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Dern shares both children with ex-husband Ben Harper. The two were married from 2005 to 2013.

The Oscar winner also recently celebrated her father Bruce Dern on his 86th birthday, sharing a photo of him with her son.

\"Happy birthday dad,\" she wrote in the caption. \"Gorgeous to see you with your grandson and listen to your amazing stories.\"

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