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- Keri Russell appeared with her 13-year-old daughter, Willa Lou Deary, at Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2027 show in Paris on Oct. 6.
- Russell chose a structured black-and-white outfit, while Willa made a bold statement in a coordinated pink look with a red Louis Vuitton handbag.
- Russell shares Willa and son River with ex-husband Shane Deary and her younger son, Sam, with partner Matthew Rhys.
Keri Russell stepped into the Paris fashion spotlight with her daughter, Willa Lou Deary, marking a rare public appearance for the mother-daughter pair. The 50-year-old actress attended Louis Vuitton’s Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027 presentation during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Rather than matching outfits, Russell and Willa opted for distinctly different styles. Russell kept her look refined and monochromatic, wearing a crisp white blouse with a high collar and structured details alongside a black mini skirt and pointed-toe pumps.
She accessorized with a brown Louis Vuitton signature handbag featuring a gold chain and added gold stud earrings to complete the polished ensemble.
Willa, 13, went in a much brighter direction. She wore a textured pink tweed jacket with a matching mini skirt, creating a coordinated head to toe look. A vibrant red Louis Vuitton handbag provided a contrasting accessory, while black pointed toe heels with a nude strap and a slicked back ponytail completed her appearance.
Willa is one of Russell’s two children with her former husband, Shane Deary. The former couple also share their 19 year old son, River. Russell has another son, Sam, 10, with her longtime partner, actor Matthew Rhys.
Russell and Deary welcomed Willa on Dec. 27, 2012, in New York City. At the time, Russell’s representative confirmed to PEOPLE that mother and daughter were doing well.
The actress has previously spoken about her relationship with Willa, including during a 2023 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Russell recalled introducing her daughter to Felicity, the series that became an important part of her early career.
According to Russell, Willa quickly rejected the idea of watching the show, describing it as “cringy” after roughly 15 minutes. Russell recalled that her daughter questioned why she would want to watch her mother’s fictional college experience and romantic storylines.
Russell and Rhys have also occasionally discussed their family dynamic publicly. During the 2026 Emmy Awards, both actors were recognized for their work, leading Rhys to joke about a friendly competition between the couple.
Rhys revealed that their children had even become involved by placing bets on which parent would win. He joked that he had put money on himself and described the situation as serious competition.
Despite the playful rivalry, Rhys praised Russell for her attitude during awards season, calling her a “class act” and noting her supportive approach toward fellow nominees.
Russell’s appearance with Willa at Louis Vuitton offered a rare glimpse of the actress with her teenage daughter while placing the pair within the highly visible setting of Paris Fashion Week. Their contrasting outfits also made the appearance notable, with Russell favoring understated tailoring and Willa embracing a distinctly youthful pink ensemble.
