Ricki Lake‘s greatest joy comes from spending time with her two sons, Milo and Owen, who she shares with her ex-husband Rob Sussman. The Broadway actress and the illustrator embarked on the journey of parenthood together in 1997, three years after their 1994 wedding, with the birth of Milo Sebastian Sussman. Owen, their second son, was born in 2001.
Life and Growing Years of Milo Sebastian Sussman
The couple’s eldest son, Milo, was born in 1997, and their youngest, Owen, in 2001. Ricki and Rob navigated the complexities of co-parenting for several years before deciding to separate in 2004. Ricki embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood after her divorce, noting that the toughest part of co-parenting was not being the primary focus.
Ricki made a concerted effort to maintain a sense of normalcy for her sons during their formative years. In a conversation with Hometown Life, the Emmy Award-winning actress confessed that her efforts have paid dividends. “My children are well-rounded and understand the larger context of life,” she stated.
The Relationship Journey of Milo’s Parents
Ricki, known for The Ricki Lake Show, tied the knot with her second husband, Christian Evans, a jewelry designer, in 2012. Evans played a supporting role in the upbringing of her children. However, the couple split in 2015 after three years of marriage.
Sadly, Evans died by suicide at the age of 45 in 2017. After his passing, Ricki told People magazine that she did everything within her power to help him combat his bipolar disorder.
Currently, Ricki, who began dating Jeff Scult in 2019, balances her Hollywood career, relationship with Scult, and her role as a mother to her two sons. The Mrs. Winterbourne star maintains that despite her professional accomplishments, her greatest achievement is her “two boys.”
Birth and Accomplishments of Milo Sebastian Sussman
Milo, Ricki and Rob’s first child, was born on March 22, 1997. Although Milo Sebastian Sussman has not followed his mother into acting, he has made significant strides in his twenties. As per a post by Ricki on her social media, Milo graduated from Oberlin College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in May 2019.
While he hasn’t expressed interest in acting, Milo does enjoy music. Ricki posted a picture of him working on a turntable ahead of his birthday in March 2020 and shared a heartfelt message in his honor.
Life of Owen Tyler Sussman
Owen, also known as Tyler, was born on June 18, 2001, and is Ricki’s second son. He often appears on his mother’s social media accounts. Like his elder brother, Milo, Owen, too, seems to have a penchant for music. In a recent Instagram post, Ricki shared an adorable throwback picture of her sons with the late singer-songwriter Allee Willis in her recording studio, reminiscing about the “fantastic day.”