Lacey Chabert exclusively told Morning Honey about watching her daughter, Julia, grow up.
Exclusive: Lacey Chabert Says It's 'Miraculous' to See Her Daughter Julia, 8, 'Experience' the World: 'The Most Fascinating Part of Parenting'
Dec. 11 2024, Published 11:42 a.m. ET
Lacey Chabert adores watching her little girl, Julia, 8, tackle the world one day at a time.
"It's the most fascinating part of parenting is to watch your little baby grow up and realize they came here being who they really are and just nurturing that to the best of my ability — and to see her experience the world is just miraculous," the actress, 42, who joined Raising Cane's owner and founder, Todd Graves, to host the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem in a Cane’s-themed winter wonderland – all in the middle of Times Square, exclusively told Morning Honey during the Tuesday, December 10, event.
The star shares one daughter with husband David Nehdar.
"It's so funny — I see parts of my husband in her," the Mean Girls alum, who is married to David Nehdar, added. "I also see parts of myself, and it's really funny when you realize how things are passed down. There are so many nuances. Sometimes I look at her and am like, 'Oh, that's definitely me.'"
Since Chabert is the "Queen of Christmas" due to starring in many holiday movies, it makes perfect sense her daughter also has fallen in love with this time of year, too.
Lacey Chabert said she loves cooking and spending the holidays with her family.
"I get to hear the countdown to Christmas every single day," she quipped. "She's written her letter to Santa. We have a little magic Santa mailbox, and I mailed her letter! It disappeared because it went to the North Pole."
"She's really into arts and crafts — art sets and things like that," the brunette beauty added of her little one's list.
Fortunately, the Hot Frosty star loves in on the fun with her kiddo. "I'm super crafty. I love making things. It's super fun to do the projects because then you save what she's made and it's fun to look back on," she shared.
Making spirits bright! Raising Cane’s owner & founder Todd Graves, holiday movie icon Lacey Chabert, and Santa Clause pose with members of the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem during Holiday Bike Giveaway in NYC’s Times Square.
Chabert is looking forward to taking some time to be with her loved ones during this jolly time of year. "It's about slowing down. I love being in the kitchen and cooking my great grandmother and grandmother's recipes. It brings back so many cherished memories," she noted. "I'm now getting to create these new memories with my family now."
Since the mom-of-one is all about spreading joy, it made perfect sense for her to appear at Raising Cane's recent event in New York City, where she and Graves welcomed kids from Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, greeted attendees, participated in media interviews, gave bikes to kids and guided them around the track and enjoyed some holiday fun in the heart of Times Square. While nearly 100 bikes were on-site for the event, Cane’s is donating 400 total bikes to Boys and Girls Club of Harlem.
Located just across from Raising Cane’s Global Flagship, the duo hosted the event at Military Island through a complete takeover featuring giant candy canes, presents, carolers, Santa, Christmas trees and festive decor that rivaled even the brightest lights of the city.
The actress said it was a 'blessing' to attend the recent Raising Cane's event.
"It's such a blessing to be here," she noted. "I'm happy to be part of it, and I feel really honored. I think it's incredible what they're doing — giving away so many bikes to kids that are going to be so excited. It will make their day. To see the looks on their faces today was so special. It's incredible they're honoring the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem and doing this in so many different cities. It's all about getting into the holiday spirit!"