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Cary Benjamin Grant is the son of actor Jennifer Grant. Thanks to his mother Jennifer, he is also known as the only grandson of American veteran superstar Cary Grant. Benjamin is another name associated with a popular Hollywood icon.

Although Jennifer Grant’s son is young, he has recently been gaining more and more attention. And while it is still too early to talk about his achievements, there are a few stories from his life that seem to deserve attention.

First, why is his surname after his grandfather? And how aware is he of his famous origins? Also, where is the mother, actress Jennifer Grant, doing now? Find out all this, along with some other details about the Grant family, below.

Why Cary Benjamin Grant Was Named After His Grandfather, Cary’s Father 

Benjamin Grant was born on Tuesday 12 August 2008. Jennifer’s son was born at 3:17 a.m. at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Kerry Benjamin Grant weighed 6 lbs and 13 oz and was 19 inches tall.

He was named, of course, after his grandfather, Kerry Grant. When asked why Jennifer named her son Hollywood Royalty, she responded by pointing out that her son Cary’s generation would probably not know who her father was. She thought it was something nice for her son Kerry that his grandfather was an icon. She added that she only had one chance to pass the name on.

Benjamin Grant’s Ancestry

On his mother’s side, he is part English and part Russian. His famous grandfather, Cary Grant, was from Horfield, a suburb of northern Bristol, England. His maternal great-grandfather worked as a pressman in a garment factory, while his maternal grandmother (also Cary Grant’s mother) worked as a seamstress.

Similarly, Kerry’s grandmother, the actress Dyan Cannon, was the daughter of the housewife Claire (née Portnoy) and the life insurance salesman Ben Friesen. She grew up following her mother’s Ashkenazi Jewish faith and was the child of a Russian immigrant.

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Was His Grandfather, Cary Grant Married To Betsy Drake Too?

His grandfather Cary Benjamin Grant’s many marriages and relationships with several actresses made the timeline of his relationships confusing. And the most famous enigma on this list is Cary Grant’s relationship with French-British actress Betsy Drake. Some believe that Drake was just one of his partners, while others claim that she was his wife.

But in fact, it is the latter. In fact, she was Benjamin’s grandfather’s third wife. They were married from 1949 to 1962. In fact, this was Grant’s longest marriage.

Where Is Cary Benjamin Grant’s Actress Grandmother, Dyan Cannon? 

After divorcing Benjamin’s grandfather Cary Grant in August 1967, his maternal grandmother Diane Cannon married real estate investor Stanley Fimberg in 1985. She divorced him in 1991.

In 1972, Benjamin’s grandmother and Jennifer’s mother, Canon, discovered that she was practicing primal therapy. Her favorite NBA team is the Los Angeles Lakers and she has been watching Lakers games for over 30 years. Jennifer’s mother, Kanona, is a Christian.

She is also quite active on Instagram. The blonde ex-wife of the deceased Cary Grant occasionally posts about her exploits on her social networks. She once said that her grandson, who bears her ex-partner’s name, is “something else”.

Cary Benjamin Grant’s Mother Was In Friends

Benjamin’s mother Jennifer is the only child of actor Cary Grant, despite his multiple marriages. The Northwest star was 62 years old when Jennifer was born. He was married to her mother, Diane Cannon, who was 34 years younger than him.

Benjamin Grant’s mother, Jennifer Diane Grant, was also an actress. She is best known for her recurring role on Beverly Hills, 90210 (as Celeste Lundy). Jennifer’s first starring role was on the WB sitcom Movie Stars (1999-2000), where she played the character of Jacey Wyatt.

She also once appeared in an episode of NBC’s popular TV series Friends entitled The One With Two Parents: Part 1 as Nina Bookbinder.

Benjamin’s mother’s other television roles have been in Moon Over Miami, Time Trax, Chicago Sons, Walker, Texas Ranger, Ellen, Guys Like Us and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Also, some of her film credits include The Evening Star (1996), My Engagement Party (1998), Going Shopping (2005), Ghost Squad (2015), and Christmas Trade (2015).

Benjamin Grant’s mother, Jennifer, also volunteers with the Young Storytellers Foundation. Jennifer graduated from Stanford University in 1987 with a degree in American Studies. She then worked in a law firm, followed by a stint as a cook at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Who Is His Father?

Jennifer had her first son, Cary Benjamin Grant, with ex-boyfriend Arthur Page IV. Benjamin’s parents were never married. Not much is known about his father Page. However, there are some photos and posts on social networks which suggest that Jennifer might still be raising the two children together with her ex-boyfriend.

Moreover, it is not clear when and for how long they were together.

Before Arthur, Benjamin Grant’s mother, Jennifer was married to director Randy Zisk from 1993 to 1996.

He has One Sibling

Three years after Benjamin’s birth, Jennifer gave birth to a daughter, Davy Adelia Grant, in 2011.

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How Much Money Did Cary Grant Leave His Daughter, Jennifer Grant?

Several sources confirm that at the time of his death, Cary’s grandfather was worth now and then USD 60 million. Adjusted for inflation, this is the equivalent of about 130 million US dollars today.

Jennifer, who was Cary Grant’s only child, was the second of two children to inherit her father’s fortune. She received the bulk of her father’s fortune, with the other going to her stepmother, Barbara Harris. However, as she was only 20 years old, the estate was initially placed in trust to protect her share.

According to AP News, Carey Benjamin’s grandfather, a veteran actor, left USD 255 000 to his friends and various charities. Frank Sinatra and MGM/UA CEO Kirk Kerkorian were the beneficiaries of the contents of his wardrobe. Cary Grant became the owner of their joint Beverly Hills home. She also received his extensive collection of French Impressionist paintings. In addition, she inherited ownership of all the tangible personal property in their house.

Is Cary Benjamin Grant’s Mother, Jennifer Grant Still Married?

Although Jennifer Grant has occasionally given people a glimpse into her personal life via Instagram, she has not made it clear whether she is married or just a single mother. So far, a handful of pictures of her two children have appeared on her social networks, but nowhere has she talked about her romantic aspects.

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