Joey Lawrence’s Daughters Finally Think His Fame Is Cool
Joey Lawrence’s daughters have reached a new stage in how they see their famous father. The actor recently revealed that Charleston, 20, and Liberty, 16, are no longer embarrassed when fans recognise him in public. Instead, they have started to see his celebrity status as something pretty cool.
Lawrence discussed the change during an exclusive interview with E! News while promoting his new HGTV series, Totally ’90s House. He said his older daughters have mostly not been interested in watching much of his past work. However, their reaction to his fame has changed as they have grown older.
Joey Lawrence’s Daughters Have a New Reaction to His Fame
According to Lawrence, Charleston and Liberty once found it uncomfortable when strangers approached their father for photos or recognition.
That reaction has gradually changed.
The actor explained that his daughters now understand what is happening when fans recognise him. Instead of being embarrassed, they seem to appreciate the attention their dad receives.
For Lawrence, the change has been amusing to watch. What once made his daughters uncomfortable has become something they find interesting.
Their reaction also shows how children of famous parents can view celebrity differently as they get older. Someone who is simply “Dad” at home can suddenly become a recognisable television star when the family is out in public.
Disneyland Gave Joey Lawrence’s Kids a Different Perspective
Lawrence recalled a recent family trip to Disneyland as an example of that change.
During the outing, people approached him and asked for pictures. His children noticed the attention and were impressed by how many people recognised their father.
The moment appeared to give his daughters a different perspective on his career.
For years, Lawrence has been known for roles that made him a familiar face to television audiences, particularly his work on Blossom and Gimme a Break!. Now, his children are old enough to understand that those performances helped make him a recognisable figure.
Who Are Joey Lawrence’s Children?
Lawrence shares Charleston and Liberty with his former wife, Chandie Yawn-Nelson.
He is also a father to younger children with his wife, Samantha Cope. The couple have a daughter, Dylan, and a son, Ford. E! News reported that Ford was four months old when Lawrence discussed his family during the recent interview.
The different ages of his children mean they are experiencing their father’s career from very different perspectives.
His older daughters can understand his history in entertainment, while his younger children are still growing up with Lawrence as a working actor and television personality.
Joey Lawrence Is Back in the ’90s Spotlight
Lawrence’s comments about his daughters come as he returns to a world closely connected to his early career.
He is part of HGTV’s Totally ’90s House, a renovation competition built around the nostalgia of the decade. The series brings together several stars associated with popular 1990s television.
HGTV says the competition features two teams of celebrities who search for homes that still look like they belong in the 1990s. The teams then renovate the properties while attempting to preserve some of their retro character.
Lawrence joins his brother Matthew Lawrence, Melissa Joan Hart and Keshia Knight Pulliam on one of the teams. Their competition is against a team featuring Brian Austin Green, Beverley Mitchell and Jodie Sweetin.
The show premiered on HGTV on August 26, 2026, with episodes also available to stream on HBO Max the following day.
Melissa Joan Hart’s Children Are Also Seeing Fame Differently
Lawrence was not the only former ’90s star to discuss how their children view celebrity.
His Melissa & Joey co-star Melissa Joan Hart also shared a similar experience during the joint E! News interview.
Hart said her sons Mason, 20, Braydon, 18, and Tucker, 13, have recently begun appreciating the attention she receives from fans.
She recalled an airport encounter in which someone recognised her. Hart initially did not feel ready to stop and interact with the fan. Her sons, however, encouraged her to return and sign an autograph.
The moment surprised Hart because her children had previously been more likely to wonder why she was stopping for strangers.
Why the Moment Matters to These ’90s Stars
For Lawrence and Hart, the reactions from their children represent more than simple amusement.
Both actors became recognisable to television audiences when they were young. Their careers are now being revisited through a new generation of ’90s nostalgia.
That makes it interesting to see their own children gradually discover what their parents’ fame actually means.
For years, a celebrity parent can simply be the person who picks them up from school, helps around the house or joins them on a family vacation. Then, one day, strangers begin asking that same parent for photographs.
Lawrence’s Disneyland story captures that shift in a particularly relatable way. His daughters were no longer simply seeing their father. They were seeing the cultural impact of his long career.
What Is Totally ’90s House About?
Totally ’90s House is a six-episode HGTV renovation competition hosted by Jaleel White.
The participating celebrities are tasked with transforming homes that remain heavily influenced by 1990s design. The competition includes spaces such as kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, foyers and living areas.
The winning team receives bragging rights and $25,000 for its selected charity, according to HGTV.
The series gives Lawrence another opportunity to reconnect with the decade that helped establish him as a household name.
And now, unlike when his daughters were younger, his fame seems to be earning something new from them: genuine admiration.