Kevin James explains meaning of daughter Shea Joelle’s name
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry star Kevin James and his wife Steffiana welcomed their second child, Shea Joelle, on June 14th, and rumors flew that the Mets fan may have been inspired by their stadium when choosing a name for his daughter. It’s true — while explaining his 4-week-old daughter’s moniker, Kevin said,
I honestly…honestly did [name her after Shea Stadium]. I have been a Mets fan my whole life and [have] such good memories going to Shea Stadium. Her middle name is Joelle after my dad Joe who passed away. I brought it in because he used to take me to Shea all the time.
I can’t believe this got by my wife. She ended up liking the name just for the name itself.
However, Shea Stadium will be replaced by Citi Field in 2009 — the new stadium is currently under construction. He jokes,
I am excited and a little upset I am going to have to change [her name] to Citi [Field], when they change the stadium over.
Source: The Sports Interview
Thanks to CBB reader Angela.
Tags: Kevin James, Shea James
- Posted on Jul 14, 07 at 12:13PM
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July 14th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
I love Kevin James, I think he is such a funny actor. I love his little girl’s name too. I bet she is gorgeous, hopefully we will see pics soon!
July 15th, 2007 at 12:03 am
I love the name, and his thing for naming his daughter after his father is sort of what I have planned. I just want to name my daughter–should I have one down the road–after my grandmother. She was a special woman…still is.
July 15th, 2007 at 9:37 am
I too have a daughter named after Shea stadium. My husband is another huge Mets fan so our daughter is Teagan Shea.
July 16th, 2007 at 12:29 am
Love kevin, and his wife is beautiful.
June 11th, 2008 at 10:54 am
We are going to name our little girl Aine (pronounced Anya) Shea…also after Shea Stadium. My husband is a huge Mets fan and he is sad to see the name change to Citi. I noticed that one of you who posted is named Rhiannon..that is my older daughter’s name! Seems great minds think alike.
July 29th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Benigna Marko felt it necessary to say,. what a heartfelt story. That is so sweet and wife agreeing is the icing. Nice to name your loved one after a passion and your dad. Benigna Marko