Liv and Mia Tyler just reminisced about their unforgettable first encounter on social media. That moment turned out to be more momentous than either of them expected. Both women, who have the same father, rock star Steven Tyler, did not know about their sibling relationship for decades. Their reunion serves as a reminder of their complex family history that is deeply intertwined with love, music, and the unexpected connections life can create.
Raised by her mother, Bebe Buell, in Maine, Liv Tyler believed Todd Rundgren, Buell’s boyfriend, was her father during her childhood. Over a decade later, she learned the shocking truth about her biological father. The surprise guest turned out to be none other than Steven Tyler, the iconic Aerosmith frontman. Through the years, Liv continued communicating with Mia through postcards while further building their friendship. Unbeknownst to them, they were performing with their sisters.
The most powerful moment of revelation came when Liv’s mother opened up about their family history. It was a wonderful surprise that brought joy and excitement to each of the women. Looking back on her life-changing experience, Liv had this to say. She nostalgically recalls going to her first concert, an Aerosmith concert with her mother — at the age of nine.
“I just remember standing there watching [Guns N’ Roses open for Aerosmith], looking and seeing this girl who looked exactly like me. Like, we literally had the same outfit on,” – Liv Tyler
What may be even more interesting is that both sisters wore matching outfits to that concert—Aerosmith T-shirts, black leggings and Reebok high-top sneakers. Liv recalled wistfully the glance they’d exchanged that day. She remembered the story behind what tied them together, long before they knew they were siblings.
“We had both had perms, like spiral perms, braces, pink frosty lipstick. We were both wearing an Aerosmith concert T-shirt with black leggings and Reebok high top sneakers.” – Liv Tyler
For one thing, family dynamics in the Stevens Vs. Tyler case are extremely complicated. After his marriage to Cyrinda Foxe ended, he married Teresa Barrick, with whom he had two children: Taj Tyler and Chelsea Tyler. These relationships only serve to complicate Liv and Mia’s lineage even further. More than emphasizing their struggles, they focus on the formative connections forged through shared experience in the music scene.
