Zoey Deutch's mum Lea Thompson gets emotional about her daughter's upcoming wedding
Thompson, 64, said the upcoming nuptials still make her cry as her baby prepares to get married
Lea Thompson has opened up about the special pre-wedding gathering she shared with her future co-mother-in-law as daughter Zoey Deutch prepares to walk down the aisle with fiancé Jimmy Tatro.
Thompson, 64, attended the Gracie Awards on 19 May at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, where she spoke exclusively with PEOPLE on the red carpet about an intimate lunch tied to the couple's upcoming nuptials.
Mama summit brings both mothers together
"We had a lunch, his mom [Maria] and me and the bride, and we asked a few questions. What color should we wear? She didn't know. But yes, we're having the mama summit," Thompson told PEOPLE. "Very excited."
When asked what it has been like to watch her daughter prepare for marriage, Thompson admitted the occasion still stirs up plenty of emotion — even having already been through the experience with her other daughter.
"Well, her sister got married a couple years ago, and that was in my front yard, so that was easier. It's exciting. It makes me cry a little bit. My baby getting married," she shared.
Deutch's sister, Madelyn, had her wedding in 2023.
Zoey and Jimmy: A relationship of opposites
Deutch, 31, and Tatro, 34, went public with their relationship in 2021. Tatro marked the occasion with a playful Valentine's Day Instagram post, writing: "Just using today as an excuse to post some top notch untapped Zoey content."
Whilst the couple keep most details of their personal life private, Deutch offered a candid glimpse into their dynamic during a 2022 appearance on the U Up? podcast.
"I would be so bored If I was dating someone who agreed with me on everything and thought everything in the same way as me — I'd be so bored by that," she said. "I mean I am currently with someone who is my actual polar opposite."
Engagement announcement draws celebrity support
The couple announced their engagement in September 2025. Deutch shared the news via Instagram, writing "Three months engaged to the love of my life" alongside a collection of Polaroid photographs showing off her ring and the proposal moment.
Celebrities including Busy Philipps, Lili Reinhart, Vanessa Hudgens, Sarah Hyland, Topher Grace, and Patrick Schwarzenegger all took to the comments to celebrate the couple.
Thompson also posted a heartfelt tribute to mark the occasion. "We are overjoyed to say that zoeydeutch and jimmy are engaged!" she wrote.
"Jimmy we love you so much and you guys are such a beautiful combination. May your love help make the world better. It's made mine better! Jimmy you are so funny kind and thoughtful. I am so glad Zoey and you have each other."
About Jimmy Tatro
Tatro, who grew up in California, launched a YouTube channel in 2011 before breaking into acting. His first film role came in 2013's Grown Ups 2, and he is currently set to appear in the upcoming productions Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice and Judgement Day. He works as both an actor and comedian.