Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott proved once again why they are one of Hollywood's favorite couples as they graced the red carpet at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards on February 23, 2025. The duo, who have been engaged since 2023, showcased not only their love for each other but also shared touching insights about their children’s newfound passions.
Attending the prestigious event held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Deschanel’s conversation with E! News correspondent Will Marfuggi offered sweet glimpses of family life. The New Girl actress detailed how her children, nine-year-old Elsie and seven-year-old Charlie—whom she shares with ex-husband Jacob Pechenik—have become captivated by the filmmaking process. "They’re reallyinto making little movies," Deschanel said, her enthusiasm evident as she recounted how the kids are exploring the world of cinema.
The admiration for classic films has sparked their creativity; Zooey noted, "We watched The Maltese Falcon with them the other day, and they were totallyinto it." It seems the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, as the actress also mentioned how the children enjoy black and white films, with her youngest enjoying Japanese Godzilla movies so much, he gets upset if they are dubbed. "They love black and white films," she continued. "Our 7-year-old watches Godzilla movies in Japanese and he’ll cry if it’s dubbedinto English."
Scott, host of the popular show Property Brothers, chimed in, acknowledging the artistic lineage of Zooey's family, saying, "Which I would expect with the history of film in your family." Deschanel’s father, Caleb Deschanel, is a renowned cinematographer, and her mother and sister also have successful careers in acting. Her children’s film interests seem to be both heritage and nurture.
Despite their busy schedules, both Zooey and Jonathan are actively involved in their children's artistic projects. "I make little short films with them," shared Deschanel, highlighting how she participates directly by not only directing but starring in their projects, adding, "But then they start doing them on their own too, so it’s kindaawesome."
The SAG Awards also proved to be more than just another red carpet event. Many celebrities turned the occasioninto special date nights with their significant others. Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester, and Zoe Saldaña with Marco Perego were among couples who added glamour to the evening.
Jonathan and Zooey's bond was particularly heartwarming against the backdrop of the awards night, reminding attendees and viewers alike of the beauty of family creativity and support. "A good night out has no listing price," encapsulated the feeling of joy and celebration shared by the couple as they reveled not only in the star-studded atmosphere but also the milestones of their children.
With the 2025 SAG Awards drawing attention to interesting performances and nominations, it was also evident how the bonds formed through shared interests shape the lives of those involved. While the night celebrated cinematic achievements like Wicked for its five nominations and A Complete Unknown for four, the greater takeaway echoed through Zooey and Jonathan’s reflections: enriching family experiences create powerful ties and lasting memories. And for this couple, crafting stories at home may turn out to be even more rewarding than those gracing the big screen.