- A former “Home Improvement” child star became a father of twins right on 2023’s Mother’s Day weekend.
- He endured being arrested after gaining fame in the series.
- The star found reconciliation with his family and was thankful to his mother, whom he takes on mother-son dates.
Zachery Tyler “Ty” Bryan was well-known for being a child star, and now a film producer, and his most prominent role was as Brad Taylor on the ABC sitcom “Home Improvement.” On May 12, 2023, which happened to be days before Mother’s Day, the actor and his wife received a gift.
The star shared a hospital photo of him in scrubs and a face mask to his Instagram account as his fiancée Johnnie Faye held their children. Zachery seemed quite pleased to meet his twin children and shared some details on their birth in the caption.
Zachery Tyler “Ty” Bryan as Brad Taylor in “Home Improvement” with a February 4, 1992, airdate | Source: Getty Images
He revealed that they received the “best” Mother’s Day “weekend gift” with the arrival of their twins at 9:04 a.m. and 9:07 a.m. The actor said his children were named Parker Lee Bryan and Sequoia Lynn Bryan, weighing 5.1 pounds and 4.7 pounds, respectively.
Zachery Tyler “Ty” Bryan, Tim Allen, Taran Noah Smith, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas on “Home Improvement” with a July 19, 1991, shoot date | Source: Getty Images
He shared how his fiancée was healthy and loving their new babies while they were “ecstatic” to have the twins. Zachery concluded his message by wishing his partner, his mother Jenny Bryan, and all the mothers who did “God’s work” a Happy Mother’s Day before noting how they were appreciated.
The children were his second set of twins, and although he had a great career, things started going south after the series. Zachery experienced a messy life before enjoying fatherhood as he does now.
What Happened to Zachery’s Life That Almost Derailed His Life Forever?
Zachery appeared to be rising in fame when he concluded his time on “Home Improvement” as the eldest son, but things slowed down soon enough. The actor was allegedly “miscast” in 2009’s “Thor: Hammer of the Gods.”
Zachery Tyler “Ty” Bryan at the premiere of “America” on June 30, 2014, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
His catchphrase, “Does everyone know what time it is?” was his go-to on the beloved series. He had a good experience on the show, and by 2016, the then 30-year-old said he was happier working behind the scenes.
Zachery said he didn’t miss acting after starting his role as Taylor when he was only eight. However, he confessed that the art form was his “roots,” and he’d always remain open to it, but he always knew working behind the camera would be his fate.
In October 2020, the celebrity who played Tim Ellen’s oldest son was in prison for allegedly strangling his then-girlfriend. The star was arrested in Eugene, Oregon after neighbors called the police claiming there was a scuffle at an apartment.
The Eugene Police Department said police officers arrived and found Zachery, 39, outside his apartment. An alleged victim was said to be hiding from him at a friend’s place not far from his apartment.
Zachery Tyler “Ty” Bryan poses for a mugshot in this handout provided by the Lane County Jail after being arrested on October 16, 2020, in Eugene, Oregon | Source: Getty Images
An investigation revealed that the actor got into an argument with the victim – a woman he was dating – and things reportedly got physical. The alleged incident happened two weeks after the celebrity announced his separation from Carly Matros, his wife of 13 years.
He received three-year probation for his involvement in the domestic violence case and had to promise not to contact the alleged victim. Prosecutors also agreed to drop six more charges, including coercion and strangulation, as part of his deal.
Zachery met his first wife, Matros, while attending La Cañada high school before marrying in 2007. His post announcing their separation included a throwback photo of them during good times and revealed how they’d been partners, best friends, soulmates, and parents for nearly 14 years.
The star noted how he [Zachery Tyler “Ty” Bryan] wasn’t with her [Jenny Bryan] on that day but was with her “in spirit.”
With Matros, the actor welcomed four children; in 2014, their twin girls, Taylor Simone and Gemma Rae Bryan, were born. Two years later, the duo was blessed with the arrival of Jordana Nicole Bryan, their third daughter.
In 2019 the former couple had their first son when Pierce Alexander Bryan was born. The star might’ve had a brush with the law, but his parents brought him up well, and he praised them for being good examples.
Zachery’s Undying Love for His Parents
On the day Zachery shared the first images of his recent twin children, he updated the Instagram post by including more photos of his family additions and their mother. The star also added a video of his fiancée, whom he had one older child with, bonding with one of their newest children.
Followers got to see closeups of the precious children. While he took the time to appreciate his mother in the same post for Mother’s Day, in March 2021, the actor showed how close he was to his parent in a different social media post.
The Instagram showed him posing in a kitchen while his mother leaned against him and smiled. In the post’s caption, Zachery revealed that he had gone out with Jenny for some bonding time, writing:
“Takin’ my mama on a date.”
For 2020’s Mother’s Day, the actor uploaded another Instagram image of himself alongside his mother. He wished her a happy one and revealed that they’d been on a journey before, thanking her for “instilling the fire” in him and reminding him constantly to be authentic and genuine.
The star noted how he wasn’t with her on that day but was with her “in spirit.” He declared his love as a conclusion to his loving post, and in January 2023, he took some time to pay tribute to his father, Dwight Bryan.
Zachery shared a lovely Instagram photo of him posing with his father in Palm Springs, California, and wished the parent a Happy Birthday. The star showed how much he loved both his parents, writing:
“I’m incredibly grateful that GOD chose me to be your son. I love you.”
In April 2021, the parent of seven children, shared a picture of his parents in Vail, Colorado, at what seemed to be a ski resort. Zachery revealed that the couple was “living by example” and that he was grateful for his parents.