Leila is the younger of his children, born in 2006.
Accordingly, it was the actor who advocated for having a second child with his wife.
“Having a little girl … it’s just so special.

It’s something that I secretly, or maybe not so secretly, really wanted.
And she’s just this little angel, this little beam of light.
They’re both really happy kids.

I’m very lucky.”
Additionally, Mathison has talked about how becoming a father changed his perspective on life.
“Being a father makes everything in the world makes sense.

It gives great meaning to your life.”