William Shatner's grandchildren are five in number, though only four are known by name: While their grandfather, William Shatner, has been a prominent figure in Hollywood for decades,

William Shatner is a proud grandfather to five grandchildren, though only four are publicly known. Additionally, he is now a great-grandfather. Here is all you need to know about his grandkids.

Kaya and Willow are the daughters of Melanie Shatner, the youngest of William Shatner's daughters. Melanie is married to actor Joel Gretsch, known for his roles in The 4400 and V. Kaya Gretsch was born in 2002. She is 23 years old as of 2025. Willow Gretsch was born in 2005 and is 20 years old as of 2025.

Not much about Kaya Gretsch's career is known, as she has led a low-profile life. Her sister, on the other hand, is into tennis. Willow graduated from De Toledo High School in West Hills, California. She began playing tennis at nine and has trained with TMX Academy for four years.

Since her first year, she has been the number one singles player on her high school tennis team. Neither Kaya nor Willow appears to have followed in their grandfather's acting footsteps.

Grant Walker and Eric Walker are the sons of Leslie Carol Shatner and her husband, Gordon Walker. Unlike their cousins, they have largely stayed out of the spotlight.

While their names occasionally surface in family-related mentions, little is known about their personal lives or careers. It's unclear whether either chose to follow in their grandfather William Shatner's Hollywood footsteps. Public information does not indicate they have pursued acting careers.

One of his grandchildren's identities is private, as their name has not been publicly revealed. However, in a 2023 interview with Variety, the Canadian actor did mention having a young grandson named Sebastian. He said:

I have a grandson named Sebastian, who is 3 months old and already he's got a mischievous smile. He's already a little bit of a comic. His mother and father are lovely people. You look into his eyes, and you can see the aspects of what he will be like. If hunger and disease and bad fortune don't disturb him too much, he should become this wonderful, amusing human being. So, with the time I have left, I like to look at all my grandchildren and try to extract what I can from my impressions.

Speaking with The Guardian in a separate interview, Shatner opened up about his joy and fulfilment as a grandparent, describing the experience as deeply meaningful and rewarding.

Being a grandparent is the greatest joy for me. I have the time now to grab a grandchild and talk, and hug and kiss them and make sure that I'm taking time to be with them and to give them some aspect of the things I've learned. Family life is totally encompassing. I see my daughters every weekend. And we go off on holidays together — everything from skiing to snorkelling. I loved going with my ... young grandchildren to 'Escape From Planet Earth,' an excellent family film.

William Shatner has walked down the aisle four times in his life. His first marriage was to Canadian actress Gloria Rand on August 12, 1956. Together, they had three daughters. Their relationship ended during Shatner's time on Star Trek: The Original Series, and they officially divorced in March 1969.

His second marriage was to Marcy Lafferty, the daughter of television producer Perry Lafferty. The two were married from 1973 until 1996, making it Shatner's longest union. However, they didn't have any children together.

Shatner's third wife was Nerine Kidd. They tied the knot in 1997, but their time together ended tragically when Nerine was found dead at the bottom of their swimming pool in August 1999. She was just 40 years old.

In 2001, he married Elizabeth Anderson Martin. She collaborated with him creatively, co-writing a song titled Together on his 2004 album Has Been. After nearly two decades, Shatner filed for divorce in 2019, and it was finalised in January 2020.

Yes, William Shatner has three biological children—daughters from his first marriage to actress Gloria Rand: Leslie, Lisabeth, and Melanie.

His eldest, Leslie Carol Shatner, was born in Canada on August 31, 1958. As a child, she appeared alongside her father in a Star Trek: The Original Series episode but didn't pursue acting as a career. Instead, Leslie built a life in healthcare and now works as an occupational therapist in Orange County, California. She is married to Gordon Walker and is the mother of two sons, Grant and Eric Walker.

Next is Lisabeth Mary Shatner, born in California on June 6, 1961. Like her sister, she had a cameo in Star Trek during its first season. Although she participated in a few acting projects, Lisabeth found her passion in other creative fields. She is married to Andy Clement, though it's not publicly known if the couple has children. In a 2014 interview, Shatner proudly mentioned that all three of his daughters became "great mothers."

His youngest, Melanie Ann Shatner, was born in Los Angeles on August 1, 1964. Among the three, Melanie was most interested in following her father's path into showbiz. She made her acting debut in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and even appeared in a 1988 commercial with her dad.

Melanie took on several roles during the 1990s but eventually stepped away from acting. In 1999, she married actor Joel Gretsch, and they have two daughters, Kaya and Willow Gretsch.

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Wrapping up

The known grandchildren of William Shatner are Kaya Gretsch, Willow Gretsch, Grant Walker, and Eric Walker. He is also a proud great-grandfather to Sebastian. No confirmed public information indicates that any of William Shatner's grandchildren have pursued acting or entertainment careers.

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