie Broderick
James was born at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, weighing 6 lbs, 8 oz. His publicist told News Of Los Angeles that “Mother and baby are doing very well. Everyone is healthy.” Broderick’s representative echoed that sentiment, saying the family was “totally over the moon and ready to go home.”
James has attended several high-profile events:
- 2010 New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 – he described himself as a “big fan” of the series.
- 2011 premiere of Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
- 2021 premiere of And Just Like That… at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
In 2023, James shared his thoughts on the reboot with Entertainment Tonight.
The actor has pursued a career of his own. In February 2025, he guest-starred on CBS’s Elsbeth alongside his father. Broderick later told News Of Los Angeles that he was “so proud and happy to work with my son James.”
James graduated from Brown University in May 2025. He celebrated the milestone on Instagram, posting photos beside a statue of the Roman emperor Augustus.
Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell
The twins were born via surrogate in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Parker gave them family surnames-Hodge and Elwell-reflecting her own last name.
In 2018, Parker noted that the girls have “different interests.” She added, “They’re really devoted to each other, but they’ll also say, ‘I need time away from her.’ Tabitha can play by herself for hours. Loretta always needs to be checking in.”
Both girls share a passion for fashion. In a 2022 episode of Vogue’s Life in Looks, Parker recalled showing her daughters a nude ball gown she wore for Vogue in 2021, and how the twins gasped, “You’re on the cover of Vogue?”
In June 2025, Parker told W Magazine that her daughters “like clothing, but it’s not playing an oversized role in their life. They definitely have ideas about how they want to feel and look when they walk out the door, but they don’t seem particularly distracted.”
The twins also enjoy the actress’s 1993 film Hocus Pocus. Parker said they began watching it about three years ago, and they were thrilled to meet Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy on the set of Hocus Pocus 2.
They joined their parents at a release party for Marc Shaiman’s book Never Mind the Happy at Sardi’s in New York on January 26.
Recent Highlights
During her January 2026 Golden Globes acceptance speech, Parker received the Carol Burnett Award. She thanked her husband, stating, “To my beloved family, my brilliant husband Matthew Broderick, who has been my husband for just shy of 30 years, who has given me a family discount, an all-access pass to his masterclass in acting, comedy and dedication.”
Parker then turned to her children: “And to the family we have made. Our divine James Wilkie, Loretta and Tabitha, oh God. I love you so deeply and admire so much the people that you are becoming. That every day at home and at work, I want to make you proud.”
The speech highlighted how Parker balances a demanding career with her role as a mother, and it underscored the pride she feels for her children’s growth.
Key Takeaways
- Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick have three children who have been kept largely out of the public eye.
- James has appeared at several film premieres and pursued acting and academics, graduating from Brown University.
- Tabitha and Marion are fashion-savvy twins who enjoy their mother’s iconic films and have appeared with the family at public events.
- Parker’s 2026 Golden Globes speech was a rare public acknowledgment of her family, emphasizing her desire to make them proud.
