Callie Haverda is the breakout star of Netflix’s That ’90s Show, a spin-off of the popular sitcom That ’70s Show. She plays Leia Forman, the daughter of Eric Forman and Donna Pinciotti, who spends a summer with her grandparents in Wisconsin. But who are Callie Haverda’s parents and how did they support her acting career? Here is everything you need to know about the actress and her family.
Callie Haverda was born in Austin, Texas to Tony and Denise Haverda
Callie Haverda was born on February 22, 2017 in Austin, Texas, according to Distractify. She is one of four siblings, with two brothers, Corey and Carson, and a sister, Heley. Her parents are Tony and Denise Haverda, who work as an executive at Open Text and a recruiter for New York Life Insurance respectively.
Callie was homeschooled by her parents, which gave her the flexibility to pursue her acting passion. She told ATX Today that she attended high school for one year before landing the role of Leia on That ’90s Show.
Callie Haverda’s parents were hesitant for her to act at first
Callie Haverda was introduced to acting by her siblings’ agent, who sent her out for an audition when she was five years old. She booked the job and fell in love with acting, but her parents were not so sure about it.
She told Texas Lifestyle Magazine that her parents did not allow her to act until she was six years old and could decide for herself that this was what she really wanted to do. She said: “After working for the first time, I just fell in love with the whole experience, and knew I couldn’t stop!”
Callie’s parents wanted her to have a normal childhood and not be exposed to the pressures and challenges of the entertainment industry at a young age. They also wanted her to focus on her education and have other interests besides acting.
Callie Haverda’s parents and siblings are now fully supportive of her career
Callie Haverda’s parents and siblings are now very proud of her achievements and support her career fully. They moved from Texas to California with her after she got the part in That ’90s Show.
Callie told ATX Today that the first people she informed about the booking were her parents. She said: “My mom was driving home from work, and she pulled into the driveway right as I got home, and my dad opened the door, and I was bawling my eyes out. We all just kind of fell down on the ground in our front yard, and sat there for like, an hour.”
Her brother Carson also congratulated her on Instagram, writing: “You have worked so hard for so long to get here, and you deserve every bit of this.”
Callie Haverda’s parents and siblings often accompany her to events and premieres, showing their love and support for her. They also watch her show together and enjoy seeing her on screen.
Callie Haverda is grateful for her family’s support and credits them for helping her achieve her dreams. She told Texas Lifestyle Magazine: “I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.”
