The Father Saga continues.
In a surprising turn of events, Robert De Niro became a father for the seventh time at 79 years old in 2023, an achievement eclipsed only by Al Pacino welcoming his fourth child that same June when he was 83. Both these distinguished Oscar winners have since celebrated two more birthdays following these milestone events.
In a conversation on TODAY in June 2023, De Niro expressed his joy by saying, “He is a few years senior to me, but I’m very glad about it,” referring to the news that his co-star from The Godfather Part II, whose girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, was eight months pregnant at the time.
As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase it like this: During a leisurely stroll in my Los Angeles neighborhood, I was asked about the upcoming event that I find incredibly unique. I have been blessed with numerous children already, but this new addition holds a special significance for me, especially considering the current moment in my life.
NowĀ that is some guy talk.
It’s now common knowledge when a woman gives birth in her 40s (except for celebrities, who make headlines regardless of their age), but there comes a time when the body can no longer physically support childbearing.
While it may not be as common, it’s important to note that the role of fatherhood is not gender-exclusive, and many renowned individuals have demonstrated this by becoming fathers despite not being biologically linked to their offspring.
In an interview published on January 25, 2024, Robert De Niro expressed to AARP how wonderful it is to have his then-9-month-old daughter Gia in his life, shared with girlfriend Tiffany Chen. He stated that all his concerns and anxieties disappear when he looks at her, finding the experience nothing short of miraculous.
Many well-known and cherished celebrities such as George Clooney and Hugh Grant didn’t become fathers until their late fifties. These individuals are quite typical nowadays, given that it’s common to hear them expressing that they weren’t ready for fatherhood any sooner. In essence, this is a statement often made by them.
Additionally, there are those who commenced later or spanned multiple decades, having children even in their sixties, seventies, and beyond – the more, the better, it seemed.
Scroll on to see the celebrity fathers whoĀ welcomedĀ babiesĀ into their golden years:
At the age of 83, the Oscar-winning individual who had never been married was already a father to daughter Julie Marie (born in 1989) with Jan Tarrant, and twins Anton James and Olivia Rose (born on January 25, 2001) with his former partner Beverly D’Angelo. Later, he welcomed four more children into his family.
On June 15, 2023, it was verified that Al Pacino and his partner Noor Alfallah had given birth to a son named Roman Pacino.
On June 6th, Pacino shared with a photographer that it was particularly significant, explaining, “It’s always been special to me. I have multiple children, but this moment is exceptionally special given the current circumstances.
In a beautiful moment, the two-time Academy Award winner, who was 79 years old, and his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, were blessed with their seventh child, a daughter named Gia Virginia Chen De Niro, on April 6, 2023.
Robert De Niro is not only a father to his daughter Drena De Niro (born September 3, 1971), whom he adopted when he married her mother Diahnne Abbot in 1976, but also to their son Raphael De Niro (born November 9, 1976). He is also father to twins Julian and Airyn (born October 20, 1995) with Touki Smith, as well as a son named Elliot (born March 18, 1998) and daughter Helen Grace with his second wife Grace Hightower.
Speaking with Access Hollywood, the actor expressed that to be a good father, one understands they bear their responsibilities.
In the end, he explained that it was both intriguing and thrilling, but also quite frightening. You just do your utmost to cope with it.
62-year-old Sam Neill, who brought joy to life in Jurassic Park, became a father for the second time on July 4, 2015, when he and his partner Emilie Livingston gave birth to their son Charlie Ocean. Their son River Joe joined the family on April 7, 2017.
In 2022, Goldlbum called being a dad at 70 “revivifying”ābecause, of course he did.
Expressing astonishment, he exclaimed on TODAY about Emilie taking on this new role: “It’s hard to believe!” He added, “She’s more heroic than we can ever imagine.” Furthermore, he shared his honest thoughts about parenting: “It’s tough, sometimes it drives you mad, and it can be incredibly volatile. You know, at ages 3 and 5, or 5 and 7, they can act like wild animals suddenly unleashed. But they can also be delightful and awe-inspiring. It’s quite an experience.
Mick Jagger, the esteemed lead singer of The Rolling Stones, still derives joy from being a father: He became a dad for the eighth time at the age of 73 when he and his ballerina girlfriend Melanie Hamrick gave birth to their son Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger on December 8, 2016.
As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’m fortunate to be the father of several wonderful children. I have a daughter named Karis Hunt Jagger, born on November 4, 1970, with Marsha Hunt. My firstborn child is Jade Sheena Jezebel Jagger, who arrived on October 21, 1971, from my marriage to Bianca PĆ©rez-Mora Macias.
Continuing the family tree, I’m blessed with two daughters, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Scarlett Jagger (born March 2, 1984) and Georgia May Ayeesha Jagger (born January 12, 1992). My longtime partner Jerry Hall is the mother of these two lovely young ladies.
In addition to my daughters, I have two sons, James Leroy Augustin Jagger (born in 1985) and Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger (born in 1987), who were born to me and Jerry as well. Last but not least, Lucas Maurice Morad Jagger was born to me and Luciana Gimenez in 1999, completing our beautiful family.
Meanwhile,Ā the granddad of five is also a great-grandfather to daughter Jade’s two granddaughters.
Years back, when someone asked if balancing fatherhood with a rock ‘n’ roll career was challenging, I admitted it wasn’t easy for me. Being a good parent, regardless of your profession, is tough work. It demands time and dedication. I try to spend time with my kids on the road, but honestly, they sometimes misbehave due to too many privilegesāI can’t help but notice they’re just like me when they act up!
As an overly enthusiastic fan, I can’t help but exclaim: Instead of following their usual bedtime or waking schedule, they seem to be caught up in a rhythm reminiscent of rock ‘n’ roll. And here I am, utterly amazed, thinking, “Wow, even at 6, they’re already living the lifestyle!
The lead singer of his band is reminiscent of a romantic figure, with the Rolling Stones guitarist, who is also a grandfather of six, being a father to six children. Among these are two daughters born to his third wife, Sally Humphreys. The twin daughters, named Gracie Jane and Alice Rose, were delivered on May 30, 2016, which happened to be just two days before Ronnie’s 69th birthday.
In September 2018, Sally informed Hello! that Ronnie and she were extremely content with their lives. They felt deeply appreciative for all the blessings they possess.
The twins enjoyed visiting their dad at the recording studio. She pointed out that they would put on their tiny headphones and her father would let them push every button on the mixing console, suggesting they were in control of him.
60-year-old Rod Stewart became a father for the fifth time with his wife Penny Lancaster when their first son, Alastair Wallace Stewart, was born on November 27, 2005. Their youngest child, Aiden Patrick Stewart, joined the family when he arrived on February 16, 2011, making Rod a father at the age of 66.
65 years old was Rod when he encountered Sarah Streeter, the daughter he fathered at 18 with Susannah Boffey and gave up for adoption. “Rod has significantly entered my life since my mother passed away,” Sarah stated in 2010 after her adoptive mom’s demise. “I don’t think this is a mere coincidence. We are now embarking on a new chapter, and that’s wonderful.
The artist known as “Forever Young” is also a father to daughters Kimberly Stewart (born August 21, 1979), Ruby Stewart (born June 17, 1987), and Renee (born June 1, 1992), and sons Sean Stewart (born September 1, 1980) and Liam (born September 5, 1994). He had these children with his first wife Alana Hamilton, second wife Kelly Emberg, and Rachel Hunter respectively.
For 29 years, Paul was married to Linda Eastman McCartney, who passed away in 1998. During this time, they had four children together: daughters Mary and Stella, and a son named James. Additionally, Paul adopted Linda’s daughter Heather.
In the year 2003, on October 28th, his second wife Heather Mills gave birth to Beatrice when he was already 61 years old. Their marriage ended in 2008 and since then, Paul has been married to Nancy Shevell, having tied the knot in 2011.
Speaking about fatherhood, the legendary Beatle has shared in January 2023 that he’s primarily offered advice when it seemed necessary, particularly when his kids were younger. However, as they’ve grown older, the roles have reversed, and they now provide guidance for him. While they don’t require much guidance these days, he’s more than willing to be the person they confide in whenever an issue arises.
Nearly just as productive away from the camera as on it, this movie star turned Academy Award-winning director is a father of eight and was 66 years old when he and his wife, Dina Ruiz, had their daughter Morgan Eastwood on December 12, 1996.
He only got to know his oldest daughter, Laurie Murray, when she was already in her thirties. Born in 1954 without his knowledge, Laurie was given up for adoption. However, it wasn’t until the 1980s that she made an effort to reconnect with him, and it’s said they have been maintaining their relationship since then.
Clint Eastwood is connected to Kimber Lynn Eastwood, Roxanne Tunis, Kyle Eastwood, Alison Eastwood, Scott Eastwood, Kathryn Ann Eastwood, and Francesca Eastwood through familial ties. Kimber was born on June 17, 1964, and shares a connection with Roxanne; Kyle and Alison are his children from his marriage to Maggie Johnson, born May 19, 1968, and May 22, 1972, respectively. Scott and Kathryn were born to Clint by Jaclyn Reeves on March 21, 1986, and Feb. 2, 1988. Lastly, Francesca Eastwood was born on Aug. 7, 1993, during his relationship with Frances Fisher.
TheĀ Dirty HarryĀ starĀ alsoĀ has fiveĀ grandchildren.
In 2016, Scott shared with Esquire that his father was very traditional, having grown up in Hawaii and later moving to California with him for high school. He also mentioned that his father instilled in him a strong sense of integrity, teaching him the importance of being punctual, reliable, and hardworking.
Martin didn’t have any children living in the building with him until he was 67, when he and his second spouse Anne Stringfield had a daughter in early 2013. However, it seems that they haven’t revealed their daughter’s name or shared any photos of her.
In 2017, the star of Father of the Bride mentioned to AARP The Magazine that if he had a child earlier in life, he might not have been a good father because he would have been too focused on his career and could have neglected paying enough attention to his child.
Reflecting on the path his life had followed, he remarked, “It’s been a gradual climb upwards to true, genuine happiness.
Lust for Life was the name of the game for the two-time Oscar winner and father of 12.
Quinn had a family with five children from his first wife, Katherine DeMille (daughter of Cecil B.), three with his second spouse Jolanda Addolori, two with Friedel Dunbar, and two with his third wife, Katherine Benvin, whom he married in 1997. At that time, he was 82 years old, and their daughter Antonia Patricia Rose Quinn was just 4, while Ryan Nicholas Quinn, his son, was only 17 months old.
The actor and Benvin were together until his death at 86 in 2001.
In 2000, during an interview on Larry King Live, I expressed my belief that I was becoming an even better father. Living in Rhode Island with my family at the time, I confessed to being deeply in love with my two young children. My affection for my other kids is no less, but these two have been an uninterrupted part of my life ā I’ve barely spent a day apart from them. The only exception was one day that I had to be away, and I truly missed that time.
Charlie Chaplin, famed for his role as the “Little Tramp” in silent films and a pioneer in that field, had two sons: Charles Spencer Chaplin III (born May 5, 1925) and Sydney Earl Chaplin (born March 30, 1926), with his second wife Lita Grey. Later on, he went on to have eight children with his fourth wife Oona O’Neill, who was only 18 years old when she married the 54-year-old Chaplin in 1943, a union that caused great concern for her playwright father Eugene O’Neill.
From the devoted fan that I am, let me tell you about my idol’s remarkable journey. This icon, none other than Charlie Chaplin, graced this world for an extraordinary 88 years, until his passing in 1977. Throughout his life, he was blessed with a beautiful family ā starting with the arrival of Geraldine Leigh on July 31, 1944, followed by Michael John on March 7, 1946, Josephine Hannah on March 28, 1949, Victoria Agnes on May 19, 1951, Eugene Anthony on Aug. 23, 1953, Jane Cecil in May 1957, Annette Emily in December 1959, and lastly, Christopher James on July 8, 1962. Each of these children added a unique sparkle to his life, making it even more enchanting than his legendary films.
Chaplin was 73 when Christopher was born.
Geraldine portrayed Hannah Chaplin, who was the maternal grandmother of Charlie Chaplin (who had three sons from different fathers), in the 1992 biopic “Chaplin,” featuring Robert Downey Jr. as the famous lead character. As she reminisced to the Baltimore Sun, “We weren’t forbidden from watching other films, but the ones shown at home were Charlie Chaplin movies. We didn’t mention other comedians like Laurel and Hardy. I believe he did this because he was quite insecure and couldn’t stand the idea that another film might be good.
Throughout the 70s, 80s, 90s and even the 00s, the perpetually traveling “Rocket Man” showed no signs of slowing down. However, when he turned 63, John (alongside his husband David Furnish) commenced the new decade in a special way by welcoming their first son, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, who was born via surrogate on December 25, 2010. Their second son, Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John, followed in January of 2013, also arriving through a surrogate.
In 2016, John expressed to The Mirror that having children transformed his entire existence. He stated that even the most basic aspects of life – such as spending a moment with them – hold more value than any artwork, picture, property, or successful song.
12-years John’s younger sibling, Furnish, shared with the U.K.’s Sunday Times in 2015, “I’m truly thankful for having become a parent when I did. There’s nothing that can fully prepare you for the responsibility and life changes…I feel more confident professionally now than I would have 20 years ago.
The Piano Man welcomed daughter Alexa Ray JoelĀ withĀ second wife Christie BrinkleyĀ on Dec. 29, 1985.
Skipping ahead through the years, he became a father once more at the age of 66 when his fourth wife, Alexis Roderick, gave birth to their daughter Della Rose Joel on August 12, 2015. Their family grew with the arrival of younger sister Remy Anne Joel on October 22, 2017.
Billy shared with Extra that it’s simply wonderful after the birth of Remy. When asked about his role as a father, he jokingly added, “People might think we don’t spend time with our kids, but we’re actually active when they are and rest when they rest.
Notably, the renowned talk show host got married eight times to seven different women; he tied the knot with Alene Akins on two separate occasions from 1961 to 1972, and he had five children.
Regrettably, Andy, their son, aged 65, and Chai, their daughter, aged 51, passed away before him in 2020, both losing their lives to separate health issues ā a heart attack and lung cancer within a short span of time.
In the year 2021, at the age of 87, Larry passed away, leaving behind his son Larry Jr., who was born to him and his second wife Annette Kaye in 1961, as well as sons Chance and Cannon, born to him by his seventh wife Shawn Southwick in March 1999 and May 2000 respectively, when their father was 65 years old.
In an interview with The Guardian in 2015, he admitted, “Prior to Chance and Cannon, my life was heavily focused on work. I adored my children and strove to be a great father, but my work always took precedence. I’ve paid the price for that, as one should never underestimate the significance of a strong home life.
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