Amanda Peet Shares How Her Kids Reacted to Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis

by

Amanda Peet is calling on friends, neighbors and family for support.

Shortly after announcing her breast cancer diagnosis, actress Debra Messing shared how her children – Frances, 19, Molly, 15, and Henry, 11 – are coping with the news, along with her husband, David Benioff.

Amanda shared with TopMob News’ Will Marfuggi that she was very happy with how things were going, but she needed to be emotionally ready before telling them her news. She explained, ‘I had to make sure I was in a good place before I shared it with them.’

She explained that the most difficult aspect was accepting that there’s never a guaranteed right moment to share something important.

In a recent essay for The New Yorker, Amanda revealed she has a type of breast cancer that is generally less aggressive and more treatable. Specifically, her cancer is hormone-receptor-positive and HER2-negative. Because of this, she explained she will only require a lumpectomy and radiation therapy, rather than a more extensive double mastectomy.

Amanda appreciates having her children with her while she deals with her health issues, but she also acknowledges that they still behave like normal kids.

The actress from Your Friends & Neighbors, who appears in the second season of the Apple TV show launching April 3rd, shared that her kids often comment on how unusual her job is. They said this when she attempted to show them Something’s Gotta Give, the 2003 movie she made with Jack Nicholson and the late Diane Keaton.

She said she desperately wanted them to see the footage, calling it a pivotal moment in her career. They watched only five minutes – including a scene with Jack Nicholson, where she remembers possibly straddling him – before shutting it off. Their reaction was harsh: they found it deeply offensive and ethically questionable, and immediately ended the viewing.

Recently, Amanda had a sweet bonding experience with her daughters when she noticed they started secretly borrowing clothes from her closet.

She explained that for a long time, her kids would tease her about her fashion choices. But then the tables turned, and they started wanting to borrow clothes from her closet.

Hey everyone! Just a quick heads-up that season two of Your Friends & Neighbors is hitting Apple TV on April 3rd – I’m so excited! And while we wait, I’ve been reading some incredibly moving stories from other celebrities who’ve bravely shared their experiences with cancer. It’s a powerful reminder of strength and resilience, and I wanted to pass that along to you all.

The actor, known for his role on All My Children, revealed in January 2025 that he has prostate cancer. This is the third time he has been diagnosed with cancer.

Even after receiving difficult news, he shared in February 2025 – for the third time – that he was cancer-free thanks to successful surgery and treatment.

In a February 2025 Instagram post, he reminded his followers that difficulties don’t define who they are – everyone is capable of more than their struggles. He shared that while he experiences fear, anxiety, and carries emotional wounds, he accepts them all as a necessary part of growth and healing, believing that acknowledging these things is the first step to overcoming them.

In December 2024, the star of The Golden Bachelor revealed he had been diagnosed with Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, a type of bone cancer.

Gerry told People magazine that there’s no cure for his condition, and that realization has deeply affected every choice he makes. He described feeling completely overwhelmed when he first learned about it, like a huge weight had fallen on him, and admitted he initially struggled to accept it.

The Vanderpump Rules star shared with fans at the end of 2018 that she had some cancer removed and underwent biopsies of her lymph nodes. She later confirmed she was cancer-free.

After undergoing treatment and a double mastectomy, the star of Up All Night received a clean bill of health, with doctors confirming she is cancer-free.

The actor, famous for his work in The Boys and Supernatural, announced on February 3, 2023, that he had successfully fought prostate cancer and was now in remission.

In September 2018, the actress known for Desperate Housewives publicly shared that she had beaten anal cancer. She posted on Instagram that revealing her diagnosis and subsequent hair loss made her feel “liberated, deliriously free and completely me.”

I was so relieved to hear that Philip Seymour Hoffman is now cancer-free! His representative told TopMob News that doctors have officially declared him surgically cured, and as a longtime fan, that’s just wonderful news. It’s such a weight off my mind knowing he beat this.

Hugh Jackman, known for his role in X-Men, received treatment for his third case of basal cell carcinoma in 2014. Following the treatment, his representative confirmed to TopMob News that he is now healthy.

In April 2023, Hugh received two biopsies after discovering more basal cell carcinomas. He used the opportunity to remind everyone in the Northern Hemisphere that summer was approaching and to protect their skin by wearing sunscreen.

The former star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills marked a year of being cancer-free in January. She was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2013 and had a complete hysterectomy as treatment.

Then in 2017, Camille had surgery to remove Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. 

The British celebrity chef revealed he had skin cancer treated with a procedure, sharing photos of stitches from his ear to his jaw that were later covered by a bandage.

Gordon shared on Instagram in August 2025 that he was thankful for the amazing team at The Skin Associates who quickly removed his Basal Cell Carcinoma. He also reminded everyone to wear sunscreen this weekend.

“I promise you it’s not a face lift,” he added. “I’d need a refund…”

The actress known for her role in Avengers: Age of Ultron fought ovarian cancer at 25 and later had two children with her husband, Taran Killam, despite the challenges.

A television personality shared that he had surgery for prostate cancer in July 2013 and has been cancer-free ever since.

The cohost of Dancing with the Stars recently had successful surgery to treat thyroid cancer. She shared on Twitter, thanking everyone for their support and letting fans know she’s now home and resting.

The actress shared some incredible news on Twitter: her doctor called her on a Saturday morning to say she’s cancer-free! She celebrated with an enthusiastic post, exclaiming, “#wootothemotherfkinhoo!”

The Dexter star used a hiatus from his hit series to slay Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

In October 2011, the Australian actress shared that she had a cancerous mole removed from her calf. She said her husband encouraged her to get it checked by a doctor because it looked suspicious.

A man from Scotland is doing well after doctors successfully removed a cancerous mole from under his right eye.

The singer beat breast cancer in 2004 with a “minimally invasive” lumpectomy and radiation therapy.

The Oscar winner declared in early 2011 that his tumor was gone and he had throat cancer “beat.”

The Emmy winner whacked breast cancer in 2004.

After having skin cancer removed from under his left eye in 2008, the CNN journalist almost certainly protects his skin with sunscreen when he’s outside.

The Australian pop star underwent successful surgery for breast cancer in 2005.

The actor from 7th Heaven was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at just 28 years old. Now 50, he’s doing well and appears healthy!

The popular actress, known for her role on ER, stepped away from Parenthood in 2009 to battle breast cancer. Thankfully, her treatment worked, and she quickly returned to public events.

The America’s Got Talent judge received a colon cancer diagnosis in 2002 while filming The Osbournes. She used this as a chance to highlight how important regular check-ups are, and bravely fought the disease with chemotherapy. Thankfully, she was given a clean bill of health the next year.

The Academy Award-winning actor overcame prostate cancer in 2003 and has appeared in roughly 400 films since then.

In 2007, the Good Morning America cohost bravely showed off her shaved head while receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer.

After overcoming testicular cancer discovered in stage four, the cyclist went on to win seven consecutive Tour de France championships.

After successfully battling breast cancer with a lumpectomy and chemotherapy in 2005, the Grammy and Oscar-winning artist became a passionate advocate for others.

The comedian, known for her work on Saturday Night Live, bravely turned her experience with breast cancer into humor, which became the basis for her acclaimed one-woman show, God Said Ha!, that later played on Broadway.

Read More

2026-03-25 06:18