At 80, comedy legend and “SNL” star Chevy Chase is embracing his most heartwarming role off-screen as a first-time grandfather, an experience that has left him speechless.
Chevy Chase, the iconic 80-year-old comedian and “Community” star, has entered a new chapter in his life: he’s now a grandfather. His daughter, Emily Chase recently shared the joyous news on Instagram.
Cydney Chase comments on her sister Emily’s announcement of the birth of her daughter, posted in August 2024 | Source: Instagram/em_chases
In her Instagram post, Emily shared the first glimpse of her daughter, Ivy Jay Baglieri, with a sweet photo of the newborn’s tiny feet wrapped in a pink ribbon. She proudly captioned the photo, “💕 Ivy Jay Baglieri 💕 08.01.2024.”
Chevy, thrilled by the news, responded with a simple yet heartfelt comment, “❤️❤️❤️.” Emily’s announcement quickly garnered warm messages of congratulations from netizens.
Chevy Chase and his daughter Emily at the Barnard College Spring Gala & Auction in New York City on June 16, 2008 | Source: Getty Images
“Congratulations, Ivy Jay is so beautiful!! We are excited for you both!” wrote one follower, capturing the shared excitement. Meanwhile, Emily’s sister, Cydney Chase, chimed in, “I’m Over the Moon [sic]!! 😍😍” Chevy’s excitement about becoming a grandfather has been building for months.
Chevy Chase visits “Today” in New York City on April 22, 2005 | Source: Getty Images
Back in March, he shared a heartwarming photo of himself with Emily and her partner, Alex Baglieri, during her pregnancy.
The picture showed Chevy and Alex with their hands lovingly placed on Emily’s belly. “I can’t wait to be a Grandad!” Chevy wrote at the time, adding, “Congrats to my daughter @em_chases and @alex.baglieri ❤️.”
That same month, Emily shared a carousel of photos on Instagram, highlighting their excitement about the new addition. The post included shots of Emily, Chevy, and Alex, along with their adorable pet cats.
Alex Baglieri sits on a couch with their pet cat basking in the sun, posted in March 2024 | Source: Instagram/em_chases
The post also featured a sonogram of the baby, Emily and Chevy playfully attempting a dance, and Emilly’s mirror selfie, proudly displaying her baby bump.
Emily Chase takes a mirror selfie showing her baby bump in the living room, posted in March 2024 | Source: Instagram/em_chases
Emily shared, “We can’t wait to meet baby Bags this summer (but the cats can)!! ❤️,” alongside another photo of herself in a printed white shirt, showing off her growing belly. As the pregnancy progressed, Emily continued to update her followers.
In May, Emily shared a family photo featuring her father, Chevy, and her mother, Jayni. Chevy, dressed in a blue shirt and jeans, smiled beside Emily, who looked radiant in a floral dress.
Jayni stood by her side, wearing a body-hugging outfit. Below the trio, their two dogs posed calmly, though not directly at the camera. Emily captioned the photo simply with, “🥰🥰🥰.”
This warm family moment resonates with Emily’s sentiments from a March 2024 interview, where she expressed her deep admiration for her parents. She described her father, Chevy, as “the funniest and most generous and loving person” she knows.
In addition, she highlighted Chevy’s dedication to their family. “He has a huge heart and everything he does is for us, his daughters, and our mom—who he has been completely infatuated with since 1980. We truly couldn’t ask for a better dad,” Emily explained.
Chevy Chase and daughter Emily at the New York premiere of “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” on June 26, 2001 | Source: Getty Images
When speaking about Jayni, Emily said her mom’s passions played a significant role in her life. “Her passion for environmental education, advocacy, and climate activism, was the chief motivator for me to seek out a career in my own niche of the environmental sector—wildlife conservation,” she said.
Emily uses her passion and expertise as the Director of Board Engagement at the National Audubon Society in Goldens Bridge, New York. In this role, she helps keep board members involved in the organization’s mission to protect birds and their habitats.
Emily’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government, as well as English, from Barnard College and Columbia University, where she studied from 2007 to 2014. Before that, she attended The Lawrenceville School from 2003 to 2007.
Her partner, Alex is the Assistant Director of West Point Youth Sports and Fitness. He manages youth sports programs, helping young people stay active and healthy.
He studied Liberal Arts and Sciences at Tompkins Cortland Community College in 2016 and at Dutchess Community College from 2013 to 2015. He graduated from Marlboro Central High School in 2011.
As Emily and Alex navigate their professional and private lives as a family of three, their close bond with Chevy Chase and Jayni remains unshakable.
Chevy’s joyful step into grandfatherhood has sparked celebration, marking an exciting new chapter for the beloved comedian and his growing family.
