Former Southwest Missouri State University Football Player, John Goodman’s Daughter Molly, Is A Film Production Assistant

Molly first worked as a producer and production designer for the comedy platform Funny or Die (2012).

July 25, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on July 24, 2026

Molly Evangeline Goodman is the only child of Former Southwest Missouri State University Footballer and acclaimed Actor John Stephen Stephan, who works as a Film and TV production professional, and Anna Beth Goodman, an educator and an entrepreneur.

She was born on August 31, 1990, and prefers to stay out of the limelight, unlike her father, who has starred in over 180 movies and TV Shows. His latest film, The Smurfs, was released on July 18, 2026, in which he voices Papa Smurf.

Molly Goodman with her father, Jon, at AFI Fest. (Source: Biography Talks)

Though the actor has had a very successful career in acting, he initially started as a Football player.

John’s sports journey began in high school. He even earned a football scholarship to Southwest Missouri State University, in the hope of pursuing a Football career.

Unfortunately, due to setbacks including serious injuries and academic challenges, Goodman shifted to drama and theater.

Molly Has Had Multiple Roles In Her Career

Although Molly has been in a similar profession to her father, her job as a Film Production Assistant has helped her maintain a more private identity.

New Girl, Aquarius, and The Last Tycoon are some of the TV productions she co-assisted on. Her film projects include Funny or Die, Different Flowers, Traitor Knight, and A Love Saga.

Molly Goodman At John Goodman’s Hollywood Honor Event.

She has also worked as a set dresser and art department coordinator over the years, thanks to her degree in Film and Television Production.

John Goodman’s daughter has also chosen someone from the Film Industry itself, Edd Benda. The couple first met in 2009, before reuniting later in New Orleans.

After several years of dating, the couple got engaged on October 3, 2026, in Santa Barbara. They finally tied the knot on March 5, 2026.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Molly has collaborated with various studios, including Fox Film Entertainment, Sundance Institute, NBC Universal Media, Amazon Studios, and ABC Television, on several studio projects.
• She did her Bachelor’s from the University of Southern California.
• Her husband is the co-founder of Beyond the Porch Productions and has directed The Trial (2015).

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Anish Koirala has loved sports since he was a kid. He grew up playing basketball and soccer, and that passion stayed with him over the years. Today, Anish works as a writer and editor, sharing his knowledge and love for the game through articles and stories. He uses his playing experience to make his writing clear, thoughtful, and fun to read.

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