Kevin Smith Daughter: Why 'Clerks' Director & Harley Quinn Are The Coolest Father/Daughter Duo Around
You probably know Kevin Smith as the director of such films as Clerks, Dogma, and Chasing Amy. But did you know that the filmmaker and comic lover also has a daughter?
This is Harley Quinn Smith.
And besides being named after the fantastic Batman comic book character (soon to be portrayed by Margot Robbie in the highly anticipated Suicide Squad film), she and dad Kevin Smith have the sort of father/daughter relationship most people can only dream up. Take a look at how the Smith family does it (and try not to be jealous of their cool dynamic).
They Made A Movie Together
For most of us, working with our dad would entail mowing the lawn or endless filing. But Harley Quinn got a starring role in her dad's latest flick, Yoga Hosers, which premiered at Sundance this year. Still, working with your dad isn't all fun and games; part of Harley's contract included the legal right to reject him as director of the film. To even things out, Smith could fight the choice of his daughter for her role as well; good thing they get along so famously.
Prop Support
As Suicide Squad gears up for a major release, Harley Quinn and her dad have been supremely pumped about seeing her namesake on the big screen. So when the studio gifted Kevin Smith with Margot Robbie's bat from the movie, he turned it into a powerful and touching tribute to his beloved daughter. Not only is it an insanely cool present, it's a wonderful statement of support and love. Sorry, did it just get a little dusty in here?
Cake Makes Everything Better
Celebrities and their kids aren't impervious to scary situations: Harley Quinn was nearly kidnapped by two men outside a Starbucks claiming to be her Uber ride. She got away unscathed, but was understandably shaken up by the terrifying experience. So what did her dad do? To help cheer her up and make her laugh, he got her arguably the best cake ever.
They Nerd Out Together
When your dad is a consummate comics junkie like Kevin Smith and you're named after one of the coolest characters in the Batman universe, it's safe to say you'll have a soft spot for fandom. Harley Quinn embraced her name (and the upcoming movie) by donning the classic costume of the character. Kevin Smith was, suffice it to say, delighted. The family that cosplays together stays together!