Who Is Harper’s Father in Freakier Friday?

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As a devoted film enthusiast, let me share some exciting news with fellow movie lovers! You might remember the beloved comedy-drama “Freaky Friday” that graced our screens two decades ago. Well, it’s back and scarier than ever – welcome to “Freakier Friday”! This time around, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan return in their unforgettable roles, joined by some fresh faces for a twist that takes the freakiness to new levels.

The sequel has been met with widespread acclaim, sending fans of the original film into a frenzy of joy! However, one question that’s been buzzing around since its release is, “Who is Harper’s father in Freakier Friday?” If you’re as curious as I am, I recommend catching up on this thrilling continuation to find out!

Let’s talk about what the movie’s story can tell us about Harper’s father.

Here’s who Harper’s father is in Freakier Friday

In the initial film, an unusual mishap causes Tess (Jamie) and Anna (Lindsay) to exchange bodies. The second installment significantly escalates things by involving body swaps among four characters – not just Tess and Anna, but also Harper and Lily.

In the sequel, Harper (played by Julia Butters), Anna’s adolescent daughter, has never had contact with her biological father. He is absent from the story and not referred to by name. We only discover that he passed away when she was a child, leaving Anna to bring her up singlehandedly.

In Freakier Friday, Manny Jacinto plays Eric, a man who isn’t biologically related to Anna but is her fiancé and also Lily’s father through another relationship. After their daughters get into a tussle at school, they cross paths for the first time. Despite not being Harper’s biological dad, he’s always served as a paternal figure in her life, taking care of her in every sense. During this chaotic magical event, Eric is the only one who retains his body and uses it to guide and help everyone through the bizarre circumstances. This act underscores his deep affection for the family, leaving Anna even more captivated by him.

Here, it’s implied that the audience perceives Eric as the true father of Harper, despite them not sharing any biological connection. In this case, his role as a father figure was more significant than their lack of blood relation.

In the sequel, we see a cameo appearance of Anna’s former boyfriend, Jake (played by Chad Michael Murray), who was in the first movie, but his part is relatively short-lived.

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2025-08-14 14:43