All About Shemar Moore's Daughter Frankie

Mar. 15, 2025

Shemar Moore with his daughter Frankie.Photo:Shemar Moore Instagram

Shemar Moore Instagram

TheCriminal Mindsalum became a first-time dad when he and his then-girlfriend, Jesiree Dizon, welcomed their first child together in January 2023, though thecouple went their separate waystwo years later.

Moore revealed they were expecting onThe Jennifer Hudson Showonly two weeks before Frankie’s birth. At the time, theS.W.A.T.star revealed that becoming a father was a milestone his late mother,Marylin Joan Wilson-Moore, looked forward to before she died at age 76 in February 2020.

“All the things I’ve done are so cool, but I’m tired of just doing for me, doing for me, andmy mom is smiling up in heaven now; this was her dream,” he said onThe Talkin May 2023.

Talking to PEOPLE in April 2024, Moore said that he’s excited to teach Frankie “thatshe can be anything she wants to be.”

“I don’t want her to get caught up in the hype or the fame of Hollywood,” he said. “I don’t like to call myself famous or a star, but I know that I’m known. I don’t toot my own horn, but I do want her to be proud of her daddy.”

Though she’s young, Frankie’s already inheriting looks and acting abilities from her dad.

Here’s everything to know about Shemar Moore’s daughter, Frankie.

She was born in 2023

Shemar Moore holding his daughter Frankie as a newborn.Shemar Moore Instagram

Frankie Melelina Kapule Moore arrived on Jan. 24, 2023, weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz. and measuring at 20 inches long.

Moore also announced the personal newson Instagram, sharing a photo of himself looking at his newborn daughter.

“BABY GIRL in da building!!!” he wrote in part. “Already THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!! I’m a Girl Daddy!!!! HOLY S—!!! DREAMS COME TRUE!!”

Her due date had a special meaning

Shemar Moore and his girlfriend, Jesiree Dizon, with their daughter Frankie.Shemar Moore Instagram

Though Frankie arrived two weeks ahead of her anticipated due date, it was still meaningful for another reason for the father-to-be.

“I’m Shemar Moore, 52½ years old. My mother is in heaven, right nowit’ll be the three-year anniversary on February 8,” he announced during an appearance onThe Jennifer Hudson Show. “And on February 8, I’m going to make one of her dreams come true because, in real life, Shemar Moore is about to be a daddy.”

He added, “I’m so excited. I’m sorry she can’t be here. I was worried for a while that it was a ‘that ship has sailed’ kind of thing but God had my back, and things lined up.”

Moore’s mom, Marylin, died on Feb. 8, 2020, at the age of 76. At the time of her death, the actorspoke about his lossinseveral videos, sharing photos and memories of her. He also revealed that Marylin suffered from heart problems and had previously opened up abouther multiple sclerosis diagnosisin 1999.

Shemar Moore holding his daughter Frankie.Shemar Moore Instagram

When Frankie was only 3 months old, Moore made an appearance onThe Talkand brought his family along.

“My life has changed. I’ve done so many wonderful things, I’ve been blessed. And life has been grand, and life has been tough, and then you survive through that and now I have the biggest miracle in my life,” he shared with the hosts and audience before Dizon brought their daughter onto the stage.

In addition to complimenting his “little fatty patty” Frankie, he expressed his admiration for Dizon’s parenting skills. “I honestly just follow her lead. She’s so warm, loving. She’s there, she’s in the moment," Moore added.

She has siblings

Jesiree Dizon with her daughters Frankie and Charli.Jesiree Dizon Instagram

Jesiree Dizon Instagram

Frankie has two older siblings: Dizon welcomedson Kaidenin 2006 during a previous relationship and also sharesdaughter Charli, born in 2017, with actor Stephen Bishop.

“I must have done something right in my past life to, not just hit the jackpot once, but TWICE,” Dizon captioned anInstagram postcelebrating Mother’s Day in 2020. “I cant believe I get to call you both mine.”

Since Frankie joined the family, Dizon has given glimpses of Kaiden and Charli spending time with their little sister. In aseries of photos, they were spotted affectionately embracing her.

She spoke her first words about Moore

Shemar Moore and Jesiree Dizon with their daughter Frankie.Jesiree Dizon Instagram

The actor was over the moon when he heard Frankie attempting to speak, and he was the topic of conversation.

In a snippet uploaded in August 2023, Dizon can be seen holding their daughter on the couch while Moore leans over the infant, asking her to say “da da.” Frankie reaches out for her dad’s face before saying “da da,” causing her parents to erupt with joy.

“I’m officially a DA DA!!! My life is complete!! Friends, family, Jesiree, and Daddy’s lil Miracle… Frankie Muthaf***n Moore… I love you Jesiree… thank you!!! I love you all!!!!! 💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,” he captioned the heartfelt videoon Instagram.

In April 2024, Moore told PEOPLE that Frankie has already hit another milestone: walking.

“She waited for me to get off of work. I get the announcement thatS.W.A.T.is coming back for season 8 and 22 episodes and literally the next day, she walked 10 steps,” he said. “Now she’s waddling all over the house.”

She was a skeleton for her first Halloween

Shemar Moore and Jesiree Dizon with their daughter Frankie dressed up fro Halloween 2023.Jesiree Dizon Instagram

In October 2023, Frankiecelebrated her first Halloweendressed as a skeleton. Her parents donned black outfits and masks, while the then-9-month-old wore a black skeleton onesie. Charli also joined them dressed as Batgirl in a pink dress and mask.

She traveled often with her parents before their breakup

Jesiree Dizon/Instagram

During their relationship, Moore and Dizon enjoyed taking their daughter everywhere.

In March 2024, Frankie traveled to Santa Barbara, California, with her parents for a wedding.

“I might be biased, but I’m pretty sure I hadTHE BEST wedding dates,” Dizon wrote on Instagram alongside photos of the trio.

In January 2025,TMZwas the first to report that Moore and Dizon had broken up after almost five years of dating.

“They are loving friends and co-parents and always will be,” a source told PEOPLE.

source: people.com