Robert De Niro and Al Pacino.
As the years go on, some celebrity families keep growing!
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Gordon Ramsay
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Anthony Michael Hall
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“I couldn’t be happier because I always knew, even when I was a young man, that I wanted to get started later.“he told PEOPLE when he announced the happy news. “Here I am at 55, and I’m fully committed. I’m excited. My wife and I are really into parenting and diving in.”
03of 32Al PacinoMichael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media/GettyJust like his Oscar for Best Actor (he won in 1992 forScent of a Woman), fatherhood came later in life for the actor. He welcomed his first child, daughter Julie, in 1989; in 2001, when he was 61,he and then-girlfriend Beverly D’Angelo welcomed twins Anton and Olivia.And in 2023, at age 82, Pacino is a dad again!The Godfatherstarwelcomed a fourth childwith his girlfriend, Noor Alfallah,a boy named Roman.
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Al Pacino
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Just like his Oscar for Best Actor (he won in 1992 forScent of a Woman), fatherhood came later in life for the actor. He welcomed his first child, daughter Julie, in 1989; in 2001, when he was 61,he and then-girlfriend Beverly D’Angelo welcomed twins Anton and Olivia.
And in 2023, at age 82, Pacino is a dad again!The Godfatherstarwelcomed a fourth childwith his girlfriend, Noor Alfallah,a boy named Roman.
04of 32Robert De NiroRobert DeNiro.GettyHis role as protective papa inMeet the Parentswas certainly no stretch: The Academy Award winnerrecently welcomed his seventh child at age 79.De Niro and his first wife, Diahnne Abbott, welcomed their first child, Drena, in 1976, and had son Raphael together a few years later before splitting. He also has twin sons, Julian and Aaron, with ex-girlfriend Toukie Smith, and with ex-wife Grace Hightower, is a parent to son Elliot and daughter Helen Grace.
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Robert De Niro
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His role as protective papa inMeet the Parentswas certainly no stretch: The Academy Award winnerrecently welcomed his seventh child at age 79.
De Niro and his first wife, Diahnne Abbott, welcomed their first child, Drena, in 1976, and had son Raphael together a few years later before splitting. He also has twin sons, Julian and Aaron, with ex-girlfriend Toukie Smith, and with ex-wife Grace Hightower, is a parent to son Elliot and daughter Helen Grace.
05of 32Bernie EcclestoneBernie Ecclestone and Fabiana Flosi.David M Benett/Dave Benett/GettyAt age 89, Ecclestone became a father of four.The former Formula 1 chiefwelcomed a sonnamed Ace with his wife Fabiana Flosi, then 44, on July 1, 2020, a spokesperson for Ecclestone confirmed toCNN.Ace is Ecclestone’s first son, and first child with Flosi. He is also dad to daughters Petra,Tamara, and Deborah (his eldest, born in 1955) from previous marriages.
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Bernie Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone and Fabiana Flosi.David M Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
At age 89, Ecclestone became a father of four.
The former Formula 1 chiefwelcomed a sonnamed Ace with his wife Fabiana Flosi, then 44, on July 1, 2020, a spokesperson for Ecclestone confirmed toCNN.
Ace is Ecclestone’s first son, and first child with Flosi. He is also dad to daughters Petra,Tamara, and Deborah (his eldest, born in 1955) from previous marriages.
06of 32Richard GereRichard Gere and wife Alejandra with three sons.Alejandra Gere/Instagram; Jamie McCarthy/GettyRichard Gere’s wife Alejandra Silva shared a rare glimpse into their family lifewhen she posted a photo on Mother’s Day 2023 with their children— a 2½-year-old, whose name has not been shared publicly, 4-year-old son Alexander, andAlbert, 9, Silva’s son from a previous relationship.Gere, 73,is also dad to son Homer, born in 2000 when Gere was married to second wife Carey Lowell.
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Richard Gere
Richard Gere and wife Alejandra with three sons.Alejandra Gere/Instagram; Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Richard Gere’s wife Alejandra Silva shared a rare glimpse into their family lifewhen she posted a photo on Mother’s Day 2023 with their children— a 2½-year-old, whose name has not been shared publicly, 4-year-old son Alexander, andAlbert, 9, Silva’s son from a previous relationship.
Gere, 73,is also dad to son Homer, born in 2000 when Gere was married to second wife Carey Lowell.
07of 32Clint EastwoodSGranitz/WireImageDad to seven children at the age of 63(the eldest of which was born in 1954), Eastwood didn’t envision more kids in his future —until he married Dina. A few weeks following their Hawaiian wedding, the couple (who are now divorced) discovered they were expecting their first child together. Eastwood’s youngest child, daughter Morgan was born in 1996, when the actor-director was 65.
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Clint Eastwood
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Dad to seven children at the age of 63(the eldest of which was born in 1954), Eastwood didn’t envision more kids in his future —until he married Dina. A few weeks following their Hawaiian wedding, the couple (who are now divorced) discovered they were expecting their first child together. Eastwood’s youngest child, daughter Morgan was born in 1996, when the actor-director was 65.
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Nikki Sixx
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“What a great way to start off 2019 for Courtney and me,” Nikki told PEOPLE.
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Eddie Murphy
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The actor is dadto nine other childrenwithfive women,includingfive kidswith his ex-wife Nicole Murphy.
10of 32Jeff GoldblumStephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via GettyThe star was in his early 60s when he welcomed his kids,River Joeand Charlie Ocean, with wifeEmilie Livingston, a Canadian dancer and gymnast — and thoughhe’s having “such fun” as a dad, he has also said he does have awareness of his age when parenting them.“I keep doing the math, and keep extrapolating where they’re going to be, and where I’m going to be,” Goldblum told British outletiNewsof his kids. “And when I buy a watch, I wonder who’s going to get it.”
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Jeff Goldblum
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The star was in his early 60s when he welcomed his kids,River Joeand Charlie Ocean, with wifeEmilie Livingston, a Canadian dancer and gymnast — and thoughhe’s having “such fun” as a dad, he has also said he does have awareness of his age when parenting them.
“I keep doing the math, and keep extrapolating where they’re going to be, and where I’m going to be,” Goldblum told British outletiNewsof his kids. “And when I buy a watch, I wonder who’s going to get it.”
11of 32Billy JoelMyrna SuarezThough already dad to adult daughter Alexa Ray with ex Christie Brinkley, Joel was ready for round two when he and wife Alexis welcomed daughter Della Rose in 2015. Life got even sweeter in October 2017,when daughter Remy Anne was bornto the then-71-year-old musician and his wife.
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Billy Joel
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Though already dad to adult daughter Alexa Ray with ex Christie Brinkley, Joel was ready for round two when he and wife Alexis welcomed daughter Della Rose in 2015. Life got even sweeter in October 2017,when daughter Remy Anne was bornto the then-71-year-old musician and his wife.
12of 32Elton JohnElton John/Instagram”[Having children] makes all the difference because it’s about them, not you,” said the musician of life with Zachary and Elijah — both welcomed in the star’s mid-60s. “And it’s the greatest thing you’ll ever know.“He continued, “People say, ‘Well, I disagree, I don’t want children’ and that’s fine - I would have said the same thing, until I had them. Then it was like, ‘Wow this is it? Are you kidding me?’ If I was 15 years younger, I’d have two or three more. Without question.”
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Elton John
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“[Having children] makes all the difference because it’s about them, not you,” said the musician of life with Zachary and Elijah — both welcomed in the star’s mid-60s. “And it’s the greatest thing you’ll ever know.”
He continued, “People say, ‘Well, I disagree, I don’t want children’ and that’s fine - I would have said the same thing, until I had them. Then it was like, ‘Wow this is it? Are you kidding me?’ If I was 15 years younger, I’d have two or three more. Without question.”
13of 32Mick JaggerRob Kim/Getty ImagesLucky No. 8! The Rolling Stones frontman became a dad once more when he and ballerina-girlfriend Melanie Hamrick welcomed son Devereaux in December 2016, when he was 73; his eldest, Karis, was born in 1970.
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Mick Jagger
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Lucky No. 8! The Rolling Stones frontman became a dad once more when he and ballerina-girlfriend Melanie Hamrick welcomed son Devereaux in December 2016, when he was 73; his eldest, Karis, was born in 1970.
14of 32Rod StewartJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicNot long after becoming a new grandpa, the rocker and wife Penny Lancaster expanded their brood,welcoming their first son, Alastair, in 2005, when Stewart was 60. Thetwo wed in 2007and got double the blessing when son Aiden was born in 2011.
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Rod Stewart
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Not long after becoming a new grandpa, the rocker and wife Penny Lancaster expanded their brood,welcoming their first son, Alastair, in 2005, when Stewart was 60. Thetwo wed in 2007and got double the blessing when son Aiden was born in 2011.
15of 32Ronnie WoodDavid M. Benett/GettyJagger’s fellow Rolling Stone was 68 and a grandfather of 10 when he and his wife and wife Sally welcomed twin girls in May 2016 - her first child, and his fifth.
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Ronnie Wood
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Jagger’s fellow Rolling Stone was 68 and a grandfather of 10 when he and his wife and wife Sally welcomed twin girls in May 2016 - her first child, and his fifth.
16of 32Josh BrolinJosh Brolin InstagramAt age 52, Josh Brolin became a dad of four, with wife Kathryn spilling her pregnancy news on Instagram on July 7, 2020 via a photo of herself posing with their young daughterWestlyn Reign.“The Brolin’s are a growin' !!” the entrepreneurcaptioned her post. “Our little December babe is on the way …🌱"Josh left a cheeky comment on the post, writing, “Wow. That’s amazing! Congratula … wait … WHAT?!?!“Aside from Westlyn, Josh has two adult children — daughterEdenand son Trevor — from his first marriage to actress Alice Adair. Josh and Kathryntied the knot in September 2016.
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Josh Brolin
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At age 52, Josh Brolin became a dad of four, with wife Kathryn spilling her pregnancy news on Instagram on July 7, 2020 via a photo of herself posing with their young daughterWestlyn Reign.
“The Brolin’s are a growin' !!” the entrepreneurcaptioned her post. “Our little December babe is on the way …🌱”
Josh left a cheeky comment on the post, writing, “Wow. That’s amazing! Congratula … wait … WHAT?!?!”
Aside from Westlyn, Josh has two adult children — daughterEdenand son Trevor — from his first marriage to actress Alice Adair. Josh and Kathryntied the knot in September 2016.
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Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin with kids on daughter Marilu’s birthday.Hilaria Baldwin/Instagram
Ireland now has a daughter of her own, Holland, who was born in May 2023, making Alec a grandfather.
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Steve Martin
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“I have a family life that’s really fun,“he toldThe Hollywood Reporter.“To film a movie now, to go someplace else to live, I’m not willing to do that anymore. I can’t disappear for three months.”
19of 32Bryan Adamsisabel beatty/ instagramThe rocker received an early Valentine’s Day present whendaughter Lula Rosylea arrived in February 2013, when he was 54. But this wasn’t Adams' first time changing diapers: he and girlfriend Alicia Grimaldi are also parents todaughter Mirabella Bunny.
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Bryan Adams
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The rocker received an early Valentine’s Day present whendaughter Lula Rosylea arrived in February 2013, when he was 54. But this wasn’t Adams' first time changing diapers: he and girlfriend Alicia Grimaldi are also parents todaughter Mirabella Bunny.
20of 32Bruce WillisEmma Heming Willis InstagramTheDie Hardstar was 57 when he and wife Emma Heming welcomed daughter Mabel in 2012; two years later, they had daughter Evelyn in 2014.Willis was already a dad to three adult daughters, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, through his decade-long marriage toDemi Moore.
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Bruce Willis
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TheDie Hardstar was 57 when he and wife Emma Heming welcomed daughter Mabel in 2012; two years later, they had daughter Evelyn in 2014.
Willis was already a dad to three adult daughters, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, through his decade-long marriage toDemi Moore.
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Mel Gibson
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In 2015, he moved on with equestrian and screenwriter Rosalind Ross; in January 2017they welcomed Gibson’s ninth child, son Lars, when Gibson was 61.
22of 32Gary BuseyPR PhotosThe actor first dived into daddy duty when he and ex-wife Judy Helkenberg welcomed son William in 1971. He welcomed a daughter, Alectra, in 1995, and in 2010 when he was 65, welcomedson Lukewith partner Steffanie Samson.
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Gary Busey
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The actor first dived into daddy duty when he and ex-wife Judy Helkenberg welcomed son William in 1971. He welcomed a daughter, Alectra, in 1995, and in 2010 when he was 65, welcomedson Lukewith partner Steffanie Samson.
23of 32Kevin CostnerGregg DeGuire/WireImageKevin Costner is a dad to seven — four adult children (Anne, Lily, Joe and Liam from previous relationships) and Cayden, Hayesand Gracefrom his marriage to estranged wife Christine Baumgartner. He was 54 when his youngest was born.
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Kevin Costner
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Kevin Costner is a dad to seven — four adult children (Anne, Lily, Joe and Liam from previous relationships) and Cayden, Hayesand Gracefrom his marriage to estranged wife Christine Baumgartner. He was 54 when his youngest was born.
24of 32Warren Beattyisabel beatty/ instagramIt was a match made in Hollywood heaven when the legendarily eligible bachelor met Annette Bening, andthe couple welcomed four children between 1992 and 2000— the same year the actor celebrated his 63rd birthday. “He’s a fantastic dad. He’s just enthralled, very thoughtful, very communicative,“Bening has said.
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Warren Beatty
It was a match made in Hollywood heaven when the legendarily eligible bachelor met Annette Bening, andthe couple welcomed four children between 1992 and 2000— the same year the actor celebrated his 63rd birthday. “He’s a fantastic dad. He’s just enthralled, very thoughtful, very communicative,“Bening has said.
25of 32Michael DouglasFred Duval/FilmMagicAlready a dad to Cameron when he marriedCatherine Zeta-Jonesin 1998. The couple would go on to welcome son Dylan in 2000 and daughter Carys in 2003, when Douglas was 59, and he said he was grateful for the gift: “I never anticipated starting a family and the joy of raising kids at my age.”
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Michael Douglas
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Already a dad to Cameron when he marriedCatherine Zeta-Jonesin 1998. The couple would go on to welcome son Dylan in 2000 and daughter Carys in 2003, when Douglas was 59, and he said he was grateful for the gift: “I never anticipated starting a family and the joy of raising kids at my age.”
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Paul McCartney
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McCartney shared a photo with his eight grandchildren onThe Late Showin 2019 (pictured).
27of 32David LettermanJeffrey R. Staab/CBSAfter almost 17 years of dating, the late-night host and his partner Regina took their relationship to a whole new level in 2003 with the birth of their first child, son Harry. The funny guy —who was 56 at the time —and his longtime love eventuallytied the knotin 2009, with their then-5-year-old son at their side.
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David Letterman
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After almost 17 years of dating, the late-night host and his partner Regina took their relationship to a whole new level in 2003 with the birth of their first child, son Harry. The funny guy —who was 56 at the time —and his longtime love eventuallytied the knotin 2009, with their then-5-year-old son at their side.
28of 32Jack NicholsonGamepiksTheactor is father to six: He had daughter Jennifer in 1963; years later, he would welcome daughter Lorraine and son Raymond, who was born the same year his famous father turned 54; in 1994, a 57-year-old Nicholson would welcome daughter Tessa with Jennine Gourin. (Nicholson is also dad to Honey Hollman.)
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Jack Nicholson
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Theactor is father to six: He had daughter Jennifer in 1963; years later, he would welcome daughter Lorraine and son Raymond, who was born the same year his famous father turned 54; in 1994, a 57-year-old Nicholson would welcome daughter Tessa with Jennine Gourin. (Nicholson is also dad to Honey Hollman.)
29of 32Dennis QuaidJeff Vespa/WireImageQuaid plunged back into parenthood in 2007 at age 53,welcoming twins Thomas and Grace in 2007 with now-ex-wife Kimberly Buffington. This was 15 years after the birth of son Jack, his only child with ex-wife Meg Ryan.In June 2020,Quaid quietly wedLaura Savoie.
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Dennis Quaid
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Quaid plunged back into parenthood in 2007 at age 53,welcoming twins Thomas and Grace in 2007 with now-ex-wife Kimberly Buffington. This was 15 years after the birth of son Jack, his only child with ex-wife Meg Ryan.
In June 2020,Quaid quietly wedLaura Savoie.
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Larry King
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John Travolta
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John Travolta and his wife,the late Kelly Preston, welcomed son Jett in 1992 and daughter Ella Bleu in 2000, and were heartbrokenwhen Jett died suddenly of a seizure at age 16.
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Hugh Grant
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