Gabrielle Giffords

The distinguished Danner family is a dynasty of royalty in the entertainment industry, with a long and illustrious history beginning with Blythe Danner, a Tony Award-winning actress born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With German, English and Irish ancestry, she earned a degree from Bard College and made her film debut in 1971. Her daughter, Gwyneth Paltrow, born in Los Angeles, has become an Oscar-winning actress, while her father, Bruce Paltrow, was a noted producer and director. Her brother, Jake Paltrow, is a successful director and writer. Harry Danner and Hillary Danner have both been prolific actors and Katherine Moennig, the daughter of Bruce's first wife, is best known for her iconic role in "The L Word". Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski, and Chris Martin have all brought their talents to the family, as well as Rebekah Paltrow Neumann, a successful actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. From humble beginnings, the Danner family has risen to become a dynasty of excellence in the entertainment industry.