Then on Thursday, for Bryce's 42nd birthday, Ron wrote in a Twitter post that it has "been one of THE joys of our lives to witness ⁦@BryceDHoward⁩ grow into the woman, mother, wife ...

Happy Birthday, Bryce U make us grateful & proud." As the Andy Griffith Show alum turned 69 the day before, Bryce previously shared her own tribute with more retro photos of the father and daughter.

Bryce Dallas Howard's birthday is incredibly close to her famous father's, director Ron Howard, and to celebrate the occasion this year, the star shared some epic throwback shots. MORE: Justin ...