Summary

• Baby Carlos/Tyler was a memorable character in The Hangover trilogy, creating nostalgic and heartwarming moments amidst chaos.
• Grant Holmquist, one of eight baby actors who portrayed Carlos/Tyler, had a significant role in the franchise's legacy.
• Now teenagers, Grant and his twin sister Avery are saving their residuals for college, enjoying a private life away from the spotlight.

The Hangover trilogy, known for its raunchy humor and outrageous adventures, captured audiences with hilarious characters and unforgettable moments, including the Hangover baby, also known as Carlos. Baby Carlos, later revealed as Tyler, became a hilarious part of the Wolf Pack. In the Todd Phillips-directed movie, Tyler is the son of Jade (Heather Graham), a stripper Stu (Ed Helms) marries in a drunken stupor. Throughout the first movie, Carlos/Tyler is lovingly carried around by Alan (Zach Galifianakis) in a baby carrier, bringing comedic contrast to the group's chaotic search for their missing friend, Doug (Justin Bartha).

While Carlos/Tyler was a standout in the first Hangover, he made a memorable return in The Hangover Part III, where he reunited with the Wolf Pack one last time. Now a preschooler, Tyler's appearance was a nostalgic callback to the first film and provided a heartwarming moment amidst the movie’s chaotic humor. Since then, Carlos/Tyler has become a significant cultural reference in the series. Fans have often wondered who the Hangover baby was and what became of the young actor, but the answer may come as a surprise. There wasn't just one Hangover baby but several.

8 Babies Were Used in The Hangover, But Grant Holmquist Had the Most Screentime

Holmquist Worked For 15 Days & Earned A "Specialty Extra" Salary

Eight different babies were used to portray baby Carlos/Tyler in the first Hangover movie cast, but Grant Holmquist and his twin sister Avery featured most prominently (via TooFab). Grant ultimately had the most screen time, securing a special place in the franchise's legacy. Their mother, Carrie Holmquist, reflected on the experience, sharing how surreal it was to have her children involved in such a raunchy film. She commented:

"All we knew was that Heather Graham played the mom, and all the guys were up-and-comers at the time."

Despite the fame and cult status The Hangover series achieved, both Grant and Avery were cast as specialty extras and received only standard day pay. Carrie tried to negotiate an upgrade in status, given the challenges of working with babies and their crying, but was unsuccessful. Nevertheless, the twins worked for about 15 days, earning "a nice little seed at six months old," according to their mom. Their first scene was the iconic pool scene at Caesars Palace, marking the start of a Hollywood journey that would continue into the final Hangover movie.

Grant Holmquist Reprised His Role as Baby Tyler in The Hangover Part III

Holmquist Remembers The Kind Treatment From Tod Phillips & Zach Galifianakis

While not the best Hangover movie, Grant Holmquist made a memorable return as baby Tyler in The Hangover Part III, where his character, now a preschooler, reconnected with the Wolf Pack for one last adventure. This time, Grant was old enough to remember the experience on set, and his mom, Carrie Holmquist, noted:

"Even though he was 4 1/2, Grant remembers a lot about being on set for Hangover III. One of his favorite stories to tell is when director Todd Phillips let him choose a toy from the play room set and Grant asked if he could bring one home for his sister, Avery too. He also remembers a game Zach made up called 'Guess Grant's Middle Name.' We gave him a ton of hints and eventually we had to tell him!"

Phillips and the crew made a conscious effort to keep the environment light and fun for Grant, ensuring he felt comfortable during his scenes. The playful atmosphere helped him deliver a charming performance that gave fans a nostalgic callback to the first movie while adding an emotional touch to the franchise's final installment. Grant's return as Tyler solidified his place in The Hangover legacy, and fans were delighted to see the adorable baby Carlos, now all grown up, reconnecting with Alan, the funniest Hangover character and reminding everyone of the bond that made the original film so beloved.

The Hangover Part II is the only Hangover movie Grant Holmquist doesn't appear in.

The Holmquist Twins Are Now Teenagers (And Likely Still Haven't Seen The Hangover Movies)

They're Saving For College And Fans Of Back To The Future

Fast-forward to today, Grant Holmquist and his twin sister Avery are now 15/16-year-old teenagers living relatively private lives. The last known update about them was in 2019 when Carrie Holmquist shared how they were using the residuals from Hangover Part III to save for college:

"Grant still has money trickling in from H3 every quarter, which is nice for the college fund."

Despite their involvement in the Hangover franchise, neither Grant nor Avery has seen the full movies. Carrie Holmquist revealed that they've only watched clips of their scenes from the first movie, and Grant has seen his appearance in Hangover III. When discussing when the children can watch the movies in full, the mother revealed:

"Probably once they hit high school and can appreciate some of the situation jokes more."

Today, Grant is into sci-fi franchises like Back to the Future and Ghostbusters, enjoys baseball, video games, hanging out with friends, and teaching himself to solve different Rubik's Cubes. Though their roles in the Hangover trilogy may have ended, the Holmquist twins will always be remembered as the adorable baby Carlos/Tyler, who brought smiles to millions.

Source: TooFab