Deni Montana Harrelson: Woody Harrelson Described His 1st Daughter as 'Pure & Caring'
Deni Montana Harrelson's birth brought a sense of fulfillment to her father, who cherishes their family relationship and often travels with them. He has always emphasized the importance of spending time with his loved ones.
Unlike her famous father, renowned actor Woody Harrelson, Deni Montana Harrelson has been leading a quiet life away from the public eye.
Although little is known about Deni, her father's past public interviews have shed some light on his life as a father of three and a devoted husband to his long-time wife.
Woody Harrelson and his daughter Deni Montana Harrelson at the Play Performance of "Hamlet" in July 1995, in Belasco Theatre, New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Deni Montana Harrelson, who was born to Laura Louie in 1994, is one of Woody's three daughters. Her siblings include Zoe Giordano Harrelson, born in 1996, and Makani Ravello Harrelson, born in 2006.
Deni's dad and his wife have been together for over three decades.
Although Deni has occasionally been spotted with her father at public events, she prefers a more private lifestyle away from the spotlight.
Woody Harrelson and his wife Laura Louie attend the "Now You See Me" New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on May 21, 2013, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Deni Montana Harrelson's Birth Came at the Right Time When Her Father Needed Her
Deni's arrival into the world consumed her father's heart as she gave him the gift of experiencing parenthood for the first time. In a December 2008 Esquire interview, Deni's dad said:
"I remember my daughter Deni coming along, and she was so pure and caring of everybody and everything. And somehow, this little being managed to get around all the obstacles."
Woody Harrelson as Woody Boyd in "Woody Goes Belly Up" Episode 2 in 1985. | Source: Getty Images
The veteran actor believed that traveling was an essential aspect of his parenting philosophy. When Deni and her siblings were younger, they accompanied their father on his travels, but it became impossible as they started attending school.
The acclaimed film star admitted that the situation was unfair to himself and his children; however, he recognized that he could have lessened his workload.
Woody Harrelson presents his new movie "Natural Born Killers" directed by Oliver Stone on September 19, 1994, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images
Deni Montana Harrelson & Her Family Lived in Costa Rica for a While
Deni was young when her family relocated to Costa Rica in the mid-1990s. However, after her father's friend convinced him to relocate to Maui, Hawaii, they moved and settled there instead.
Initially, the celebrated actor thought that taking his family to different places and spending time together would be an effective way for his children to learn more. However, the idea turned out to be the opposite.
As Deni grew up, her father's career caused her to spend less time with him. Initially, Deni was homeschooled, but she wished to attend school, which decreased her and her dad's quality time together.
Deni Is the Most Elusive among Woody Harrelson's Children
Among the actor's three daughters, Deni is the most elusive, with few public appearances. However, she did make notable appearances in both 1995 and 2015.
In 1995, Deni was seen with her father attending a theater performance of "Hamlet" at the Belasco Theatre in New York City. She seemed asleep as her dad carried her close to his chest as they headed to the event.
In 2015, a grown-up Deni was spotted with her dad attending a football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Toulouse FC (TFC) at Parc des Princes stadium in France.
Woody Harrelson and his daughter Deni Montana Harrelson attend the French Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Toulouse FC (TFC) at Parc des Princes stadium on November 7, 2015, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images
Opposite Deni, her sister Zoe has excellent potential in entertaining audiences and public speaking. She delivered a Ted Talk titled "Alone with Phones" in May 2015 at her school, Seabury Hall, in Hawaii.
Zoe is enthusiastic about various art forms, such as theater, drawing, singing, and creative writing. Even though she lived in Maui for most of her childhood, her many trips have given her a deep appreciation for different cultures.
Woody Harrelson and his daughter Zoe Harrelson attend "Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2" Los Angeles Premiere Sponsored By Chrysler on November 16, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Similar to Zoe, Makani is publically quite visible. She was recently seen on her father's Instagram account in a photo where she laid down with a wine glass on her belly, causing a funny distortion in her reflection.
She also enjoys traveling with her parents. On June 9, 2018, Makani appeared with her father and mother when they attended the French Open 2018 in Paris, France, with their seemingly relaxed fashion.
Woody Harrelson, his wife Laura Louie and their daughter Makani Harrelson attend the women's final during Day 14 of the 2018 French Open at Roland Garros stadium on June 9, 2018, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images
Deni's dad and his wife have been together for over three decades. They first met in 1987, when Laura was working as his personal assistant, but their relationship was not romantic for another three years as Woody avoided developing feelings for his assistant.
Woody Harrelson confessed his feelings for Laura, and the couple began dating. After nearly two decades of dating, the pair officially tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony in Hawaii in 2008.
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