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MeetAustin Butler’s sister.
Their parents divorced amicably when Austin was seven years old, causing him and his sister to move fluidly between their respective houses.
In 2014, their mother died of cancer, which both the actor and his sister have opened up over the years.“I owe her for everything,“Austin previously said of his mom. “The older I get, the more I see pieces of her in myself,” Ashley wrote on Instagram.“I can’t tell you how happy that makes me.”
While Austin has been in the spotlight for his critically acclaimed acting career — most notably playing the"King of Rock and Roll"in Baz Luhrmann’s film,Elvis— Ashley posts publicly on her Instagram, sharing constant support for her younger brother.
Recently, Austin invited Ashley to the2023 Golden Globe Awardsashis datein January. However, that wasn’t the first time Ashley showed her support for her brother. She has shared countless tributes to him on her social media, documenting Austin’s many successes.
Here’s everything to know about Austin’s sister, including what the actor has said about her.
She’s older than Austin Butler
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Ashley grew up alongside Austin in California, where they were born and raised. She is older than Austin and his only sibling.
Austin revealed during an interview withVoguethat he and Ashley would occasionally play hooky at Disneyland since they lived so close to the park in Anaheim. The actor revealed that they"didn’t have much money,“but their mom would “splurge” on season passes for them “just because.”
She currently lives in South Carolina
Although she lived in California her entire life, Ashley moved to South Carolina after she wed her husband, Tony Lucas, in 2018. Shedocumented the big dayon her Instagram in 2019, two days before their big move.
“While it’s sad to leave the state we’ve called home for our entire lives, we can’t wait for our new house, new adventure and our 5 week honeymoon road trip along the way!!!!” Ashley captioned a photo with her husband alongside a moving truck.
Amid their move,Ashley shared an updateon their transition and compared their new environment to California. While she said that South Carolina is “a whole different world than Los Angeles” — particularly “the wildlife, the sounds, the weather, the people, the vibe — she noted that “it all feels different,” but “in a good way.”
She has been super supportive of Austin Butler’s career
Ashley is very open on her Instagram, sharing everything from her personal life to support of her brother’s career. Between birthday tributes and throwback posts, it’s evident that Austin and his big sis share a special bond.
In honor of his 25th birthday in 2016, Ashleypenned a sweet sentimentto the “most amazing brother in the world.” She wrote, “You have a love for the world that radiates, and a motivation and drive that inspires - not only me, but all who you come in contact with. I am grateful that you’re my brother, but even more grateful that you’re my friend. I love you and I am so glad you were born!!”
As for championing his career, hersupport dates backto his work inThe Shannara Chroniclesin 2015, one of the projects that helped him gain critical acclaim. Shedid the samein 2019 when he landed the titular role inElvisin 2019.
“OH MY GOSH YOU GUYS! I can’t contain myself! I’m bursting with excitement and pride!!! I am SO PROUD of my little brother @austinbutler and all of his hard work!!!! I could just scream!!!” she wrote.
She didn’t see Austin for three years while he was prepping forElvis
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“I didn’t see my family for about three years,” he explained. “I was prepping with Baz [Luhrmann,Elvisdirector], and then I went to Australia. I had months where I wouldn’t talk to anybody. And when I did, the only thing I was ever thinking about was Elvis. I was speaking in his voice the whole time.”
Austin Butler thanked her in his Golden Globes speech
While walking the red carpet of the 34th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in January 2023, Austin revealed toEntertainment Tonightthat he’d be bringing his sister to the2023 Golden Globe Awardsas his date.
Though he noted it was a “hard” decision to pick out who will join him on the big night, Butler told the outlet, “She’s my one and only sister, so it’ll be nice to be with her.”
The actor stuck to his word when the big day arrived on Jan. 10. Not only did Austin pose alongside Ashley for photos on the red carpet ahead of the awards, but he gave her a special shoutout during his acceptance speech afterwinning best actor for his roleas Elvis.
“I also want to thank my family,” Austin said after thankingLisa MarieandPriscilla Presley. “My sister’s here with me tonight… Ashley, I love you so much.” He continued in part, “I want to thank my dad who’s watching at home. I want to thank my mom who I know is smiling down right now… Mama, I love you so much.”
She had a close relationship with Vanessa Hudgens
Ashley shared a close relationship withVanessa Hudgens, whoAustin dated for over eight yearsbefore splitting up in 2020.
Vanessa has appeared inseveral of Ashley’s posts on Instagram. In 2016, Ashley showed her support for Vanessa when she starred inGrease Live!on Fox.“This lady is going to blow us all away with her talent and beauty!“she captioned a post of the actress dressed in character with the hashtag, “#sisterineverhad.”
Despite Austin and Vanessa’s split, it seems Ashley and Vanessa still have a close relationship. The two currently still follow one another and like each other’s posts.
source: people.com
