Ben Stiller’s Daughter Debuts on And Just Like That with Family Role Connection

Ella Stiller, daughter of Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, has joined the HBO Max series And Just Like That as Mia, the pregnant girlfriend of Brady Hobbes, son of Miranda Hobbes and Steve Brady. This casting creates a unique generational crossover since Ella's grandmother, the late Anne Meara, played Mary Brady, Steve's mother, in the original Sex and the City series, connecting Mia to her grandmother's character through family lineage. The third season of And Just Like That has been confirmed as the final season, marking the end of the Carrie Bradshaw universe while introducing new family dynamics on screen. Ben Stiller expressed enthusiasm about working with his children, who are now pursuing acting careers themselves, and Ella has echoed a desire to collaborate with her family in the future. The show's storyline and casting choices have resonated with fans as a meaningful nod to the franchise's history and its ongoing legacy. Ella's role has been noted as both a sentimental tribute and a fresh chapter for the franchise’s concluding episodes.