Iona McKidd: Background, Family, Education, and Aspirations

Iona McKidd is daughter of Scottish actor, Kevin McKidd, best known for his roles in “Grey’s Anatomy” as Dr. Owen Hunt. Although Iona has mostly stayed out of the spotlight, her family history and her father’s acting career have drawn some attention. This article examines Iona McKidd’s background, education, family and relationship with her father.

Background

Iona McKidd is from Scotland. She and her family eventually moved to the United States because of her father’s career, but Iona and her family still visit Scotland and preserves their Scottish identity. Her parents tried to give Iona and her brother a relatively normal upbringing despite their father’s celebrity status.

Family and Siblings

Iona McKidd is one of two children Kevin McKidd had with Jane Parker. She was born in 2002, following her older brother, Joseph McKidd, born in 2000. Both Joseph and Iona grew up together and have supported each other through many life experiences. The siblings do occasionally appear together on social media, typically at family events or vacations.

In 2017, Kevin McKidd and Jane Parker split after almost 17 years together. Despite the split, they have co-parented Iona and Joseph. In 2018, Kevin McKidd married chef Arielle Goldrath, with whom he had two more children joining Iona’s extended family.

Education

Information about Iona McKidd’s education is mostly kept secret, her parents excluded her personal details from media attention. With a family that values personal growth and responsibility, Iona probably has had a good education, either in private schooling or perhaps homeschooling.

Occupational Aspirations and Public Appearances

So far, Iona McKidd has not specified a career path. Growing up with an entertainment mogul father has given Iona firsthand experience of Hollywood. But unlike some children of actors who imitate their parents, she has shown no public interest in acting or fame for herself.

Iona occasionally attends events with her father at awards shows or public gatherings celebrating his work. These rarely-scheduled appearances also show her bond with Kevin McKidd and support for his career. Whether or not Iona will go into the entertainment industry herself remains to be seen.

Kevin McKidd: Father and Influential Actor

Kevin McKidd was born August 9, 1973, in Elgin, Scotland. Growing up working class, McKidd originally planned to study engineering at the University of Edinburgh. But he got into acting at the university’s Bedlam Theatre.

Kevin McKidd started acting during the late 1990s, after playing Tommy Mackenzie in “Trainspotting” (1996), which became a cultural phenomenon. This led to roles in film and television, notably “Rome,” “Journeyman,” and other productions.

McKidd most recently starred as Dr. Owen Hunt on the medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” He joined the series in 2008, and became a fan favorite as the traumatized surgeon with complex personal and professional struggles. His work on Grey’s Anatomy established his Hollywood reputation and gave him worldwide fan base.

Relationship with His Children

Kevin McKidd has always stressed family above his acting career. He is close with Iona and Joseph and is a very involved father. After divorcing Jane Parker and remarrying to Arielle Goldrath, McKidd has created a stable family environment for his children. Putting his children first has created a close family circle around Iona and her siblings.