Marina Squerciati just put all other parents on notice.
It's clear that the longtime Chicago P.D. star does not hold back when planning birthday parties for her kids — and in an April 30 Instagram post, Squerciati showed how far she goes to ensure her daughter always has the best birthday ever.
Squerciati's oldest celebrated her eighth birthday in style, courtesy of a Super Mario-themed party at a local trampoline park put together by her all-star mom. Guests donned their best Mario-themed attire, with Squerciati looking gorgeous (as usual) dressed as Princess Peach. The best part? One Chicago fans will be thrilled to know she had a little help from a Chicago Med alum.
Nick Gehlfuss threw on the iconic red Mario cap and was part of the festivities too, giving longtime fans an unexpected real-life One Chicago crossover. P.D. co-star LaRoyce Hawkins (Atwater) was also in attendance. Squerciati's Instagram caption was equal parts happiness for her daughter and pride from throwing such a great party:
"Do I lean in for my kid's birthday? I do! Will she be mortified one day soon? She will! But today was not that day. IT WAS EPIC!" the star wrote. "(PS. Thank you Nick For being a good sport and throwing on a Mario hat for me.) (PSS. I made the cake and didn't really get a good shot, but feel free to compliment it.) 😜"