Michael J. Fox’s Twin Daughters & Wife Stood Proudly Beside Him As He Received Lifetime Achievement Award

Jun 09, 2023 by apost team

Michael J. Fox rose to fame following his iconic portrayal of Marty McFly in "Back To The Future." Since then, he has continued to soar higher in his craft as an actor. But even someone like Fox, who has earned the respect of the public, isn’t one to get away without hurtful words being said about him — not because he had done anything wrong but simply because of his condition. Thankfully, he has amazing children who always come to his defense.

Fox is a beloved actor who's been in the spotlight since the 1980s. Despite his tragic Parkinson's disease diagnosis in the early '90s, when he was only 29, Fox has had the support of his wife and fellow actress Tracy Pollan. Although the couple was faced with Fox's health diagnosis early in their relationship, they not only stuck it out together, but they have also proven just how loving and supportive a marriage can be in the face of major life struggles. 

However, since both were in relationships at the time they first met, they wouldn't begin dating until later on. Fox and Pollan reunited on the set of their 1988 movie "Bright Lights, Big City," and finally, their love blossomed. They dated for just seven months before getting engaged on Dec. 26, 1987. 

They were married the following year, on July 16, 1988, at the West Mountain Inn in Vermont. 

The couple has four children – their eldest and only child Sam; their twin daughters, Aquinnah and Schuyler; and their youngest, Esme. Fox has drawn strength from his children, which is why it was a magical moment for him when his twin daughters accompanied him and his wife at the 2023 Moving Image Awards at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York City. Keep on reading to learn more about Fox, his twin daughters and his recent achievement. 

Fox received the devastating diagnosis that he had Parkinson's disease in 1991. He didn't go public with the news immediately and instead continued working throughout the '90s, appearing in another hit show, "Spin City." He detailed his grueling journey in the Apple TV+ documentary “Still,” released in May 2023.

Despite Fox’s condition, his children have always been there to support him through and through. It is simply touching to know how much of a support Pollan has been for Fox over the years, and undoubtedly their four beautiful children are as well. Both parents frequently post family pictures on their Instagram, including holidays overseas together, as well as local everyday things like going for walks. 

In February 2023, Fox did not miss out on celebrating the birthday of his twin daughters Aquinnah and Schuyler – and yes, he made sure to share it on social media, where he let the whole world know how special his two daughters are to him. 

Alongside photos of special moments with his two beautiful daughters, Fox wrote:

“Weeeeeeeeeeee! Happy Birthday Aquinnah and Schuyler, you guys live your best lives X 2! Love, Dood.”

Pollan, also a proud parent to their two daughters, also greeted them by sharing nostalgic photos as well as recent ones to mark the special day of the two people close to her heart whom she described as “beautiful humans.”

“Happy birthday to these two beautiful humans! I could not love you more and I hope you have a fantabulous day!” Pollan said.

The relationship between Fox and his family has grown strong throughout the years. He has attributed his wife and his children as the light that guides him through his battle with Parkinson's disease. 

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Asked who pulled him out of his sickness, Fox told Variety in an interview that it was his family who was responsible. 

“I’m still happy to join the day and be a part of things,” he told the publication. “I just enjoy the little math problems of existence. I love waking up and figuring that stuff out and at the same time being with my family." 

Fox’s optimism and gratefulness are something that, up until now, has powered him through his battle. At the Moving Image Awards at the Museum of the Moving Image in June 2023, Fox was awarded a lifetime achievement award from the prestigious institution. 

“We are honored to present the MoMI Lifetime Achievement Award to the legendary Michael J. Fox, a great artist and inspiring human being, at our Spring 2023 Moving Image Awards benefit event,” MoMI’s Co-Chairmen Ivan Lustig and Michael Barker said in a statement. 

Fox was accompanied by three of the most beautiful women in his life – his wife Pollan and his twins Aquinnah and Schuyler. Fox looked dashing in his black tuxedo, while Pollan and their twins all looked gorgeous in their outfits, posing beside the award-winning actor. 

"I have so many great things in my life, Tracy and Aquinnah and Schuyler, and Sam and Esmé who aren’t here. I don't know. I don't have a weepy, sad life. This thing happened, which really sucked, but it put me in a position to do other things that were effective and perhaps make things better. But what I like about sitting here tonight is it seems to be about acting and about film and I love acting and I love film,” Fox said in his moving acceptance speech.

Although his eldest and youngest children, Sam and Esme, were absent, Fox still acknowledged them in his emotional message.

Michael J. Fox, his wife Tracy Pollan, and their twin daughters looked amazing and beautiful!  What can you say about his battle with Parkinson's disease? Wasn’t his speech beautiful? Let us know, and pass this on to your family, friends and other Michael J. Fox fans!