When Paul Walker tragically died in a car accident on November 30, 2013, he left behind
his then-teen daughter, Meadow Rain.
Fast forward a few years, and his child with Rebecca Soteros is no longer a child at all
— now she's a stunning young woman.
So what is Paul Walker's daughter up to now?
Is she following in dad's footsteps and acting?
Or is she pursuing another career?
This is what you need to know about Meadow Walker.
From Hawaii to Hollywood
Walker was still pretty young when he met — and dated — Meadow's mom.
The timing wasn't right and he wasn't ready to settle down with her.
As he told People Magazine, "I was one of those who believed when you get married it's
forever but I was thinking down the road.
I knew where I was at with chicks and having fun … and I was an animal."
Since her parents weren't together, Meadow spent her early years growing up with her
mom in Hawaii.
Even though they were separated, Meadow's parents shared custody and she was able to
visit her dad on movie sets at a young age.
Eventually, Walker volunteered his L.A. home to Meadow and her mom and they moved back
to California so she could be closer to her dad.
That led to even more time together and, in early 2013, Walker told Entertainment Weekly
that Meadow had moved in with him full time.
"She's the best partner I've ever had.
It's so nuts.
I've never had anything like this in my life."
Support circle
Since Paul's death, his brothers have been there to help Meadow cope.
Cody and Caleb, who also helped finish Furious 7, have both stepped up to protect Paul's
only daughter.
Cody Walker told People, "She is doing better.
Time does help, but for her it is different than it is for me.
That was my brother, and we [were] really close and I love him dearly, but that was
her dad, and she was young to have her dad taken from her…
And we're just protective of her and everyone around her is, and that is why no one hears
too much [about her].
That is just the way Paul would have wanted it."
Walker's acting family has stepped up, too, like Tyrese Gibson, who told People, "She's
really in a great space.
She's really focused on her education and just spending a lot of quality time with her
friends.
That brings her a lot of joy."
Legal aftermath
Following her father's death, Meadow received a large settlement from Roger Rodas' estate
— Rodas having been the driver of the car at the time of the accident, who also perished himself.
While that claim was settled and finalized in 2016 without too much trouble, Meadow has
also been in a lengthy legal battle with Porsche.
She initially filed the lawsuit with the car company for negligence and for the wrongful
death of her dad.
The suit claimed Walker survived the crash but it was because of Porsche's flaws that
he became stuck in the car when it went up in flames.
Porsche claimed the defense that Walker assumed the risk when he rode in the 2005 Carrera
GT that crashed, and that he chose to conduct himself in a manner so as to expose himself
to such perils.
The back and forth between Meadow and Porsche has continued since the initial lawsuit.
Philanthropic tribute
After her father's death, Meadow took it upon herself to continue supporting his causes
in a special way.
She launched the Paul Walker Foundation and told fans, "Reflecting on my father, I found
myself reflecting on his passions.
His passion for the ocean, his passion for rescuing animals, his passion for helping
people and his passion for spontaneous goodwill.
I wanted to start this foundation because I want to share that piece of him with the world."
The Paul Walker Foundation's goal is simple.
They want to "do good" and they award scholarships to students pursuing education in marine and
environmental sciences.
Most recently, Meadow and The Paul Walker Foundation awarded Entourage star Adrian Grenier
with the 2016 Paul Walker Ocean Leadership Award for his work with The Lonely Whale.
Meadow made a rare public appearance in support of the recognition.
Meadow created The Paul Walker Foundation to help take care of the ocean, something
near and dear to her dad's heart — but it's also a cause that's special to her.
Walker brought her up to love and nurture the water.
He even taught her to surf when she was only seven years old.
Living a legacy
With a handsome father like Paul Walker, it's no surprise that Meadow has grown up to be
beautiful herself.
And like her father before her, Meadow is definitely putting her good looks to use.
She's represented by Women Management and her online modeling portfolio shows plenty
of photos showcasing her good looks.
It's clear from her philanthropic pursuits, though, that Meadow is also following in his
footsteps to help make the world a bit better too.
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