Faith McGowan daughters are Lauren Boldebuck and Jenna Boldebuck. Faith had her kids Lauren and Jenna with her first husband.
Ty Warner was like a father figure to the two children of Faith McGowan. McGowan is known for her relationship with billionaire Ty Warner and her contribution to the success of the Beanie Babies dolls. Faith and her children were the brains behind the toys’ brilliant design process.
Their story has been highlighted in the new movie The Beanie Bubble. The film follows the story of Ty Warner’s Beanie Babies creation and the three women who helped him in the success of the toys. It is a fictional retelling of Warner’s real-life story.
The movie also showcases the romantic relationship between Faith and Ty.
Faith McGowan Children Was Raised By A Single Mother
Lauren and Jenna Boldebuck were raised by their mother Faith. The Boldebuck sisters moved in with their mom after their parents divorce.
When their mother started dating Ty, he became a father figure to the girls. According to The Cinemaholic, Warner showed Faith, Lauren, and Jenna the prototype of one of the first Beanie Babies known as Legs the Frog.
Ty also discussed the prototype with the Boldebuck siblings and also took their suggestions to improve. They also helped Warner with several research and development works regarding the toys.
Currently, Lauren and Jenna live a private life away from the spotlight.
Lauren Boldebuck Serves In A Medical Field
Faith McGowan daughter Lauren Boldebuck works as a Naturopathic doctor, Chinese herbalist, and Acupuncturist. Lauren is known to serve at Wellness Tree Clinic.
She wanted to pursue her career in the medical field when one of her loved ones discovered the benefits of naturopathic medicine. Boldebuck received her doctorate degree in naturopathic from the National University of Health Sciences.
While pursuing her naturopathic studies, she extended her curriculum to a master’s in oriental medicine. Lauren received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Iowa.
Jenna Boldebuck Designed the Toy Named Spook For Beanie Babies
During a family dinner, Jenna drew an illustration of a ghost on a restaurant’s paper tablecloth. Ty loved the design and turned the illustration into a ghost Beanie Baby named Spook.
Faith McGowan’s another daughter Jenna Boldebuck received credits for the design and her name was also mentioned in the hangtag. Two months later, Ty renamed the Beanie Baby Spooky and removed Jenna’s name from the tag.
Faith McGowan And Ty Warner Almost Got Married
Faith and Ty began their romantic relationship in the 90s but they never tied the knot in real life. McGowan and her kids moved in with Warner at his Ginger Creek residence in Oak Brook, Illinois.
As per Women’s Health Magazine, Faith wasn’t a big fan of Ty during their first meeting but eventually, the entrepreneur won her hearts. The couple were also working together on several Beanie Babies design.
It is known that Warner was going to ask Faith for her hand in marriage and also showed her father the ring he bought for the proposal. Sadly, their relationship came to an end in 2001.
On Christmas Eve 1998, Faith suspected that Ty was with his ex-partner Patricia Roche. When she saw his car parking lot, McGowan called the hotel and demanded to speak with her partner. Warner clarified that his meeting was strictly for business.
When he made his way to the lobby, Faith punched him in the face. The billionaire didn’t file any complaints against her.
The former pair were still in touch after their separation.
Faith Served As A Lighting Designer At Ty Inc
McGowan worked as a vital part of the operations of Ty Inc. Despite her contribution and achievements, Faith was unpaid and uncredited.
The mother of two played a vital role during the early Beanie Baby development. She and her children helped Warner create designs for the Beanie Baby toys.
What Happened To Faith McGowan?
Faith passed away in 2013 at the age of 55 in Santa Barbara. The reason for her demise has been kept private by her loved ones.
She is survived by two kids Lauren and Jenna, her mother Emily McGowan, and sister Joy Michel of Oak Park.
Faith McGowan family lived a low-profile life after her split with Warner. She and her kids left Illinois and relocated to Santa Barbara, California to start their new life.
According to Screen Rant, Faith had decided to write a memoir exposing Ty. After hearing the book announcement Warner contacted her via phone and spoke to her for ten hours.
It is known that Faith provided information and commentary on Ty’s life to Zac Bissonnette, writer of The Great Beanie Baby Bubble: Mass Delusion and the Dark Side of Cute.
Faith McGowan Net Worth At The Time Of Her Demise
McGowan wealth at the time of her demise was kept a secret by her family. When Faith and Ty broke up she received $6 million in assets for her contribution to Ty Inc.
When Faith’s relationship with Warner deteriorated the mom of two got worried for her daughters’ futures. So, she sold a rare Beanie Babies model to a collector and began an emergency fund for her kids.
After relocating to California, she worked as a real estate agent.
Faith McGowan Beanie Bubble Cast
The role of Sheila Harper in Beanie Bubble is based on McGowan. The character of Sheila is portrayed by actress Sarah Snook.
Sarah is widely popular for her role as Shiv Roy in the drama series Succession. She has showcased her acting skills in several movies and television shows such as Steve Jobs, The Glass Castle, Pieces of a Woman, Koala Man, and The Beautiful Lie.
Snook has also acted in plays such as King Lear, The Master Builder, and Saint Joan.
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