Exclusive: Alexa PenaVega on life after stillbirth loss, why her kids dislike "Spy Kids"

Alexa PenaVega, 36, gets candid about life one year after the loss of her daughter, Indy, via stillbirth in April 2024. The actress tells our reporter, Courtney Tezeno, how the “traumatic” experience affected her family and how people reacted to her grieving process.

“Yes, it hurts, it was painful,” Alexa said.

To find out how she and her husband Carlos PenaVega are honoring their late daughter’s legacy, watch the clip!

The actress, who rose to fame after starring in “Spy Kids,” talks about what her three kids - daughter Rio, 3, and sons Kingston, 5, and Ocean, 8 - think of the film after watching it. Plus, Alexa tells us what season of life her character Carmen would be in if they greenlit a “Spy Kids” sequel with her co-star Daryl Sabara.

PenaVega stars in the new faith-based film, “Before Your Father Finds Us,” as Sophia, a mom forced to go into witness protection with her baby daughter after she testifies against her ex-husband, who goes to prison for his crimes. The film premieres on Lifetime July 26 at 8/7c p.m.

“Lifetime” is releasing its first string of faith-based films centered around Christian women with relatable and true stories ripped from the headlines. PenaVega joins Chrissy Metz (“Faith in the Flames: The Nichole Jolly Story”), Meagan Good (“I’ll Never Let You Go”), Paula Patton (“Finding Faith”) and Kat Graham (“Terri Blackstock’s If I Run”) who each star in the female-led lineup of Lifetime’s exciting summer rollout.

Watch to see the leading ladies talk about their latest roles and how they connect with their characters on a personal level.