Haley Lu Richardson’s parents are Valerie M. Richardson and Forrest Richardson. Her mom is an expert when it comes to marketing while her dad designs golf courses. Haley’s parents are proud of her. Not only is she good at dance and gymnastics but also acting. In the drama series, White Lotus, she plays Portia and many love her.
Who is Haley Lu Richardson’s Mother?
If you go through Valerie M. Richardson’s Instagram bio, you will find that her surname before marriage is Valiquette. You will also see the words “Feelin’ French and a little snooty patootie…” It therefore means that Haley Lu Richardson’s mother, Valerie Richardson, may have French roots.
Marketing and branding is where Valerie has made her mark. She spent many years living in Phoenix, Arizona. However, when her daughter was 16, she went to live in Los Angeles so as to keep an eye on the young girl as she pursued acting. Valerie often accompanies Haley to various fashion events, meaning that they spend good time together.
In an interview with Under the Radar magazine, Haley spoke fondly of her mother and talked up her artistic talents. According to Haley Lu, both her mom and dad are unusual and creative characters, so they are a very special and inspiring family.
The Father of the Actress Designs Golf Courses
Forrest L. Richardson, is the father of Haley Lu. He is an architect who designs golf courses and also a writer, who is active on social media. He often posts about his wife and daughter, talking about how proud he is of Haley and how much he loves Valerie.
Born on April 12, 1959, the 65 year-old Forrest Richardson studied in Scotland, i.e. the University of Dundee. You can see his mark on many golf courses. He has also penned books. One of them is “Routing the Golf Course”. There is also another called “Bunkers, Pits & Other Hazards.” The American Society of Golf Course Architects and the USGA Museum Committee also counts Forrest as a member.
Haley doesn’t shy away from talking about how much she loves her dad. She has called him her hero, role model, and endearingly, a “weirdo,” on her Instagram account.
Back in 2015, she wished him a happy birthday. She used so many beautiful words to describe him and said she was fortunate and grateful to have him as her dad.
How Haley’s Parents Came Up With Her Name
Do you know how Haley got her name? Well, here is the story. One day, when the actress hadn’t been born or conceived, her parents took a train through the Grand Canyon. While there, they saw a girl of about five. She was there with her grandparents and her name was Haley.
That Haley just took to Valerie and Forrest and kept on chatting with them. She stole their hearts and by the time, they left the train, they knew that if they were to have a girl, her name would be Haley.
It was Haley Lu that shared this story and she has also said that she hopes she has lived up to the expectations set by the little girl so many years back.
Are Haley Lu’s Parents Still Together?
Yes, Haley Lu Richardson’s parents are still together. Not only are they still together but still very much in love if social media is to be believed. Forrest often shares images of his wife and calls her his “soul mate.” 2022 made it 41 years they have been together and he celebrated that feat. Taking to Instagram, he wrote “Wait…41 years together. Wow. That’s a prime number. I think so. Prime is a good description,”