Danielle Fishel has opened up about how she broke the news of her breast cancer diagnosis to her husband and their two young kids. She shared the revelation in an episode of the Amy & T.J. podcast hosted by Amy Robach and T. J. Holmes, which was published on Sunday, October 20.
In it, the “Boy Meets World” star, 43, recalled a discussion she recently had with her husband, Jensen Karp, and sons Adler Lawrence, 5, and Keaton Joseph, 3. Here’s all she had to say.
Danielle Fishel on the Difficulty of Breaking the News
According to Fishel, telling her husband about the diagnosis was “hard,” especially since his parents were already deceased. “His mom died in 2022 from lung cancer, and she lived with us while she was going through chemo and through her cancer treatment,” Fishel stated.
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“And my oldest son, Adler, was 3 when she passed, and he was very close to her. And one of my big concerns when he asked, ‘Where did grandma go? Why is grandma not here anymore?’ ” she added.
How Danielle Fishel Broke the News to Her Boys
Fishel said talking about death with her oldest son was something that needed to be handled delicately. She did not want him to think anyone who fell sick died, but she also wanted to be honest with him.
“I’m normally so honest with my kids, but I can’t tell them I have cancer,” she said. So instead, she told her boys, “I had a boo boo that I had surgically removed from my body, and they needed to be gentle with me.”
Her sickness meant playtime had to be done differently. “I told them I love our bear hugs and I love wrestling with you, but my boo boo means that I need to be gentle. So you need to hug me from this side, and eventually, I’ll get back to wrestling with you.”
Is Danielle Fishel Still Married?
Yes, Danielle Fishel is still married. The talented actress has been married to Jensen Karp, whom she met in 1995 when they were both attending Calabasas High School, since November 2018.
They share two kids together and have collaborated creatively on a variety of projects. Karp’s career in the entertainment world has spanned a few different industries, from rapping to wrestling to acting and writing for TV.
However, he may be best known for his behind-the-scenes work on the TBS show “Drop the Mic,” a music-themed competition show that featured celebrities going back and forth in a rap battle.
He was also once a radio show host on KROQ 106.7 FM in Los Angeles and even appeared as a caricature of himself in the 2015 VH1 reality parody series “Barely Famous” alongside Sara and Erin Foster.
Does Danielle Fishel Have Kids?
Danielle Fishel has two children she shares with her husband, Jensen Karp. Their first son, Adler, was born in 2019, while their second, Keaton, was born in 2021.
How Old Is Danielle Fishel?
Danielle Fishel was born on May 5, 1981, in Mesa, Arizona, USA. That makes her 43 years of age as of October 2024.
What Is Danielle Fishel Famous For?
Danielle Fishel is perhaps best known for portraying Topanga Lawrence in the television sitcom “Boy Meets World.”
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The series aired on ABC from 1993 to 2000, spanning seven seasons. The stunning actress played Topanga Lawrence, a central character who entered a romantic relationship with the protagonist, Cory Matthews.
The show enjoyed popularity among teenagers and received several nominations, including the Young Artist Awards. Fishel was also tapped for the spin-off series “Girl Meets World,” which aired from 2014 to 2017.
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