You may be rooting for Alexis Floyd in Grey’s Anatomy season 19, but in real life, the actress’ parents are even more supportive of her as this could be her biggest role yet after her breakout role in early 2022.
So, who are Alexis’ parents? Read on to find out.
Who are Alexis Floyd’s parents?
Alexis Floyd is the daughter of Mark Floyd and Lauren Generette, her parents. They are her biggest supporters and are always more excited than Alexis when they see their daughter on TV.
“Happy International Women’s Day! Alexis plays Ida B Wells in this tribute,” Alexis’ mother bragged on Facebook, sharing a documentary called “Reclaiming Our Rights: Voices from the Women’s Suffrage Movement.”
Additionally, in March 2019, Lauren shared a clip from The Bold Type of her daughter playing “Tia Clayton” with the caption “It’s about to fall apart!”
Surprisingly, she was quiet when Alexis appeared on Grey’s Anatomy season 19.
But on the contrary, her father, Mark Floyd, wrote on his IG on July 20, 2022, that, “It’s official now! This is my daughter Alexis’ new project and tomorrow she’s moving to LA for good! Congratulations Alexis! She’s joining Season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy as a main character.”
Alexis’ character “Dr. Simone Griffin” on Grey’s Anatomy is one of five new surgical residents who come to Grey Sloan Memorial to work and become the best doctor they can be. But unlike the other residents, Simone never wanted to work at Grey Sloan because of her traumatic past with the hospital.
Meet Alexis Floyd Mom, Lauren Generette
Alexis Floyd’s mother, Lauren Generette, is her pillar of strength. She has a kind heart and is always ready to help her daughter at any time.
“6/20/18: Thelma (a pseudonym) felt the calling, left Cleveland at 3am in her Kia sedan, and drove to a 1pm show in New York City. To my amazing mom and all the moms in and around @ifsandwerestone, all the amazing moms,” Alexis shared at a Mother’s Day 2018 event.
Sadly, Lauren’s mother (Alexis’ grandmother), Catherine W. Generett, has long since passed away. She breathed her last on May 4, 2006, at the age of 79.
Currently, the only surviving member of Lauren’s family is her older sister, Lynn Generette.
Lauren Generette is 67 years old in 2022.
This means that Lauren gave birth to her daughter Alexis when she was 40 years old.
Lauren Generette is an arts administrator with a lifelong commitment and passion for the performing arts, education, and access for underserved populations. She has held positions in areas including Project Implementation and Management, Music Education, Curriculum Design, Grant and Venue Evaluation, Concert and Event Production, and Artist Management.
As of 2022, she serves as the Director of Instrumental Pathways at the Cleveland Orchestra. But Lauren originally joined the orchestra in June 1986 as a manager, tasked with running all non-musical aspects of the organization. She left the company in January 1996 and returned as manager in September 2014.
During that time, Lauren worked as a program manager at El Sistema@University Circle from August 2013 to June 2014.
From August 1977 to June 1984, Lauren was also an instrumental music teacher in Atlanta Public Schools.
In terms of education, Lauren holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Howard University and a master’s degree in business administration from Binghamton University.
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Is Lauren Generette on Instagram?
Find Lauren on Instagram @laurengenerette.
Also, here is her Facebook @lauren.generette.
Meet Alexis Floyd Father, Mark Floyd
Alexis Floyd learned to stand up for herself from her father, Mark Floyd. He was her symbol of how to love and live freely.
Learn more about him as you scroll down.
Mark Floyd was born in November 1958. That means he is 63 years old in 2022.
He is 4 years younger than Alexis’ mother.
Mark Floyd is a labor and employment attorney specializing in immigration.
Growing up in El Paso, Texas, witnessing Mexican immigrants coming to the United States influenced his decision to focus on employment and immigration law. So, after wanting to go to a place where he would be seen as “not a black lawyer first, but a lawyer who happens to be black,” Mark moved to Cleveland and made his mark at the law firm
He primarily helps African Americans see their opportunities for a better life. “These are people who came to this country looking for a better life and they should be allowed to do that,” he explained.
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Does Mark Floyd use Instagram?
This is Mark’s Instagram @markfloyd1958.
Related FAQs
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Are Alexis Floyd’s parents still married?
Alexis’ parents are divorced.
Alexis’ father currently lives with his boyfriend Tony Beard Lipscomb (a college education worker).
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How many children do Alexis Floyd’s parents have?
Alexis’ parents have two children — Alexis (older) and Aric Floyd (2 years younger).
Their son, Aric, is also an actor like his sister. He has appeared in several series such as Days of Our Lives (1965) (NBC), Ballers (2015) (HBO) and Versus (2017) (Awesomeness).
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Where do Alexis Floyd’s parents live?
In 2022, Alexis’ father Mark lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL. While her mother Lauren lives in Bratenahl, OH.
Lauren reportedly has ties to the Democratic Party and is registered to vote in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.