Liv Tyler Details ‘Emotional’ Moment She Realized Steven Tyler Was Her Father After Seeing ‘Lookalike’ Sister at a Concert
For most of her early childhood, Liv Tyler didn’t know that the legendary Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was her biological father. Raised by model and singer Bebe Buell, Liv was led to believe that musician Todd Rundgren was her dad—a man who willingly took on the role to give her a stable life while Buell kept her paternity a secret, fearing the volatile rockstar lifestyle Steven was leading at the time.
But in a recent candid interview, Liv opened up about the moment everything changed. She was around 11 years old when she attended an Aerosmith concert—an experience that was meant to be just a night of music and fun. Instead, it turned into a life-altering realization.
“I remember seeing this little girl backstage,” Liv recalled, her voice emotional. “She looked exactly like me—same eyes, same hair, even the way we stood was similar. I couldn’t stop staring.” That girl was Mia Tyler, Steven’s other daughter. The resemblance was so striking, it stopped Liv in her tracks. “It was like looking into a mirror I didn’t know existed.”
The realization struck Liv with a wave of confusion, curiosity, and instinct. She started putting the pieces together—why her mother was nervous around Steven, why she always said Todd was her father but avoided deep questions about her past. “It was like my whole world tilted on its axis. I didn’t know how to process it. I was just a kid, but I knew something big was unfolding.”
Shortly after the concert, Liv confronted her mother. Bebe finally told her the truth: Steven Tyler was indeed her biological father. The revelation, while shocking, also brought Liv a sense of clarity. “So many things suddenly made sense—why I was drawn to music, why I felt this invisible pull toward him,” she said. “It was emotional, overwhelming, but in a strange way… it felt right.”
Steven, for his part, was equally shocked and emotional when the truth was revealed. According to Liv, their bond began to form almost instantly. “He hugged me like he never wanted to let go,” she shared. “There was this unspoken recognition between us. Like, ‘There you are. I’ve been waiting for you.’”
Over the years, Liv and Steven have built a close relationship—one rooted in love, forgiveness, and the kind of unique connection only a father and daughter can share, no matter how delayed. “We missed the first part of each other’s lives, but we’ve made up for it in so many ways,” she said. “He’s not perfect—none of us are—but he’s my dad, and I love him.”
Today, Liv speaks about that pivotal moment with gratitude, not resentment. “Finding out the truth changed everything, but it also gave me something beautiful—a deeper understanding of where I come from, and a father who truly loves me.”
