shared a touching tribute to her eldest adopted son, Roan, on his 24th birthday. The Oscar-nominated actress, 66, took to Instagram on Saturday to celebrate the special day with her nearly 4 million followers. In a heartfelt post, Sharon uploaded a series of her favorite photos of Roan over the years, including a rare throwback snap featuring Roan with his younger siblings, Laird, 19, and Quinn, 17.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROAN! LOVE MOM," she captioned the nostalgic slideshow. The first photo in Sharon's tribute showed a young Roan, blonde-haired and beaming, proudly wearing a San Francisco PD shirt. Another endearing shot captured all three of Sharon's boys, with Roan playfully putting Laird in a headlock, showcasing the close bond between the brothers.
Roan was adopted by Sharon and her then-husband, Phil Bronstein. The couple divorced in 2004 after six years of marriage, when Roan was just four years old. Following the separation, a California judge granted joint custody of Roan to the exes.
Sharon planned to make Los Angeles her primary residence, while the agreement stipulated that Roan would live primarily with Bronstein in San Francisco during the school year. In 2008, Sharon challenged the custody arrangement, seeking to move Roan to Los Angeles with her. However, her request was denied.
Despite the physical distance during the school year, Sharon and Roan maintained a close relationship throughout his childhood. Reflecting on the emotional toll of the custody battle, Sharon.