The beloved actress’s quiet strength took center stage at her son’s California wedding, drawing heartfelt praise from onlookers and fans alike. Photos shared by Tatum O’Neal on July 20, 2025, captured moments from her son Kevin McEnroe’s wedding to Fern Cozine, held a month earlier in Calistoga, California.
Smiling and steadying herself with a cane after suffering a stroke in 2020, O’Neal’s appearance stirred powerful emotional responses from fans who praised her grace, spirit, and strength.
Another image shows her from behind, embracing Kevin with one arm while gripping her cane in the other; Fern stands nearby, clapping joyfully.
A separate shot shows the actress mid-step, walking with her cane while extending her free arm, as if to steady herself.
One joyful moment captures Tatum smiling brightly while walking beside her other son, Sean McEnroe, and behind them is her daughter, Emily McEnroe, whom she shares with tennis legend John McEnroe.
In another frame, she appears to be delivering a speech — cane in hand — while the bride and groom laugh at her words.
A softly lit photograph shows Tatum embracing Fern, whose face is the only one visible in the frame. In another image, they appear just about to hug, both grinning, as guests in the background beam with happiness.
One of the most intimate images shows Tatum, once again holding her cane but leaning gently on Kevin’s shoulder, while he rests his chin tenderly on her head.
And in perhaps the most joyful moment, Kevin is seen pulling his mother up from a chair — possibly to dance — with both looking blissful.
These heartfelt moments resonated with fans, who quickly took to the comments section. One person gushed, “Stunning…you’re gorgeous and the couple are just beautiful what a perfect bride and gorgeous wedding gown [sic].”
The images shared on Instagram depicted a series of beautiful and emotional moments from the ceremony. In one photo, the 61-year-old stands between Kevin and Fern, all three smiling warmly at the camera as she holds her son’s hand firmly.