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On July 10, 1989, the couple welcomed their only child together, a son named Eric, months before Murphy welcomed his first child with Nicole.
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Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Dewan and Tatum were married from 2009 to 2019, with Everly being their only child.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Exactly nine months later, on February 1, 1968, their first and only child, Lisa Marie Presley, was born.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
Meadow was Walker's only child, who the late actor welcomed with Rebecca Soteros.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Dewan and Tatum were married from 2009 to 2019, with Everly being their only child.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Exactly nine months later, on February 1, 1968, their first and only child, Lisa Marie Presley, was born.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
Meadow was Walker's only child, who the late actor welcomed with Rebecca Soteros.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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“Only child.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/only%20child. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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