Lisa Ray and husband Jason Dehni welcome twin daughters Sufi and Soleil via surrogacy
Indo-Canadian actress Lisa Ray, who likes to call herself a cancer “graduate” after surviving the disease, is now a proud mother of two daughters. The actress, who is married to Jason Dehni, took to Instagram to make it 'Official!' Albeit, the best part is, she has done it with a statement that essentially defines the birth of a mother.
“It’s certainly official. Jason and I have chosen to share the intimate story of our surrogacy journey as a way to normalize and embrace fertility possibilities for everyone. Please do read and share the piece. It’s not easy but achievable. Luminous souls Sufi and Soleil are expanding us in ways we never thought possible...and catching me by surprise as I grow into motherhood. Takes a village, and I am grateful for all your love and support (I’m going to be leaning on some of you for mama night outs and baby-sitting backup as I complete my book)”, Lisa Ray said on Instagram.
She also took to Twitter and said, “Stand back world: here comes Soufflé (Sufi plus Soleil) My girls know the future is female. Thank you for all your support and blessings. Takes a village (and thank you”.
Earlier, the actress in an interview with Bombay Times opened up on her new phase in life.
She told BT, “At the moment, my life is full of cascading emotions, attempting to coordinate feeding, napping and play schedules while juggling work, self-care, travel and time with friends, family and my hubby. My life has been full of crazy adventures, but right now, I’m experiencing a new level of anarchy and love. I can’t wait to bring our daughters to our home in Mumbai.”
Lisa Ray was diagnosed with multiple myeloma on June 23, 2009. It's a cancer of the white blood cells known as plasma cells, which produce antibodies. It is a rare disease.
In April 2010, Lisa announced that she was cancer-free, after a stem cell transplant.
Lisa Ray said “I Do” to Jason Dehni in 2012 and walked into her happily ever after. The wedding took place in Napa Valley and Jason is a management consultant in California.
