ActorDavid Arquettewas already high profile in his own right, being part of an established acting dynasty.
But since her birth, Coco Arquette has gone on to forge her own unique path in life.
The couple reportedly suffered several miscarriages and tried in vitro fertilization.
Arquette toldPeople,“I can’t wait to read stories and play games and the whole thing.
“Peoplereports that Cox checked into a Los Angeles hospital midday on June 12, 2004.
The origins of her name
Courteney Cox and David Arquette named their newborn daughter Coco Riley Arquette.
When the name was announced, it quickly garnered curiosity.
Was it a nod to fashion designer Coco Chanel?
What did it mean?
Coco combines the first part of Courteney Cox’s first name and the first part of her last name.
But the fame doesn’t end there.
David Arquette also comes from an acting family.
His grandfather,Cliff Arquette, had been an actor and comedian.
His parents,Lewis ArquetteandBrenda Denaut, were actors.
In fact, Aniston traveled to Birmingham, Ala., to attend her baptism.
Cox toldPeople,“Jennifer has the biggest heart, and there could be no better godmother.”
However, cracks started to form, and in 2013, the couple parted ways.
Cox toldHarper’s Bazaar"I think every relationship has a point where you stop and reevaluate.
However, despite the split, it seems both parents remained devoted to ensuring Coco’s happiness.
Cox said toHarper’s Bazaar"She’s our number-one priority.
Co-parenting seems to be very important to the family.
We’re good co-parents together.”
Cox announced her engagement to Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid in 2014.
McDaid toldUs Weeklythat he is one of six children.
Christina toldInStyle, “The most important aspect was just to get our families together.”
Coco’s new stepmom toldPeople,“Coco is just such a wonderful young lady.
I’m so proud of her.
But Coco’s role as a big sister didn’t end there.
According to David and Christina, family life is busy but fun.
Christina toldPeople,“They have a whole costume closet at our house.
David dresses up, Charlie dresses up.
David has posted several adorable photos of the clan onInstagram.
It’s like she is 30 but not!”
That being said, Coco did enjoy one very popular childhood activity: sleepovers.
While she may have enjoyed some childhood favorites, Coco has been prone to ambitious goals.
Budding love of makeup
As Coco has grown, she has developed a love of makeup.
Even as a 6-year-old, Coco had strong opinions on makeup.
Since then, Coco’s love of makeup seems to have continued to grow.
“Makeup makes me feel very alive and happy and creative,” she says in aYouTube makeup tutorial.
Cox toldNewBeauty, “Coco loves makeup and she expresses herself through it.
One of her favorite shows isRuPaul’s Drag Race.
She thinks it’s beautiful artistry and she’s really good at it.”
Coco has even developed some skills that Cox hasn’t mastered.
Cox stated “I don’t like seeing highlighter during the day.
Well, to be honest, I don’t even know how to use it.”
But Coco isn’t just into makeup.
Cox toldNewBeauty,“She’s really into taking care of her skin.”
She also toldHarper’s Bazaar, “I had no idea about sun damage.
Coco’s more on it.”
Coco also appeared in the music video forFoy Vance’s “Coco,“a song written for her.
He also got to know my daughter, Coco, and a song was born.”
The music video also provided a unique mother-daughter experience, as Cox directed the video.
However, the young teen’s heart gives the impression of with musical theater.
As a skilled singer and actress, Coco has appeared in countless productions.
Cox toldET, “Coco is really into musical theater and she’s done probably 22 plays already.
… She’s obsessed even more than her school work.”
But Coco isn’t justappearingin musicals she is starring in them.
“She was in Addams Family.
She just got the part of Mimi in Rent, so she’s really excited,” Cox toldET.
Cox also toldThe Ellen DeGeneres Showthat Coco had previously taken on the epic role of Elphaba inWicked.
Cox isn’t Coco’s only big fan, though.
“She’s so incredible.
I just saw her in a new play she did after school.
She sang and she’s just so confident,” her father David Arquette toldYahoo Entertainment.
While Coco’s relationship with her mother may seem strong, it is not without occasional drama.
“We bicker, let’s be honest, but we love each other,” Cox toldPeople.
There’s a lot of that, for sure.”
However, in spite of the occasional tiff, there’s still a lot of love.
But we’re very close.
I love you a lot.”
