Patrick Dempsey, famously known as Dr. Derek Shepherd or “McDreamy” from Grey’s Anatomy, might not be seen in scrubs these days, but his latest proud dad moment involves an apron instead of a stethoscope. The 58-year-old TV star recently lit up social media by showcasing his daughter Talula’s culinary endeavors, proving that the Dempsey family’s talents extend far beyond acting and into the art of patisserie.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday, July 23, Patrick shared a series of photos featuring his 22-year-old daughter surrounded by an array of baked goods — from colorful berry crumbles to elegant mini bundt cakes. The proud father captioned the photos, “So proud and excited to announce @taluladempsey launched her new artwork and is now taking orders at the link on her bio @talulaskitchen.”
Talula has her sights set not on Hollywood, but on the sweeter, more flavorful corners of the kitchen. Her venture, Talula’s Kitchen, reflects a journey that began with training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and London and included a stint as a pastry chef at Gucci Osteria in Beverly Hills.
Her mother, Jillian Dempsey, mirrored Patrick’s pride with her own post, celebrating this milestone with a simple yet powerful “Proud mom moment ❤️.” Fans and friends showered the posts with love and support, with comments ranging from admiration of Talula’s artistic flair in the kitchen to good-hearted envy over the delicious creations.
“Wow 👌 very beautiful and great work. I hope she has fun designing the cake 🎂 and good luck. The cake looks really delicious and great. Congratulations 🎉❤️🎉,” one fan cheered.
“She has grown so much..🥹 She seems to be a girl who is very dedicated to her work 🥰❤️,” pointed out another.
“OMG LOOKS DELICIOUS,” swooned a third.
In an interview with People published in November 2023, Patrick recounted that nurturing individuality and ambition in his and Jillian’s children has always been a cornerstone of their parenting philosophy. “They all have unique qualities and they have their own goals that they need to develop and harvest themselves,” he shared.
This ethos seems to have paid off beautifully as Talula embarks on a career that blends creativity with culinary skill, showcasing a passion for the art of pastry that promises to bring sweetness not just to the Dempsey bunch but to dessert lovers far and wide.
