Dennis Quaid has three kids: Jack Quaid, born in 1992, and fraternal twins Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace, born in 2007. Jack is his son with Meg Ryan and a successful actor in his own right, while the twins are his children with ex-wife Kimberly Buffington.
This Scan Insider family guide brings together everything confirmed about the Dennis Quaid kids: when they were born, who their mothers are, and what each one is doing now.
Key Takeaways
- Dennis Quaid has three children from two of his four marriages.
- Jack Quaid (born April 24, 1992) is his son with Meg Ryan and stars in The Boys.
- Twins Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace were born November 8, 2007, via a surrogate.
- The twins survived a major hospital medication error as newborns in 2007.
- Quaid has no children with his current wife, Laura Savoie.
Quick Facts: Dennis Quaid’s Family
| Detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Father | Dennis Quaid, actor (born April 9, 1954, Houston, Texas) |
| Number of children | Three |
| Eldest child | Jack Quaid (born 1992) |
| Twins | Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace Quaid (born 2007) |
| Children’s mothers | Meg Ryan (Jack); Kimberly Buffington (twins) |
| Current wife | Laura Savoie (married 2020) |
| Brother | Actor Randy Quaid |
Dennis Quaid Kids at a Glance
Here is how the three children fit into Quaid’s family timeline:
| Child | Born | Mother | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Quaid | April 24, 1992 | Meg Ryan | Actor (The Boys, Scream) |
| Thomas Boone Quaid | November 8, 2007 | Kimberly Buffington | Keeps a private life |
| Zoe Grace Quaid | November 8, 2007 | Kimberly Buffington | Keeps a private life |
Jack Quaid: The Actor Son
The eldest of the Dennis Quaid kids, Jack Quaid was born in Los Angeles on April 24, 1992, during his parents’ marriage. Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan wed on Valentine’s Day 1991, announced their separation in 2000 and divorced in 2001.
Jack studied at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and had an early film role in The Hunger Games (2012). He later starred as Hughie in Amazon’s The Boys and appeared in Scream (2022). According to People’s family guide, he chose to find his own agent instead of using his father’s.
Dennis has spoken proudly of him, telling People that “even more than an actor, he’s really turned out to be a really fine man.”
Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace: The Quaid Twins
Dennis Quaid and Kimberly Buffington, who married on July 4, 2004, welcomed fraternal twins on November 8, 2007, in Santa Monica, California, through a gestational carrier. Thomas Boone arrived first, and Zoe Grace followed about two minutes later.
Our full profile of Thomas Boone Quaid covers his story in more detail. Both twins have kept a low public profile, and the family rarely discusses them in interviews.
The 2007 Hospital Scare
When the twins were about ten days old, they were treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for a staph infection. On November 18, 2007, staff mistakenly gave them a dose of the blood thinner heparin about 1,000 times the intended amount, as Dennis Quaid’s Wikipedia biography records.
Both babies recovered. Quaid sued the drug’s maker, Baxter Healthcare, over packaging that made two strengths look alike, and he became a well-known patient-safety advocate. In a 2008 WebMD interview, the Quaids said the twins were meeting their developmental milestones and that they had set up The Quaid Foundation to reduce medical errors.
The Twins Today
The Quaid twins turned 19 in November 2026, so all three Dennis Quaid kids are now adults. In 2025, People reported that Dennis filed to end child support payments because the twins had completed high school, as allowed by the 2018 divorce agreement. Beyond that, few verified details are public, and Scan Insider does not speculate.
Dennis Quaid’s Marriages and Where the Kids Fit
Quaid has been married four times. Only two marriages produced children:
- P. J. Soles (1978–1983): no children.
- Meg Ryan (1991–2001): son Jack.
- Kimberly Buffington (2004–2018): twins Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace.
- Laura Savoie (married June 2, 2020): no children together.
You can read more about celebrity former partners in our Exes section and current partners in Spouses.
A Close, Private Family
Despite their father’s fame, the twins have mostly grown up away from cameras, and Jack is the only one of the three working in entertainment. The twins’ recovery remains one of the best-known Hollywood family stories. As Dennis told WebMD in 2008, “If celebrity is good for anything, this is what it’s good for.”
At Scan Insider, more celebrity children are collected in our Kids category. If you like big family overviews, see our guides to Kevin James’ family and the Frank Sinatra family tree, or explore more hubs on the Blog.
Summary
The Dennis Quaid kids are Jack Quaid, an established actor, and the 2007 twins Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace, who lead private lives. This guide is updated whenever new, verified family news appears.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kids does Dennis Quaid have?
Dennis Quaid has three children. His son Jack Quaid, born in 1992, is from his marriage to Meg Ryan. Fraternal twins Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace, born on November 8, 2007, are from his marriage to Kimberly Buffington. He has no children with his current wife, Laura Savoie.
How old are Dennis Quaid’s twins?
Thomas Boone Quaid and Zoe Grace Quaid were born on November 8, 2007, in Santa Monica, California, via a gestational carrier. That makes them 19 years old as of November 2026. Thomas was born first, and Zoe arrived about two minutes later, according to People.
Who is the mother of Dennis Quaid’s twins?
The twins’ mother is Kimberly Buffington, who was married to Dennis Quaid from 2004 until their divorce was finalised in 2018. The couple used a surrogate for the birth. After the divorce, they shared custody of Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace.
What happened to Dennis Quaid’s twins at birth?
In November 2007, when the twins were about ten days old, staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center gave them a heparin dose roughly 1,000 times the intended amount. Both babies recovered fully. Quaid later sued the drug maker and became a prominent patient-safety advocate.
Sources
- Dennis Quaid – Wikipedia (marriages, children, 2007 heparin incident)
- “Dennis Quaid’s 3 Kids: All About Jack, Thomas and Zoe” – People (via Yahoo)
- “How Are the Quaid Twins Doing?” – WebMD
- Featured image: “Dennis Quaid” by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
