Fans Say Sam Elliott’s Daughter Has ‘All The Traits Of Her Dad’

Apr 01, 2025 by apost team

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Many know Sam Elliott as a great actor with over 50 years of experience. He is also a devoted husband and father to his beautiful wife and daughter. Sam is a veteran actor best known for his work in the Western movie genre. His most popular movies include “The Big Lebowski” and “Tombstone.” 

Sam’s father was a predator control specialist, while his mother was a teacher. Although his father was not keen on Sam pursuing an acting career, he remained steadfast in chasing his dream. Sam’s father always wanted him to finish his college degree, which he did after his dad passed away from a heart attack. He said of his father: 

“He was a realist, my dad. He was a hard worker. He had a work ethic that I’ve fashioned mine after, and I thank him for that every day.” 

Sam began his career playing minor characters in “The Way West” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” The actor’s breakout film role was in the 1976 drama “Lifeguard,” one of his few projects outside of the Western genre.

Elliott has been married to actress Katharine Ross for 40 years, and the two have also collaborated on-screen. While they both starred in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” they didn’t get to meet officially until 1978 when they were both cast in leading roles in the movie “The Legacy.” The couple got married in 1984 and share a daughter, Cleo Rose Elliott, 40, a musician. Read further to know more about his wife and their marriage.

Ross was born on Jan. 29, 1940, in Hollywood, California. Her family eventually settled in Walnut Creek, also California. After high school, Ross moved to San Francisco to study acting. There, she joined The Actors Workshop, where she performed in many stage productions. During this time, Ross got her first introduction to the world of television. 

“I did hear about a casting call for the TV series ‘Sam Benedict.’ They were shooting in San Francisco and wanted to cast someone local. I had two very nice scenes with the star Edmond O’Brien, so that’s not too shabby,” Ross shared. 

In 1967, she made her breakthrough with a pivotal role in the iconic film “The Graduate.” Her portrayal of the conflicted and independent Elaine earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Ross has since retired from acting. 

As for their marriage, Ross was once asked if it was Sam’s voice, mustache, or rugged good looks that won her over, and she responded: 

“Probably all that and more. We were working together and one thing led to another. And here we are.”

Sam also revealed the secret to their long-lasting marriage, saying:

“I think really what it boils down to is we love each other, and we work at it. And I think more importantly than anything, it takes wanting to be married. The two things that I wanted in my life were to have a movie career and to be married, to have a family. And it’s an embarrassment of riches that I’ve got both.”

He also told Parade nothing beats having a family at home.

“It’s great to have a nice career – I’ve been doin’ it almost 50 years... It’s what I wanted to do since I was 8 years old, and I’m fulfilled on that level. But being a dad? That’s even more fulfilling. It completes me. I’ve been married one time and I have one daughter, who I love more than anyone in the world. And that’s where my world is,” he said.

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Sam and Ross’ daughter, Cleo, is a musician who shares her dad’s love for music. Not only is she passionate about music, but she is also incredibly talented. Cleo, 40, was trained in classic Italian opera and released her first record in 2008. Her music icons include legendary musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Guns ‘n’ Roses and Pink Floyd. She released her first studio album in 2024 and commemorated the milestone on Instagram. In an interview with The Malibu Times, she described her music genre as:

“The sound is very pop rock, but I’m really into heavy hard rock.”

Despite her brief acting stint in “Murder for Dummies,” Cleo sees herself as a musician and not an actress. She revealed that her parents were happy for her and didn’t force her to become an actor like them. They supported her singing aspirations and even shared their vinyls with her.

“I got all their old vinyl,” Cleo said. “So some of my favorite albums are Led Zeppelin, The Cars’ ‘Heartbeat City,’ the Allman Brothers’ ‘Eat a Peach’ and maybe some old Madonna.”

The blonde bombshell has also lent her beauty to the modeling industry and has appeared on the covers of magazines such as The Colorist. Fans have even taken note of how much she looks like her father, saying:

“You look so much like your dad♥️💫.”

“Wow you look so much like him but I def see your mom more,” another user remarked.

“Very pretty, has all the traits of her Dad!!! Mom beauty too <3,” a third user said.

Cleo is engaged to Jacob Rosenbaum, who constantly showers her with love in Instagram posts. 

“@cleoroseElliott gives me butterflies 🦋🦋🦋🦋,” he captioned a carousel that showed a loved-up photo of them with some pictures and a clip of butterflies.

Cleo is well on her way to being a great singer and songwriter. It is wonderful to see that Cleo, like her parents, has found true, meaningful love.

Did you know Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross were married? What do you think of their daughter’s music? Let us know, and be sure to pass this on to friends and family, too!