Lauren Silverman has another kid who didn’t appear on The Next Act, so who are they?
Turns out Simon's a stepdad
If you’ve been watching Netflix’s Simon Cowell: The Next Act and noticed Lauren Silverman stepping more fully into the spotlight, you’re not alone.
We’re all used to seeing Simon in judge mode, but this series shows a softer, more domestic side, with Lauren firmly by his side.
Naturally, folks have started asking questions. Not just about their relationship, but about Lauren herself, and especially about her kids.
The show focuses heavily on Simon’s son Eric, but Lauren casually mentions another child who never appears on screen. Cue the curiosity. So who is Lauren Silverman really, and who are her children? Let’s get into it.
Meet Simon’s partner, Lauren
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Lauren Silverman is Simon Cowell’s longtime partner and fiancée, and she’s been part of his inner circle for over a decade. On The Next Act, she comes across as calm, supportive, and very much the person who keeps Simon grounded when the music industry chaos ramps up.
Lauren was born in New York and largely stayed out of the public eye before her relationship with Simon became headline news in the early 2010s. She was previously married to property developer Andrew Silverman, a relationship that ended in 2013.
Over the years, she’s remained relatively private, popping up occasionally at red carpets, charity events, and family holidays.
Simon proposed to her in 2021, and while they’re still keeping wedding details low-key, their partnership feels solid and settled.
What’s striking in the series is how Lauren isn’t framed as “just” Simon Cowell’s partner. She’s clearly a decision-maker, a sounding board, and someone whose life existed long before cameras started following Simon around again.
She’s a mom of two
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Lauren is a mom to two sons, and this is where The Next Act leaves viewers wanting more context.
Her younger son, Eric, whom she shares with Simon, is very much part of the show’s narrative. Born in 2014, Eric is often credited by Simon as the reason he slowed down, reassessed his priorities, and leaned into family life.
Her older son, Adam, is the one viewers don’t see. He’s mentioned briefly, but he stays completely off-camera, which is very intentional.
Adam is Lauren’s first child, from her marriage to Andrew Silverman, and he’s now an adult. Unlike Eric, Adam didn’t grow up in the public eye, and Lauren has always been protective of keeping his life private.
So who is Adam, and why isn’t he on the show?
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Adam is Lauren’s first child, and while he doesn’t appear in The Next Act, he plays a huge role in understanding Lauren’s choices, especially when it comes to her identity.
In episode three, Lauren explains why she kept the surname Silverman for so long, even after building a life with Simon.
She says she did it for Adam. Lauren wanted to share the same last name as her son while he was growing up, which feels very on-brand for the quietly thoughtful way she seemingly approaches motherhood.
Lauren also reveals that the decision to change her surname was made when Adam turned 18. It marked a natural transition point, one where Adam was legally an adult, and Lauren felt comfortable making that shift without disrupting his sense of identity or family connection.
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