Annie Starke Recreates Glenn Close's 1988 Pregnancy Photo in Heartwarming Tribute

The actress shared the recreated photo to celebrate International Women’s Day and reflect on her journey to motherhood.

Annie Starke, daughter of Glenn Close, recreated a 1988 pregnancy photo of her mother while pregnant with her own son, Rory Westaway Albu.
The recreated photo, shared on Instagram, shows Starke sitting on a floral couch with her bare baby bump, mirroring a similar image of Close when she was expecting Starke.
Starke posted the photos in honor of International Women’s Day, celebrating three generations of women in her family.
Starke and her husband, Marc Albu, welcomed their first child, Rory, on February 7, 2025, marking Close’s first time as a grandmother.
Despite her Hollywood lineage, Starke described her childhood in Bedford Hills, New York, as grounded and normal, crediting her parents for keeping her connected to nature and lifelong friends.