Photos of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's Kids Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. Through the Years

Mar. 15, 2025

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1979.Photo:Getty

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They loved Lucy, too.Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s childrenLucie and Desi Jr. — now 73 and 71, respectively — grew up in the spotlight, often finding themselves photographed around the world with their famous parents.This week, the pair had a public moment again whenLucie shared a photo of the twosome on Instagram, calling out her “recalcitrant brother, Desi Arnaz, Jr.!!! Desi is alive and well, my friends- just likes to stay a bit “undercover”.“Though he has been undercover as of late, throughout much of their lives, the siblings walked red carpets with their parents and later, at events in their memories. Here, check out some of their high-profile moments together throughout the years.

They loved Lucy, too.

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s childrenLucie and Desi Jr. — now 73 and 71, respectively — grew up in the spotlight, often finding themselves photographed around the world with their famous parents.

This week, the pair had a public moment again whenLucie shared a photo of the twosome on Instagram, calling out her “recalcitrant brother, Desi Arnaz, Jr.!!! Desi is alive and well, my friends- just likes to stay a bit “undercover”.”

Though he has been undercover as of late, throughout much of their lives, the siblings walked red carpets with their parents and later, at events in their memories. Here, check out some of their high-profile moments together throughout the years.

01of 30Party of FourLucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1953.Hulton Archive/GettyLucille Ball and Desi Arnaz cradled kids Desi Jr. and Lucie in a sweet family photo from 1953.

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Party of Four

Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1953.Hulton Archive/Getty

Hulton Archive/Getty

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz cradled kids Desi Jr. and Lucie in a sweet family photo from 1953.

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Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1953.Getty

The family of four got all dressed up for Desi Jr.’s christening.

03of 30Party PeopleLucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1953.CBS Photo Archive/Archive Photos/GettyLucie and Desi Jr. got a taste of the spotlight when they were snapped with Mom and Dad in a promotional photo for anI Love LucyNew Year’s Eve special in 1953.

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Party People

Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1953.CBS Photo Archive/Archive Photos/Getty

CBS Photo Archive/Archive Photos/Getty

Lucie and Desi Jr. got a taste of the spotlight when they were snapped with Mom and Dad in a promotional photo for anI Love LucyNew Year’s Eve special in 1953.

04of 30Sweet SailorLucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in 1954.FPG/GettyA smiling Ball and Arnaz posed aboard their boat in 1954.

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Sweet Sailor

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in 1954.FPG/Getty

FPG/Getty

A smiling Ball and Arnaz posed aboard their boat in 1954.

05of 30On the DotLucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1954.GettyBall was selected as ‘Television Mother of the Year’ in this photo, presented with a special Mother’s Day corsage from the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association as she kept her children close.

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On the Dot

Lucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1954.Getty

Ball was selected as ‘Television Mother of the Year’ in this photo, presented with a special Mother’s Day corsage from the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association as she kept her children close.

06of 30Triple ThreatLucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1955.Michael Ochs Archives/GettyLittle Lucie and Desi Jr. could not have looked cuter when visiting Mom.

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Triple Threat

Lucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1955.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Little Lucie and Desi Jr. could not have looked cuter when visiting Mom.

07of 30French DressingLucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1959.Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/GettyThe family takes France! Ball was dressed to the nines as she showed her children around the Chateau de Fontainebleau near Paris in 1959.

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French Dressing

Lucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1959.Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty

Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty

The family takes France! Ball was dressed to the nines as she showed her children around the Chateau de Fontainebleau near Paris in 1959.

08of 30Flight PatternLucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1959.J. Wilds/Keystone/Hulton Archive/GettyThe family of four looked every inch the movie stars when landing in London in 1959.Arnaz and Ball would divorce the following year.

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Flight Pattern

Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1959.J. Wilds/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty

J. Wilds/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty

The family of four looked every inch the movie stars when landing in London in 1959.

Arnaz and Ball would divorce the following year.

09of 30Sail AwayLucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1959.GettyThe family greeted the staff on the Liberte as they boarded from New York City in 1959.

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Sail Away

Lucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1959.Getty

The family greeted the staff on the Liberte as they boarded from New York City in 1959.

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Lucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1964.CBS via Getty

CBS via Getty

When Mom was onPasswordin 1964,Lucie and Desi Jr. got a chance to visit the set alongside Gary Morton and host Allen Ludden.

11of 30Sweet TreatsLucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr.GettyDuring another set visit, the siblings enjoyed milkshakes alongside Ball.

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Sweet Treats

Lucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr.Getty

During another set visit, the siblings enjoyed milkshakes alongside Ball.

12of 30So ‘60sLucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1965.CBS via GettyAlways dressed impeccably, Lucie and Desi Jr. hung with mom in a promotional photo from 1965.

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So ’60s

Lucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1965.CBS via Getty

Always dressed impeccably, Lucie and Desi Jr. hung with mom in a promotional photo from 1965.

13of 30Photo FinishLucille Ball, Gary Morton, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1965.CBS via GettyBall and her growing kids took a picture with the actress’ second husband, comedian Gary Morton, in the 1960s.

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Photo Finish

Lucille Ball, Gary Morton, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1965.CBS via Getty

Ball and her growing kids took a picture with the actress' second husband, comedian Gary Morton, in the 1960s.

14of 30Gang’s All ‘Here’Lucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1968.GettyIn the late 1960s, Ball brought her kids along for the ride on her new series,Here’s Lucy.The show ran through 1974 on CBS.

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Gang’s All ‘Here’

Lucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1968.Getty

In the late 1960s, Ball brought her kids along for the ride on her new series,Here’s Lucy.The show ran through 1974 on CBS.

15of 30Premiere PairLucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1969.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyStepping out without Mom and Dad, Lucie and Desi Jr. got glammed up for theA Boy … a Girlpremiere in Hollywood in 1969.

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Premiere Pair

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1969.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Stepping out without Mom and Dad, Lucie and Desi Jr. got glammed up for theA Boy … a Girlpremiere in Hollywood in 1969.

16of 30In Black and WhiteLucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1977.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyFor the premiere ofThe Actin N.Y.C. in 1977, the siblings were equally chic.

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In Black and White

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1977.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

For the premiere ofThe Actin N.Y.C. in 1977, the siblings were equally chic.

17of 30Support SystemLucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1978.GettyBall and Desi Jr. came out to support Lucie as she starred inAnnie Get Your GunatJones Beach Theater in New York in 1978.

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Support System

Lucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1978.Getty

Ball and Desi Jr. came out to support Lucie as she starred inAnnie Get Your GunatJones Beach Theater in New York in 1978.

18of 30Morning GloryLucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1979.Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyThe siblings sat for an interview withGood Morning Americain 1979, dutifully taking some domestic photos in the process.

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Morning Glory

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1979.Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

The siblings sat for an interview withGood Morning Americain 1979, dutifully taking some domestic photos in the process.

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Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1979.Getty

When Lucie landed a role on Broadway in 1979 inThey’re Playing Our Song,her brother popped backstage to see her.

20of 30Winter WeatherLucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1977.Vinnie Zuffante/GettyThe siblings opted for scarves during this outing together in 1980.

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Winter Weather

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1977.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

The siblings opted for scarves during this outing together in 1980.

21of 30New York NightsLucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1981.Vinnie Zuffante/GettyThe resemblance was strong as the two hung out in New York City in 1981.

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New York Nights

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1981.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

The resemblance was strong as the two hung out in New York City in 1981.

22of 30Paying TributeLucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1984.Vinnie Zuffante/GettyLucie and Desi Jr. flanked their famous mother as she was feted in 1984 with a tribute at the Museum of Broadcasting in New York City.

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Paying Tribute

Lucille Ball, daughter Lucie and son Desi Jr. in 1984.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

Lucie and Desi Jr. flanked their famous mother as she was feted in 1984 with a tribute at the Museum of Broadcasting in New York City.

23of 30Remembering MomLucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1991.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via GettyBall died in 1989; two years later, her children walked the red carpet hand-in-hand at “Lucy: A Tribute to Lucille Ball” at Universal Studios.

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Remembering Mom

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1991.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Ball died in 1989; two years later, her children walked the red carpet hand-in-hand at “Lucy: A Tribute to Lucille Ball” at Universal Studios.

24of 30Hallowed HallLucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1991.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe pair dazzled that same year at the Television Academy Hall of Fame Awards in Beverly Hills.

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Hallowed Hall

The pair dazzled that same year at the Television Academy Hall of Fame Awards in Beverly Hills.

25of 30Cheek to CheekLucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1991.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyAnd they sealed the night with a kiss!

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Cheek to Cheek

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1991.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

And they sealed the night with a kiss!

26of 30’King’ and QueenLucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1992.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe next year, in 1992, they stepped out forThe Mambo Kingspremiere in N.Y.C.

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‘King’ and Queen

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1992.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

The next year, in 1992, they stepped out forThe Mambo Kingspremiere in N.Y.C.

27of 30Something SpecialLucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 2001.Tony Esparza/CBS via GettyIn 2001, Lucie and Desi Jr. led theI Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special,which celebrated their parents’ groundbreaking series.

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Something Special

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 2001.Tony Esparza/CBS via Getty

Tony Esparza/CBS via Getty

In 2001, Lucie and Desi Jr. led theI Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special,which celebrated their parents' groundbreaking series.

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La La Land

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 2007.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

29of 30Music MakersLucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 2011.Beck Starr/FilmMagicOne of Lucie and Desi Jr.’s most recent red carpet moments was The Paley Center for Media’s “Tropicana Nights: A Salute to the Music ofI Love Lucy” in Beverly Hills in 2011.

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Music Makers

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 2011.Beck Starr/FilmMagic

Beck Starr/FilmMagic

One of Lucie and Desi Jr.’s most recent red carpet moments was The Paley Center for Media’s “Tropicana Nights: A Salute to the Music ofI Love Lucy” in Beverly Hills in 2011.

30of 30Reunited!In 2024, Lucieshared a few Instagram snapswith her brother from Las Vegas, reassuring fans he’s “alive and well” and just flying under the radar these days.

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Reunited!

In 2024, Lucieshared a few Instagram snapswith her brother from Las Vegas, reassuring fans he’s “alive and well” and just flying under the radar these days.

source: people.com